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I have lightweight merino sun hoodies in both 120 & 150 weight from SmartWool. I also have a great sun hoody from Ridge Merino. (That’s the mens version)
I have roughly 50% of my Camino planned at this point, the rest will be handled en route. Oh, and my round trip tickets cost less than $900 US (from Texas) this year!
Well yes, literally, it is what I guess they call an oxymoron. However, it is a valid statement taken in the spirit it was offered!
A good plan for the CF would be to start in SJPdP and finish in Santiago at some point later. I accept various...
A lightweight reusable bag can have many purposes, including, but not limited to, a bag to hold shower stuff, grocery bag, laundry bag, etc. I vote Yes on bringing an extra bag as long as it doesn’t weigh more than an ounce or two.
IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE BACKPACK!! It is about everything you carry, and every ounce matters in longer daily distances.
Some people recommend applying a cost per ounce they are willing to spend to reduce the load, say ie, $5 per oz, $10, $25...
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