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  1. Pafayac

    Backpack??

    36L should be fine. I walk from Le Puy to Puente La Reina with a 30L pack. It was nearly sufficient but prevent me for carrying stuff for the others. I have now a 38L and it fits well.
  2. Pafayac

    Waterproof hiking shoes/boots?

    Blisters come from warmth and humidity. Therefore avoiding blisters implies to dry your feet (getting your shoes and your socks off as often as you can). Waterproof shoes (like rubber boots) are not a good idea for hiking. You'd rather choose another solution: - shoes suitable for rain - when...
  3. Pafayac

    Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ?

    When walking, 3 things to not forget: - drink water - drink water - drink water Personally, I cannot manage to drink enough (especially if the weather is not hot) without a bladder.
  4. Pafayac

    The Loudest Whistle

    Try this: Tornado BCB whistle
  5. Pafayac

    Backpack: UL vs. Structured vs. In-between

    I do not agree: saving 500gr is always a good thing, especially if you are not fit. Our backpack weighs the weight of our fears: often we bring too many things "in case of...".
  6. Pafayac

    Backpack: UL vs. Structured vs. In-between

    The only rule about backpack weight is that it should be as light as possible. I can’t see any reason why a man weighing 150kgs could carry a 15kgs pack as easily as I do with a 8kgs pack.
  7. Pafayac

    Backpack: UL vs. Structured vs. In-between

    I am walking from albergue to albergue, therefore I can carry very few things, and I do not need a structured backpack. Mine is a Wilsa 38L. Consider that if you are in light version (4.4kg), choosing the Deuter Futura Pro 36 means that you increase the carried weight by a third...
  8. Pafayac

    Equipment for November Camino

    Yes : bigger means heavier. On the Camino, we walk from villages to towns. If you have no tent, a 40l should be sufficient.
  9. Pafayac

    Equipment for November Camino

    Heavy and useless.
  10. Pafayac

    Review of packinglist for october frances please! =)

    No, all albergues do not provide blankets. You can find some which do not have. Furthermore, it is not a good idea to sleep with your day clothes. Forget the stone and bring a blanket or a sleeping bag.
  11. Pafayac

    Review of packinglist for october frances please! =)

    The heavier you choose it, the better relief you'll feel at the Cruz de Ferro...
  12. Pafayac

    Review of packinglist for october frances please! =)

    Headlamp with red light in order to let the other sleep when you'll start early.
  13. Pafayac

    Three section telescoping vs. folding poles.

    I have used telescoping poles for 3 years. But 15 days ago I arrived in Santiago and spent 3 days in the same albergue. When leaving, my poles were not in the container anymore... Therefore, I bought folding poles (Alpin Loacker carbon), in order to be able to keep them in my backpack when...
  14. Pafayac

    Sleeping bag for shorties recommendation

    Have you looked here ? Lestra Junior
  15. Pafayac

    Pocket knives on trains

    6 cm
  16. Pafayac

    Waist/front Pack

    How much time do you wait between consuming their contents and starting walking ?
  17. Pafayac

    Waist/front Pack

    I use this one: https://raidlight.com/products/pack-avant-activ After the buckles have been sewed on the backpack, it can be easily carried.
  18. Pafayac

    Credential dimensions?

    I got 6 different credentials: - the higher measures 17,5 cm - the larger measures 10,5 cm
  19. Pafayac

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    As a french man (ie a wine expert), I would say it mainly depends on your breakfast menu. If you drink coffee at breakfast, 13:00 is a perfectly acceptable time indeed. Otherwise, it seems a bit too late to begin your day.
  20. Pafayac

    Another Boring Kit Thread

    Except when you wake at the middle of the light and you want to avoid waking others…

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