After reading several posts today, I am reminded of two old sayings that were a major part of my adult life:
1. Proper prior planning prevents poor performance.
2. No plan survives initial contact with the enemy. That's why you make more than...
Last year i started the CF with a 11 kg pack. I donated about 4kg of clothes and stuff in Leon. My 2 cents: Don't over plan, over pack, over stress. You can probably find what you need along the way.
I walked the Via from March 4 to April 12 in 2022. Your pack weight seems right and Robo's comment on water is spot on. It is a warm to hot start and a cool to cold finish on the Sanabres. No real issues with rain, though overcast a lot, until...
I did the VdlP from Seville on March 1 this year all the way to Salamanca, and after the storm Nelson I rejoined from Ourense to SdC; weather was pleasant, cold in the 40s to 50s early in the morning, getting to 60s or 70s during the day which is...
Last year I walked 600 blister free miles in Keen Targhee III mid boots. I have never worn trail runners, but I see they are a very popular choice. Thanks for the comments.
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