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  1. sabbott

    Cumulus V Enlightened bags and quilts?

    I was glad to have my Enlightened quilt walking the Frances mid-April to mid-May, but I sent it home after that since my silk liner was enough in albergues. I just put on leggings and a microfleece if it was a little chilly. (I'm also a cold sleeper.) Yes, many albergues do have blankets. I...
  2. sabbott

    Shoes for the wider feet

    Annie, I wore NB 1080V5 on my walk, and they were really comfortable for my wide problem feet. Now after 700 miles they are wearing out and I need to replace them, but this model is no longer available. I'm not finding the new model NB Fresh Foam 1080 as comfortable. Have you found replacements...
  3. sabbott

    Long sleeved pack/body poncho

    I was very happy with my Packa, which is a bit shorter than the Altus. Very breathable, lightweight, and kept me and my pack dry. It's made by a small company in the U.S. http://www.thepacka.com
  4. sabbott

    Wet feet

    I wore trail runners and my feet got soaked a few times, once when I walked through wet grass to avoid mud, and a couple of times when the Camino Invierno turned into a stream. I didn't find wet feet to be a big problem, as my shoes (mesh tops) started drying while I was walking in the sun, or...
  5. sabbott

    Zero Shoes (sandals)

    I have wide feet and problem big toes from sports injuries, and I walked the Camino very happily, with no blister or foot problems, in New Balance 1080V5 running shoes. They have good traction, and mesh toppers that dry quickly. You can put in a different pair of insoles, but the ones they came...
  6. sabbott

    Zero Shoes (sandals)

    I bought some Zeros too, thinking the lightweight would be a plus. I ended up taking Tevas, since I wasn't sure I could walk long distances in the Zeros--they have no arch support. I was happy with the Tevas I took, but some folks swear by these ultralight sandals. I agree with other posters...
  7. sabbott

    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    Can you get trail runners or running shoes that fit you? That's what I wore on the Camino Frances and Invierno, and my feet did fine. My new balance running shoes were one size larger than my normal size, and worn with two pairs of socks (liners and wool), plus a cream applied each morning. No...
  8. sabbott

    uggg my packing list has no fun

    I walked the Frances and Invierno recently, and my advice would be: --keep your pack as light as you can. Your list looks good! --I think one long sleeve shirt is enough, and three pairs wool socks. Ditching the extra shirt and socks will make room for a few extras you want to take. --I would...
  9. sabbott

    Compression socks

    I had footless ankle to knee compression "socks" when hiking on the advice of a PT because of a bone bruise on my shin that was still bothering me. They turned out to be great for layering with my capri hiking pants, and I'd take then again in future just for keeping warm on chilly mornings.
  10. sabbott

    My equipment list, leaving in 5 days

    I'm leaving next week too, our lists are similar. A couple thoughts: how about a fleece and/or lightweight wind jacket for layering? Do you need 2 long sleeve merinos? Do you need both a poncho and a pack cover? I'm debating the rain pants myself, tempting to leave them and save 8 ounces, but...
  11. sabbott

    A confused newbie.......

    I'm walking starting April 15th from SJPD, and am taking a hoodless, 1/4 zipper lightweight "microfleece" as my warmest outer layer. Combined with all my layers (tech t shirt, lightweight hiking shirt, lightweight wind shirt, Packa rain poncho if wet, and a buff for headwear) the fleece should...
  12. sabbott

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I started my packing list with a good rain coat and rain pants, but after reading the forum posts about the disadvantages of rain coats I am taking a Packa and (probably) rain pants. The Packa is made by a hiker, and thoughtfully designed, with vents and fairly breathable material...
  13. sabbott

    Carry on walking sticks from Canada

    What city in Canada and airline, CClearly? I'm flying Airtransit from Montreal and have been assuming I can't carry my pacer poles on board in my pack.
  14. sabbott

    Calling all Techies ... re: Travel Adapter with USB ports?

    I bought it from Amazon, not sure if they ship to you. Maybe from the product's website?
  15. sabbott

    Calling all Techies ... re: Travel Adapter with USB ports?

    Here's the one I have, figured I could share the ports as I'm just charging my iphone: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVKR92Y/?tag=casaivar02-20
  16. sabbott

    Baselayers

    I tested my layers out on a 39 degree walk here at home in Vermont yesterday, and was comfortable once I had walked a bit: tech tee shirt, 150 weight merino long sleeved shirt, Houdini wind shirt (extremely light weight) and over those a lightweight pullover fleece. Plus buff on head. Also have...
  17. sabbott

    Question for Ferrino and Sea-to-Summit Poncho owners

    Good to hear. I've decided on that combination--a light merino long sleeve shirt, a light fleece, and a light windjacket (Patagonia Houidini). Also a Packa waterproof top layer http://www.thepacka.com/ which seem like a good solution to covering both me and my pack. Still debating on rain...
  18. sabbott

    Portable battery packs

    Someone on the forum suggested this one http://www.mophie.com/shop/iphone-6, which is probably what I'll be buying for my iphone.
  19. sabbott

    Cumulus V Enlightened bags and quilts?

    I have the Enlightened Revelation quilt, which I'm going to use like a blanket on top of a silk liner. It's both very lightweight and very cozy. I wish I'd thought to have the pocket sewn in like Dutch did!
  20. sabbott

    travel journal

    Here's what I'm using. Moleskin journals, lighter weight than their notebooks, and not expensive. You can get them in 3 packs in Staples. http://www.moleskine.com/en/collections/model/product/volant-journal-plain-extra-large-powder-blue-royal-blue

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