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  1. JEsler

    thin lightweight flip-flops?

    My current pair of size 9 are 225 grams
  2. JEsler

    thin lightweight flip-flops?

    Archies were developed and made in Australia. Available from most physiotherapists here and some retail outlets. For the rest of the world their online store is very reliable.
  3. JEsler

    thin lightweight flip-flops?

    Flip-Flops with an inbuilt arch support = Archies I used them on the CF last year; so comfy after a day walking https://archiesfootwear.com.au/
  4. JEsler

    How to store and transfer videos when I am on the Camino.

    Last Sep/Oct I walked the CF and took 2000+ RAW photos on an iPhone. It had plenty of storage but experience has taught me to have a backup copy. I took a SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe 256GB 2-in-1 memory stick. It has a Lightning iPhone connector at one end and a USB Type-C or 3.0 at the...
  5. JEsler

    Vodafone vs Orange

    Consider Movistar. Last year I bought Movistar “data only” sim in Pamplona. It was one month prepaid and previous experience told me not to expect to be able to top it up online a month later. As it happened I was able to top up in the Movistar store in Astorga. The best news is that their...
  6. JEsler

    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    I would have no hesitation using it again. Although UL it is very durable.
  7. JEsler

    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    Last Sep/Oct I walked the CF with a Gossamer Gear G4-20 42L Ultralight Pack and would recommend it. Using all ultralight gear my daily pack weight including water was 7.5kg
  8. JEsler

    Sleeping Bag Weight for CF in Oct: Share Your Tips!

    For my CF last year from mid Sep to late Oct I took an AegisMax UL Goose Down sleeping bag, weight 410g. Part of a very light daily pack of 6.5kg + water. I stayed in a mix of albergue dorms and private rooms and only used it when a blanket was not available.
  9. JEsler

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    Covid intervened so we are now starting from SJPdP on 13 September.
  10. JEsler

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    Hi Lhollo, what a hugely informative and helpful thread this is and thank you for your detailed contribution. I am interested in your choice of the Gossamer Gear G4-20 as your backpack. I have bought the G4-20 for my CF starting mid April’22. Most of my multi-day hikes in Australia have...

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