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  1. Maxie

    Z-Pack backpack

    Good choice of pack. I used an Arc blast on last years walk . I walked from end of April to early October and covered 5000km , the pack held up well, apart from when I carried 14kgs on the GR11, it's to much weight for this pack and becomes uncomfortable after a few hours walking, up to 10 kg...
  2. Maxie

    How heavy is your backpack

    That looks like the German guy we were talking to in a bar. He walked from Finisterra to santiago 94k in 23 hrs. His girl friend was a bit of a light weight though she only managed 70k. Think he left her on the trail for the vultures.
  3. Maxie

    Calling all Camino men........

    I'm also a tights, shorts and Houdini pants wearer. Only a back pocket on the Houdini's so I use an 4 in 1 pack for around town.
  4. Maxie

    Calling all Techies ... re: Travel Adapter with USB ports?

    Cant find the actual charger that I use but this one is similar http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011DUBESW/?tag=casaivar-21 The one I have will charge in an overcast sky. In bright sun its just like mains charging. Problem with the small units is the surface area is to small unless using in bright...
  5. Maxie

    one charger to rule (recharge) tablets, phones and cameras all at once

    I strap to the back and lid of my pack an 10 watt solar panel 5V-2A. This allows me to be of grid for days at a time. charges my phone,kindle,camera and steripen.
  6. Maxie

    Sleeping Bag Advice

    I agree with Mark Lee, for a Camino a bag of 800g or less with a 3/4 zip, ( can be used as a quilt) is best. You do not need an expensive bag.
  7. Maxie

    Sleeping Bag Advice

    I'm not sure if this will help you but it is an option http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/filler-down-sleeping-bag I use this as part of my sleep system. I also use a 20f quilt paired or individually depending on temps and whether I'm camping. I plan on doing the GR11 after my Camino's.
  8. Maxie

    Check out this poncho/tent

    Looks a sweet product. Poncho needs a draw cord for the waist and would be better if made out of Cuben fibre, silnylon gets baggy when wet. Bath tub needs to have higher walls and made from Cuben, the bug net needs to be made out of Noseum I would buy then.
  9. Maxie

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I wear Skins compression leggings and running shorts. Great for the knees. I'm male and always go for function over form. https://www.skins.net/uk/skins-a200-mens-long-tights.html These wick moisture and dry quickly.
  10. Maxie

    Waterproof vs water-resistant

    Check out Patagonia Houdini pants. Wind proof, DWR finish, weighs 85g, packs down to the size of a small apple, will dry in minutes.
  11. Maxie

    What backpack did you use?

    Love my Arc blast 60, compresses down to same size as my Deuter 36 pro but is 1.2Kg lighter.

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