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Shoes: You're fine. Forget the shoe liners unless they improve the fit.
Rain jacket: Stand in the shower with your proposed rain shell on and see if that works for you. I suspect it will not. The decision for you is actually whether to get...
Hello and thank you for your response. I was born and raised in Germany until my parents immigrated to the US. Colorado is a beautiful state and its outdoor life is integral to its citizens. I return to Europe every year to hike the Alps and...
Hello, I did not post on this site to receive judgement or opinion. As I said I am a first timer and was under the impression I would get valuable information about how the Camino the process works. Without experience and really looking forward...
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so just like so many before me stated - how you carry water is your personal choice. I absolutely prefer bladder as I have a very hard time retrieving bottles from side pockets and totally love the ability to "just suck on that...
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I think you've made enough reservations to start. Some people like water bladders; some don't. I've never used one. I generally carry a few hundred euros and top up when I get low. You can probably get by with less now, as plastic has...
Hello! Sounds like you are well on your way. Very exciting. :D
Reservations, I echo the above comments. You will get a feel for it as you get going, you've got the beginning covered and this may be all you need. If you are an early riser you...
Welcome to the forum…a great source of information and encouragement. How you will carry your water is such a personal choice. I chose a water bladder which worked for me as it allowed me easy access to it and drinking more consistently...
You'll know whether you need more reservations after you get going. June is not as busy on the Camino as May so you can gauge that after you are walking. I don't use a water bladder, but that is a personal preference. Do what works best for you...
Hello all, glad to be onboard for my first solo Camino. Coming from Colorado USA. Flying into Barcelona for sightseeing then up to Saint Jean to begin June 1. Already made reservation 2 nights SJPDP, 1 night Roncesvalles and 1 night Zubiri. I...
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