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  1. pablo.m

    please tell me what I can leave behind

    the kitchen sink oh, & I met a Canadian woman who'd brought a ball gown. not kidding. you could probably leave that at home too... Do you know Decathlon?? It's a massive outdoorsy store, French I think, dotted about all over Europe. You could walk in wearing just your skids & come out fully...
  2. pablo.m

    Please... Seriously Need Shoe Help

    Hey there Ted - your post caught my eye - flip side is that breathable also means quick dry... - Te Araroa is quite a different kettle of fish to the camino... you'll encounter some rugged terrain & plenty of weather! A High-top boot gives you support, which is a concern, & because we don't...
  3. pablo.m

    Please... Seriously Need Shoe Help

    Am sure there's a better way to do this - just don't know what it is so have cut'n'pasted post from another thread cos I can never find my way back. & the shoe debate is an important one to stay informed on: R.I.P Patagonias Best I've ever worn: lightweight; strong; reinforced stitching...
  4. pablo.m

    Need help with shoe debate

    That said, a pair of jandals tucked away somewhere for when the day's done are worth their weight in gold - just don't wear them crossing the Pyrenees!
  5. pablo.m

    Need help with shoe debate

    R.I.P Patagonias Best I've ever worn: lightweight; strong; reinforced stitching; breathable; leather & gortex; vibram soles; rubber toe cap; super comfy... Tragically, Patagonia don't manufacture them anymore, or I'd have bought up a few pairs. Have hiked a lot, done 3 caminos, worn a range...
  6. pablo.m

    Hiking umbrellas for sun protection

    osprey bag, poncho, umbrella, walking stick - just sayin! who says guys are no good at multi-tasking?
  7. pablo.m

    Hiking umbrellas for sun protection

    would never dream of walking without one rain hail or shine its a friend to lean on, a tent pole, a dog keep-away-er-er, a wind break for protecting the flame on the billy join the enlightened ones & embrace the way of the brolly
  8. pablo.m

    Which Osprey backpack?

    'startos 34' an excellent bag bought for the camino, i have other packs & i figured the walk would justify the purchase. it did. i certainly, no make that definitely would not go any bigger a bag. if anything, if you can go smaller/lighter then you should do so. i will be walking the camino...
  9. pablo.m

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    fly swat umbrella
  10. pablo.m

    The Quest for the right boots or shoes

    sitting in santiago now my trustee leather tramping boots on my feet when i started in early of sept it was scorching, now in mid oct, its wet & muddy leather boots, great when its wet & slippery, good on the trail, winter foot wear thats hard to beat & really, these are good boots, well...
  11. pablo.m

    Backpack size

    gidday some good tips so far, thought i'd add my 2 cents since i've just bought my camino bag after exhaustive searching. i want to say just one thing here: it is worth searching til you find the bag that really suits you. i'm a tall guy, & the lesson was that i needed to find a bag that...

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