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Hi all,
This was posted on Reddit not long ago, the original user does not have an account so I cross posted it here for more exposure to help them out
"Hey all, my partner and I lost our pink fanny pack...
I try not to be judgmental about the baggage transport, but I have no problem denouncing the drones and selfie sticks. My tolerance is further tested by pilgrims who monopolise limited cooking and washing facilities in albergues.
I carry a silicone sink plug.
I usually avoid lomo- I believe that's how that meat is usually described on the menu.
TP, absolutely.. an exceptionally horrible form of littering.
Clothes pegs... No harm to carry a few.
And tea. The Spanish aren't...
Prior to even thinking about walking the Camino, I started walking using an 8# weighted vest. I believe that it increased my core strength and the weight was evenly distributed front and back - I also don't have any existing back issues.
When...
I agree with Apollo. Use the vest when the Camino is 3 or more months away, with some backpack workouts when convenient, but transition to using mostly your backpack in the 2 months before your Camino. This approach will have the most benefits...
The weight vest sits very close to your body and the weight is evenly distributed (Front/back) which I liked when running/walking with the dog but people did tend to avoid me more when I wore it lol.
I got mine initially to wear while I trail walk with my pooch since he is getting older and slower but I still wanted a workout but I used it a lot for strength training before the Camino. I normally get to double my bag weight and wear it till...
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