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Thanks everyone for taking the time to share your views and packing suggestions.
I'm overthinking things having walked SjPP to SdC in June 2012 and walking again in June this year.
Last time I was living in Spain so got everything from my local Decathlon, mainly Quechua branded - this time I...
Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight...
I didn't use them on my last Camino but am tempted to give them a try this year, solely due to the number of articles I have read claiming they can take upwards of 20% of the stress from your knees etc.
I'm told my walking style is more like a roman centurions march and I walk quickly, around 7...
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