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  1. K_Lynn

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    It rained every day when I walked last autumn and it was waterproof so I was quite happy with it.
  2. K_Lynn

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    This is the poncho I have from Decathlon, available online in Canada or in store, it's much cheaper than the Quecha https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8586260/hiking-rain-poncho-60-l-mt-500-black
  3. K_Lynn

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    I love my poncho! I have one from Decathlon that has full sleeves with elastic cuffs and a 1/4 zip, no flapping open sides. Easy to pull on and off over my pack and it's about $30 Canadian!
  4. K_Lynn

    Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack

    My sister has an Implantable Loop Recorder and did not have any noticeable discomfort with her pack. I would be concerned about using the messenger bag as all the weight will be on one shoulder and be more painful. Have you tried taping some sort of padding over the pacemaker, or attaching...
  5. K_Lynn

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    Please let me know when you have them in stock! I'll also try to remember to check your site lol. Thank you.
  6. K_Lynn

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    Yes, I saw that before I asked. I prefer not to deal with Etsy. I had hoped Ivar had it in the shop but sadly no.
  7. K_Lynn

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    This one. Sorry, I was unable to grab this earlier. The tear is not quite as bad as I feared and I'm having them tape it from the back. This framing project has been a nightmare and they have had to redo it twice lol. On the upside...they did refund my entire costs so I guess my vanity...
  8. K_Lynn

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    I had bought the long Camino banner-style map in Santiago and finally got around to having it framed. The framers managed to tear my map and I'm in need of a replacement. Does anyone know where to get one online? I have seen it on Etsy, but I hate Etsy and would rather send my money elsewhere...
  9. K_Lynn

    My own socks test

    Injinji and Darn Tough are my favourites as well. I throw everything in the washing machine and dryer because I am lazy that way. The socks survive and I have very happy feet. Buen Camino!
  10. K_Lynn

    Packing - edition one

    Ask your friends or check a local laundromat! I understand about feeling cold lol. Buen Camino!
  11. K_Lynn

    Packing - edition one

    Your list looks good. We all have a different opinion (as you can see) on what is essential. I am fully on Team Poncho and Team Extra Socks. Your sleeping bag looks massive and very heavy. My Patagonia puffy sleeping bag liner is only 291gr and takes up about a 1/3 of the space as yours. I...
  12. K_Lynn

    Packing - edition one

    I took 3 small stones with me as well to leave at Cruz de Ferro. One I collected on the Isle of Man while there with my friend who had failed her Camino attempt and is dead. One for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (small stone painted by a First Nations artist friend) and one for me. :D
  13. K_Lynn

    Dressy comfortable town shoes!

    These are super cute!!! Love them!
  14. K_Lynn

    Long sleeve sun safe top

    I have a long sleeve merino shirt from Patagonia that I love. It's very light weight and wasn't too hot. https://www.patagonia.ca/product/womens-long-sleeved-capilene-cool-merino-shirt/44555.html?dwvar_44555_color=ENLB&cgid=womens-shirts-tech-tops-merino
  15. K_Lynn

    Merino wool shirt

    I love merino and have so many sweaters, shirts, socks, underwear, trousers and dresses! They're the perfect material for Camino, breathable, not stinky, easily washed and quick drying. Layers for warmth, single layers on hot days. If you live somewhere that has hiking/outdoor gear clothing...
  16. K_Lynn

    Advice on specific Decathlon rain jackets?

    Good gravy! I'm wearing mine now! They've been machine washed and dried once a week since I got them last spring! I'm very sorry yours fell apart.
  17. K_Lynn

    Advice on specific Decathlon rain jackets?

    I went with the poncho from Decathlon that fit over my backpack. It has full sleeves and a 1/4 zip and was easy to put on without assistance. It get's bonus points for being extremely inexpensive. It rained every day in late October on the Ingles and my pack and I were always dry. I've had...
  18. K_Lynn

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I have Icebreaker merino briefs (women's) and love them. Comfortable and quick drying, also seamless to prevent chafing points. My sister brought her thinnest cotton underwear and they took more than 24 hours to dry. Wear whatever is most comfortable for you. Handwash all your garments and...
  19. K_Lynn

    Walking Poles

    I watched a bunch of videos when I first bought my poles and thought I knew what to do until I started walking. I gave up 2 or 3 times and on the 4th I decided to just hold them in my hands without trying to place them properly. After a couple of minutes I found I was automatically moving them...
  20. K_Lynn

    Hi vis vests

    I bought a pair of these vests for my sister and I for our autumn Camino Ingles. They fit over our ponchos and packs. I might not have bothered but we were walking in the dark most mornings and in the rain all day.

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