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[QUOTE="peregrina2000, post: 219689, member: 537"] I'm not one of those "weight-slashers" who manage to walk a Camino with a 3.5 kg backpack, but this year I did try to reduce my load a bit. I think I got it down to under 7 k, and that includes my fanny pack, so I was pretty happy. As others have said, you should not pay attention to anyone's advice on shoes. It is such an idiosyncratic decision -- trainers vs. boots, Merrells vs. Keens, etc etc, you just have to go with what feels good on your feet. Your feet and your bone structure are unique, so reading about others' experiences really just complicates things. You have some time, so I would start now! I think two pairs of underwear is fine, with the exception of socks, if you're counting that. I always bring three pairs of socks because it's good to change during the day, you may have trouble with things drying if you get a lot of rain, etc, and dry socks are a really nice thing to have. Think about whether you need two shirts and two tank tops. Seems like it could be overkill. Keep the first aid kit/blister kit to the basics because there are more than a zillion faracias on the camino frances, and they sell every foot remedy known to modern civilization. I would go with a fleece, too. And one thing I would never walk without is a light (very light, 33 grams for the pair) pair of lambswool gloves. More than anything, if you get a stretch of cold rain, they will do wonders keeping your hands warm in the rain. I've also walked with every possible combination of rain gear and have settled on the ferrino trekker as others have mentioned. But this is another one of those items that generates a lot of strong opinions, so if you're used to and comfortable with pack cover and jacket, go with it. Buen camino, Laurie [/QUOTE]
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