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  1. J

    5Kg (clothes) 2Kg to play with - any suggestions?

    I don't know how you got it so low. i used a chux super wipe (large) as a towel to save weight. My diary (an essential for me) was made of rice type paper to keep the weight down. i think 2 sets of clothes, one on, one off is the go. I also took a head torch and used it every day... a bit e...
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    Liner Socks - Icebreakers

    hi there Ellen, i don't have large calves but more like fat ankles and i found i used the toed liner socks called Nijinji and thick thurlo outer socks. I left sjdp on september 7th last year. The main thing i did to address the problem was i took all my socks ( 3 inners + 3 pairs of outers) to...
  3. J

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Hi there, i took a small tube of super glue, that ended up holding my boot together for the final legs. I also used tape for blisters to patch my money waist strap and to mark my pole that looked like everyone else's. But my all time favourite was my Chux super wipe that i used as a towel. So...
  4. J

    Slipping in boots

    hi there brawbiether, honestly i spent so much $$ on boots and socks before i left it was ridiculous, someone at the op shop is walking around in really good boots!! i ended up walking in northface as they had the widest toe box i could find - they were held together with superglue by the end...
  5. J

    Great Boots vs. Two Pairs of Walking Shoes

    hi there Almhath, i use a very strong anti - persperant on my feet.It is made by Dove or Rexona and you can by it in Australia from the chemist shop. It is for people with really bad sweating problems, so it is perfect to reduce sweat on the feet. I would put it on in the evening before bed...
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    Something I upgraded to, and liked.

    wonderful to hear about your crocs...... i have been tossing for months about what to take as my second pair of shoes........ i thought teva sandals would be great plus sensible if i need to walk in them in the day, but crocs are just so yummy with sock after a big day on the trail... so crocs...

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