Reminds me of a Days We Spend video I saw (the guy only carries a large waist pack) and the two of them were in super cold rain in shorts because they pack so light they didn't have warmer clothing. They then cut their trip short. And these are...
Oh I know. I figured you already had some since you are asking about bringing them. I already own trekking poles but I'm not bothering to bring them because it is worth $30 to me to just get them at Decathlon and not checking them. I also get to...
Yep, I do a 20k hike/walk every Sunday before breakfast and if there’s any precip I always use it. So much in fact one of the “regulars” on the trail asked me where my umbrella was when it was only misty and I didn’t have it out…
Waiting to hear where you are going to use these. But an alternate to bringing them on a plane would be to buy at your destination, budget allowing. Decathlon sells some for 20 euro. Sometimes convenience has its own value.
Oh my. Sorry to hear this. I will be staying there in a couple of weeks. I will be sure to message them a few days before and day-of to let them know I am really coming. I too am in my 50's and will likely be dead on my feet when I arrive. I do...
If you are using it for sun, black blocks more rays. "According to a U.S. study published in JAMA Dermatology, any fully-functioning handheld umbrella can block more than three-quarters of ultraviolet (UV) light on a sunny day,” says a Reuters...
I'm still just a youngster (60) but I've done a few longer days at times, on the Primitivo in July last year I had no issues walking into a municipal at 5:30/6.00 p.m. and getting a bed. I quite like walking later because there are far less (if...
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