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    Waterproof Jacket/Coat

    "Really just a skirt". You really do lead with your chin don't you! This is from an 80 yr old who's hiked a Camino 7 times with a kilt Not sure what the age has to do with it. Unless your knees have badly wrinkled. 😏
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    Albergue pillows

    I have never encountered any albergues without a pillow. As mentioned above they are longer than you might be used to. I always bring my own pillow case, so I can wash it whenever. You will need a pillow case from a King or Queen size sheet set.
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    Paving, dirt, gravel, or...?

    Ancient feet, I love it. How about the rest of you?
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    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I have used one of these at home and abroad for years for folding bills. Fold a small stack of bills in half, clamp down on the fold and then fold the "levers" over the open end of the bills. Neat and compact and easy to access. When I travel, I use a small leather coin purse. The heavier...
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    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    The undernoted human gear cutlery set plus a folding bowl goes with me everywhere when travelling. Locally for a hotel stay or walking out of the country. Knife/spoon/fork set is durable, fairly light and the bowl gives you a bowl/plate/cutting board...
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    Help me review this packing list for my students

    I applaud what you are doing Janet! And no, you are not the one who started the synthetic vs natural theme.
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    I have worn Hoka Bondi 7's for my last four Caminos including last October when we got absolutely drenched in Galacia. I stuffed them with newspaper and they dried well overnight. All in all, a very comfortable shoe
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    Please bring a sleeping bag of some kind

    Surely the salient point to be gleaned from all of this; is that if you are going to stay in albergues.. you would be wise to carry a liner or light sleeping bag.
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    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    I am 79 and everything is wrinkled anyway. So the wrinkled clothes are part of my look.
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    Name on all my stuff?

    I can't get my shoes in my money belt, no matter how large. Sorry It6ny, I couldn't resist.
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    Name on all my stuff?

    I usually join my footwear together with a colourful carabiner inserted between two eyelets if I am leaving them in a communal area. This, after someone tried my shoes on and left them in another entirely different darkened room. This way if someone takes them, they meant to. Not much I can do...
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    I wore a pair of the Bondi 7's from Pamplona to Santiago in April of 2020. They were comfortable to the end and held up well wear wise. I still wear them for short daily walks (2 to 3 miles) and have a new pair for my next Camino.
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    ‘How’ do you organize your backpack?

    I organize the stuff I carry in Eagle Creek mesh/cloth bags. I find that it helps to colour code them. First aid in a red bag, wash/toiletries in a blue bag and a black bag for any cords or chargers. The bag with my clothes is larger than the others and so any colour will do.
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    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    I guess that Jeff should chill if one person uses "a little cling wrap on their pack". How chill worthy is many people using cling wrap in an ongoing basis.
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    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    Two points in reply to Jeff Crawley and Dougfitz. I would never use all of that plastic and throw it away. As well, I don't believe that the small TSA locks stop much in the way of determined theft. I have always checked my backpack and carried on a smaller bag with the things I cannot live...
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Best wishes my friend and thanks for the sentiment.
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Acknowledged. Thanks
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    All excellent points. I have been using the Bondi 7's for the past number of years and including my last three visits to the Camino. I am quite happy with them but had never heard of the Mont Blancs and so asked the question. Doesn't sound like they would work for me either. Thanks for the reply
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    I wonder if anyone has any information on the comparisions between the Mont Blanc and the various Hoka lines. Especially the Hoka Bondi 7. I am asking in terms of cushioning and support. The price for both seems to be the same here in Canada...
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    Towel - Help!

    You got it.

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