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  1. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    I'll look into that. Thanks for the tip Keith!
  2. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yes you're right, I guess it's the ... what if I need this or that! I'm sure that once both Doug and Keith have finished with me over the coming months I shall have not much more than a rucksack lol. Seriously though, im getting some great tips and ideas in this forum. I'm definitely searching...
  3. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    With respects, I don't need coaching on being a respectful visitor to another country. Quite a decent bloke with a moral compass and experienced with etiquette when abroad. Thank you!
  4. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Received the Ex-Officios today, think i'll try them out tomorrow lol. I think doing the hike May - June means it isn't too hot or too busy with pilgrims. Hopefully ideal conditions for us all.
  5. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Dan, I've switched from extended wear lenses to dailies as they are now better for me. I intend taking 50 pairs. Total weight including a typical small bottle of rewetting drops is only around 150g. I consider this nothing compared to comfort and the ability to have decent vision as often as...
  6. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Believe me I wont. Hence I'm looking for something other than a standard roll mat.
  7. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yea I'd like to a few times.
  8. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Ok forum, I tried out a ground mat whilst camping the past few days and got virtually no sleep. My back and shoulders ache and feel like I've been smashing rocks all day lol. So im now thinking about these self inflating mats etc. Would be good to get some advice and thoughts on these? I cannot...
  9. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    My bag is 890gm season 2 rectangular shape (not mummy). Not necessarily considered very lightweight. However, I have heard that a South African supplier/ manufacturer of bags make extremely lightweight kit, but they aren't cheap. I have no further info on this though.
  10. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hehe, now there's an idea. Haven't got my skivvies yet. Had to inport them from America. Hopefully arrive in the next week or so. So, look out London Underground passengers!!
  11. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yes teacher, i'll also check that my laces are done up tight too! Thank you
  12. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    I've bought technical skivvies hehe! They are a greyish silvery colour I think not dulux white lol.
  13. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi hi Cath, that would be good. Follow each other's progress over the months training and equipment etc. never know we could be on the trail same time. I plan to start my first step in May 1st.
  14. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Terry It's not finished yet lol. That's why I published my list on here, because the much of the advice so far has been great. So far I have trimmed it down by almost 2 kilos. And im sure i'll somehow trim it down further. Havent bought all of my equipment yet deliberately in case I find...
  15. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Suzanne, I bought a square sleeping bag, as light as I could find. I cannot get on with mummy style bags.
  16. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Well Keith, you're right, it does cost to get good quality and light weight equipment and clothes. With almost a year to go im lucky that I have the time and money to invest, but not so lucky in that I have to wait til this time next year lol. I will take your advice and not skimp. That said I'm...
  17. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Got the light blue one. Yea I had been thinking about light and dark colours, i'll also get light coloured clothing too. I've managed to get my equipment/ clothing list down in weight. So including my pack the total weight is 7.508kg.
  18. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Just back from the stores, in the end I bought an Osprey Talon 44. At just 1.09kg it was the best lightweight to practical pack that I could get. Fits well, got 15% off and a free spare set of Paracord laces for my Salomons.
  19. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    It would seem so Doug. I need to keep away from cotton due to chaffing. I intend to test all my equipment before I go, so if I find something isn't so good, it wont be in the pack.
  20. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Both, I can overheat with too many layers Doug. But I will take a light fleece for early starts or late finishes or simply because its cold one day.

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