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Both! On my last trip across the meseta I stayed at the same lodgings in Hontanas and Boadilla as the first time and they were still excellent. After that it was new towns and different lodgings.
I am bringing my layers consisting of 1) ultralight rain jacket, 2) ultralight down puffy, and 3) ultralight fleece. This way I can mix and match depending on the conditions. The fleece is the Alpha Direct 60 weight from Senchi Designs.
All of my trips have been as a solo female traveler, but I have met some very nice ladies of all ages to walk with on various sections. The more you travel, the more comfortable you will be. My husband is very supportive of my Camino walking trips.
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!
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.
There is also the Thermarest Juno Blanket. It is lightweight and can withstand being hot washed in a Spanish lavanderia for bed bugs 😩 I was pleasantly surprised at how my gear took to all of the unpleasant hot washing last year!
This year I am trying out the 5.11 Cloudstryke 18L pack. The vest style straps are adjustable and I am hoping this is a comfortable way to carry my Camino gear. It’s heavier than the pack from Gossamer Gear, but the weight distribution is different as I will carry water in the front pockets.
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