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hippy in reply to @ketsbaia

Don't take a book, you aren't doing any reading. See also: a journal for jotting things down. At least half a kilo of deadweight there.

Disagree. If you're caught in your tent expecting days of rain and don't want to roll out, having a book is great.

Everything else sounds pretty spot on :)

Do you get less fussy with the state of your clothes?

Yes. But having things like merino stuff that doesn't stink, helps a bit, if you're feeling self-conscious going out.

In Bormio, I was wearing the same stuff every day. No fucks given.

If you're more fussy you can sink wash undies and socks in any built up places. If the weather is good you can bathe in streams and wash your t-shirt type stuff.

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andyfallsoff in reply to @hippy

This is where a kindle is so great, right? Loads of book, minimal weight and size. (Yes Amazon though, obv other e-book readers are available)

EDIT: somehow didn’t realise this was three days ago

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hippy in reply to @andyfallsoff

They didn't exist the last time I carried a book.

Also, I like books and don't own a Kindle. You can pick books up as you go in book shops all around the globe too which is neat.

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