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  1. Patrice Reed

    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    No worries, you will quickly figure out what you really need within the first few days of carrying all that stuff on your back. Then you will either gut it out and carry it all, hire a service to haul your stuff to the next stop, or you'll remove about 1/3 OF YOUR stuff via to the garbage can...
  2. Patrice Reed

    How much do your backpacks weigh?

    I started with 18 pounds, I am 57 yr old women over 200 pounds. It was too heavy for me so I got it transported for a week until I got a little more conditioned. Then I slimmed it down to 12 pounds and shipped excess stuff to Santiago and picked it up there at the end of my journey.
  3. Patrice Reed

    Is carrying your own backpack a thing of the past?

    I had my bag transported after the first few days of carrying it on a few very hot days. It was fabulous, saved my body, my energy. I did this for about 1 week and then I went back to carrying it myself because I wanted to and preferred the freedom of not having to choose your destination for...
  4. Patrice Reed

    Outlets for charging

    I purchase a European charger on Amazon for $12.00 - It has two ports, for iPhone or Android. It works great, charges fast using your regular cord.
  5. Patrice Reed

    Best ways to organize one's pack

    I have Osprey 36L, I bought a 3 pack of ultra light weight cubes. 1 lg pk for clothes, 1 med pk for socks & undies, 1 sm pack for nighttime stuff (charger, ear buds, sleeping pills & pain pills). I have a small nylon bag that has my shower stuff & PJs (flipflops, leggings, tanktop, toiletry bag...

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