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    Frameless packs

    I’m an Osprey guy & have numerous packs from them. My fav line of theirs is the Talon(Tempest for women) series. They have 22, 26, 30, 33 & 36L versions that don’t have a frame. Their largest pack the 44 does. But the others don’t. Super light & comfy, yet fully featured packs. I love them for...
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    Footwear

    Maybe it’s because I grew up on the beach, but I’ve always felt like shoes were prisons for the feet… so I avoid wearing them whenever I can if the weather is warm enough. I love hiking in my Teva Sandals. They have a thick sole that is great for hiking & super comfy. And in a warm summer rain...
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    Talon 33 vs Tempest 34.... help me decide, please

    I’m an Osprey guy and the Talon is my favorite backpack line of theirs. I have the 22, 33 & 44. I use the 22 on short walks & bike rides. The 33 on long Summer walks & the 44 on long Winter walks. Osprey also just came out with a few more sizes…the 20, 26, 30 & 36! Talk about choices! You can’t...
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    Sleeping in a dorm room where there's someone with a CPAP

    I would say that if anyone is sleeping in a crowded hostel or albergue... they have to expect ...and accept all sorts of noises and unpleasant sounds emanating from their fellow pilgrims. Thats just the way it is. If you are going to sleep in an albergue, ear plugs are a pilgrim’s best friends...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    Yeah, the Talon is pretty sweet pack. It’s a pretty light but comfortable pack. Perfect for the Camino i think. i believe trekking poles are checked luggage only. There may be an acception if they are for mobility purposes & not recreational. But i am not sure. You’d have to check with the...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    I have a collection of Osprey backpacks. An Atmos 65, Stratos 50, Talon 44, Exos 38, & Talon 33. Lol. Yes. It’s a sickness. My girlfriend calls it Backpackitis. I would take any one of the above packs on the Camino. Although probably not the Atmos 65. Even tho I am a big guy(6’4” 230lbs) it is a...
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    Bladder vs water bottle

    When i bike, i use a bladder, because i dont fill my back pack with gear when i bike. But when i hike, my pack is full of gear so it gets crowded to squeeze a bladder in, making it hard to get in & out. So when i hike, i use water bottles. But to be honest, i do prefer hydration bladders.
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    You didn’t mention which Osprey you tried on. I am curious. Diff style packs from the same company will fit differently. I ask, because I am an Osprey guy. I own the Osprey Talon 22, 33 & 44. Which are my fav packs of theirs. I use the 22 around town or when i am biking. The 33 for quick...
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    Rucksack size

    *** I did just hear that Osprey is coming out with a more backpack friendly version of the Farpoint called the Farpoint Trek in the Fall of 2019. It will have a more comfortable suspension system for long treks, but with the same travel pack features of the regular Farpoint like a suitcase style...
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    Rucksack size

    Which 36 liter pack? The kestrel? Or the Stratos? My 50L Osprey stratos is actually shorter than my 38L exos! And i never had an issue bringing it as carry on. Depends on the pack sometimes
  11. HikeTall

    Rucksack size

    You might be able to bring both packs as carry on. The 25L as your personal item & the other as your main carry on. Oh wait...forgot about the trekking poles. Scratch that idea. Lol.
  12. HikeTall

    Rucksack size

    I am a big guy (6’4” & 230lbs) and i do alot of travel photography & videography, so my packs tend to be a little larger than the avg backpackers when traveling. But i still like to travel as light as possible & prefer carry on only when traveling abroad. I’ve switched much of my gear to...
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    more on backpacks size vs weight

    I’m curious, what brand are the two backpacks by the way? You said 32L & 44L. I only ask cause sometimes sizes can be odd. For instance, i have an Osprey Stratos 50L that is a lot shorter height wise than my osprey Talon 44 or even my Exos 38. It’s weird. I’ve never had a problem getting any of...
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    Flights - Carry on Rucksack

    Not necessarily. I remember before 9/11 people used to bring 100L packs on as carry on! Times have changed. But still, liter size can be totally deceiving. I have a 50L pack that is shorter than my 38L pack and that has been my go to carry on. It all depends.
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    Flights - Carry on Rucksack

    I prefer carry on only. Nothing better than getting on & off the plane without having to wait around the baggage carosel with all the other jet lagged zombies. Going by Liter size alone however is misleading. My Stratos 50L is so much shorter than my Talon 44L or even my Exos 38L. I have never...

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