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  1. DyanTX

    Looking for Long Pants and Shorts with Great Pockets for the Camino

    My hiking pants are REI Sahara zipoff. The old style (I have a pair that are now 23 years old!) had deeper pockets but newer ones have shifted location and depth of pockets. I have found that putting my phone in the pocket drags down the pants to the point of being uncomfortable on that side...
  2. DyanTX

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Measure the frame from top to bottom. If it is over 22 inches and the total of all measurements is above the allowable for your airline you may have to check it. Even if you leave the lid empty. As for weight, if it fits well,I would not change unless you figure the $$ for a new backpack is...
  3. DyanTX

    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    I like the Ranger Roll system but I can't imagine doing that everyday for each item on Camino. I do use a roll technique when packing into packing cubes for my backpack. Recently managed to get 7 outfits in cubes in my 35 liter Osprey Camino backpack for an Amazon cruise. Will use that...
  4. DyanTX

    October CF bottoms for women - suggestions appreciated!

    I walked the CF late September to early November in zipoff pants from REI. I am also short and require petite sizes and not very many brands offer them. The weather was great. Started off quite warm but cooled nicely by early October. I was never cold in the pants as they are a nylon with a...
  5. DyanTX

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    Totally agree - wearing street shoes into the shower is very unsanitary as well as inconsiderate of the next pilgrims to use that shower. A simple lightweight pair of non-slip flipflops solves the problem.
  6. DyanTX

    Share your backpack choice with your body info!

    I carried an Osprey Sirius 36 liter. Shorter and about your weight but those don't really factor into pack sizing. It's your torso measurement that tells you the size and the gear tells you the capacity. 36 liters carries up to 20 pounds which is more than most carry. Find an outdoor store...
  7. DyanTX

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

    Foot Glide + injini toe sock liners + Darn Tough - all CoolMax (no wool of any kind for me). My recipe for over 10 years blister free hiking on the AT, local and the CF. Took me quite a while to figure out that sock fit was just as important as shoe fit to prevent blisters.
  8. DyanTX

    Best Toe Sock Liners for Hiking: Comparing Injini Coolmax and Nuwool Liners with Smartwool Merino Socks

    CoolMax all the way for me. Both injini liners and Darn Tough hiking socks on top. Try them out at home.
  9. DyanTX

    What size rucksack for two weeks on Frances

    You can choose your gear before buying the pack to make sure you get one that holds it all. However, there is danger in this approach as most first-timers begin their planning with way more gear than they need which could lead to a pack that's far larger/heavier than necessary. I prefer making...
  10. DyanTX

    Water on the Frances Camino

    How you carry water is almost as personal as shoes! 😊. I prefer a bladder as it means I can drink while walking. Bottle pockets in packs don't work for me. Also - people say bladders are hard to clean while drinking from the same small mouth bottle for days at a time. Yuck! If you put only...
  11. DyanTX

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    I have worn Altra Lone Peak through several versions and now wear Altra Olympus because they have even more forefoot cushion. My breaking in period was quite short - probably because I really never wore high heels in my life for work or otherwise. No matter what trail runner I buy, I always...
  12. DyanTX

    Trail Runners

    I'm an Altra fan as well - have had 3 versions of Lone Peak and have now switched to Olympus for the extra cushion. If you already have a new pair of Lone Peaks, use them (not the old ones as they are likely to be starting to lose mid-sole cushion). I would also suggest switching out the...
  13. DyanTX

    Trekking poles - ideas for replacement

    REI will have Black Diamond trekking poles on sale beginning August 26 through September 5. Likely still won't be as cheap as you will find in Spain.
  14. DyanTX

    sock cleaning

    I tried all the different anti-friction preps during training and finally decided that Foot Glide worked best for me and didn't gum up the socks. Used it everyday before toe sock liners and CoolMax hiking socks. No blisters or hot spots. Still use it when doing long hikes.
  15. DyanTX

    Sleeping bag versus puffy blanket

    I carried a Mountains Hardware 35/50 Flip sleeping bag. It did unzip to become a blanket but I found that sleeping on paper sheets or rubber mattress covers directly was a bit icky. I usually unzipped it most way but still had it under me for that reason. For mid-Sept to November - it was too...
  16. DyanTX

    Open to criticism on my pack

    "golf ball for massage [it's smaller than the lacrosse ball] (I don't intend to bring a buff, beanie or gloves - can buy something if truly needed)" My daughter is a massage therapist - she says keep the ball but find a lighter alternative like cork. You might appreciate a buff to cover your...
  17. DyanTX

    Open to criticism on my pack

    Maybe just a bandana to dry your hands and many other uses
  18. DyanTX

    Headlamp question

    Unless you are starting in pitch dark and using the headlamp for several hours per day, one set of batteries should be sufficient for the trip. I would think that replacement batteries would be easy to find along the way if needed. I walked in autumn and never used my headlamp at all as I was...
  19. DyanTX

    Small digital camera

    I have a Panasonic Lumix purchased in 2016. Great zoom. Battery rechargeable and lasts a couple days. Weighs 8 ounces. Carried it in my waist pack for easy access. Wifi capable to send photos to phone for posting or use cord to transfer. Carried it on my Camino as phone pics just don't do it...
  20. DyanTX

    My new favorite hiking pants!!!

    Interesting. Maybe one day they'll make petite sizes, natural waist, relaxed fit and get the price down. 😊. Until then I'll do with my current REI 10+ year old zipoffs.

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