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    Reservations and WhatsApp

    Thank you so- I have not had the time to look into how busy things were- I am happy with a garden hose and a pile of dirt to sleep on after being on strike teams as a firefighter for many years. Just do not want to have to walk an extra 10 miles to find a spot- you tempered my anxiety- thanks 😜
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    Reservations and WhatsApp

    Most require reservations? Or accept reservations? Now you have me nervous. I start the Primativo this Sunday and have no reservations after Oviedo. Do you recommend I reserve ahead?
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    How to get the soap residue out of socks

    Ingredients in the soap is: Sodium Tallowate, Aqua, Glycerin, Parfum, D-Limonene,Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium Dicarboxymethyl glutamate, colorant, [nitrilotris(methylene)]trisphosphonic acid, potassium salt. So main ingredient is Animal Fat and Lye- Animal fat can easily build up a residue...
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    Snoring. AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!

    Completely disagree- there are people who have medical conditions and severe obstructive sleep apnea. You are saying the disabled ones who have spent thousands on medical procedures and permanently snore should be segregated or banished. So if someone with a bad knee who may bump into your bed...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Yes but you look so generic putting it on. The poncho Victoria Secret chicken dance is a honored tradition. 🤪😜
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Ms. Judy- you are horrible! LOL Just when I thought I was going to do the poncho, you have me rethinking my setup. My pack is similar to yours. I actually have the nice rain jacket (with pit zips), same umbrella, and my wife ordered me a skirt. You made great points that only experience would...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Yes- using it right now! The other day in 35mph winds it was put away though 😝
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Its interesting. In the photos on their website the person is wearing their backpack on the outside of the poncho- it looks like its same length in front and back so not built to wear backpack underneath?
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Anyoo Waterproof Rain Poncho... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WHLXYS6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    I bet thats a sexy rain gear dance 🕺🏼 LOL. I bought a Patagonia Houdini jacket and will use with the poncho- let my legs get wet. Of course this is beginning of June on Primativo- If I was doing March I think my setup may be like yours- I would have the pants with full zips down the sides and...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Well written and thought out- one negative about ponchos is when you are actually climbing trail up steep slope and in scree. Of course you can mitigate some of the problem with the cordage or straps but when you have to see clearly and act decisively I think a slim hugging jacket helps...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Pack is waterproof - meaning all contents stay dry. The exterior of pack gets wet (as its designed to be used solo without any cover or need of protection) What was surprising is that the straps and belt collected that much weight in water. The purpose was to give that consideration as a factor...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    This is it. I think there is one color for $13- Anyoo Waterproof Rain Poncho... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WHLXYS6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    I have a USWE pack and it is actually waterproof. You can dunk it in a lake and contents stay dry as there is a built in drybag as its core. Jacket did do its job. I was just listing some of the pro’s and cons of each setup. Nothing was the jackets fault but I did not anticipate how much water...
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    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    I got some $10 ones at a local shop- but my son got these and they are built tough and last a lifetime I am sure- forgive my evil Amazon link but no one else near us carries them- the name brand makes great stuff- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XSR3Q9W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1
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