Hi, @Lunabridges, Thank you for reporting this incident. The police behavior you describe is certainly unprofessional and I am sure it added to the trauma. Women walking alone (or in pairs, because it's happened to me several times walking with...
I'm so sorry this happened to you and I'm sorry the Portuguese police don't think it's important.
Thank you for reporting it. Maybe at some point, they'll get tired of the reports and do something about it.
Be sure to mention it to your...
stinmd:,
Of course in general Canada does not offer Camino style paths. However Ms Selkirk does indeed note that
"hikers who don't want to carry a pack and camp in the backcountry can stay in lodges in Bella Coola or Tweedsmuir Park and do day...
Here’s another way to think about the day pack issue we bag transporters have. I had a borrowed a 30L Deuter pack. I used it as my only luggage and was able to carry it on my flight. Then I transported my largest packing cube with my heaviest...
@Westmalle, Sometimes we get too hung up on brands. Whilst Decathlon isn’t perhaps the best, they often have reasonable gear at reasonable prices, and they generally have a couple of staff who know what they’re talking about. They’ve often got a...
As I carry poles, I check my rucsack. I put my rain cover on backwards, so that it covers the straps and back. This makes them less likely to get snagged. I finish it with a nylon strap, with buckle around the middle, and a good label, with my...
I love the feel of Merion Wool against my skin and the lack of odour. But I find the lighter and thinner material to be less durable. It also it takes much longer to dry than modern synthetic garments which are also much cheaper. My plan for the...
I saw Dianne Whelan’s documentary last night about her epic walk/bike/canoe traverse of the Trans Canada Trail. It is a wonderful adventure story and serves as a great reminder of the jaw dropping beauty of this country. Although very few people...
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