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    Is Courtesy Still Alive on the Camino? A Pre-Bookers Rant and more...

    I understand why you feel in this way but if only fit and tall with long-legged people who can walk fast can guarantee their beds, that doesn't seem too fair either to me. Public albergues weren't available for reservation in 2017. These were cheaper, too.
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    Cruelty free toiletry brands on the way

    Can anybody suggest good and inexpensive toiletry brands I can easily access on the Camino? I would go to Bodyshop, Lush or Avalon organics at H&B in London for instance. I often use Tesco or Sainsbury's own beands as I know they are cruely free. But I have no idea what kinds of products...
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    Waterproofs?

    Oh, thank you @tia, it's so helpful. You are really resourceful! I will definitely follow these instructions and let you know how I manage it.
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    Waterproofs?

    I didn't even know I could cut it as 2 diagonal pieces. Lol. I am getting worried.
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    Waterproofs?

    Thank you @tia. Haven't thought of getting fasteners at the hem. I just ordered the fabric for 5.45 pounds/m. It might be just a silly idea but somehow I want to try it. I tried on a couple of rain trousers at Decathlon and didn't like them. I know the camino is not about fashion but honestly...
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    Waterproofs?

    I am walking my first camino in a month. The plan I came up so far is wearing a sailing jacket 2 size bigger than my usual size (it covers my mid thighs) with a backpack cover and gaiters. The sailing jacket was rom my local Decathlon's clearance section. It's big but not ridiculously big. Now...

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