Genecamino55

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Joined: Jun 21, 2024

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- Genecamino55 reacted to ShoshTrvls's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like.
  
  I bring hiking sandals and waterproof socks for rain days.
  
  Today at 1:23 AM
- Genecamino55 reacted to Juspassinthru's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Haha.
  
  If it rains enough, your feet will be wet. “Waterproof” shoes/boots are also very hot. I walked 43 days earlier this year, 7 in the rain, me in my Keens, my buddy in his waterproof trail runners. Both had very wet socks at the end of the day. No...
  
  Today at 12:42 AM
- Genecamino55 reacted to Grousedoctor's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like.
  
  Not having waterproof shoes in September might be a good thing. You’re likely to hit some hot weather. My experience with my GTXs is that they can become uncomfortably hot. Nonetheless, you’ll hit wet weather as well. Pull your insoles and...
  
  Today at 12:36 AM
- Genecamino55 reacted to vkimble's post in the thread Puffy Jacket with Like.
  
  I took my puffer vest (End of May/early June) with me and it was sufficient. I also have SmartWool layer and wool buff. It was enough for me.
  
  Today at 12:20 AM
- Genecamino55 posted the thread Wet hiking shoes in 🥾 Equipment and Clothes.
  
  I love my hiking shoes.. but they are not water proof. I would love to hear some opinions on what to do if it rains. I will be doing the CF in september. Im trying to pack as light as possible.
  
  Today at 12:19 AM
- Genecamino55 replied to the thread Puffy Jacket.
  
  Thats what I have.. super light .. it can be compressed into a very small bag.
  
  Yesterday at 10:24 PM
- Genecamino55 replied to the thread Puffy Jacket.
  
  These comments are really helpful. I would rather be a bit on the warm side than the cold. I am still collecting everything for the kit. I think it will be included. It's very light weight.
  
  Yesterday at 9:04 PM
- Genecamino55 reacted to JordonOzero's post in the thread Puffy Jacket with Like.
  
  At the higher points along the route and early mornings/late evenings, it may be cool. Given that you can find puffers in the range of 8-10ozs that compress down to the size of a grapefruit, not a terrible idea for added comfort.
  
  Yesterday at 9:02 PM
- Genecamino55 reacted to Juspassinthru's post in the thread Trekking poles with Like.
  
  Yes the airlines miss no opportunity to gouge their customers. Under those circumstances, I agree.
  
  Yesterday at 8:38 PM
- Genecamino55 reacted to gkaplan's post in the thread Trekking poles with Like.
  
  For those of us who fly on the cheap from the U.S., checking your poles for $75 each way makes buying them in SJPdP and leaving them in Santiago a more than reasonable alternative.
  
  Yesterday at 8:38 PM
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