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Hi all, I've pulled the trigger on my first Camino (Frances route). Yippee and yikes. I'll be flying from US to Paris one way, then taking a flight from Paris to Biarritz a few hours later. I won't be checking any bags. Does anyone know whether I'll need to go through customs in Paris or is it...
Thanks, David. It will be my first Camino, so I appreciate the different opinions. It also feels like one of my first lessons---keep it simple, make a couple choices, then go with the flow :)
Thanks for the information--didn't know about the impact of straps. It prompted me to do a bit more digging. Are you familiar with LightHeart gear? Looks as if gear is made with backpackers in mind.
What rain jackets do people recommend? I'll be walking the Frances in October. I have a pack cover and will probably use a trash bag to keep contents dry if necessary. Not sure if this is a place where it's worth it to splurge or not. I've hiked with various jackets over the years with mixed...
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