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  1. RussB

    Sun Sleeves?

    Agree , would rather have a sun shirt , sleeves too fiddly, or wear long sleeve merino
  2. RussB

    Size of dry bags

    Hi, I’m used one fur clean clothes / one for dirty that doubled as a washing machine / small one for electricals plus one for waterproofs. Tgd dry clothes one was biggest at 5 litre
  3. RussB

    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    Agree, in October you could get cold feet. Gortex boots do provide a solution but the are heavier.
  4. RussB

    Rain pants or not ?

    I would take a pair, they are light and dont take up must space. Nothing more miserable than being wet or cold all day
  5. RussB

    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    Or bamboo
  6. RussB

    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    Agree, at a point they just die and you can’t get the smell out. Merino all the way for me, appreciate they aren’t as robust , are more expensive but worth the money
  7. RussB

    Altras Lone Peak 6 + Flat Feet

    Hi, I wore 2 pairs of Lone Peaks on walk from Almeria to Fisterre, no problems. Would recommend stretching once finished everyday but all good.
  8. RussB

    Best Ultra Lightweight Sleeping Bags for the Pilgrimage in March-April

    This is what I used with a silk bag liner, would recommend
  9. RussB

    Sim card due to phone troubles

    What network are you on?
  10. RussB

    trail runners with wider toe box

    I like Altra, no blisters , no ankle pain, just a good trainer, not the most robust but I like the feel of them. Lone peak don’t have a lot of cushioning but no probs
  11. RussB

    How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino

    I posted a fresh pair to friends in Zamora
  12. RussB

    How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino

    That’s what I wore , first pair fell to bits after 800km , second pair lasted until Fisterre. The soles on the first pair separated from the shoes at the heel, but can’t complain , nada blisters.
  13. RussB

    Where do you carry your valuables?

    Exactly that , passport/ cards/ credential in waist pack
  14. RussB

    Down quilt

    Or put it inside the liner
  15. RussB

    Down quilt

    Haven’t tried the quilt but do have 2 jackets, great kit
  16. RussB

    Down quilt

    I have water resistent down and lightweight synthetic, for choice I would always go down l, you just have to try and see
  17. RussB

    Down quilt

    Not connect to the company , but used it , Alpkit down quilt, if I’m being honest I would prob have used a light down sleeping bag as I found myself fighting with the quilt . Don’t get me wrong it’s great as a quilt , but would prob go light down bag and silk liner next time. Despite global...
  18. RussB

    My new favorite hiking pants!!!

    Find a quiet spot and let nature take its course
  19. RussB

    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    Got the amount they weigh I would use. We are talking ounces and if they give a bit more protection why not use. I have in my Lone Peaks and no issues over the 1,000 km of Mozarabe and VdlP I’m currently doing
  20. RussB

    Do I need to pack waterproof trousers & jacket?

    I have rain jacket and trousers, have worn both . Everything goes into dry bags so not too bothered about covering rucksack. I find ponchos too billowy in the wind and prefer to have sleeves

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