tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post1304722248660657326..comments2024-01-08T22:14:14.982-08:00Comments on Anniesantiago13: The ALTUS PonchoAnniesantiagohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-2448399726177601462020-01-06T12:34:13.990-08:002020-01-06T12:34:13.990-08:00Excellent blog & information. We are going in ...Excellent blog & information. We are going in may 2020. I guess I'll have to wait until we get to SJPDP to get an Altus Poncho. Thanks.hfgerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552890829920784436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-16953344613449324842018-04-06T09:34:09.040-07:002018-04-06T09:34:09.040-07:00I know of no place you can order it online.I know of no place you can order it online.Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-20472725621933511322018-04-06T09:33:42.221-07:002018-04-06T09:33:42.221-07:00You can email the sporting shop in SJPP and ask th...You can email the sporting shop in SJPP and ask them to hold one for you. You should give them your size. <br />http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/<br /><br />You also might be able to do this at the pilgrim shop, Caminoteca, in Pamplona. https://www.caminoteca.com/en/<br /><br />You will pay about €8 more in SJPP (France is more expensive); however, I feel more sure he will save an ALTUS for you as I've done it every year for years.Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-74672561969753296552018-04-06T09:28:32.706-07:002018-04-06T09:28:32.706-07:00I live in Canada . Where can I buy the Altus?I live in Canada . Where can I buy the Altus?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-13701967230245008562017-12-17T06:13:43.877-08:002017-12-17T06:13:43.877-08:00Yes I have. There are photos of the route on this ...Yes I have. There are photos of the route on this blog. 😋Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-44645158244517405572017-12-16T10:07:14.219-08:002017-12-16T10:07:14.219-08:00Hi there I was just reading about your blog on you...Hi there I was just reading about your blog on your homepage. Did you ever walk the Ruta de la Plata? It's a truly amazing experience much different from the one you will have on the camino Frances. When we walked the Ruta de la Plata in July and August 2011 we had virtually all the albergues to ourselves. It was really tranquil with great time for reflectionJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467000286208619088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-48030555528155369402017-01-29T16:23:27.314-08:002017-01-29T16:23:27.314-08:00Hi Annie, I ordered the Altus from Amazon U.K. in ...Hi Annie, I ordered the Altus from Amazon U.K. in England. The priority shipping was about $15A and the standard shipping would have been $12.60A. The prices on Amazon U.K. are listed in English pounds and have to be converted to American dollars. I considered getting the American Packa jacket but it was more expensive and not as long as the Altus. Thanks for your great blog, I have been reading about equipment, Spanish food and bedbugs with great interest. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168559506176322069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-80945270331193408852017-01-27T22:08:47.251-08:002017-01-27T22:08:47.251-08:00 I hope you will love your Altus. Who did you orde... I hope you will love your Altus. Who did you order it from? Was shipping costly? Have a Buen Camino!Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-41807743986987925022017-01-27T22:07:52.494-08:002017-01-27T22:07:52.494-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-1707610835753401702017-01-27T09:57:51.665-08:002017-01-27T09:57:51.665-08:00Hi Annie. I bought an Altus poncho from Amazon U.K...Hi Annie. I bought an Altus poncho from Amazon U.K. and had it shipped to Sacramento California where I live. It arrived in four days because my friend and I opted for the fast shipping. He got one too. I am 6' 1" 195 lb and I got the XL/2XL size which is the largest size they have and I believe one size larger than yours. It comes about halfway down my shins, which is what I wanted. The sleeves are a little long for me but manageable. I got it partially based on your recommendation and I like it. It is very well made and your description is very accurate. My friend and I are planning to do the Camino in Spring of 2018 God willing.Browshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381832619014608072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-80309544169526645062016-12-30T20:29:16.939-08:002016-12-30T20:29:16.939-08:00You are very welcome :)
Have a Buen Camino!You are very welcome :) <br />Have a Buen Camino!Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-48311558024912509882016-12-30T19:10:48.779-08:002016-12-30T19:10:48.779-08:00Dear Annie, Thank you for this wonderful informat...Dear Annie, Thank you for this wonderful information about the Camino. WHile I've gleaned much from the Camino blog, your website has become the 'concrete' source for packing and 'finding' items on-line. My 20 year old son is joining me in a Camino walk this April and May of 2017. Does it get any better than that??? :-) I will be emailing Pierre and asking very nicely if he'd hold two large ponchos for us! Thanks so much for your work - it's very much appreciated!<br />Jean from Wausau, WisconsinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-59461815674112523122016-04-09T11:44:56.822-07:002016-04-09T11:44:56.822-07:00I haven't had that experience with my ALTUS an...I haven't had that experience with my ALTUS and I wear it each year. I leave the front open about 10 inches and have never had a problem with the arms. I love my arms being covered so they don't get wet and cold. I know the Ferrino with the aluminised inside gets VERY hot. I haven't seen the Exped. I do like the older ALTUS better than the new version, but you have to pay attention. ALTUS makes both a raincoat and a poncho. They are of different fabrics.Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-78290185715058874472016-04-09T11:42:00.440-07:002016-04-09T11:42:00.440-07:00Longer arms of the Altus will make them sweaty eas...Longer arms of the Altus will make them sweaty easily.<br />Which is also the problem with the Altus competitor Ferrino (aluminised inside).<br />Very good ponchos are also the Wafo and Vaude, both from Germany.<br />New is a very light Exped poncho. A silnylon poncho.<br />All three are longer then usual american poncho's, all three have longer fully covering arms (but wider than Altus sweaties).<br />Also, I think that Altus switches styles and material regular.<br />Read on fora that quality also changes.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656302947396603118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-24230559888613804082016-02-27T15:53:08.783-08:002016-02-27T15:53:08.783-08:00Hi Kerrie. Yes, he speaks English, though I often ...Hi Kerrie. Yes, he speaks English, though I often use Google Translate (cut and paste) to email him. I"m so glad you like the blog! Let me know if there's something you would like me to cover. Buen Camino!Anniesantiagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605384298382007686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224409888332061665.post-63830408214926980322016-02-27T13:05:47.429-08:002016-02-27T13:05:47.429-08:00Does Pierre in SJPP understand emails in English? ...Does Pierre in SJPP understand emails in English? And how far in advance would you email him? Thank you for your posts, they are very interesting and most informative. Cheers, Kerrie in Sydney.mosaikmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167885503595035152noreply@blogger.com