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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    As an update - after I got all my things together and packed it all into my old pack, it didn't feel right and was uncomfortable to carry. I went to the store today with all the things I plan to bring with me on Camino and was able to leave with a Gregory Jade 43. I'm very happy with the fit and...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Thanks! I measured it tonight when it was empty and it seems like it should be okay. The frame is about 20.5inches. As long as I don't pack the top compartment, I should be okay. Fingers crossed! I'd really prefer to be able to keep it with me rather than have to check it. I'm flying Air France...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Thanks for the input everyone! I appreciate the varied perspectives and experiences you shared. I filled out a packing list on LigherPack yesterday and did a good hard look at how much everything I'm bringing is going to weigh. I got a little spooked by how quickly it adds up and I think my...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Thanks for the encouragement to use what I have! I am reluctant to buy a new pack given that the one I have is in great condition. And it's helpful to keep in mind that a larger pack will potentially carry more comfortably given that it's designed for heavier loads. I'll keep thinking...
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Thanks for your thoughts. I am planning on bringing it as a carry-on rather than checking it, so that's another consideration.
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Thanks for your thoughts! I am walking the full Frances starting in St. Jean, so it'll be a long ways with the pack.
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    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Hi all, I'm planning to walk my first Camino on the Frances in August, and I have a question about my backpack. I own an Osprey Kestrel 48 that I used once about 10 years ago that I was planning to use for the Camino. I've recently been culling my packing list and starting to get a sense of...
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    The Way Re-Release May 16

    Just booked tickets near Boston, MA. Thanks for sharing!
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    In Paris, can’t find reasonable way to SJPDP - April 27030, 2023

    Are there busses directly from Biarritz airport to SJPDP? I'm trying to plan my travel from Paris to SJPDP in August and looking at different train or flight options.
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    I am feeling selfish

    I found this thread very healing. Thank you for posting, Marska. I'm planning my first Camino this August and I've found myself experiencing some of the same internalized narratives about what it means to want to do something alone. For me, these narratives have felt very gendered. It's already...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Yes! Thank you! I just responded today.
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Is there advice you can give about how to make these choices in advance? Is it mostly about not over-extending yourself by expecting too many miles (I'm in the US, so I think in miles)? Or is it based on a day to day assessment of energy levels? When you've met people who said that their...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Hi SF Walker, thanks for this validation! I'm leaning toward accepting that booking in advance might offer me the same freedom to relax and enjoy the experience. I'm feeling a bit daunted by the prospect of booking it all myself. Would you share the company you used to help you with your...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Hi all, thank you for your helpful responses. After taking some time to think about it, I've decided to change my plans from the Norte route to the Frances route. I'll continue to think about whether or not I want to book accommodations in advance, but I feel more leniency to make that decision...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Thank you for this perspective! I really hadn't considered the Frances very much because of my desire to avoid crowds. I'll look into it more and decide which feels more appealing - maybe a Frances route with more infrastructure and less advanced planning needed or the Norte route that may...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    I appreciate this response! I've felt conflicted about the idea of booking in advance, and it seems like there's almost some Camino badge of honor that comes from taking a less-planned approach. I appreciate the wisdom of being flexible and allowing oneself to be present in the experience, but I...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Thank you for your thoughts. It's helpful. August is the only month I'll be able to go, so I can't change that. Is there a different route you'd suggest for that month instead? I'm reluctant to do the Frances if it will be much more crowded. Thanks for your tips on when to start booking and the...
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    When to start booking accommodations for August 2023

    Hello all, I'm hoping/planning to hike my first Camino in August 2023. I'd like do the Norte route and connect to the Primitivo. I read some threads from this summer about how hard it was to find accommodations in August on the Norte route with albergues shut down and so many vacationers that...

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