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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    Would you tell her: "no" and let her take three kilos more? :D It's a matter of making both the bags lighter... In the end I expect to carry her sleeping bag and more food or water than her and thus making the bag weigh the same (maybe mine will weigh a tiny bit more :) )
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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    jl: Thank you very much :) You had the first comment compatible with what I thought :) In fact each of the Czech websites by pilgrims and each Czech pilgrim I know say they had a bag around 50l and that over 14 is too much. Strong reason for taking the large bag is the massive waist belt. In...
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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    jl: so, you in fact recommend something synthetic fast wicking instead of merino for Le Puy route? Originally I considered taking both HH long sleeved t-shirt and short sleeved merino and some other reserve t-shirt as well. Merino for hot and long sleeves for windy weather... I was also looking...
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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    Ok :D Thanks everybody for your suggestions! Must admit I kind of expected them. I did read quite a few equipment lists but I still am so stubborn :) If you say that 60 days of carrying this beast would cripple me I have to believe... :) So, now I would change my bag for one of Ospreys and...
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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    Well, the gas bomb, cooker, pot and cup (100+200+150g) are a recommendation from my girlfriend who did the Camino Frances two ys ago and she said they're worth the extra weight. She made the way with 55l bag approx 15 kilos. I have the lightweight trousers - the pertex ones to put on the shorts...
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    Equipment list for the first Camino

    Hi! I've been planning the Camino for some time now and gradually buying the stuff needed. As I normally do trekking I have a bag sized 65+10l. It is much larger than the ones usually recommended for Camino but it also has a very sturdy waist belt than can carry almost all the weight. The pack...
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