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    Opinion for clothing to bring for May

    The weather can be variable in May, but I've walked twice in May/June and, from memory, here are the clothes I packed: 2 pairs quick drying hiking pants - so one on and one in mypack 2 quick dry shirts for walking 1 shirt for days off etc 3 sets underwear 2 lightweight camisole tops (should...
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    New Camino Patches and Pins

    I'm quite happy with the Camino Forum badge that's available on this website. Trudy
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    Strange issues with my Merrells, anyone else encounter this?

    Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who actually got blisters by using vaseline, so I'm really not in a position to recommend it, but many people swear by it. The advice I've been given in the past, and which I've stuck with, is to get shoes that are half a size larger than normal, because...
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    Strange issues with my Merrells, anyone else encounter this?

    I think you've answered your own question - the laces were far too tight. Try walking a couple of kms with looser laces and see how the feet feel. As the pain is in the ankle area, undo the laces and tie the knot at the next set of holes, that might do the trick. We all have different feet...
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    For the Ladies

    I'm not exactly small, but I just wear my normal everyday underwear, usually underwired bra (can't wear anything else), and synthetic panties, as both are easy to wash and easy to wear. I really can't see the point in paying out a lot of money just for "technical" undies, they are not likely to...
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    Boots for wide feet

    Everone has different feet and we all have our favourite brand of walking shoes, so answers will be quite subjective. I have nasty bunions, wide feet, and high insteps. Coupled with arthritic feet this can make walking painful and problematic. Having tried different types of walking shoes I...
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    Laundry Detergent

    I had two sets of day to day clothes, but three sets of underwear, socks, and sock liners. So at a scratch I could wear the same outer clothing two days in a row, but had clean underwear. Laundry detergent is something I didn't bother with. I just had a bottle of shampoo which worked well for...
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    do you carry a special non-essential?

    Special non-essential items to me were the miniature lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, and perfume tucked into the bottom of my pack. These things weighed next to nothing and were a delight to use on rest days or when I felt a bit down. I also always had a book of Sudoku puzzles to while away the...
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    Deodorant

    I always take deodorant, it doesn't weigh that much, and also managed small quantities of face cream and body lotion. A lot of packing lists include 'toiletries' as one item but, because we all take diffrent thing, these are not always itemised, but deodorant would certainly be included. Most...
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    Unmentionables

    Well, have to say I just wore my ordinary everyday underwear - synthetic panties (I find cotton is itchy) and plain underwire bras. I took 3 undies and 2 bras, and all washed easily and dried quickly. And let's face it, underwear is pretty lightweight, so why bother spending lots of money on...
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    Hair dryers???

    While there are no hair dryers in the albergues, lots of female pilgrims have long hair, so there's no need to cut it short. it's simply a matter of washing the hair and letting it dry naturally - every woman will be doing the same thing. When walking wear it however you prefer, in a pony...
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    What do you sleep in? (girls)

    I also sleep in the clothes I'm wearing the next day as this saves on weight and space. People change in their sleeping bags, in the bathroom, next to their bunk. There is an unwritten code amongst pilgrims that you don't look at anyone who is dressing/undressing. It's amazing just how much...
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    Things you do NOT need to bring on the Camino

    Have to disagree about the umbrella. I always take a small lightweight travel umbrella which I've used many times on the Camino. It's useful for sightseeing on those rainy days when a rainjacket is just too much. And it proved invaluable as a sunshade on extremely hot, still, days on the...
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    LADIES: Please take handkerchiefs!

    An alternative for women is to wear panty liners. These are very lightweight to carry, can be purchased just about anywhere, allow 'drip-drying' so to speak so no tissues/hankies needed, and can be disposed of easily once an albergue is reached.
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    Cooking utensils?

    If you can, get a copy of the CSJ Guide to the Camino Frances. In addition to listing albergues, it also lists albergue facilities, so if an equipped kitchen is available it will state this. Many albergues, even if they don't have proper kitchens, do have microwaves and a few bits of...
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    Wear and tear

    My Scarpa Vento hiking shoes have done about 1000kms all up and I only wear them now for short walks of around 8 - 10kms, and not far from home. The soles are still intact but very worn with little grip left. And inside the lining has worn away around the heels, so any long distance walking...
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    clothes pins/clothes line

    Don't bother taking lines or pegs, all albergues have plenty of washing lines and, while pegs/pins might be at a premium, it's easy enough to drape clothes over the lines. Having said that, I've noticed some pilgrims do take the portable stretchy lines to attach to their bunk and then drape...
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    Binoculars

    Yes, I did. I have smallish, lightweight, binoculars and they are fantastic if you're interested in seeing the architectural and artistic details in churches and other monuments. Also great for identifying castle ruins, birds etc.
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    Light weight alternatives to soap, shampoo, laundry wash pow

    These sound really great Jane. My mother gave me a packet of paper soap leaves a couple of years ago and it worked really well. Now, where do I find Dimmocks?
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    water

    1. The amount you take is really a matter of what you can carry - 1 litre of water equals 1 kilogram. I take two 600ml bottles, the type you buy water in, as I find any more is far too heavy for me. 2. Water is safe to drink, and it's OK to refill from village fountains. Any non-drinkable...

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