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Ok, here I go again, I hope that you don't mind @Andrea Mayfield that I copy and paste parts of your list here in a post, just makes it easier to add my comments to some items. Overall it looks pretty good.
Good list. I would see if you can ditch the fanny pack. Can you carry things in pants pockets, hang from shoulder straps of pack or keep in hip belt pockets of pack? I am not familiar with your backpack so don't know what hip belt pouches are like.
I share your thought about the fanny pack -- I'll work on an alternative solution. Thanks.
Thought I would use my "carry all" for that purpose since it would have room for jacket, water bottle and anything else needed -- even a fanny pack
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I like this bag -- it's basically the same weight as mine (1.95 oz v 2 oz) but I like the zipper -- it would be more secure than my open bag design. The one I have folds up into its own little pocket too.
I've heard allot about wind -- so I was thinking that the rain/wind jacket (only 11 oz) would make a good second layer with a t-shirt on warm windy days -- And a good top layer for misty but not heavy rain times. wrong headed thinking??
So, do have a security wallet of some kind too??
I'll PM you my "secrets". No big deal but putting them on a public forum might not be the wisest.
ok, good -- yes, I do love my yogurt
mmmmmmmm an "internal security pocket"
Thanks for your head's up. I appreciate your thoughts.
I saw some of these roomier fanny packs and was momentarily envious that more items could be at my fingertips. HOWEVER that envy was short-lived when I thought about sleeping with it. My valuables are in my small fanny pack and my "about town" bag if needed, is a little rayon number that folds into itself to the size of my fist.
no worries -- I know now!
It's a bit smaller than you think though.
, but I’ve not had any problems with bugs, but recognise that the possibility is real. As it is anywhere in the world, including home, where I don’t take such precaution either. I must be living on the edge Regardless, if I do, I’ll manage it in the moment and carry on.
This is an extract from the MSDS at the Travel Doctor site:
This sounds rather dramatic, but DEET appears to be reasonably rapidly eliminated from the body. See this page for more information.
ummm, no they don't, specifically if your are of the "Y chromosome" persuasion....Fanny packs look good on everyone
The EPA does list permethrin this way, but the other sources I listed explain why this might be so. The EPA identified risks all seem to have mitigation actions identified that limit the levels of exposure, which indicates to me that any products available on the US market, used in accordance with the directions, would not result in exposure above the EPA level of concern. I know that the US standards might be different from those in Europe or here in Australia, but given the concern about product safety, I cannot see that products marketed in Europe or Australia would be all that different.
I use small clips commonly found on lanyards to hold a name tag, they have a small clear plastic strap that snaps closed. A small binder clip could work. If you do use Zip-lock bags get the toughest you can find they will be opened and closed many times over a month. Your life is in there and the elements want in too. Thank you for attracting bugs! do whatever it takes to have a pleasant experience. Buen Camino... Willy, UtahThank you Willy. I appreciate your thoughtful reply.
I will explore lightweight wool underwear - good call. I had thought I would use ziplock bags to organize the contents of my pack, assuming they would be waterproof and weight so little. Are the clips you use on the outside of your pack like metal binder clips? or wooden clothes pins (the spring action type)? I like this idea. Bugs of all sorts love me (spiders, mosquitoes, bees, fleas, whatever...). I'll spray out of caution
