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  1. J

    Dressy comfortable town shoes!

    Wow -- checked out their website. I'm in love. I see several pair that I really want and that my wife will insist I really do not need. I'm curious about the weight and arch support (I'm guessing little if any, but I'd just add an orthotic). And Solvang, CA? Great place to be from...
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Whew, that makes more sense. I thought it was an oddly random reference to Tactical Warfare Training. 3 pair of zip-off pants and 2 pair of shorts: That's excessive, IMHO (in my humble opinion). You could get by with 2 pair of zip-off pants or, maybe better, a pair of the zip-offs and a pair...
  3. J

    One (water) bottle to rule them all?

    I have my preference (500 ml bottles x 2; add bottles before walking stages without regular watering points). BUT I think what is MORE important is to ask, 'What approach will encourage me to drink regularly?' Personally, I do not love the Platypus for the variety of inconveniences associated...
  4. J

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    I love my Canadian neighbors with their Tilley hats! Seriously, Canadians have the most practical headgear on the Camino. This is not debatable. :)
  5. J

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Shoes: You're fine. Forget the shoe liners unless they improve the fit. Rain jacket: Stand in the shower with your proposed rain shell on and see if that works for you. I suspect it will not. The decision for you is actually whether to get a rain jacket or a poncho. Search Altus on the...
  6. J

    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    I use a 22L Osprey Talon for day hikes that require more than just a fanny pack. I used it last year in the Alps and it's large enough that I could fit a change of clothes and some toiletries for the few nights that I stayed over in huts. I second peregrina2000's advice about fit and what...
  7. J

    Sleeping Bag Compression Sack

    Wow -- that is a mighty nice quilt! I agree with the recommendation on the pack liner. I use a large Ultra Sil dry bag (25 or 30 liter -- would need to check) from Sea to Summit for my clothes and then a few smaller ones for sleeping bag, shave kit, etc. For less delicate items (Crocs, dirty...
  8. J

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I'm an Ex Officio fan. Pricey but comfortable and the quickest to dry of any I've used. The Give-N-Go 2.0 is about as close a model as you can get to the model (can't recall the name) that worked well for me in the mid-2010's. No problem with chafing, excellent breathability. The briefs...
  9. J

    Hoka U TOR SUMMIT Shoe

    Oh, yeah, I realized I've got a verbosity problem. Bottom line: I do think that shoe might be overkill for the Frances in the fall, but would not dismiss it as an option. If you have the opportunity to try it out and you get a great fit, then it may just be the shoe for you. I certainly have...
  10. J

    Hoka U TOR SUMMIT Shoe

    I think you mean the Tor Summit (no U, fewer caps). I've been looking at that model and checking out reviews, but have not tried them on yet. While they look chunky, they apparently have great cushioning, which of course is the main selling point for Hokas. The sole is appealing to me for the...
  11. J

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    You didn't fail. You walked, learned, and found a more suitable end point for your first Camino. Keep training, trimming your gear weight, and have no worries. Very best of luck and Buen Camino!
  12. J

    Hi vis vests

    I have never heard of a requirement to wear a high-visibility vest in Spain or on any other Camino. I have several relatives who live near Santiago who do quite a bit of walking in urban areas and they've not heard of any such requirement either. Common sense and situational awareness prove...
  13. J

    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    You mentioned your target weight is 4 kg (just under 9 lbs). You might consider pulling together your kit and maybe even putting it into stuff sacks of known volume to get some idea of the overall volume you need for your new pack. That is an impressively (but do-able) target weight. If you...
  14. J

    Wright socks ( almost)

    I am a Wrightsocks believer. I used two models on my Camino in 2014, shifting to the slightly thinner pair on hot days. I did get blisters while wearing them on the Meseta. But I believe that a major factor was that I did three long days in a row of over 30 km in wet conditions (one day I...
  15. J

    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    Very much agree with all the advice above. The return policy is important, especially if you are ordering on-line. While I'm fortunate to live close to an REI, there are plenty of brands (like GG and Deuter) that I'd love try on before settling on a purchase so, yeah, knowing the return policy...
  16. J

    Dark colored shoes too hot in summer?

    I used a pair of black Salomons in 2022. Not my first choice of color, but they fit great. I wondered at times whether the color was affecting heat absorption. I rationalized to myself that it probably helps them dry quicker in the sun at the end of the day, so it all balances out. 😆
  17. J

    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    I bring none of those things and somehow still manage to overeat. 😆
  18. J

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    Zip-offs: I'm a big fan. I brought two pair of North Face zip-offs on the Camino. Love them. I would have been fine leaving the lower legs of one pair at home. Only complaint was one pair really shrunk after a stint in the dryer. I am also a fan of Kuhl and used a pair (Renegade...
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    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    I agree -- I much prefer to be able to try on a pack for fit before purchasing. I have used a Montbell Versalite 40 on the Camino. It's 10 years old but I literally just used it this weekend and despite being a very light pack and thoroughly used, it's in good shape. I'm intrigued by their...
  20. J

    Altus Poncho/Rain Coat

    Holy moly! I literally was just hunting for the Altus poncho weight for exactly the same reasons. Done to death? Maybe. But it just goes to show that the old adage, 'if you have a question, someone else probably does too,' holds true. Just as an aside, my thought was that the poncho sure...

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