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gml
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gml reacted to roving_rufus's post in the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ? with
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Definitely water bottles- easier to see what I have drunk and what is left. Easier to wash and clean. And easy to replace if they get damaged or are leaking. -
gml reacted to peterott's post in the thread Worth their weight in gold or 'don't bother' ? with Like.
I bought a backpack where I can easily grab each of the water bottles from the two outer pockets, without twisting my wrists. Prefer this heavily over such a bladder and drink-hose
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Hospitaleros can be cranky. Just like regular people. Pilgrims can be overly demanding. Just like regular people.
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I disagree. When I carry a pack I can feel it on my back and the poles give me stability. And when it’s hot, my hands don’t swell up. When I go uphill, my arms and shoulders help me climb. When I go down, they help in braking. I am on the...
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gml replied to the thread Poles have failed - help!.As I interpret it, the report says that whether or not poles increased the effort or “metabolic expenditure” depended on whether the subject walked with a backpack (“external load”) or without one: when carrying a load, using poles didn’t...
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gml reacted to Robo's post in the thread Alert Extremely nasty weather coming to Portugal and Galicia later this week! with Like.
As I think it is in most countries ;)
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gml reacted to Walkerooni's post in the thread Alert Extremely nasty weather coming to Portugal and Galicia later this week! with Like.
"For the North Americans metrically challenged: " Um, in Canada we have been using metric for 50 years. For most of us, a bit of mental math is required to figure out what a mile is! 😉
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gml reacted to jungleboy's post in the thread 6-7 days on via Francigena late November - Which sections to choose? with Like.
This is not exactly what you asked for but my favourite part of the Via di Francesco was a seven-day stretch from Assisi to Rieti that could be an option for you. Both endpoints are cities that are easy to get to from Rome. On this stretch you...
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gml replied to the thread Washing clothes on CP.In October 2022 on the CP, I had to use laundromats because it rained every day between Porto and Santiago and handwashed clothes often didn't dry overnight. I just asked around, and people were happy to steer me in the right direction. I...
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