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I like using mesh bags and then wear an Altus when it rains. No need for the weight of dry bags or pack covers or packing cubes. I can see in them, they are silent, and their weight is tiny. -
I like to organize my things in different containers, and I always have a plastic bag or two for wet things. Th e idea of packing "cubes" seems to me to be more suitable to putting things into a rectangular suitcase with fixed dimensions...
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Packing cubes are not only great for the organization of items, they also keep things clean when I have to dump out my pack on the dusty trail. They also help me to consistently distribute the weight throughout my pack. As the cubes all have...
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1: Secondary water barrier. While my backpack is waterproof by itself, for the odd case of water getting inside i would prefer a "second line of defense". I'd rather not have to sleep in a wet sleeping bag or get my spare clothing wet. 2...
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For organization. I've seen many people dump the entire contents of their backpack on the side of the road looking for one single item. I use very lightweight stuff sacks of different colors. I know what's inside of each bag by the color, so...
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Even with minimal content it can help to keep your things separated. I have one drybag ( compression) for my sleepingbag. One for clean clothes. One small one for underwear and socks. Then ziplockbags for toiletstuff and one for first aid and meds.
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To me the easiest and lightest and 'roll down' are dry bags (cheaper too) .. as well as not being noisy to open them at night or early morning in a refugio bunk room! .. get a set in different sizes and different colours and you will always know...
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Why waterproof/resistant? Either use something like an Altus that will keep both you and or your pack dry, or line your pack with a plastic bag of some kind. Then you can use really lightweight bags of any kind inside - even really lightweight...
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VMarshall reacted to GGravesTX's post in the thread Just booked first reservation for 2025 Fall Camino with
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We'll be there in September! My first time on the Napoleon Route. -
VMarshall reacted to Candywalks's post in the thread Just booked first reservation for 2025 Fall Camino with Like.
The Auberge Borda just opened up for 2025 reservations and I got my spot booked for next fall!! So excited.
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