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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rae</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. SMALL daypack/backpack - you'll only fill
it!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. One small knife/corkscrew.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4. I had Salaman boots and no blisters but
?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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..."</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>enjoy the packing </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Robin.</FONT></DIV>
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zamarippa</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, September 16, 2001 5:41
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Equipment</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>1. Carrying water???? Camelback?
Suggestions. And what size container?</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>3. Knives? Swiss? big/small?</DIV>
<DIV>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!!</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>I think that's it for now. I thank you all!</DIV>
<DIV>peace out,</DIV>
<DIV>Rae</DIV>
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