Equipment

[Robin]

Rae
1. Water is heavy, and can be topped up in almost every village, so I'd take 2 litres in seperate plastic bottles (balance) and drink fully at every fountain (it's easier to carry that way)
2. SMALL daypack/backpack - you'll only fill it!
3. One small knife/corkscrew.
4. I had Salaman boots and no blisters but ?
5. take the absolute minimum. This is not a wilderness walk and anything you find you need you can buy on the way. I never found anyone saying "I wish I'd brought more..."

enjoy the packing 

Robin.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: rae zamarippa 
  To: GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu 
  Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2001 5:41 PM
  Subject: Equipment


  So much to buy, so little space to carry it :^)  We've got all kinds of sales going on for camping equipment/summer stuff.  With that in mind...I've got some questions.
  1.   Carrying water????  Camelback?  Suggestions.  And what size container?
  2.   Medium size backpack or large?  I've seen some of your suggestions and most were not comfortable for me when i tried them on.  Any buying tips for backpacks?  I'm 5'4 and a woman if that helps anyone with size.
  3.  Knives?  Swiss? big/small?
  4.  Tried on a million boots and have not had any luck with soft boots, most recommended by sales people.  I think they just want my money :^)  Help!!
  5.  I'm about to invest in some cool Chaco sandals.  I highly recommend those, but they are sooo pricey.  They can resole those sandals for little cost.  Will last a life time.  Sorry, wasn't a question.
  I think that's it for now.  I thank you all!
  peace out,
  Rae



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