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Can I just say that I used to take great care about my packing list and caries around 10 kilos. A few years ago I flew into Madrid and was catching a train to Burgos to continue my journey to Santiago. Unfortunately my back was stolen at the...
I am a total fan of headlamp in room. Stops them from turning on sidelamps and overhead. I have this headlamp and it works awesome- the red lamp is perfect brightness as to not disturb others - its only 1.5 oz, usb-c rechargable and the band...
Thank you all for turning me onto this brand Topo. I'm doing my first Camino (Frances) starting on 5 June. I've absorbed a lot of wisdom from the forum and have thus changed away from my original gore-tex boot plan to my brand new Topo...
Simple enough. I set clothes, shell coat, raincoat, 2 buffs, gloves, toiletries and towel, wet wipes, emergency medical stuff, phone charger, silk bag liner, sandals - all in backpack = 4k. Documents, money, phone and diary in combat pockets. Hat...
Just so you know, I am on the Camino right now in Burgos. I brought one pair of walking pants that I wore on the plane and one Macabi skirt. I brought three short sleeve T-shirts and one long sleeve T-shirt, merino wool. I have not touched the...
This is an interesting dialog. I thought how best to contribute. I decided to make a list. I part, it duplicates some of the comments above from other veteran pilgrims - thank you.
Here are some observations from long-experience - for fair...
You're feeling nervous just before you go, but if you've already got your pack down to 7kg, you're doing better than many of us.
The 10% guidance is unfair on smaller, lighter people! Nevertheless, whatever "the rules" may or may not say...
On my third (of 4 so far) Camino it came to me that as a Textile Supplier & Artisan, I was in an ideal position to develop a wool product specifically for Pilgrims.....so I did. I dreamed of supplying all Camino farmacias. I have the product...
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