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  1. JanetEllen

    Salomon shoes and sizing up

    I feel your fears! It is fortunate that these were purchased at REI because they have a very liberal return policy. As someone who has walked the Camino, across Ireland, and many other long-distance treks, I can tell you from experience with boots that there is no way of telling how they will...
  2. JanetEllen

    Permethrin

    I walked the Camino Frances in 2014 and was bitten by bedbugs. They were no more serious for me than mesquite bites, but really did sleeve me out. This fall, I'll be walking the Camino Portugese. This time, I will be treating the outside of my sleeping bag and my backpack with Permethrin. Beyond...
  3. JanetEllen

    Traveling on a plane with a backpack.

    I am leaving for my Camino on September 14th and will be carrying a Gregory J38 pack on board with me. With the help of compression bags to reduce the size of my clothing and sleeping bag stuffed inside, it will fit within the size limitations for carry-on luggage and will go in the overhead...
  4. JanetEllen

    Can we do some Pillow talk?

    I going mid Sept to Mid Oct and bringing my light down jacket which will double as a pillow when stuffed in my pillowcase. It also packs well.
  5. JanetEllen

    Items mailed or left behind

    That's interesting. I am going this Sept/Oct and have been packing and re-packing. I thought he poncho would serve a double purpose as a bug-proof sheet under my sleeping bag. Do you think this is necessary? I would much rather just bring my rain jacket only.
  6. JanetEllen

    Struggling with Boots

    I have New Balance WP leather hiking boots that are very comfortable. However, after they are not very breathable and I am worried about getting blisters. My Camino walk with be from mid-Sept to mid-October and I am wondering if it is necessary for WP boots. Can anyone offer some advice?
  7. JanetEllen

    Has anyone used the Camino Guide App 2.0 or the Camino Frances - A Wise Pilgrim App?

    Just downloaded it and read through it. Awesome!
  8. JanetEllen

    Poll: Which backpacks are most popular on the Caminos?

    I just purchased the GoLite Jam 50L and plan to carry about 10-12 lbs. Here is the link: http://www.golite.com/Jam-50L-Pack-Unisex-P46812.aspx

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