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    The Packa

    Bought mine in 2018 with whatever choice was available at the time. It's a drab greenish color, about which I care not at all. A size small fit me and over my 60lt Lumina pack perfectly fine. Light mist / rain each of the several days I spent in Santiago. Wore it each day. Stayed warm and...
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    English speaking pilgrims

    If you are able learn some very basic words or phrases. Use Google translate as needed if that fails you.
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    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    I purchased an Osprey Lumina 60 for women. Larger than what I needed but the pack was super lightweight. You can read about it on their site or REI's. The belt on the pack did not have pockets, which is part of why it was so lightweight. I wore a lightweight vest over my shirt. This vest...
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    One Day or Two? Walking the Camino from St Jean to Roncesvalles at 72

    The walk from St. Jean to Roncesvalles can be done in a day. Plenty of pilgrims have done just that. If you are pressed for time or money, you many have no choice. However, if you have the time and money a stop at Orisson is quite refreshing. The downhilll walk off the mountain can be...
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    What backpack did you use?

    No. Wanted comfortable, large, and light weight. Got all three with Ospery Lumina 60.
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    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    The Packa worked well for me. Lightweight rain jacket with a large pouch on the back to cover your pack. Put on/take off without removing your pack.
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    What backpack did you use?

    Osprey Lumina 60. Extremely light weight.
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    Waist Packs!

    Instead of a waist pack have you considered wearing a very lightweight vest that has lots of pockets in assorted sizes? I found that to be far more functional than a waist pack.
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    trail runners with wider toe box

    Altra Lone Peak have a very wide toe box.
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    Women's Gregory Jade 28 pack -what do you think?

    I looked at this pack. Nice but I decided against it. Went with Osprey Women's Lumina 60 Pack. Extremely lightweight. I wore a lightweight vest over my T shirt. Anything that might have gone into the belt pockets of a pack went into any one of the many pockets on my vest, which had at least...
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    2 x Pair of Men's Brasher Zip Off Trousers (W 32", L 31") *Free*

    I could use but am in the USA. Please let me know if no one else is interested. Thank you.
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    That daily shower scramble - a different viewpoint

    Had been available in colors. Now only available in white. Soap inside end pockets for the sake of the picture. When using, you only need soap in the center pocket as the other two are used as a washcloth.
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    That daily shower scramble - a different viewpoint

    I designed and invented a product I call the Exfoliating Soap Pocket Shower Buddy. (Shower Buddy for short.) It has three pockets that are each roughly 4" x 6" that open/close with Velcro. It has 8" looped polypro rope handles at each end and is about 32" long end to end. I used it on my...
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    TAP Airlines travel vouchers

    I filed a dispute with my CC company against TAP for "failure to provide service." Eventually received a full monetary credit instead of the useless (for me) flight credit.
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    Trail runners: Altra or Brooks, or Hoka????

    Forget about brands and what works for others. This is what is important to consider: Does the footwear fit Is it comfortable Does it cause problems If the answers are yes, yes, and no, then that is the footwear you want. Could be a boot, sandal, or shoe. You'll know it when you find it.
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