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  1. Ian-on-a-stick

    New walking Shoes

    Great idea. I bought a pair of Merrell Moab Vents a few weeks ago to replace the Moabs I've had for years. I had to go up a size as the fitting has definitely changed. It took an age to get that confirmed in my head. I kept thinking my regular size MUST fit!? But it didn't and I have broken them...
  2. Ian-on-a-stick

    Backpack advice

    I’m in the U.K. and I upgraded my rucksack. I had a Berghaus 25+5. Not sure where the +5 bit was, definitely NOT in the bag. So, having perused a few videos on YouTube (1000 or so, you know how it is, they are so moreish) I decided I needed a new sexy Osprey. Got a Strava 35. I went to Go...
  3. Ian-on-a-stick

    Wake up alarms?

    I totally agree with all of that. The days journey begins the previous evening. Mornings are difficult enough too. Why increase that difficulty by having to pack. And....dry bags. Not plastic bags. The people who are rustling around with plastic bags are the same people who are unwrapping boiled...
  4. Ian-on-a-stick

    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    It comes in a 50ml pot.
  5. Ian-on-a-stick

    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    As a male, I have an essential use for it that does not apply to yourself. I have two things that reside below my belly button and above my knees. I apply Vaseline between them and my thighs. Without it....pain. Don’t need it anywhere else.
  6. Ian-on-a-stick

    Sleeping bag in september/early October?

    I've just scanned the weather along the route and the low seems to be about 14 on average, but Burgos is 10 tomorrow night!
  7. Ian-on-a-stick

    Sleeping bag in september/early October?

    The other threads tend to say that it depends on (1) The future weather over a potential 40 day span. (2) If you are likely to stay in accommodation where you can grab a blanket. (3) Do you sleep hot or cold. I sleep cold. My other half sleeps warm. On the same trip we would have differing...
  8. Ian-on-a-stick

    Sleeping bag in september/early October?

    I've overthought this issue in a big way. I start 19th Sept and I have bought a Rab silk liner. I will probably add the 500g Trekker Superlite befor I fly off. £30 from gapyearstore. Liner plus bag equals 620g total weight. That way I can layer up and cope with whatever end October has in store...
  9. Ian-on-a-stick

    Hiking poles

    I regarded poles as a huge waste of time up to about the age of 40. There was a longish period then when they were useful but it wouldn’t matter if I left them at home. Now, at 57, they are required usage for uphill and absolutely essential for descent. And my knees aren’t actually problem...
  10. Ian-on-a-stick

    Not THAT sort of sleeping bag thread.

    Hi everyone, I hope I won't try anyone's patience too much with this question. I've read all the "should I take a bag?" threads and noted all the wise advice dispensed and enjoyed everyone's take on this fairly impossible question. Which, to answer accurately, requires future knowledge of the...

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