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    Pack weight

    Thanks for the advice. I have a rain jacket and trousers, both as light as I could get. Was going to do without trousers but was persuaded they were necessary...and I only just bought them...so I guess they'll have to come and I can post them home if it gets warm. I only have a fleece and thin...
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    Pack weight

    Thankyou so much...I have just ruthlessly cut down by 1.2 kilos..including the mat...which is a shame cos it was really expensive ! Actually though I would have been really pissed off if I'd carried it 500 miles and only used it once . Enjoying cutting down to bare necessities...tho I still have...
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    Pack weight

    hi everyone, I'm just having a last minute panic about the weight if my pack, which is 9 kilos ! I'd wanted to keep it down to 7 kg. damn! I m setting off for Biarritz on Monday 4th April...but maybe need to re think. Is a sleeping mat essential? I've heard that if refugios are full, you may be...
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    Sheet?

    Thankyou, Thankyou, that's helpful. ....and they provide pillows..awesome! I imagined having to do without. As you sound like an old hand...is it necessary to bring waterproof trousers ? I haven't got any...and running out of time to acquire some that don't weigh a ton.
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    Sheet?

    Hi everyone, Is it important to take a sheet to cover the mattress in refugios ? I am struggling to keep down the weight of my pack and wondering how/if anyone manages without one ? Of course I'd love to take one, and a comfy pillow, but wondering what it's like to do without ? Flying to...
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    Only a week to go....

    Thankyou Maggie
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    Only a week to go....

    Thanks Daniel, I see you're also walking this year, Buen Camino !
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    Walking early April

    I can't wait to get started! Buen Camino
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    Only a week to go....

    I'm also feeling that mixture of excitement and fear ! Im starting on 5th April...and only just got onto the forum. Suddenly it seems there are a hundred things I haven't even thought of ! Oh well, I guess I will just have to take it as it comes...surrender to whatever the Camino has in store...
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    Walking early April

    T Thankyou , I so hope to go via Orisson, but will take it as it comes. Really appreciating everyone's helpful replies
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    Walking early April

    Ah,Thankyou, so I guess it's get there ....and take it as it comes !
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    Walking early April

    Great, thanks Cathy...maybe see you along the way
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    Walking early April

    Thanks for the advice
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    Walking early April

    Good luck with the weather ...I hope it goes well.
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    Early April and Orisson Refuge

    Thanks for that information, it seems nothing is certain....I guess we have to trust !
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    Walking early April

    Hi everyone, I am going to be starting my first Comino on April 5th from S Jean. Does anyone know what the weather is likely to be? To be honest I'm feeling quite anxious about the first leg over the Pyranees, hoping to stay the first night at Orisson to split the journey. Anyone else...
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    Early April and Orisson Refuge

    Hi Alison, I'm also planning to walk from St Jean on 5th April. ..and hoping to stay first night at Orisson. Haven't even tried to book, but thanks to your posting I will email today. Thanks...and hope to meet you on the way. Ali

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