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    Osprey air mesh ventilator trampoline problem!

    Thats why I didn't buy this pack... I bought a Gregory instead. Their packs are designed specifically for women and I found that the straps were designed differently and were more open around my collar bones.
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    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    This is excellent advice. Airport security Is not debatable ..... poles, knives are not allowed in the cabin. Easy to book in a tube which is disposable on the way there and on leaving Santiago I have my pack wrapped in plastic and check it into the hold.
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    I have a 50L Gregory Jade that I have used several times and I love it. I am considering possibly scaling down to a 38L for the Via Posiensis which I start in May. I won't be carrying a sleeping bag this time.
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    medical insurance

    This is not my experience! I have on two different Caminos needed medical attention and neither time was it free or cheap! The second time I had a broken ankle. I did have emegency medical insurance, but not travel interuption insurance, so I had to cover the cost of changing my flights. The...
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    back pack

    No I doubt it ! I travelled from Canada in May of this year and attempted to take poles on board in a sealed separate cardboard poster tube and they were turned back going through security. This wasn't a problem as they just went into the hold. So I think a good way is to handle things is to...
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    Leaving boots at home...

    I think most important is size, feet swell, and footwear especially boots need to be 1-2 sizes bigger than the correct fit! After that think about your socks.
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    Sandals.. a last minute decision.

    Sandals are a great backup, they give your feet a rest from hot boots. If it was really hot I would walk the last hour or so in my sandals. I never had blisters. They were also great after the walk. I can't imagine putting on boots after a shower and a days hike, flip flops are good for the...
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    Packing list for Camino Primitivo in May 2017

    Thanks for your list of essentials. It is always interesting to learn what others need. I leave Oveido on th 9th May to start the Primitivo by myself. My 83 year old father will be ahead of me. Susan
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