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[QUOTE="Mapanggulo, post: 685830, member: 84877"] Hello all, I'm a frequent lurker of this forum and have poked around here for a while now, just now decided to register so yeah I'm slow. I'm starting the planning/research stage for a possible [I]Camiño Francés[/I] in 2020 or 2021 if I have an obstacle that has me have to extend the goal by a year. This will be my first Camino and first major multi-day hike. I learned about Camino de Santiago from a lady I was in a relationship in last year and while we aren't in the relationship any more and don't talk that often any more, her travels and talking about the Camino has inspired me to do this. I have a hobby that I do that a lot of people find crazy called "Rucking", basically carrying a rucksack with weight in it. I usually carry 30-35lbs (13.6-15.8kgs) in my ruck and have in the past worked up to as much as 55lbs (29.5kgs, plus sharing a team weight of 45lbs (20.4kgs) with others that I've talked into rucking with me. I've also done some endurance events that a company called GORUCK runs, they are rucking events with PT, carrying heavy objects and doing various military related scenarios. In a weird way its something I really enjoy and to me it's challenging to me. While I do not plan to do the Camino with a crazy weight, I think for the physical aspect of it, this strange hobby of mine will get me prepared for the Camino. I've stepped out a few long rucks up to 18 miles (28.9kg) with weights in my ruck without issues and little actual training for the long rucks and know with actual training I can do the Camino. So I'll be using 2019 to research my packing list & gear. I'm going to rely on some of the gear I use for rucking because I think you should train as you fight sorta speak and I'll be used to it. My ruck (GORUCK GR2 either 34L or 40L) will probably be heavier than what most use but I'm ok with that because I'll be used to it. My shoe's will most likely be Merrel Moab Ventilator Mid because that is what I wear now rucking. I might look at some hiking sandals for a change on my feet but only if I get some training rucks in with them too. Having a year to get my ducks together researching, route, planning, equipment and all shouldn't be a problem. Only issue I see is financial but hopefully I have enough time to prep there too. I am jealous of those that are in Europe that are much closer to the area. Any way I've rattled enough. For anyone doing the Camino before I get my shot Buen Camino!! [/QUOTE]
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