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Are you the type that likes to look at packing lists? I know I do! I would love to hear your thoughts about mine. I'll be walking May 9- June 16th. I've heard to prepare for anything! Cold/Hot/Rain
I'm about 3 pounds over where I would like to be and am thinking that some of the electronics...
@Jim - thanks so much for the reply. I'll have to hunt down Travis at REI. Funny enough, this weekend I decided to try the Osprey Tempest again- this time with all my Camino gear vs 20lb of rice. The pack felt so much better! So I think I might be good. I was taking on a "Rocky" approach by...
Hi all,
I've been having a hard time finding a backpack that I like. I've been a regular at the Denver REI trying all sorts of packs! I've bought a few, loaded them with 20-23lbs of rice/water and have walked about 100+ miles with each one. My problem is they seem to be limited to Osprey and...
Hi All,
I have decided to go with Hoka Challengers for my May Frances camino. I've liked them so far and have put about 200 miles on a pair. I've noticed some wear around the tongue of the shoe already. For those of you who used Hokas, did you find that they held up for the entire 500+ miles...
I'm traveling all of May and my plan is to bring a Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt (30degree). I get cold and can't stand the confines of a sleeping bag. Both are very light weight and grand total weight still less than a sleeping bag. I think with both I should be good ( I hope!).
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