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Not a high likelihood unless you have tickets that day. International flights (at least from U.S.) less likely to be affected than domestic flights. In my modest (but disastrous) experience, strikes tend to be for one or a few days, announced in advance, so the primary victims are clueless...
Andaspain. I've used them for group and solo travel on the Camino Frances, Camino Primitivo and others over the last 10+ years. Always reliable, always looking out for my best interests, always there to help when I had problems, and a pleasure to deal with.
Go to any REI. The people who work in their backpack department are excellent in helping you find a pack that fits. Plus, you can try on a variety of bags. If you're not in U.S. , try any large outdoor store.
Gallon size freezer bags work as well, are more flexible to pack, and can be compressed before sealing. Not to mention being an order or magnitude (or is it two orders of magnitude?) cheaper.
Beware of ultrasonic devices to repel dogs. I had one once (not the brand discussed in prior posts). The one and only time I tried it, on an aggressive farm dog, it infuriated the dog. Luckily I'd had the foresight to climb up on the hood of a car, because he really wanted a piece of me when...
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