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There's a lot of good and confusing advise here. I agree with fritz. Buy one (preferably from somewhere that takes returns I.e. REI). Get it home and try it out. In a hot room, cold room, on the porch, in and out of your sleeping bag, or a weekend camping trip. I try to read reviews on gear that...
I'm not familiar with your pack, but my Gregory pack top comes off to be used as a fanny pack (2 uses for one piece of gear). Security wallets are great, I sold a bunch when I worked at an outdoors shop. I have one that attaches to the laces of my shoe that I use when I train in town, it's big...
Sorry to chime in again on your post Andrea. This forum is helping me too since I've never hiked a trip quite like this one. SYates we seem to agree on a bunch of stuff. I agree about bringing your own folding bowl and spork. And they weigh practically nothing. Thanks for the tip on the bounce...
That looks pretty good. I've never hiked a trail like the Camino, so I'm gonna have to learn how to pack differently myself. Keen sandals are great but a little heavy. They can also be used as your shower shoes if you need to ditch the flip flops for space in your pack. Tech shirts are great...
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