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There‘s Camino packing lists all over the internet. I tried the one from stingynomads.com and it worked well for me. As for backpacks: if your stuff fits in one between 35 and 45 Liters you should be fine. Personally love the Osprey Kestrel/Kyte...
This is true, even if the total steps is the same. To get a good idea, you need a couple of consecutive 20 km walks when the foot swells, sweats, and doesn't have so much time to recover from very slight irritations or pressure points that you...
Totally agree that there is no need to break in trail runners. I have huge feet and can't buy shoes here in Mexico where I live. I order my Brooks Cascadias online and have them shipped to my daughter's house in Brooklyn where I visit before and...
I would take same gear whether for 100k or 1000K Camino. Pack is Osprey Talon 33 liter, and shoes are Brooks Ghost trail runners. Suggest you hike a few 25-30 km days consecutively with your boots and then try it with sneakers. ....wearing...
Gather the things that you think that you want to take with you and put them into a backpack.
Put on the backpack with all your things in it and go for a long walk, preferably around 25klms then return home.
When you get home take out...
Yes, thanks! I plan on going to the stores which assist with appropriate sizing assistance! I was just curious what size it seems most use. Thx, again. Great advice!
If you haven't already purchased a pack, I have recommended a rule of thumb that will help you get into the right size range. First, take your walking weight (in kg), halve that and that number will be the size (in litres) that would be my start...
You will need 2 changes of clothes. One for day and one for evening. Some people just wear the same thing day or night. Your backpack needs to accommodate your sleeping gear and your clothes and any personal medications, snacks, and toiletries...
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