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    About a million questions on how to do and how to go about it!

    Probably wise to wait until after you made up your mind about what will want to carry. Once you do, you will know how large the bag needs to be (most likely under 40L) and you'll be able to load and try various backpacks with your gear, to which you'll want to add one liter of water and maybe...
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    How to pack a backpack?

    Small stuff sacks (the size of a honeydew melon) make life easier. For example, one for underwear and base layer clothing, one for clothes, one for toiletries, one (dry bag) for electronics, one for food.
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    Water bladder troubles

    I have the Osprey 2.5L. It's been used continuously since May 30th. The bladder itself is treated with a biocide and shows no sign of contamination. The tubing requires an occasional scrub with a rope and properly sized knot to remove what looks like algae growing on the walls.
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    List of sleeping bags, liners, quilts and blankets under 1kg

    Great work! (I suppose that "rating" is the lowest temperature in Celsius at which the bag / quilt keeps you reasonably warm?)
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    what shirt to wear while walking

    I have 3 long sleeve shirts. Anthracite insulating zipped T for when it is cool and breezy. Lightweight merino when warmer. White linen for hot and sunny. --- The white shirt is a repurposed dress shirt that sits well in public places. The merino is the all-time favorite The tech T...
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    GPS Watch suggestions?

    I use a Garmin Forerunner 910xt. Battery life probably exceeds 24h. (has been invaluable so far. Most likely overkill on well trodden sections)
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    Over Organized Woman's Packing List!

    I read your list, and didn't find egregious items. You say you are comfortable with the weight. So no need to worry. 1. You list a rain jacket at close to a pound. There are lighter ones. Outdoor research makes one that weighs 180g if I remember. 2. You list a fleece at close to a pound. A...
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    GPS Watch suggestions?

    But unless I am mistaken, this model relies on a smartphone gps. The fitbit surge, with on board GPS is $250+ I am unaware of any affordable (as defined by the OP) watch with on board GPS. Depends what the OP is looking for. A well calibrated step counter such as the basic fitbit, will...
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    Footwear durability

    Thanks. Read both. Lots of variance... I would tend to agree with your personal experience (good footwear lasts thousands of kms). Took me nearly a decade to wear my first Tevas. (I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that salespeople would suggest that a pair of hiking boots should be...
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    Footwear durability

    I walk on teva toachi 2. I've completed something like 450k out of a 2300k+ itinerary. Wondering if I should be thinking about having a pair sent to a resupply point. Googling returns little useful information on the durability of footwear (depends a lot on terrain and gait I suppose.)...
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    Mail order equipment

    I have routinely shipped to other addresses from both eBay and Amazon... If you know someone who lives in pamplona (could be your hotel / airbnb / couchsurfer) ask for their full address. On Amazon (.com or .Fr? I wouldn't use .au) at checkout you can add shipping addresses. On eBay message...
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    Safety pin alternative?

    I use these. Although they are iffy with socks, I prefer carabiners to safety pins. All other clothes have loops or holes.
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    38 Litre or 48 Litre backpack?

    Three things. 1. I believe that 36l is the largest volume that will make it as carry-on luggage. 2. Pack discussions tend to focus on volume (e. g. 28 vs 36 vs 60L). I would suggest that load is another metric to consider. The oft mentioned Osprey brand has several types of bags in the 36L...
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    Ultra light obsession

    This tent, from ZPacks. (BTW, loved your book. Got me started in the right direction)
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    Ultra light obsession

    Interesting question. Will try to find some kind of answer. For now : 1) there's real danger when carrying liquid fuel (in an aluminum bottle). 2) there are countless jars (pickles, jam, peanut butter, yogurt) that have been used to store paint brushes in (lethal) turpentine. I would be very...
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    Ultra light obsession

    Oh absolutely. They have been ordered online and shipped to a friend. Add the cost of a dinner :) Just wanted to say that hexamine (Esbit to be more specific) does it for me. 500g/month of fuel and next to nothing for the stove. Liquid alcohol is easier to find but almost certainly requires...
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    Does the TSA allow trekking poles as "carry on" baggage?

    No problem either with the z-pole (Canada + France + Argentina). I was told that the critical issue is the tip. If pointed, it has to be checked. My tent stakes, a mere 16cm long, had to be checked....
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    Ultra light obsession

    Try Zpacks. This is where I purchased bag, shelter, stuff sacks and a few other accessories. Note that the bag I use IS a mummy. However they also offer quilts. If my memory serves me well, they suggest to use quilts if you sleep with someone else. (I consciously refrained from linking to...
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    Ultra light obsession

    wrt the lighter, thanks for pointing this out. It's on my shopping list. I'd removed it from my backpack under the wrong impression that it could not be carried on plane and forgot to put it on the list. I'll edit the post. wrt the cup, that's another story. The MSR Titan has wired handles so...
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    Ultra light obsession

    Québec city. Not clear. Complicated logistics involving my wife and our daughters and two donkeys. I start alone. We meet at Le Puy en Velay Short answer is 100+ consecutive days.

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