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I fly to Bordeaux tomorrow to make my way to SJPP and will start walking on Saturday.
I have much enjoyed the interchanges on this forum and thank everyone for their contribution. The advice offered has been weighed and accepted or rejected and in the event I shall be proved right or wrong...
I was about to ask the very same question! I too have an aversion to the blow-up pillows so bought a kapok filled pillow that compresses. Even so, this still takes up more room than I think I can spare. I remain to be convinced by the idea of stuffing a pillow case with clothes. I look...
You're right to get in shape, but the most important things to ensure are that your boots are properly worn in and that you are accustomed to carrying your pack. I did a 4-day trial hike last September and found myself crippled by blisters (despite having walked a lot beforehand without my...
My regualar UK insurer will not cover me if I do not leave the UK with a pre-bought return ticket.
I'd not planned on buying a return ticket so I'm now looking elswhere. I've discovered that I'm too old at 58 for Backpackers. Anyone got any other suggestions?
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