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  1. KiwiJohn

    My new backpack from Gregory

    Stratos 36L for me!
  2. KiwiJohn

    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    Hiking poles would be a great addition. They are beneficial in keeping one's body upright and taking pressure off the knees etc, etc. Buen Camino 😎 🇳🇿🇪🇸
  3. KiwiJohn

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    Good on you, Ewen!
  4. KiwiJohn

    Questions to ask about shoes

    Thanks, @katzika for the reply. I also have Salomon shoes, too much feet movement inside the shoe for me. Your shoe choice is paramount, so make your OWN decision. Bon Camino!
  5. KiwiJohn

    Questions to ask about shoes

    Oldest pair of Oboz at the left. I use them all depending on the terrain. The middle pair were used on my first Camino last September.
  6. KiwiJohn

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    I completed the Camino Frances in September. My base weight was 6kg using an Osprey Stratos 36LT. No sleeping bag, just an inner.
  7. KiwiJohn

    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    I had no issues with my Osprey Stratos 36L on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Ryanair. A tight squeeze but no problems.😎🇳🇿
  8. KiwiJohn

    A good hat.....

    In the end, I decided on the Sunday Afternoon adventure hat. I'm sure that I will be well served. Thank you, everyone, for all your sage advice. Much appreciated! ♥️🇳🇿
  9. KiwiJohn

    A good hat.....

    I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc. Any recommendations? Thank you in advance. 🇳🇿😎
  10. KiwiJohn

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I will take 2 x 750ml bottles, topping up from water fountains. I will also carry a Katadyn befree filter which screws on to one of the bottles. I have been caught out before!!
  11. KiwiJohn

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    +h2o?
  12. KiwiJohn

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    May I ask the total weight?
  13. KiwiJohn

    Socks & "sock liners"

    If you can, try and get NuYarn merino socks. Developed here in New Zealand. The 👌
  14. KiwiJohn

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I am planning on a base pack weight of 6kg. I will be carrying rwo refillable 600gr water bottles, so an all up weight of 7.2kg which is just under the 10% of body-weight threshold.
  15. KiwiJohn

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I'm using the Osprey Stratos 36L on my Camino starting in late August. 🇳🇿😎
  16. KiwiJohn

    Am I packing too much?

    American based. No problems registering, safe.🇳🇿😎
  17. KiwiJohn

    Am I packing too much?

    https://lighterpack.com/ The You can organise your items .Here is the YouTube link.
  18. KiwiJohn

    Am I packing too much?

    Including water?
  19. KiwiJohn

    Am I packing too much?

    10:39 S Try this website. Perfect for pack weight.
  20. KiwiJohn

    Favorite gear items

    Are you still out hiking, Alwyn? I live in Levin and would be glad to accompany you on perhaps the Southern walkway in Welly?

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