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      dottieperk1955 replied to the thread How to Volunteer in SdC?.
      Very helpful info - thank you, Saranger!!
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      dottieperk1955 reacted to Saranger's post in the thread How to Volunteer in SdC? with Like Like.
      You might also check the American Pilgrims website for information on the Pilgrim’s Office and other opportunities in Spain: https://americanpilgrims.org/volunteer-opportunities/
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      I am an American peregrino interested in volunteering for 2 weeks at the Pilgrim Office in Santiago de Compostela during 2025. I have completed the Camino Frances (2019), Camino Finisterre (2023) and about half of the Camino del Norte (2023). I...
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      dottieperk1955 replied to the thread Backpack?.
      Ditto for all above. The “Rule of Thumb” for Camino backpack load is capacity @ 10% of your body weight. From there, you can go to your local sporting goods/outdoor store and look at packs that fit your body type. Places like REI offer expert...
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      dottieperk1955 reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Backpack? with Like Like.
      Gerardo, welcome to the forum. As the others have mentioned above that is a rather large pack, and most of us carry something between 30 and 40 liters. Not only is the plus 60 big it is also very heavy - 2.7kg empty. My 32 litre backpack is...
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      dottieperk1955 reacted to SeñorJacques's post in the thread Backpack? with Like Like.
      I’ve been using a 28L on my current CP from Porto and will arrive in Santiago tomorrow with room to spare … and there will be even more room in it once I polish off these two oranges I’ve been saving for breakfast :)
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      dottieperk1955 reacted to CWBuff's post in the thread Backpack? with Like Like.
      60L IMHO is too big. Folks go with 30 or even a tad lower. I had 35L and that was plenty. Take the advice above and ho to a store where you can try some on for a good fit Good luck and Buen Camino
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