I just ditched my 50+10 Deuter in favour of a Kestrel 38. My warmer sleeping bag does fit in if necessary, but ill be taking my 800g salewa in 3 weeks. After trimming 1.5kg from my pack list, the deuter felt like a garden sack on my back. Everything I need fits perfectly into the kestrel 38 and...
Coffee is readily available in Spain and also very strong. It's a great way of kick-starting your morning. The longest we ever had to walk in search of one was 10km, which was apparently too far for my fiancee ;) After returning from Spain the first time, I found myself craving Spanish coffee in...
That's exactly my point. Buy boots that fit the shape of your foot instead of listening to other people's opinions of what's good and what isn't. A Lowe Renegade GTX for example doesn't comply with the wishes of my feet, but some people swear by them... and then others run out and buy them based...
It might make sence to take a small and reasonably priced multi-function device that does everything you need, such as an android smart phone. I use mine primarily as a camera and also for GPS should the need arise.
I ordered 2 atmospheric ponchos (old model) from Peregrinoteca about 6 weeks ago. They were delivered pronto to Germany with FedEx within a few days. Since then I've also been receiving promotional email from them with special prices for exactly these ponchos which I paid over 40 euros each from...
My HTC Desire S is small enough to fit in the front pocket of my hiking pants with a silicon shell around it. I wore rain pants along the Camino Portuges last time every day due to constant rain and it never got wet. Not only does it function as an excellent camera, it also has music of course...
Had a ACT trail 32 which I changed for an ACT lite 50+10 due to the unadjustable back length and insufficient space. Trimmed down my pack list and the 50+10 felt like a garden sack on my back. Ditched it for an Osprey Kestrel 38 which still has to be put to the test. So far so good. All packed...
Start by buying boots that fit the shape of your foot instead of beginning damage control before you've even started. 2 pairs of socks!?!? Buying boots one or sizes too big!?!?! Really, some of what people here have written here is absurd. Thin running socks combined with boots that fit are all...
I agree with you Fatma! :D The rain pants and gators will be coming along too! I found the Boulder childrens' gators from Deuter (assuming this as they're only available in one really small size) are low enough not to cause overheating problems over the legs from not letting the sweat out, and...
I will never enter Galicia again with just a Marmot Precip jacket for defence against the rain. Within a short amount of time I was drenched; sodden, completely through. I would recommend washing it new and giving it an overhaul before even starting; waterproofing solution that is then heat...
Anything more than an ultra light polyester sleeping bag is overkill in my opinion. 700g is quite an acceptable weight. In my never ending quest to refine my pack list, I tried a heavier and warmer sleeping bag last Camino and found out that it was far too warm. Most nights in the Albergues I...
I've been using Alpine Quest for Android. At 4.95 e you can't go wrong. I have detailed maps with contour lines for the Frances and Portuguese. I created the maps with MOBAC but you can also save the maps directly out of the App itself onto the S.D. card once you are connected with the online...
Gaiters are a bit of overkill if you ask me. Sure, there are some areas where you'll be up to your ankles in mud, but if you've got ankle-height and above waterproof hiking boots, you shouldn't need them. Most gaiters don't breathe also. If you're wearing just hiking shoes though, the extra...
Last time we rocked into Pamplona, we stayed at the Jesus y Maria Albergue. Right around the corner was a newly opened pilgrim shop believe it or not, packed to the brim with everything a pilgrim could possibly use and more. They had a good range of poles. The prices we're very agreeable and the...
... the kautchuk flip-flops I forgot to mention will be attached to the outside of the pack via mini double ended carabiners which weigh nearly nothing. Frees up valuable space in the pack for other essential items.
The beauty of this pack is that it feels like sitting in a racing harness and...
Re: Re: Packing
Hey David,
My meru ultralight sleeping bag weighs 700g for the long version and has a comfort zone temperature of 10 degrees celsius. It fits perfectly into the bottom of my Deuter ACT Trail 32 and even provides some room to spare for an inflatable pillow widthwise. Have you...
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