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    Nightwear

    Interesting topic and the answers are as individual as the folk who answer! Two women I met experienced a close encounter with a chap climbing down from the top bunk sporting large loose 'Y front' underpants. That alone convinced them to stay in private rooms only! In warm conditions, I wore...
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    panicking today!!!

    Super idea. When I checked the weather for the first two days or so, it appears to be fine.
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    panicking today!!!

    Ah, yes...something else I've always wanted to ask. Does anyone have experience of carrying a small light bag at the front? Whilst training I added a silk carry bag containing snacks, an extra 350ml water and small bits and pieces that allowed me to access stuff without taking off the pack. I...
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    panicking today!!!

    Thanks so much for your prompt reply. I will start with pants/rain jacket and purchase a poncho in St Jean. April 21st is the starting day so perhaps your husband's example will suit me. As I'm planning to take as long as it takes, there may well be times when one or the other option is more...
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    panicking today!!!

    A lightweight [20-30grams] poncho? I'm wondering how it would perform under very wet & windy conditions. I have visions of me up on Bald Hill behind our small town trying to put a very cheap and lightweight poncho over myself and my pack. Hilarious. The sort of thing one sees on YouTube. Once...
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    Last minute packing questions

    Hi Tracey. Thanks so much for your prompt and comprehensive reply. I really appreciate your comments and suggestions. Best wishes for your future travels. Regards, Shirley
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    Last minute packing questions

    Hi Taululabelle. Did you wear your walking shoes all the time? I notice you don't list sandals or another pair of shoes for the evening. Also, exactly what did you have packed that you didn't use? What else, besides the things you listed, did you have in your pack? Socks? Underwear? Towel, First...
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    Last minute packing questions

    Just a thought re the recommended 10% of body weight when packing a back pack: I'm 165 cms and 54 kgs. At 10% this means I would pack 5.4 kgs. Wow! That's not so easy even with regular checks. I realize that 10% is a guideline and the lighter the pack the better, however am up to 6.5kgs with...

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