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Awesome info, thanks Jo Jo!! One question though did you never have any issues with Albergues being full? I was thinking the thermarest would be nice in case I couldn't get a bed.
Thanks Archas! Very helpful!! I have decided to leave the footprint but as my pack is so light I will keep the bivy sac just in case it decides to rain while i'm fast asleep.
It would be my pleasure FooteK!
I hadn't included my toiletries, a full platypus, my walking poles or my books, so this is everything i will have from the skin out. Final total is 18.5lbs
Gear
MEC Kelvin 3.8 thermarest 2.2lbs
lightweight summer sleeping bag 2lbs
mountain research e-bivy 1.2lbs...
Thanks all for your thoughts. I have been researching this on the web and it seems the law is clear in parts and grey in others. This blog lays it out fairly nicely. https://thespanishbiker.wordpress.com/bed-n-board/camping/free-camping/
I totally get that though the Camino brings in lots of...
Thanks SY. I have read several posts on camping and seen all of your comments. I have also read from several people that camping is legal so long as you are 1km outside of town or official campsites?
That being said I do know there are official campsites and that you can camp in the yards of...
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My friend and I will be walking the CF in June of this year and are hoping to do some wild camping a few times on our journey, when the sky is clear and the urge to stay with nature takes hold. This experience is very much about connecting deeply with nature for me...
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A friend and myself are going to be walking our first Camino, the Camino Frances beginning Jun 2nd or 3rd 2015 and ending on July 7th. I am so looking forward to the opportunity to connect deeply with my body, mind and spirit and nature without any electronics or normal daily...
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