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Ahhs,
My daughter and I hiked from SJPDP in 2006. We used ultralight packs and including the weight of the pack, I carried 11 pounds (5 kg) and Caitling carried 12 pounds (5.5 kg). That was dry weight, with 3 L of water, that came to about 20 and 21 lbs. We were pretty brutal about what we...
Just a few points.
I was just checking on baggage rules and according to the TSA you can't fly with gel inserts.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
I didn't buy a size larger and my feet swelled. It wasn't pleasant.
You can buy orthopedic...
Check out the Chaco Z-1 hiking sandal, they seem to be very popular with backpackers here even on long distance hikes like the AT or PCT. I'm not daring enough to try but they look interesting.
I own a pair of heavy leather boots as well as pair of light weight boots but except in extreme...
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