james walter purdum iv
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- camino francés sept 1, 2015
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i'm 5' 10" 310lbsSize and age obviously makes a big difference. I am 5.7" and weight about 150 lbs and 72 years old!
Size and age obviously makes a big difference. I am 5.7" and weight about 150 lbs and 72 years old!
still made it in 37 days...i loved every minute ....Yeah, I agree... no matter how many online reviews you read, there is no substitute for direct personal experience. Every single person & body is built different, and you ALWAYS have to try on a pack yourself before you truly know it's for you.
Absolutely. It doesn't take much to understand this if one thinks about it. Someone around 70 kg carrying around 7 kg bare weight is going to require far less volume that someone around 105 kg and carrying maybe 10 kg bare. That is nearly 50% more, and one might expect that to be reflected in the size of the packs that might be needed to carry the different loads.Size and age obviously makes a big difference. I am 5.7" and weight about 150 lbs and 72 years old!
Is that weight a typo? Or have you photo-shopped your avatar?i'm 5' 10" 310lbs
nope thats a 4xxx shirt....i did lose about 20lbs on the caminoIs that weight a typo? Or have you photo-shopped your avatar?
Good work. I only managed about a 5kg loss this year compared to 15kg in previous years.nope thats a 4xxx shirt....i did lose about 20lbs on the camino
but all the weight of negative memories and things i was carrying around for years in my brain were scattered all over the camino...the best weight lost for sureGood work. I only managed about a 5kg loss this year compared to 15kg in previous years.
Another reason to spend money to save 500g? I figure I should lose the weight and save my pennies, but oh is this ever tempting. Then again, they haven't "pinked it" up!I really need to have a Camino "garage equipment sale" and keep buying new stuff.
For those interested...New Opsprey Talon/Tempest
http://www.ospreyeurope.com/gb_en/talon-tempest
Will try the Talon 44
there's a 38But, apart from the zero packs, they are all at least 45L - and that's too large for most of the year
And I have something like the zero pack but never use it - I want a few more features rather than just a single space and a padded strap
Osprey Lumina 60. Extremely light weight.Hi all,
I've been having a hard time finding a backpack that I like. I've been a regular at the Denver REI trying all sorts of packs! I've bought a few, loaded them with 20-23lbs of rice/water and have walked about 100+ miles with each one. My problem is they seem to be limited to Osprey and Gregory in the 30-40liter range. Wondering if there are other stores that I should visit for a wider selection? Are there other brands out there I should consider? Anyone in Denver area got a store recommendation besides REI?
I've tried:
Osprey Sirrus 36- the SM/M is too big, the XS/S is too small
Osprey Temptest 40- when loaded feels really bad on the shoulders
Gregory J38- too tight in shoulder area
Deuter 32liter- hated it
Thanks all!
Err… I suggest Osprey Lumina 40 (or 45) can’t rememberOsprey Lumina 60. Extremely light weight.
No. Wanted comfortable, large, and light weight. Got all three with Ospery Lumina 60.Err… I suggest Osprey Lumina 40 (or 45) can’t rememberWhy 60? Are you carrying camping equipment?
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