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Thanks for the concern, Koilife. From checking accuweather, it doesn't look good for the high route and will most likely be going via Valcarlos. Either way I will be careful and observe the conditions. Will check with the locals and folks at the Pilgrim Office before going either way.
I made the leap from the Kindle PaperWhite to the Fire HDX 8.9. Primarily did the upgrade for the WiFi features. I have already noticed the extended battery life with the Fire. Many good Apps out there for the Fire. AccuWeather works great for Spain Nice daily and monthly forecast for the...
Granite Gear is well known in the long distance hiking community and is top of the line. As Robert26 says, getting it fitted is important. Should be lots of help with that in Toronto.
Hello Jamie, I will be in Paris on the 2nd also. Arriving from London on Eurostar and taking SNCF TGV train to Bayonne afternoon. What is your schedule?
Unpacking and packing up in the morning can be a noisy operation. It is hoped, no mater how you do these operations, that you take into consideration the effect it will have on other folks trying to sleep.
Thanks to Unadara and Rebekah for their input on this subject.
Wet weather? Line a nylon stuff sack with a plastic garbage bag and then stuff the sleeping bag in it. Or use a waterproof stuff sack
Compression stuff sacks save space in your pack; just avoid compressing your bag for an extended period as it will reduce the bag's loft.
Just some info from...
I have a "GoLite" sleeping bag and was provided by them with a large sack to "Store the sleeping bag in for long period storage" For hiking it is in a compression stuff sack and a "Dry Sack".
When you are choosing a sleeping bag there are many things to consider. REI has advice on what to look for depending on your needs. You may want to read their articles to gain more knowledge on sleeping bags.
http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/sleeping-bag-backpacking.html
I found them...
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