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[QUOTE="dougfitz, post: 155138, member: 10982"] This seems like a good summer list, but you might want to include a warm outer layer as well as work out your wet weather approach. Consider a fleece, gloves and perhaps a beanie. You don't list a guidebook. Are you considering walking without one, or is that an oversight? There are small issues like whether to take both soap and shampoo or use a multi-purpose detergent, tissues vs cloth handkerchiefs, whether to take deodorant at all, etc. I walked in spring, so I will leave more specific autumn advice to others. On your specific questions: [LIST] [*]Lightweight pants are an advantage. I walked in long pants in spring, but there were some hardy people walking in shorts on warmer days. Zip-off legs are an option that you might want to investigate. I carry rain pants as well, rather than have waterproof trekking pants, but I have recently seen some good water-resistant trekking pants that might do both jobs. [*]I wear long sleeved shirts for sun protection, so I normally carry two long and a couple of short sleeved technical t-shirts for a base layer and evening wear. You might find October a bit chilly for short sleeves, but otherwise I would recommend only having two shirts, not the three you are suggesting. [*]Many people were using a poncho in spring, but the issue is whether a rain jacket and pants will be part of your layering for warmth. A poncho doesn't really provide an insulating layer, and appears to me to be good in summer, less so at other times. [*]My preference is for waterproof boots. There is plenty of discussion on this matter in the forum if you want to look for it. [*]I took trekking sandals on the Camino, and Salomon techamphibian shoes on St Olav's Way. Wearing something on your feet in communal showers is a good idea, and thongs (aka flip flops, jandals) are as good an option if you don't want to walk in them as well. [*]You will only find camping/trekking outfitters in the major towns, and then not always with a good range. Villages and towns will have small supermarkets, and towns will generally have a pharmacy, but don't expect the smaller ones to have much more. [/LIST] I am an advocate of trekking poles, irrespective of your age and the weight you might be carrying. There is plenty of discussion on the forum about that if you want to do more research. My preference is to carry a sleeping bag, but if you are prepared to tough it out with the blankets provided by most albergues, a sleeping sheet is sufficient. Regards, [/QUOTE]
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