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Buying a backpack in Ireland

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France, Le Puy (2018)
Where do you recommend. I am very short....only 4'11" or 151cm and needva little person backpack and very much want to try one on rather than buy online.....any suggestions. Many thanks
 
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Great Outdoors, Dublin 2, ask for specific advice, no obligation to purchase.

Base Camp on middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 will advise also.
 
53 Degrees North in Blanchardstown has a huge selection that you can try on and the staff are very knowledgeable.
 
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.
Thanks Limerick or Galway the closet but have no problem travelling to Dublin to get the most suitable
 
If you cannot find what suits locally, you may care to contact bespoke makers.

One I have used over the years is zPacks of Florida, United States. (my only connection is as a customer). I was looking for very light weight gear, which is a forte. From their storyline, and in my experience, they have an interest in developing stuff that works for a wide variety of people

Their entry page is zpacks.com. If you cant see something that suits, send them an email.

And I am sure there are other makers, if you were to search.

Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)
 
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
mountain warehouse is good. And Aldi had some as well a while ago. I got mine there and it lasted the pace....
 
Thanks Limerick or Galway the closet but have no problem travelling to Dublin to get the most suitable
River Deep in Galway and Venture Out in Ennis. The staff in Venture Out are hillwalkers and will be able to fit you for a rucksack or any other equipment you may need.
 
River Deep in Galway and Venture Out in Ennis. The staff in Venture Out are hillwalkers and will be able to fit you for a rucksack or any other equipment you may need.
Second River Deep Mountain High (with the caveat that I left Galway five years ago).
 
Get a spanish phone number with Airalo. eSim, so no physical SIM card. Easy to use app to add more funds if needed.

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