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I think that it's easier to organize by yourself, because you don't have to worry about anyone else's wants and needs
The higher route is closed until April 1st, so you will be taking the route via Valcarlos. That's one less decision that you...
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Went to Decathlon to see what they offer. Their MH500 is quite a nice product.
Did not like Deuter backpacks because for me the hip strap wasn't padded enough. Osprey Talon 26 fitted well, but I had an impression of having something...
@Michael Mattalo - you KNNOW this will come down to a personal preference, right? ;)
Speaking of - I use Gregory Zulu 35L and I just got my wife a Gregory Jade 28
Good luck!
To be honest I dont know why it gets such as bad rap. As far as I'm concerned its just part of the walk. I like it just the way I like the rest of the Camino, I cant understand why people would look to skip it.
If I missed a bit, it would be the...
Do you intend to return and walk some more if you do choose SJPDP to Pamplona? If so then that seems a reasonable choice - though with a week to walk I'd go further and aim for somewhere like Estella, Los Arcos or Logroño.
If you think this will...
Please check out the store called Caminoteca. The owners are really nice and they do everything they can to cater to pilgrims. It is about 100 meters from Albergue Jesus y Maria in old town. A wonderful municipal albergue for pilgrims to sleep...
Personally, I valued having something that I could occasionally wear on the trail so I took my Tevas with me. Significantly heavier than I would prefer however I wasn't about to buy something new when I had an excellent pair of hiking sandals...
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