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I am 5'7" purchased the m/l, added benefit is drops close to my knees and with lightweight gaiters my legs are covered. I purchased from Spain shipping to Ireland was €12.50 but no taxes/customs duties, https://www.ferrovicmar.com/chubasquero-altus-atmospheric-mostaza
I never been to Biarritz airport but used Carcassonne plenty of times, if they of similar size custom/immigration should be straight forward especially with you departing from CDG.
Hello, I am arriving on Monday 25th into St. Jean, starting to walk on Tuesday 26th. It will be my third and longest Camino. Early morning flight from Dublin to Biarritz, happy to consider a shared taxi
That is a great idea, I am flying to Biarrirz next month with Ryanair and have taken the option of a check-in bag. I have a travel bag for my pack which doubles as a rain cover but my concern was my hiking poles, would they survive the journey but a normal suitcase would provide the protection...
My last Camino I had a washing line which consisted of two elastic ropes intertwined, no need for pegs. Last pre-covid break I used a wash bag to do my laundry
Thanks Loulou for your response. I am now confident that I should manage with only one pair of lone peaks. I also had olympus but they didn't suit, found the Timp to be close to lone peaks but I am interested to hear your view of mont blancs
Currently training in Timp 3 having previously wore both olympus and king mt with the intention of wearing lone peak all-wthr next month. I use Timp for training because I am limited to lots of pavement walking. Leaving St Jean my current concern is regarding durability, will I get 1000 kms out...
Hi,
I am starting from St. Jean on 26th May. I am 54, overweight, twice my right knee has been operated upon.
It's your Camino so the pace you walk and the distance you travel is your decision alone.
Pack as light as possible. Hiking poles are a benefit for most pilgrims and can like most items...
Thanks, I have enough kit generally for two people, walked with my daughter before COVID from Porto so I will pack both backpacks and test weight distribution against less weight.
Ivan
Thank you for your response, I am coming to the opinion that using a frameless pack is only an option if the overall weight is low, 6-7Kg, heaver weight need more structure.
I decided on the 26th because it was after Easter this year and that people will be walking the days before not after. Maybe I should look at advance bookings, but how far in advance?
Hello fellow pilgrims,
I wondering what is view on frameless packs. I am looking at least 500g saving in weight between two packs and possibly up to 1kg saving because I am concerned that I will not get everything into a 31L pack.
Has anyone previous used a frameless pack while walking from...
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