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    Blister and injury prevention

    I think a big component of blister prevention that is often overlooked is to listen to your body. When you push beyond the point of fatigue or pain, your gait changes- spots that don’t normally rub have more friction. You put strain on muscles and ligaments that don’t normally have that level...
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    Walking from Sarria

    I agree with the fact you will train while on the camino- it is impossible not to. Unless you have an injury, you will be able to walk longer distances at the end than when you start. But I disagree with the sentiment that you should not also train BEFORE you leave. Otherwise, you risk...
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    Booking rooms in advance

    I am also walking mid June, Astorga to Santiago and have booked accommodations in advance. A few things influenced this decision: -Prior experiences with having some difficulty making reservations 1-2 nights ahead in July. This was not the norm of the camino but can be a nuisance to deal with...
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    Motivation for Training

    There is so much amazing advice here. A lot of what I am saying is repeat. Unless you live in a very hilly area and have an extra 4-5 hours to walk every day, you pretty much have to use the Camino to train for the Camino. This means planning shorter stages early on, listening to your body...
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    Sarria pilgrims

    Bilbo, I understand what you mean about the Camino being devalued. I am on many travel forums and it is often recommended for being budget friendly and good for solo travelers. Both of these things are true but certainly not describing the spirit of the Camino. I would also feel irritated...
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    Sarria pilgrims

    "You can have your Camino... “good, fast or cheap...pick two....” Walking only from Sarria is, in general evidence of choosing the fast and cheap selections." "fast, cheap, effort," These words are relative. For non Europeans (and for Europeans who are traveling on a budget and taking trains...
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    I have found the <backpack> love of my life! From another thread here, I learned about zpacks and I ordered one of their Arczip packs and I love it. I was able to do a short torso with a large belt which is a perfect combination for me. I didn't know I could love an inanimate object this...
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    Reservations for groups

    Thanks for the feedback! Separate lodging is something I hadn't thought of but something we could do if necessary.
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    Reservations for groups

    Hello everyone, I am starting my Camino from SJPDD on July 1. Originally,the trip was going to be two of us. We had decided to reserve Orisson and Roncesvalles in advance but, otherwise, reserve day to day based on other threads on this forum. Now we have two other people joining us in...
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    Purple backpack, thank you so much for the recommendation on zimmerbuilt! I am perusing his website and I am intrigued. I love the look of the Osprey packs and continue to hear such great things about them. But when I try them on, even though I am within their hip measurements for the mens...
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    Thank you everyone!
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    I have definitely been taking advantage of their generous return policy. I am hoping they don't get sick of me!!
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    Thanks all! Zulu is a unisex pack. My frame puts me at the upper end of a lot of the women's packs and sometimes over it for the hip measurements. So that limits my options to only a few of the women, some unisex, and the men's packs. I will check out the Osprey recommendations! I took...
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    Backpack fitting tips with update!

    Hello everyone! I am looking forward to my first camino next summer and I am in the process of figuring out my gear. I am struggling with my backpack fit and was hoping for some tips. A staff member at REI measured my torso at "just under 20" (I am 5ft 9)inches so I purchased a "medium"...

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