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    Pack weight

    Thanks for the advice. I have a rain jacket and trousers, both as light as I could get. Was going to do without trousers but was persuaded they were necessary...and I only just bought them...so I guess they'll have to come and I can post them home if it gets warm. I only have a fleece and thin...
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    Pack weight

    Thankyou so much...I have just ruthlessly cut down by 1.2 kilos..including the mat...which is a shame cos it was really expensive ! Actually though I would have been really pissed off if I'd carried it 500 miles and only used it once . Enjoying cutting down to bare necessities...tho I still have...
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    Pack weight

    hi everyone, I'm just having a last minute panic about the weight if my pack, which is 9 kilos ! I'd wanted to keep it down to 7 kg. damn! I m setting off for Biarritz on Monday 4th April...but maybe need to re think. Is a sleeping mat essential? I've heard that if refugios are full, you may be...
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    Sheet?

    Thankyou, Thankyou, that's helpful. ....and they provide pillows..awesome! I imagined having to do without. As you sound like an old hand...is it necessary to bring waterproof trousers ? I haven't got any...and running out of time to acquire some that don't weigh a ton.
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    Sheet?

    Hi everyone, Is it important to take a sheet to cover the mattress in refugios ? I am struggling to keep down the weight of my pack and wondering how/if anyone manages without one ? Of course I'd love to take one, and a comfy pillow, but wondering what it's like to do without ? Flying to...
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    Only a week to go....

    Thankyou Maggie
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    Only a week to go....

    Thanks Daniel, I see you're also walking this year, Buen Camino !
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    Walking early April

    I can't wait to get started! Buen Camino
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    Only a week to go....

    I'm also feeling that mixture of excitement and fear ! Im starting on 5th April...and only just got onto the forum. Suddenly it seems there are a hundred things I haven't even thought of ! Oh well, I guess I will just have to take it as it comes...surrender to whatever the Camino has in store...
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    Walking early April

    T Thankyou , I so hope to go via Orisson, but will take it as it comes. Really appreciating everyone's helpful replies
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    Walking early April

    Ah,Thankyou, so I guess it's get there ....and take it as it comes !
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    Walking early April

    Great, thanks Cathy...maybe see you along the way
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    Walking early April

    Thanks for the advice
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    Walking early April

    Good luck with the weather ...I hope it goes well.
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    Early April and Orisson Refuge

    Thanks for that information, it seems nothing is certain....I guess we have to trust !
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