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  1. J

    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I forgot one thing: for my second pair of footware: very light Croc hiking sandles. These are good for the shower, or if need be they can be used on the Camino. Janet
  2. J

    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Hi All, I realize it's best to post on this topic AFTER your Camino. I leave for my first in one week. However, I have been basically living on the Forum for 2+ months, and have learned something new every day. I'm on footware # 3. First, was a great pair of boots (too heavy in my...
  3. J

    Deodorant

    Okay, folks: Am I going to be able to stand myself? No one ever has deodorant on their packing lists. And because I'm so conscious of keeping my pack less than 17 lbs (7.73 kilos) I haven't included deodorant. What do others think about body odor? My hiking mentor says she washes with Dial...
  4. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I printed the pattern for making the spats, but then I found a fabulous pair of gaiters designed for rain. I'm not much of a seamstress, so I bought Outdoor Research's Salamander Gaiters at REI for $45. I think they will work perfectly. With the Altus rain coat, I'll be all set. I'm almost...
  5. J

    sleeping bags vs. sleeping bag liners

    I got a 1.1 lbs down sleeping bag + a silk liner. The debate rages on this Forum about which chemical to use to keep the bedbugs out: permethrin vs non-permethrin products. But what I don't understand is if you treat the liner, don't the bedbugs get into your sleeping bag and then don't you...
  6. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Sil, Could you please detail a little more on the design and making of the spats? Your great idea for refugees manufacturing ponchos and spats which we could purchase as a set won't be up and running before my Camino. I want to make a pair of spats. I saw the photo you provided earlier, but...
  7. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Thank you so much Peregrina2000 for the details on the metro stop. And the more I read this topic the more convinced I am to get an Altus. I'm even thinking of making spats!
  8. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Thank you so much Peregrina2000 for the details on the metro stop. And the more I read this topic the more convinced I am to get an Altus. I'm even thinking of making spats!
  9. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Annie, You're doing this Camino with me. I'll be wearing New Balance hiking shoes because of you! Thank you. Janet
  10. J

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I have poured over these posts and visited both the Altus and the Madrid sporting good store websites, and even written to the latter to no avail. I want an Altus poncho, but I'm not going to pay 45 Euros to have it shipped to the States so that I can take it back to Spain. At present, my plan...

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