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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    We hiked in September/October, and we hiked with hiking zip off pants. We got a pretty early to see the sun go up on most days On super cold days we zipped the legging parts back on the paints. The rest of the time we were wearing the shorts part of the paints. I can only think of two days we...
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Hey Bill. Hope all is well. Greg says hi. Yes, that was me with my California bear hat. Thanks for catching the typos. We are planning to do the Portuguese way next year.
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    Forum Tips - Your account

    Hello, I looked all over the site and couldn’t figure this one out. How do I change the status from ”New Member“ to ”Member”? I think I’ve been a member for about three years.
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    My My partner and I both used cheep 1L bottles from the grocery store that we filled along the way. We bought hoses prior to our trip from Amazon that screwed ointo the bottles so we could sip water along the way. I like having a hose like system like the bladder systems that come in most packs...
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    These two red packs are the Osprey, Manta 30L.
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    This what I wore most if the time in fall (Sep) 2021. What I would do a different is a poncho that is longer so it goes past my knees but not much further. I found that it would ride up when you’re walking against the rain and get my pants wet.
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Here are our packs we used last year (fall 2021). We will use them again in spring of 2023. They were great although I don’t think you can get this specific type but this size was perfect. I would agree with everyone else on this thread who says that 10% is a good guide to shoot for. Our pack...
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    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    Totally agree with lite weight disposable poncho. Works well and light weight.
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    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    I concur. This is what we brought and it worked well.
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    What time is breakfast?

    I found adding a bocadillo to my bag the night before worked as well. At times they will give you a sack lunch the night before depending on where you stay. Have fun.
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    What time is breakfast?

    We did the same. Fresh pastries yummy.
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    Where to buy pilgrim stone sculptures/statues

    They are in a few shops just south of the catherderal.
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    Latin forms of James

    FYI, I just got done with our Camino and saw your post. I looked at mine and it states "lacobum" for James.
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    Where to buy pilgrim stone sculptures/statues

    Found some.
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    Finishing My Section Hike

    Buen Camino. We will finish tomorrow so I can relate and i’m so excited. Excellent progress!
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