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@jolshoffers , only you can answer that question but the point from @davejsy is absolutely spot on. None of us can predict the weather however it is normally pretty darn warm during that period.
You must have seen this mantra repeated on the forum many times by now: layers.
Make sure you've...
I take it that nobody has specifically checked with Santiago airport as yet whether or not this is now the official policy? (i.e, that folded poles are now allowed as carry on luggage).
@jcat , I look forward to your report. I love my Altras but a slight drop could be very beneficial for me personally. I believe you are correct, the drop is new
On the Primitivo - I really don't know, I took zero notice I'm afraid. I guess you could jump onto Google Maps and have a quick look at each major town along the way?
You are correct in that 125 grams isn't much, if you were to either buy a new outfit in Madrid or as suggested above if you're...
Overall it looks good, whilst the toiletries and first aid weights seem rather high I understand your point that it's for two people not just one. The trimmer made me laugh, it's only two weeks!
I would ditch the extra carried t-shirt - keep the Merino, lose the other one. Personally I found...
So I'm guessing that you're either still underway/ possibly nearing completion, how have you found it?
If you have the time a short precies would be really useful for us future pilgrims ( I hope to be on the route next year)
Thanks!
It's cheaper because it's nowhere near as waterproof, nor does it have the same features ,- pit zips etc.
That said for normal rainfall it works very well (I have one) but @trecile had suggested the other because of its superior characteristics.
Basically as I understand it, the exterior of the pack is not waterproof, it's the built-in dry bag that is - hence the exterior gets soaking wet and adds significant weight. You are correct in that a packcover would help avoid that.
As somebody who has used both systems I found that with...
This one I own, it’s the light weight version of the one @Gobsmacked by the World is talking about. No pit zips, not as waterproof, and only available in dark blue, not red….
Well, they’re currently being injured aren’t they. Don’t throw the insoles away, just try walking without them for a while - your feet will soon let you know how they feel
I have no idea, but I feel that if it’s more comfortable, it doesn’t matter if it damages the shoes ( if it even would?)
It’s worth trying!
Edit: Trecile types faster than I!
You're welcome. The advice from @C clearly is also important - basically you just need to make sure that you can comfortably carry whatever you plan to take.
As REI has such an incredible returns policy you'll probably be fine.
What I often suggest to people is that they put together...
Personally mine is only 32 liters however I predominantly walk a little earlier than you. Walking in October to November I would probably need a 40 litre to allow for extra warm weather Gear.
At the end of the day it's far more important that it's comfortable. So if it's comfortable - then...
I couldn't agree more!
Ditto. My pack is new, but I wear my clothing until it wears out and then I wear it for the garden. Until it's practically falling off me.
It used to drive my wife nuts. I'll still never forget the day my favorite pullover mysteriously disappeared..... . It was only about...
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