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    Anybody using Frogg Toggs on the El Camino Frances?

    I used a Frogg Toggs poncho when I did the Primitivo last year. It worked pretty well. It kept me reasonably dry in all day rains, and the benefits of a poncho over the suit is that it was easier to put on and it kept my pack from getting to wet. It was reasonably lightweight, which was also...
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    LIVE from the Camino Primtivo: breathtaking

    I stayed there a few weeks ago and I would recommend it. It's still open, and the construction stops in time for the late afternoon and onwards to be pretty peaceful. The albergue itself was a pretty nice place to stay, and I enjoyed it. Because of the construction, it's a little hard to find...
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    Camping gear question

    If you know the night is going to be clear, the bivy sack is unnecessary, and if you have something like a Thermarest, the footprint can be optional. The past few summers, I've worked at a summer camp, and once a week, we go on overnight camping trips with our campers. They're very bare bones...
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    Down vs Polyester sleeping bag

    There's going to be a tradeoff between ease of care and the weight and space savings offered by down. Down is always going to weigh less and compress more when comparing similar temperature ratings. It's up to you whether you think that's worth the slightly more inconvenient care options...
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    Primitivo amble

    I'm doing much the same thing, and I'm also studying archaeology. I'm leaving from Oviedo on May 14, so I'll probably be too far ahead of you to meet up, but it's cool to know there's another archaeology student walking the Primitivo in May!
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    Newbie questions

    Bedbugs might be fairly harmless, but some people do react strongly to them. They also spread ridiculously easily and are very hard to get rid of. If you're not concerned about your own comfort, you might want to think about the kinds of problems that could occur from you spreading bedbugs, if...
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    Camino Primitivo in May 2015

    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum (and the Camino), so I thought I'd introduce myself and talk about my plans. I first heard about the Camino in an art history class a few years ago during a lecture on Gothic cathedrals, basically as a sidenote about the Santiago cathedral and its importance...
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