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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Rucking is not something you want to do on a Camino if you haven't done it before.
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    Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?

    Buy a Spanish SIM card, they are very cheap.
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Sorry, I missed the beae weight part. Feel free to body shame me. I leave for my next Camino in just over a week, and I'm still 8 lbs overweight. From Christmas festivities. 🥳
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Weight is weight. A pair of socks, bottle of water, or an extra 10lbs of belly fat... Our feet and legs don't know the difference and it puts stress on them all the same.
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    what Camera option are people using

    A chest harness or clip is a great idea!
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    What camera do you use?

    Yup, film is pricy, I got rid of my Bronica, but kept my Nikon EL2. One day I might some film through it again.
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    What camera do you use?

    Love it, what a great camera! I still have my old EL2 and F5, I really need to shoot film again.
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    What camera do you use?

    Totally agree! Why not take a medium format camera. I'm taking 48TB of hard drives on my upcoming Camino. I hope it's enough storage for everything i want to capture. Which does include video too. 😊
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    I agree with you about waterproof boots. I find they keep my feet dry even in heavy rain. They are more comfortable, and offer more foot and ankle support, for some of the tricker parts of the trail. I walked for many days with others who had flimsy trail runners. If it rained in the mornings...
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Broken-in shoes are a must. Some people swear by waterproof boots/shoes, others wear by breathable trail runners. There's no right or wrong, both have their negatives and positive, it's up to you what you prefer. A good quality water-resistant shell jacket is essential, as it rains a lot. On a...
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Don't take that bet with me, you'll lose. 😁 I agree, people's fitness / health, and level of obesity, all play a roll. The 10% idea is complete nonsense.
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    What camera do you use?

    For general holiday snaps something like the latest iphone can be great. Perfect for those with no phootgraphy knowledge or inclination to do anything other than point and shoot. If you want to take your photography more seriously, a proper camera and good lenses are going to help you produce...
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Minimising equipment has been on my mind for many months, and I've played with all sorts of configurations. On my first Camino I only took a Nikon Z50 with a 35mm f1.4 prime, and a 50-250 kit lens. The kit telephoto proved very useful to compress the many vistas and pick out details in the...
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    I just weighed all my gear I'm about to take on my Camino next week... 18kg. This seems to be the magic number. That does include a phone too 😎
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    A full frame camera (or even a cropped sensor camera) is going to handle the low light much better than a phone with a tiny sensor. No tripod needed. I'm out all evening after walking all day, exploring the cities and towns. For me, It's the main reason to go on the walk.
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    The rest of the equipment is really the two other lenses, which I keep in my backpack. I have a small bag that I carry around with me once I check in to the accommodation. I often carry one of the spare lenses in that.
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    That's a myth. It depends on your level of fitness, and if you're already overweight etc.
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    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    What should it weigh?
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    This time round we're staying mostly in Albergues. Re: security: I rarely put my camera down, I carry it all day and night usually.
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    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    A light tripod is a good idea for astro. I'm taking mine for long evening exposures primarily but might try some astro now you mention it. 👍 I hope to make some videos while there for my YouTube channel, and share photos in the videos and on my website.

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