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  1. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Always an option. Thanks.
  2. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Great information, thank you.
  3. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Another great option. Thank you.
  4. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Yes, totally get it. Just looking at options others have had. Thank you.
  5. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Super and thank you. Very helpful.
  6. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Thank you. Good option to look at.
  7. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Good advice. Thank you.
  8. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Yeah, that’s the issue but thank you. I’ve been looking at Gossamer Gear.
  9. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Super. Will check them out. Thank you.
  10. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Thanks. That may be our best bet. I find even the larger shops (MEC) favour one brand or have limited selection.
  11. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Thank you. We are at the exploratory stage. Agree confort and fit is important. We may do nothing. We don’t walk until late Sep.
  12. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Yes, they are comfortable. The goal here is to reduce as many grams as possible, especially for my wife.
  13. Michael Mattalo

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Looking to replace our packs for our upcoming Camino. Primary motivation is something lighter, especially for my wife. Currently I have Gregory Stout 35L at 1,550g (3.4 pounds) and my wife has Gregory Amber 34L at 1,450g (3.2 pounds). Size and feature wise, both are perfect. Any suggestions /...
  14. Michael Mattalo

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    Sneakers with suits for men is now an acceptable fashion norm :)
  15. Michael Mattalo

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    I agree that northern Spain is quite laid back. Also Michelin star doesn’t always mean pretentious. Stars are awarded solely on the food.
  16. Michael Mattalo

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    I ate at Michelin restaurants along my last Camino … Arzak? I had the same concern. For shoes, I packed a pair of AllBirds instead of flip flops / crocs as my evening shoe. You can dress them up they are super light weight and you just wash them as you would your clothes. They are now my go to...
  17. Michael Mattalo

    Lisbon to Porto: Jan 2024

    Of the 3 Caminos I’ve walked (Norte, Frances, Portuguese), the stretch from Lisbon to Porto (for me) was very unpleasant. Lots of highway walking, loads of trash, relentless heat (40c+ for days on end) … just couldn’t get in the Camino frame of mind (again, solely my / my wife’s experience). We...
  18. Michael Mattalo

    Legal Changes Coming for Spanish Accommodations

    Sorry, maybe to clarify my comment. If the new law results in fewer of the quaint accommodations being available, then that may impact the authenticity of the Camino. That said, as one poster points out, the acceptance of plastic is now very common especially post COVID.
  19. Michael Mattalo

    Legal Changes Coming for Spanish Accommodations

    Wow! This may fundamentally change the experience of the Camino. For me, this may change where my next Camino will be … perhaps from Puglia to Rome?
  20. Michael Mattalo

    Albergue or hotel

    A very simple and good distinction.

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