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2kg heavier than what? Who set that target figure for you? The only real question is "Do I need this?" If something really is essential then you must take it with you. If not then you can leave it behind. Up to you to decide what is essential.
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Headlamps and bike lights are designed to light up meters ahead when outdoors and to be seen by traffic. They should not be used where people are sleeping regardless of brightness setting or colour (red/white)
My issue with top bunks is that I often have to urinate during the night and getting up and down the ladder, in the dark, while trying not to disturb anyone else usually causes me to stumble or slip.
Camino is a journey not a competition.
Take a serious look at your pack weight, unless you’re including water and lunch that’s heavy for a short hike in civilized country.
I can do that sort of distance and elevation in your timescale but I...
Hmm. 20k hike and 360m ( I find it best to use only one scale of measurement) of elevation gain and, presumably 360m of descent which is usually harder on the legs than the ascent. That’s a pretty challenging hike.
How long did it take? How...
That would have been a good April 1 post.
I intended to post this for April 1, but forgot:
"I finally got inijii toe socks. I think I like really like them, but it would be helpful if like other technical socks, they were marked to indicate...
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