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I used gossamer gear murmur36 in 2021, Primitivo route and loved it. Since then they have come out with the Loris25. These packs are ultralight and can expand considerably. I'm taking the Loris on the Portuguese in June (9# without water total weight). If you decide to try this you do have to...
I sewed mine on but where there was overlapping fabric. My pack is a Gossamer Gear Mariposa. Over a pocket only so the main compartment shouldn't be affected
Primitivo last year. I used Polarsteps and found it easy to journal in at night as well as downloading pictures. I spent a lot of time editing pictures when I got home for the book that you can order. The book price was good. The only thing I didn't like was there wasn't any way to adjust...
Don't forget blister care. Needle and thread, leukotape were my choices. Agree with ditch the camera. I upgraded my phone and it took fantastic photos. You can put on airplane mode to save battery while walking. If your windbreaker is waterproof do you need a poncho or a rain cover for your...
I walked Primitivo last year in hiking shoes - somewhere between a trail runner and boot. During the walk my plantar fasciitis returned and I taped my foot per YouTube instructions. I believe this caused mortons neuroma to develop and I had pain for months after returning home. I have since...
Agree with the importance of the right socks. Merino wool are great and can be found in different weights. Another good option besides those listed are Wright socks that are made with a liner built in.
I read that down was not a good option if you found you had bed bugs and needed to wash/dry everything with high heat. Any thoughts on this? I'm thinking if you have not spent a fortune on down it would not be so bad if it was ruined?
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