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    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    I have two Gossamer Gear backpacks, and I like them. Their stretchy mesh is fabulous. I don’t have a Kumo because I’ve been backpacking in the Sierra where I need a full sleeping kit and a bear canister. I’m super interested in the Kumo Fastpack with the vest harness, though! GG has a measuring...
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    Backpack Protection in Luggage

    If you’re worried about the tag, write your info directly on the IKEA bag with a fat Sharpie.
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    Paula’s Memorial- Quinta da Burra

    There will also be a mass for Paula on Sunday, February 19, in the Valada church.
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    Paula’s Memorial- Quinta da Burra

    Thanks @Helen8453! I haven’t figured out a way to generate a link on the new app!
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    How to use the Camino Forum App

    @ivar Thanks for the app! The download was completely straightforward (and free) on the App Store, and it works great. I’m so glad be out of browser mode—and I renewed my subscription.🌞
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    Paula’s Memorial- Quinta da Burra

    There are posts in the In Memoriam section with some comments and photos. Look under the headline: Sad news from Quinta da Burra - Paula de Menezes.
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    Complete tracks for Top 5 Caminos

    Caminho Nascente and Camino Torres
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    Caminho Central General Discussion (Faro-Santarém)

    … I’d like to add this recommendation in Santarém: Villa Graça - Hostels and Apartments // +351 243 327 127. I stayed in a bunk room in September, and I had the room to myself. It appeared to be brand new, and it was impeccably clean. Downstairs is an excellent restaurant, Pátio da Graça...
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    Pockets: It depends what you put in there. (: A map, a few dollars/euros, and my phone are fine. When I’m backpacking in the wilderness, I fill them up with gloves and all sorts of things. The marmots (and chippies!) don’t care what I look like. Waistband: The stretchy, wide waistband is very...
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    Well, you could try to buy some. They sell out so quickly that it's probably not an option, but it never hurts to ask. (:
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    While I'm geeking out on fabric performance and weight, I would like to mention another cottage brand that I recently found. Appalachian Gear Company makes the hoodie I'm wearing at this moment, and it's fabulous--warm, lightweight, and wears many times before it needs washing. They sell out...
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    You're quite welcome! Note that the UL (ultralight) fabric is a blend--not 100% merino. Voormi has about a half-dozen proprietary textile blends. You can find details about all of them here. One is actually blended with cotton (!), which I normally wouldn't consider for hiking. For some reason...
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    Took a bit to get the hang of it (with some suboptimal results that I won’t go into 😳), but now it’s swift and easy!
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    Gossamer Gear backpack options

    One last thing. If you get a GG pack, be sure to use a pack liner. The packs are not waterproof. You can use a trash compactor bag (cheapest) or buy a purpose-built liner.
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    Maybe TMI, but you went there. 😏 I use a pStyle. It’s most discreet—especially under a skirt. Honestly, the best $12 I’ve ever spent.
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