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  1. arfajajc

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    Hi @Bvdh I'm just curious - do you have the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest Escape or the slightly lower Vivobarefoot Magna Forest Escape?
  2. arfajajc

    …and my shoes are sold out (Altra help/recommendations!)

    Topo Trailventures are not zero drop. Heel is 33mm and forefoot is 28mm for a 5mm drop.
  3. arfajajc

    A stupid washing thing..

    Yes, shipping prices are getting ridiculous, but I actually found a supplier in Australia and bundled them with some other items I needed, so shipping to NZ this time was reasonable.
  4. arfajajc

    A stupid washing thing..

    I used the Matador bag on a recent 4-day hike and it works FAR better than a zip lock bag. The soap I used was a small piece of Syrian Tade soap (in one bag), and a small piece of a hair shampoo bar plus a small piece of hair conditioner bar in another. My soap dried out in the bags and wasn't...
  5. arfajajc

    A stupid washing thing..

    I've used these on a recent 4-day hike on the New Zealand Kepler Track and they were perfect. No wet, gunky soap and the little dry-bags are lightweight and easy to use. Water vapour from the soap evaporates but water droplets can't leak out...
  6. arfajajc

    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    Which sun sleeves did you use?
  7. arfajajc

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    Hi @SarahTheKiwi, please bring them because then it won't rain! 😄 What a coincidence - you're doing the Milford and I'm doing the Kepler! I'm flying to Queenstown tomorrow, Feb 4, for a few days (never been there) then to Te Anau for the Kepler from Feb 7-10. Have a great time and definitely...
  8. arfajajc

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    So I guess I shouldn't be getting rid of/sending ahead any warm clothes after Pamplona... 🤔
  9. arfajajc

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    Thanks @hikentravel1234 , the 4-layer approach makes good sense. I have been looking at weather trends over the past few years, but it is pretty variable and unpredictable. However I'll definitely check forecasts before leaving NZ, and adjust accordingly. I'm assuming the Pyrenees in...
  10. arfajajc

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    Hence why I carry maybe a slightly heavier raincoat (still, 277g is pretty light) so I don't have to worry about my coat being properly waterproof in even quite extreme conditions. I can't really grasp the purpose of "rain coats" which aren't really water/weather proof.
  11. arfajajc

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    @lt56ny, @Peterexpatkiwi, with the correct earplugs you can't hear the screaming as you walk your nude camino... 😏😁
  12. arfajajc

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    Who said I have one head? 😆
  13. arfajajc

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    I could run string through my coat sleeves and tie my gloves to it... 😏😄
  14. arfajajc

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    Clever! Keep the pack but ditch the weight in a dry bag... VERY good idea, thanks for that! I have an ancient Houdini which I use for dog walking, but I'm not sure how waterproof it'll be now. Even in good (new) condition I'm not sure how well the Houdini would stand up to constant, heavy rain...
  15. arfajajc

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    Got 'em - two pairs. 👍
  16. arfajajc

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    Thanks @Debora, yes I'm looking into a lighter rain jacket. I'll also definitely keep the gloves. I'm trying to stick to carry on only from NZ, so need to replace my poles and Victorinox Compact swiss army knife in SJPP.
  17. arfajajc

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    No, I've removed the basic worn weight (shorts, undies, socks, Tshirt) from the 6-7kg carried weight. My Bedrocks have Vibram Megagrip soles so have as good, if not better, traction than most of my other hiking shoes/boots - definitely better traction in the wet than my Altras - hence their not...
  18. arfajajc

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    Thanks @peregrino_tom, I always wear gaiters tramping here in NZ, but that's tramping here...in NZ... I think I'll leave them behind. Totally agree about the reusable bag! I've got my superlight ultrasil carry pack which weighs about 30g - absolutely indispensable!
  19. arfajajc

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    Hey fellow Kiwi! The clothing list includes worn items as noted - I should probably separate them for clarity. Thanks for the feedback - I'm leaning toward keeping the rain pants and possibly the beanie, especially if I ditch the scarf as then I might need the buff for my neck vs head. It's...
  20. arfajajc

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    Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback @rainswift ! I'll look into Lighterpack as suggested. I've chosen the Arcteryx Zeta SL raincoat as I have images of torrential rain and wind and that coat is bulletproof. But then I'm thinking if the weather is THAT bad I'd...

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