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I have always been a fan of Osprey. But I am the opposite of you , male and XL so I am not going to suggest a model.
But work out what you want to carry, a day bag plus worked really well for my wife and I used a talon 22.
My bag on the Frances...
Hi there! I'm Jennifer and I'll be hiking the Route Frances May/June 2024, starting on my 45th birthday, just coming out of breast cancer treatment. I have googled and researched all of the lists recommending packs and don't seem to get any...
My husband wears his hiking, walking, in the car to keep the glare out of his eyes, camping, etc. and its ended up in a variety of crunched up situations over the past 3 years. Still looks pretty good!
HI @Ahaj
Last October I walked from SJPP to Roncesvalles for the 4th time. All previous times I took the steep path, but this time I took the alternative. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it picturesque. I've read descriptions of it as...
I’ve gotten 2 separate emails over the past week supposedly from the Albergue I’ve made my reservation from in Pamplona. I’ve sent a confirmation request to the Albergue in a separate email from an email address I found from the actual Albergue...
You never know, years are very different. On my first CF from SJPP to Leon in September the weather was very summery all time, and very hot on the messeta. Then next year I was a bit worried to continue from Leon in the end of June. Well, it was...
I'm planning to walk the Spiritual Variant in June 2024.
Be aware that the Armenteira Monastery no longer takes reservations for pilgrims. They accept pilgrims on a first-come-first-serve basis, if they have rooms that night.
In addition, per...
I did it in 34 with 2 rest days. 2 short walk days and 3 over 30K days. So, 32 days could be doable. I did not feel rushed. I was incredibly present. I met many pilgrims and have had some lasting connections. Solo walked and walked with others...
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