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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Going to a US grocery store and spend some hours there and see what is being sold and eaten is a part of cultural program. At least for me.
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    Food to bring to Spanish friend from US

    Italian travelling often to US here. I bring back home Ranch sauce, BBQ sauce, pickles, pancake mix. I would say more sauces.
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    Back here. 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 huge on the back. Ended up with a Ferrino Agile 23 Lady.
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    That's a big the point. There isn't a huge difference between a Decathlon pack and a Deuter (here in Italy). I will definitely go by trying. But not easy to find a nice store with a choice.
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    I am located in Italy, so no access to REI. Being not in a big city I will have to search for brands retailer first and then probably in that shop I can find other brands. We have only Decathlon as a big store with a big choice and a handful of smaller shops that I still need to figure out.
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    So...what I understood is that I should be looking into 20-25L packback, for sure hip belt, better padded, internal frame or structured anyway. Trying first in a physical shop rather then buying online. Most quoted brands are Gregory, Deuter, Osprey
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    Meanwhile thanks everybody for first insight. What to put inside: I think it will be fleece jacket, rain jacket, water, first aid kit, guide book, sunglasses, tissues, snack and then who knows what else. I will wear waist pack as well, as I like some things like phone, tissues "handy". But I am...
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    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    Need some help here. Camino Ingles beginning of October. Definitely sending luggage forward. Female, 175cm tall. Searching for a backpack to carry and a waist pack. On touring trips I am used to carry documents and small stuff in crossbody and then have a backpack, but my shoulders hurt a lot...
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    End September 2024 - first time Camino

    For those booking in advance: when should I start lodging booking if I am walking end of September?
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    End September 2024 - first time Camino

    Very interesting website. I think I will follow this division. Thanks for help. PS: my fave beer :P
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    End September 2024 - first time Camino

    As for now I don't really like the idea of taxing back and forth, but I may consider it if I don't find suitable solutions. Any other way to break Betanzos - Sigueiro in 3 days with a some lodging options?
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    End September 2024 - first time Camino

    So, after having received some advice here on forum, the decision is Camino Ingles, end of September. I am average fit, right now walk around 10km daily, but not in the hills. My SO will be joining me, he's quite fit, but still I don't want to rush, so will break the classic stages into more...
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    Eternal dilemma: which Camino

    So in the end the decision is... Walking Camino Ingles end of September with SO. He's a more "comfortable" type of traveller, so will book accomodations in advance. Now will move to specific Ingles section to organize better. Thanks to everybody for clearing my initial ideas...
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    Eternal dilemma: which Camino

    I am pretty sure that I will be sending luggage forward rather than carrying it, so I should better book the accommodations to make sure my luggage will be picked up? How common is luggage pick up on Ingles?
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    Eternal dilemma: which Camino

    Another point that I should probably consider while organizing the days is daily luggage shipping from one place to another. What should I pay attention for in terms of accomodation choice if I will requested luggage forward shipping?
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