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  1. Sho

    The Packa

    Thanks. Which did you get, 30d sil/pu, 15d sil/pu, or the breathable?
  2. Sho

    Camino from Porto - Trekking Poles confiscated at airport!

    Or a balance issue. I need poles on cobbles if I'm carrying a pack due to chemotherapy-induced vertigo. That click-click is me not falling over.
  3. Sho

    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    Merino shirts make me have to scratch my skin off. An REI athletic shirt works fine and doesn't stink.
  4. Sho

    How to keep a digital travel journal - free?

    I'm happy with Polar Steps.
  5. Sho

    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    A vote for "neck gaiter."
  6. Sho

    Buy duffel in SdeC?

    Is there somewhere I can buy a duffel in Santiago de Compostela to put my pack in for my flights home? Thanks.
  7. Sho

    St Jean Pied de Port - walking stick required?

    18€ and up for a pair at the pilgrim boutique in SJPP.
  8. Sho

    Arrrgh. . . It's Too Red. Will It Be Like Carrying An Easter Egg?

    While I sympathize, here's the color REI had in stock for the Women's Jade 38. My thinking is that it will be easier for rescuers to spot me in an emergency.
  9. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    It's "mariposa," but when it's used as it was used in the post above, I think it's important to know its slang meaning. "Few male pilgrims are mariposas" means not just "wear bright colors," but "Few male pilgrims are fags."
  10. Sho

    Information - Digital or on Paper?

    I normally print the critical stuff (like Ryanair boarding passes) and put the rest in a trip folder in my travel email account. I also usually have a guidebook on Kindle or as a PDF. It's worth asking whether there are parts of the trip with bright sun that will make it hard to see the phone...
  11. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    Walton, I'd wear those for sure.
  12. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    Let's not even start on the plastic flower on Deuter women's backpacks.
  13. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    So, "mariposa" is offensive slang for gay men.
  14. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    I had this experience with wetsuits when I went kayaking in Antarctica--I am short but needed an XXL simply because I have hips.
  15. Sho

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    Men's generally have better pockets, better sleeves, and better overall fit if you're not a skinny little thing. More chance of belt loops, key rings, loose fit, and sturdy seams as well. Much more important to me than the color, though I agree the women's clothes are often more festive. My...
  16. Sho

    The Perfect Backpack

    That will just about hold my socks.
  17. Sho

    Crocs

    Which style did and didn't work for you?
  18. Sho

    Crocs

    I do Zumba 4 times a week in Tevas, which works fine but always elicits comment. For the Camino, I have Crocs sandals (not clogs) for showers and evenings because my wonderful Tevas don't dry quickly.
  19. Sho

    Any reviews on Loctote or Travelon lock bags (portable safes)

    Good to know! I do use a Pacsafe "safe" on some trips, but it's heavier than I want for the Camino.
  20. Sho

    Any reviews on Loctote or Travelon lock bags (portable safes)

    I use a lot of Pacsafe products. I've read negative reviews of Travelon (specific to the straps on bags coming unsewn). I will use my Pacsafe waist bag for the Camino, and normally only take it off to sleep (when it goes in my sleep sack with me) and the shower (when it will be with me in a dry...

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