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I had the same size backpack as you for three Caminos. Things were not crammed in and I really paid attention to not "filling the void". Except for some people remarking on the size of my backpack, it suited me well. That said, for my next Camino this coming Fall, I have purchased an Osprey...
I used a 60L backpack for 3 Caminos. It worked; however, you really have to fight the compulsion to fill it up. I did enjoy not having to "cram" stuff into it. I have purchased another backpack (30L) for my Norte Camino coming up this Sept. I won't have the luxury of space in the pack so, a...
I've done two Caminos with Merrells (not flex as I have foot issue with flexible soles) and have had no problems. I trained with one pair of Merrells that I bought online and after one small hike (4miles), I could tell they did not fit correctly. I then returned them and got a pair that did...
My first Camino I walked with two poles. My fingers tend to swell and this helped a lot. However, after a while I found them to be a bit cumbersome. My next two Caminos I used one pole and would switch sides when needed and that kept my fingers from becoming little sausages. Also, I found...
I have done 3 Caminos (one really short one in Portugal). I use one pair of Merrell shoes(new for each walk) and a pair of Birkenstocks (hanging around at the Albergues, taking in the town/city, etc). I do train with the new pair, maybe a 200 miles worth. For me this breaks in the shoe really...
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