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    Ladies Knee High's used as liners for wool socks????????

    The verdict is no liners for me! I tested them, but felt hot and not free. So, I just put glide on my feet and then put socks on...I did bring "wright" socks which were light, synthetic and had little liner built into sock...but I alternated diff socks without liner and also wound up wearing...
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    Has anyone used (or plans to use) this phone?

    the phone I brought , paid for new international sim card and added money too, never worked in St Jean Pied de Port and then I tried once in Spain to the same result...I never followed up to find out why it didnt work, could really care less- and just sent an occasional email from alberge to say...
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    Backpack size

    Ladies Osprey Aura 50 (2011 model) worked out really nice on my 5'1.5 short frame. The inside frame collapsed down to be the perfect height etc...there was room to put snacks on top in the zip pocket..hip pockets (put little camera, chapstick & sunscreen for quick access) and shoulder straps...
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    Water Bottle or Camelback/Playtpus?

    Naglene bottle with carrier worked out great and back up inflatable bottle came in super handy when Ieft my filled naglene in a cafe while delighting in my cafe con leche...somewhere on the meseta... I filled often and drank lots of water laced with "pina" pineapple juice I would get at the bars...
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    Water Bottle or Camelback/Playtpus?

    I decided on a naglene 32 0z bottle with carrier that velcros to pack nicely and I can have next to me (which is way closer then the pockets on my osprey which are set pretty awkwardly out of reach. ALso bringing a 34 oz platypus foldable bottle/bag with clip on holder for back up weighs nothing...
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    Has anyone used (or plans to use) this phone?

    Hi, I have used Telestial for my phone..its a great little Euro phone..I used in Italy 3 years ago and just reactivated with new sim card..its called the A55 Siemens it does not have bells and whistles but is a great a compact travel phone for calls and incoming are free..I used it a ton when...
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    Water Bottle or Camelback/Playtpus?

    Wow, thank you everyone for your detailed responses...I think Im going to go for the water bottle attached to front of my pack based on all the response ..I have an osprey and the pockets are way back..it does have a camel back pocket--but I like the idea of stopping, chatting and filling up...
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    Water Bottle or Camelback/Playtpus?

    Hola Pilgrims!! I started my USA pre camino left OH last week for wedding at oldest winery in USA 170 years old in Marlbourough NY-blessed event..then drove to the Berkshires MA to visit relatives..met 2 pilgrims that just returned from Camino Frances- coinidink?! Met them seperatly..one...
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    My comprehensive and honest packing list!

    How come I cannot down load :?: :| I clicked and clicked but no action...
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    Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)

    Im wrestling to eliminate some weight as well ...its amazing to me how all these "light " items add up. Im sold on my snug pak..but probably need to think about leaving out some other items. Vagabondette, please tell us which mummy did you find that is on the lighter/stretchier side? Sleep...
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    Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)

    vagabondette, Is your sleeping bag a mummy type? The travelpak traveler by snugpak is an awesome square type, its light and slightly slippery on its own...it has a zipper that can unzip into a blanket for more freedom-I tried it out with running shorts (which Im bringing to sleep in) and the...
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    Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)

    Hi Heather, I just got my snugpak traveler travel pak sleeping bag from sheepleg.com it super lite and compact and they have many to chose from in the $50-$80 range. I also ordered a vietnam silk from ebay. Additionally I ordered long johns from landsend.com on clearance and what they call NQP...
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    Ladies Knee High's used as liners for wool socks????????

    Thank you for posting Rebekah and Vagabondette I have been testing the theory and so far so good, I am alternating my walks with cool max liners one day and nylon knee his the next. Ill post about outcome..BUEN CAMINO! Lisa
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    Ladies Knee High's used as liners for wool socks????????

    Pilgrim Veterans...good morning! Regarding sock liners, an army guy told me that he and his comrades wore ladies knee highs as sock liners?! Is this comfortable and does it work like coolmax? I guess if they were silk maybe? They would be much lighter to pack and ball up which would be a plus...
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    Backpack size

    Has anyone noticed that the Jade 50 in a small weighs less than Jade 40 in a small and more cu's? Its a couple ounces less. Not to split hairs or anything but hey thats extra socks or water! :arrow: :o
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    Sleeping Bag or just Silk Liner??

    SNUGPAK? ANY ONE EVER USED Check this out http://www.sheepleg.com there are many to chose from, all rolled up into a ball! Wondering if this is a good option, has anyone ever tried a snugpak sleeping bag? They look light and comfortable..variety of temps, weight etc Thanks! Lisa

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