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Some people like ponchos - which is fine - I find a good rain jacket more multi purpose (use when you aren't backpacking in towns or after the camanio) do some research on the different types of Gore Tex. There are some really light versions but reading reviews they don't help in a downpour...
Try to cut the clothing list in half. 2 pair of underwear, 2 pair socks (only merino wool! Unbound Merino has great stuff expensive but worth it. Darn tough socks) plan on doing laundry almost daily rather than carrying the weight. Very light tennis shoes (saurony, or wool allbirds very...
Just a few suggestions. I just finished the whole del norte a few days ago. Several suggestions on places to stay 1) Orio - San Martin Pilgrims Hostel - well run with a good sized kitchen for cooking dinner and a grocery store down in town 10min. Many places say they have cooking facilities but...
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