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  1. Alvaro

    Airlines and Checked Backpacks

    We lived in Tucson for 5 years. I do miss trader joe's, and the smell of creosote during monsoons. But seriously, if you want, I can ship you the bags.
  2. Alvaro

    Airlines and Checked Backpacks

    Where in the U.S. Are you? I'm in Ottawa Canada, and our closest IKEA is about 10 minutes away. I could ship some and you can send me money for bags + shipping via PayPal if you like.
  3. Alvaro

    Airlines and Checked Backpacks

    Hi there, We went in early July and bought these bags from IKEA: http://m.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/art/90149148/ We had 65L packs and they fit the packs and poles. Once in Spain, the bags fold down to about the area of a hardcover book and they are very light. All 3 of our bags made the...
  4. Alvaro

    how to prepare backpack for flight?

    We used these bags from IKEA. Only $4, they fold up well and only weigh 200 grams. We used a fat sharpie to write our names on the sides. http://m.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/art/90149148/ We had 65L bags and one bag fit into each IKEA bag with two poles with. No problem. If you have an...
  5. Alvaro

    Phone / Money

    Hey Duey0074 It's encouraging to hear you are going out on your own at 17. We are going with our own son (16) this year, and he will be travelling on his own next year. Where are you starting? We will be in Roscenvalles on Canada Day. We'll keep an eye out for you. We are a family of 3, all...
  6. Alvaro

    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    Thank you so much lunaburgos. Great advice. Looking forward to it. We leave on Monday.
  7. Alvaro

    Permethrin & Silk Liner

    @fjvjess if it's the same term we use, it's like a sarong or multi-purpose large wrap.
  8. Alvaro

    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    Thanks everyone!
  9. Alvaro

    New Pilgrim, quick questions about packing

    My wife, son and I are also planning to go starting in Roscenvalles on June 30. Would love to know what the sleeping liner response is.

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