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    There is a lot of great responses here (former 'industry expert' as they called me). I've a few additional notes. Try to only use your charger for security reasons, especially when traveling as on trip you are more likely to access details that...
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    Adapters are for sissies. [Note: Don't do this in real life or life will no longer be real.]
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    The basic early chargers were rated 5 watt, 10w or even more. They all used standard 5 volt charging voltage and had various component weights. The Quick chargers are different. They communicate with compatible devices and vary the charging...
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    Hi Laurie: Take a look at the specifications written on the side of the chargers. There you will find the information of the Input Voltage (that’s the voltage provided from the wall plug) and the Output Voltage, since these are phone chargers...
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    The heavier unit is drawing more amps to provide more charging power. It also has a better charge controller to monitor and control the amount of current charging the phone. Usually that means a faster charging rate, but that rate is solely...
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    MarkN reacted to Marus99's post in the thread What do you wash your clothes with with Like Like.
    Seconded
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    MarkN reacted to darealdeal77's post in the thread What do you wash your clothes with with Like Like.
    Yes! This is what we used on our Camino, one soap for all, and it’s also biodegradable! We used the Lavender one. Hope this helps! BUEN CAMINO
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    MarkN replied to the thread What do you wash your clothes with.
    Completely agree with Dr. Bronners. I just bring a small container of peppermint for everything. But do love both the lemon and lavender. Note the peppermint is a bit strong if you are sensitive to aromas. However like it states on the bottle...
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    Dr. Bronners soap does a marvelous job, leaving very little to no residue, and my clothes feel pretty darn clean afterwards. I like the lemon scented one for laundry, and the lavender one for shower time.🪻🍋
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    MarkN replied to the thread Gortex or No -Gortex Shoes.
    I understand this is a polarized topic, with many good pros and cons. My experience is to go with gortex so that I can walk with less worry and just step into the odd puddle when required. I never found that they had issues drying overnight...

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