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Just four main things for me. Thought of them over and over before I left.
1 .Rain jacket or poncho, went with rain jacket (lucky to have only 3 days of rain to walk in)
2. Sleeping bag or liner, went with liner (was fairly warm in all albergues...
My backpacks range from 28L to 32L, depending on which route I'm walking.
My daypack, if I'm using pack transport, is about 12L.
Another option I have done if I'm using pack transport is to carry my regular 28L pack and put a few heavier items...
Something to consider..........the smaller packs tend not to be as comfortable as the larger ones.
So for example, when I have used luggage transfer in the past due to injury, I carried my normal 35L pack and sent excess gear forward in a nylon...
I would say Pamplona to Logroño, easy to navigate yourself to and from as both are major well-connected cities. Amazing historical cities to easily lose a day in either side, and with endless food options. Then in between you have the beautiful...
Hi @CWBuff
This ‘planning ‘ all seems to be a lot of fluffing about. You say your friend is young and has the experience of Sarria to Sdc.
She would have lots of company walking all the way to Roncesvalles. She’s young and hopefully...
Sunrise and early can be mutually exclusive at certain times of the year. Also while sunrise is an objective measure, early is very subjective. Unless you enjoy it or it is going to be quite hot there is no real reason to in the dark.
I think that it's easier to organize by yourself, because you don't have to worry about anyone else's wants and needs
The higher route is closed until April 1st, so you will be taking the route via Valcarlos. That's one less decision that you...
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Went to Decathlon to see what they offer. Their MH500 is quite a nice product.
Did not like Deuter backpacks because for me the hip strap wasn't padded enough. Osprey Talon 26 fitted well, but I had an impression of having something...
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