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  1. Jichat

    Packing shake down requested - Camino Frances - Oct/Nov

    The three things I wish I HAD brought are a third pair of underwear(which I saw that you had), gators, and sandals that I could hike in to give blisters a break. I feel like the gravel dust is chewing up my socks/inside of my shoes, and my feet. It’s quite dusty! And I had all three in my...
  2. Jichat

    Time to Critique my list and weights!

    I did a similar spreadsheet, which I’ll be posting in the next few days. I’m around 11-11.5 lbs.(5-5.2kg), without food or water. What else can we do while we pine away our time until we leave for Camino?😄. I leave in 37 days from Florida . Congratulations. Well done!
  3. Jichat

    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I have worn Altras as hiking shoes for several years and they have worked well, but I agree that they don’t seem to last as long as other hiking shoes that I have used in the past. I recently purchased Altra Olympus 5 Trail runners and they are much more sturdy and have a vibram sole. I wore...
  4. Jichat

    Camino Frances in October - long or short-sleeve merino?

    Let me throw another idea into the mix.😄 I will carry two short sleeve merino tees and a pair of merino sleeves. I also plan to bring a very thin fleece 1/4 zip, and a packa rain jacket. This allows me to pull the sleeves down without removing them on chilly mornings or add them for sun...
  5. Jichat

    Cell phone sim cards

    Will an Orange esim work also in France?
  6. Jichat

    How can I buy an Altus poncho/jacket in the US?

    Yes! It was about 2000 when I first saw the packa. I was at an event and the person that designed them was making them on his sewing machine(probably in his garage). I bought mine about 10 years ago and it was mass produced with taped seams. I liked it, but I found it difficult to get into...
  7. Jichat

    How can I buy an Altus poncho/jacket in the US?

    Have you looked at the packa? Made in the US? Look at www.thepacka.com
  8. Jichat

    Walking with lumbar pack only

    What about a light(I have a 3 oz. one)backpack for just your sleeping bag, and everything else in a lumbar? Would that work?
  9. Jichat

    Critique my packing

    If it’s hot, an umbrella would probably be awesome. I plan to take one.

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