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  1. BlackRocker57

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    The model of my Aarn backpack is «Natural Exhilaration» size small [short backlength] ... is the perfect shape and size for a female of short stature ... has been redesigned since I bought mine 6 or 7 years ago but still fundamentally the same ... you can check it out here ...
  2. BlackRocker57

    Hiking umbrellas for sun protection

    definitely @Kanga ‼️ I understand that Wild Earth now stocks the abfab hands-free telescopic Euroschirm hiking umbrella … and at a reasonable price … but still I would order from Ivay …
  3. BlackRocker57

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    Aarn backpacks are brilliant for that ... rebalancing the load away from the shoulders!
  4. BlackRocker57

    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    @trecile it is also my understanding that Euroschirm manufacture almost all, if not all, of the different [sturdy] hiking umbrellas available incl. those sold by Six Moons Designs, Gossamer Gear, ZPacks, Hyperlite ... BUT it twould be great to get rock-solid confirmation⛈️
  5. BlackRocker57

    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    Euroschirm produce many different models / styles of umbrella ... check out their website ... it will give you a good idea about what is available☔️
  6. BlackRocker57

    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    G’Day Doug, I have had that too so, unless I have reason not to, I make sure that I extend both shafts at least some of the way and the one closest to the handle the full way ... despite some minor niggles I still♥️my Euroschirm Telescope hands-free☔️
  7. BlackRocker57

    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    the very best of all the hands-free hiking umbrellas and with impeccable delivery service♥️
  8. BlackRocker57

    Spare pair of shoes?

    Bonjour AJ 👋👋👋 I am currently wrestling with the same decision ... what did you decide in the end?
  9. BlackRocker57

    Looking for a GPX editing app for iPhone

    that’s a good way to put it ... an intriguing rabbit hole ... I fell in there [esp. the iPhiGéNie one] a while ago ... and still falling and scrambling around in the dark sometimes 😅
  10. BlackRocker57

    Looking for a GPX editing app for iPhone

    good move! I think you will find that less frustrating than trying to edit on the small screen 😅
  11. BlackRocker57

    Best backpack for neck injury ?

    absolutely and wholeheartedly agree ... they are great backpacks for achieving torso balance❣️
  12. BlackRocker57

    Looking for a GPX editing app for iPhone

    Apologies islandwalker ... that took me a bit longer than I had anticipated ... I use <https://www.visugpx.com> to edit my .gpx trails ... is not an app but a website ... I have taught myself how to use it and it works very well for me 😅 And also I’ve used it on my iPhone.
  13. BlackRocker57

    Looking for a GPX editing app for iPhone

    I have done a lot of .gpx file editing in recent years [hundreds and hundreds of files] ... I will get back to you with some helpful info when I have access to my computer 😅
  14. BlackRocker57

    What's Your Favorite Socks or Combination You Have Ever Used?

    1. Icebreaker [lightweight pure wool] 2. Bridgedale [liner socks] ... domestic winter use only ... I’m something of an outlier and happily so 😎 I don’t wear socks with my Keen Arroyo II sandals and haven’t done for a long time ... and no blisters!
  15. BlackRocker57

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    depending on the brand of hiking / trekking umbrella that you choose [the Euroschirm Telescope hands-free comes with attachment clips] there are several excellent and inexpensive solutions for attaching to your backpack, notably those manufactured by Gossamer Gear and Zpacks ... if not to your...
  16. BlackRocker57

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    of course! I also like [and need] to use 2 hiking poles ... there are lots of different ways of attaching your umbrella to the straps of your backpack and several companies have inexpensive solutions [e.g. Gossamer Gear, Zpacks] quite aside from those backyard methods mentioned in some threads...
  17. BlackRocker57

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    including with the clips that the Euroschirm hands-free umbrellas ship with ... the fabulous and inexpensive hands-free umbrella clamp set from Gossamer Gear and the Gossamer Gear bungee attachment for even greater surety with your trekking umbrella under sun or rain ☔️
  18. BlackRocker57

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    The hands-free Euroschirm umbrella with silver top [sold by Ivar] works a treat ... and avoids that problem of having to carry it for hours ...
  19. BlackRocker57

    Why doesn't my iPhone like the QR code on the sign in front of Pilgrims Office in SDC? (And a work around)

    great, thanks 🙏🏽 worked a treat for me ... and exactly as expected🙏🏽
  20. BlackRocker57

    Why doesn't my iPhone like the QR code on the sign in front of Pilgrims Office in SDC? (And a work around)

    where were your friends from? what countries?

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