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  1. willydp

    Hoka U TOR SUMMIT Shoe

    Just for the info: The Bondi 9 will arrive on the market this year, some rumours talked about end this month... No confirmation by Hoka so far🤔 And shoes are personal...trying them on yourself is the way to go.
  2. willydp

    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?

    I concur what was said before. I have a Thermarest quilt and is rated 20 -6°C, but it is written in the specs comfort 0°C. Read the small letters ;) A quilt is lighter when you are sure to have a mattress.
  3. willydp

    In Need of Clothing, Packs or Equipment?

    I rather think help for the budget minded Camino walkers 👌👍😉
  4. willydp

    Quiet pole tips?

    Tip of the rubber foot to the back, it hits the ground under an angle, you get more forward trust. Try it out and feel what muscles are working. It's all individual...it's what work for you. See that there is a metal ring inside so that your pole end doesn't go to deep and make a hole in your...
  5. willydp

    Quiet pole tips?

    Tip to the back
  6. willydp

    Quiet pole tips?

    I used this type of rubber feet on my poles. You can get a bit more push forward if you put them in the right direction😉
  7. willydp

    Buying A Phone in France

    Nobody says 'when' he or she had this or that problem Times are changing. And yes before some phones were locked to the country's provider in Europe. But this is over 👌 Try the phone before buying like already mentioned before by putting your SIM in it. Changing the language in the settings and...
  8. willydp

    Equipment question!

    No distracting noise with the rubber feet😉
  9. willydp

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    The extra items: Titanium Spork 22 gram Plastic Foldacup 26 gram Swiss Knive 119 gram
  10. willydp

    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    @Goyo I have used the Frogg Toggs poncho on my 38L Exos and no problem at all. As Kanga said, not long enough... therefore I use Paclite GoreTex trousers over my normal trousers when it is a short rain and when they announce a whole day of rain only the rain trousers. I open the upper zippers of...
  11. willydp

    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    See link. They are using the Dermizax NX, but it comes with a price. I bought mine years ago at a sale Exemple here
  12. willydp

    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    No, Berghaus - Paclite Overtrousers 230g 😉
  13. willydp

    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    It's all about personal preferences and money. Ultralight 3 Layer membrane jacket with armpit ventilation is great...but that stays in my backpack in the summer and I use a cheap Frogg Toggs Poncho for the ventilation. It protects well the backpack and I also use rain pants (membrane) with this...
  14. willydp

    Choosing between Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho and Regular Tarp/Poncho for Short People

    Don't forget to compare the weight of the poncho...all bits help 😉 Ultralight has it's price unfortunately 🙃 Compromise 😎
  15. willydp

    Choosing between Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho and Regular Tarp/Poncho for Short People

    I'm using a Frog Togg's too and very happy with it. I'm using a rain pants too when a whole rainy day is foreseen.
  16. willydp

    VF maps to maps.me

    Have a look here for different map files: KML/KMZ & GPX files Het Nederlands Genootschap van Sint Jacob Buen Camino
  17. willydp

    Garmin Fenix

    I use the Suunto Core All Black (compass) with a map also and the battery life is very long 👍
  18. willydp

    Garmin Fenix

    I use my Garmin GPSMAP 64S for tracking and when no arrows and no shells are available at a certain moment 🤪 Occasional Geocaching too. Watches tend to have a small battery and short operation time. The Fenix is a nice watch, but to small screen and less overview of the map. Try before using it...
  19. willydp

    Time for Some Trail Runners

    It is 620g for the pair 😉 They feel super light, very breathable, shock-absorbing...like walking on clouds, but keeping the shoe stable. Not waterproof, but quick drying. I use Merino socks so always a dry feeling. I used them on the Camino Inglés last year in June. Very comfortable and the 2...
  20. willydp

    Altra Lone Peak 4 Mid RSM

    I have the Bondi 6 and the Lone Peak 4 normal shoes. I find the Bondi6 more forgiving on cobble stones and other stones. You feel them more with the LP4 shoes. LP4's have more room for the toes... I don't know your LP4S M. I will normally take my Bondi6 on the Primitivo next June. Every person...

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