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  1. Malachiuri

    For Sale/Wanted Osprey Exos 38 For Sale

    No, sorry. The asking price of $150 for a never worn pack plus free shipping is quite fair. M
  2. Malachiuri

    For Sale/Wanted Osprey Exos 38 For Sale

    Yep! Send me a PM
  3. Malachiuri

    For Sale/Wanted Osprey Exos 38 For Sale

    Just to be clear, I had a long talk with my Trail 40 and we are still close life partners and will never be parted. In fact, I believe my little mistake exploring other backpack relationships has just made Trail 40 and I a stronger couple. M
  4. Malachiuri

    For Sale/Wanted Osprey Exos 38 For Sale

    I am selling a never used Exos 38L pack that I bought in late 2022 to replace my beloved REI Trail 40 for an upcoming fall 2024 Camino. Unfortunately due to my gym habits, my chest and shoulders are too large for this amazingly nifty pack. I loaded it up last week for some break in hikes and...
  5. Malachiuri

    Only Sandals in October?

    +1 but I use Rocky GoreTex, same results. Even in January the dry socks over wool hiking socks worked splendidly.
  6. Malachiuri

    Seeking input on Granite Gear and REI backpacks, et al.

    The REI Trail 40 is my preferred pack for Camino hiking. Works for carry on and most importantly fopr me has TONS of organization options. Pockets and pouches inside and out. I really wish they made a 50L version!
  7. Malachiuri

    For Sale/Wanted Kelty Redwing 50 backpack for Sale

    Hello all! I am grumpily selling my new Kelty Redwing 50litre backpack(mens). Let me state upfront, I LOVE this backpack! It has everything I love in a backpack, but unfortunately I cannot get the chest strap to ride comfortably. This thing has tons of organization interior and exterior...
  8. Malachiuri

    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    Heya, I just did a test hike in driving rain in my LP/WP a couple of weeks ago. Very waterproof. In fact, so waterproof that after taking in water over the tops fording a small stream they stayed wet for about 4 days. I had insoles pulled out and had them stuffed with newspaper. They are...
  9. Malachiuri

    Trekking poles in my carry on luggage

    To avoid the hassle, I usually throw my poles in a cardboard mailing tube along with my teeny multi tool and my pocket knife and put em thru checked baggage. Our TSA is just too darn random to rely on... M
  10. Malachiuri

    Documenting a trip with Google Maps

    A GPS watch seems to be a logical solution. I have Garmin products and are quite happy with them. M
  11. Malachiuri

    Spanish equivalent of mums or emergency-c

    Those are excellent as well. Avoid the "Recovery" version if it still has "Cookie" flavour. Pretty much tastes like water with a dissolved cookie sludging it up. Darn odd. M
  12. Malachiuri

    Spanish equivalent of mums or emergency-c

    +1!! I bring these home every time I go to Spain for the hot weather work here on our farm. Love em! M
  13. Malachiuri

    Backpack Capacity (DaveBugg Bait!)

    While I wrote this post partly in jest, it is actually anchored in some concerns I have about pack sizing. Recently I was having a discussion with a buddy who is going on Camino with me in January. As usual, my recommendation to his was to NOT buy a pack till he had all the stuff he needed to...
  14. Malachiuri

    Backpack Capacity (DaveBugg Bait!)

    Not really, it is an issue that has been beleaguering the brightest minds of countless generations. I am willing to bet that there were guys hauling rock chips in ancient Egypt who swore that basket held more than his buddies. M
  15. Malachiuri

    Backpack Capacity (DaveBugg Bait!)

    After many years of backpacks I have come to the conclusion that pack manufacturers may all be either drunk or part of a Matrix level conspiracy. How in the Holiest of Hecks do they determine the Litre capacity of backpacks? I have 28L packs that hold as much as one of my 40L packs in the main...
  16. Malachiuri

    Question about raintrousers

    Do you ever belt a poncho to elimate the flappity flap? M
  17. Malachiuri

    Question about raintrousers

    Look into good quality rain pants online or on Amazon. I found a pair of rain pants from a company called Little Donkey Andy that work well as rain pants and casual pants as well. They dont look or feel plasticky and dont generate a ton of heat and sweat. I love having a multi-use pant that...
  18. Malachiuri

    The Great Debate (Equipment) for Winter Camino

    I would recommend taking a slightly larger than usual pack. My typical Camino pack is a 40 litre daypack and it works fine for spring/summer but not winter. While the bulkier winter clothing and sleeping stuff takes up more room, I had multiple occasions where packing extra food became...
  19. Malachiuri

    Exos 38 Question

    Well I finally got my paws on an Exos 38, aaaaaaaaannnnnnddddd I dont like it. Go figgure. The frame is oddly huge for a small capacity pack. I have no doubt it is a great pack for some, but not me I fear. Looks like I will just stick with my beloved REI Trail 40 thats been my faithful "back...
  20. Malachiuri

    Exos 38 Question

    Sigh... was chatting with my wife about new luggage while posting and had a traffic jam in my brain. I meant carry on. If the Exos 38 in Large wont go on Ryanair its a no go for me. I fly Ryanair, Easyjet, Hop, etc a lot and carry on is a must. Thanks very much. M

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