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    Extra shoes during the day

    This is such a great thread. I'm planning my first camino and have the same question! I'm currently narrowing down my walking shoe choice, and would like to carry something to rest my feet and walk around in, but also (being a nurse) I'm completely UNwilling to shower without some form of...
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    any gear after pics?

    Awesome, good to know. (I was going to say it "takes a load off") :D
  3. chewingfoil

    any gear after pics?

    Thanks, Wandershot, that's great info! I'm a practical sort, lived in Italy for 1.5 years during uni, and traveled quite a lot before and since, so I'm very bare bones when it comes to packing, but I've never undertaken anything like this. I should mention that I have MS so fatigue and weakness...
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    any gear after pics?

    Thanks so much! Your info is quite helpful in selecting what I really might need, versus what I think I will need :)
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    any gear after pics?

    Hi, everyone! I've been researching the Camino for a couple of years and I've gone on/off/on/off etc with doing it...I'm considering it again this time, as I'm going through some career stuff (sigh) The question is: does anyone ever take pictures of the stuff they FINISH with? There are...
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    Homemade Down Blanket from Recycled Materials

    Ah, that's a good point--I didn't even think of that. Same reason I wouldn't use one of those silver emergency blankets; hold all the warmth, but let out none of the moisture. Guess I'll use the Silnylon for stuff sacks and such.
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    Homemade Down Blanket from Recycled Materials

    So funny you posted this! I was thinking the same thing about a month ago (but I live in San Francisco where we DO use the down jacket, but mostly July through September!) I was thinking of buying loose down and maybe taking one of my old jackets that's seen better days and making a small...
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    Bed bugs in winter

    A horror because some of us dislike, distrust, and fear the toxicity of chemical treatments.
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