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  1. SilentNight

    Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?

    Keep in mind that not all hotels/hostels use WhatsApp. To search whether your hotel/hostel is on WhatsApp, open the app. At the top, enter the hotel/hostel’s name. WhatsApp will display whether the hotel/hostel uses WhatsApp. If they are on WhatsApp, select the phone icon to call them. If no one...
  2. SilentNight

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    I have T-Mobile as well. When calling from the USA, my family and friends called like normal, as if they were making a phone call to me when I was in the States. Same when I called/texted family or friends, I used their normal phone numbers. The calls were crystal clear. There is no need to...
  3. SilentNight

    Merino wool shirt

    I had widely different experiences wearing the merino wool for hiking in winter weather vs. mountain biking. BTW, I’m maybe 10 years older than you. The merino wool 185 shirt worked well for hiking in mid-February. The trail still had snow on the ground, a chill wind blew, and we started...
  4. SilentNight

    Chinese shops???

    Forget foreign chargers. I liked using this travel adapter in Europe in multiple countries, plugging my USA cables and devices in. Bought before I left home. This is not a converter. I brought only devices with dual voltage, 120v/240+v...
  5. SilentNight

    Gortex or No -Gortex Shoes

    After running 2 miles in dry sand, my trail shoes filled with sand, making them heavy and uncomfortable. Same thing with running on a trail near my home, where the soil eventually dries to a powdery, flour-like soil. Also, my trail shoes’ outer soles didn’t stand up well on the 3 miles of...
  6. SilentNight

    A stupid washing thing..

    When my adult son, 1500 miles away, was badly injured and non-ambulatory for a few months, I used these unscented no shower/no rinse wipes to shampoo and bathe him. He felt clean and fresh. Smelled it, too. I now use them for post-strenuous activity cleanup when a shower is not handy. The packet...
  7. SilentNight

    Small hip/shoulder pack

    Like the ideas here, thanks! This is so refreshing to read that we don’t need wire-reinforced straps for a cross body or hip pack, unlike visiting Rome, Paris, etc. Same for not needing RFID.
  8. SilentNight

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    Concur, Kuhl is comfortable, cool looking, and with an excellent fit, compared to the several brands of convertible pants that I bought over the years at REI. Kuhl zippers have bothered me the least. Kuhl has a fabric liner on the inside of the convertible pants’ zipper, which keeps the zipper...
  9. SilentNight

    SIM card for Europe

    Depending on your carrier and cell phone plan, you may not need a local EU/UK phone number (Vodafone) nor extra data (Airalo). I bought both on a recent trip, learning belatedly mid-trip that my carrier (T-Mobile) and my cell phone plan (unlimited dafa) were all I needed. WhatsApp was useful, too.
  10. SilentNight

    Allergic to wool

    With a wool sensitivity, you will do well by Patagonia capilene, since its longevity is amazing, and the moths will not damage them. I also have a wool sensitivity. Concur with Sep. I have used Patagonia capilene, from base to top layers, for over a quarter century for hiking, trail running...
  11. SilentNight

    How to wash a back pack?

    Nope, from 10+ years experience of washing my Osprey backpacks. Please read my reply.
  12. SilentNight

    How to wash a back pack?

    I have used and washed sweaty, dirty Osprey and Camelbak backpacks for over 10 years. This is what works for me. I have backpacks of different sizes that I have used that are over 10 years old. They still look new. Remove anything from the pockets. Zip shut all pockets, leaving about 1 inch...
  13. SilentNight

    Women’s 100% merino long sleeve back at Costco

    Thanks. I usually use Patagonia base layers, but I’ll try these. Costco now has only V-necks.
  14. SilentNight

    HOKA warning

    Keep in mind that Speedgoats are trail running shoes. All trail running shoes have a far softer sole, meant for dirt trails. The Speedgoats were not intended for use on hard surfaces, like the cobblestones. Unlike hiking shoes/boots, the Speedgoats as well as any trail running shoes do not have...
  15. SilentNight

    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    Did you know that Hoka has several hiking boots? I bought a pair last month. I like them better than my Salomons. If you’re in the US, REI carries all of the Hoka hiking boots.

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