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    Blister-free socks - or your money back!

    OK, you all convinced me. I'm gonna order some. :D
  2. M

    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I just recently decided on my next Camino. Gonna walk from Porto to Santiago early April next year. I did a test drive this year. From Santiago to Finisterre and although it was only a four day hike, I got huge blisters, mostly on my little toes. As some of you might remember, I had a big...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    Sillydoll can I ask you. Would it be possible to attach the chest pouch on the backpack instead? I'm not to found of carrying a chest pouch but I would like the extra space :) Is it possible to wear it in any other way?
  4. M

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I just have to say that the Altus was great. I didn't use it for more than an hour but it was really poring. Next time I think I'm gonna add some gators too.
  5. M

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Really? Mine only goes to the knees, and I'm only 1.65 cm (I think that is 5'4")
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    Raincoat-Poncho

    They seem to have everything in stock. I order my Altus this weekend. Yesterday I got a test message saying it was dispatches and on its way. (Yesterday was first working day) I wouldn't worry but just to be sure, you can always call them a day or two ahead.
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    What kind of jacket (how light or heavy)?

    I'll take another look and see what I can find. I stopped buying wool years ago since we have problem with carpet beetles. All out expensive sweaters and shawles got holes in them, so I just stopped. However, as you say. Its a great material and I would love to own some again.
  8. M

    What kind of jacket (how light or heavy)?

    Went to my local outdoor store to look at Merino wool. (Thanks for the tips by the way) They had some from SmartWool, but Ohh they are pricey. I'm not kidding, they are exactly 90% more expensive than on SmartWools website. They seem like a great investment but I don't wanna pay that kind of...
  9. M

    What kind of jacket (how light or heavy)?

    Would you say the same for early April? My plan is only to bring a fleece and poncho, but I'm having second thought.
  10. M

    Raincoat-Poncho

    ^^ thats wat I thought. Thank you .. off to order the Altus now.
  11. M

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I just bought a poncho yesterday but the Altus seems great. Think I'm gonna order that one instead. Question though. If I buy the Altus I'm thiking of taking the rain cover for my bag off, What do you think? Good or bad?

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