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    Camping Stove

    I am completely mystified as to why anyone took umbrage at anything. But that's fine. See you on the trail, maybe.
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    Camping Stove

    I apologise wholeheartedly for any moral superiority or condescension. I would never try to do such a thing. Life is too short to argue about stoves. Choose what you like. But the Trangia is better, both from an environmental standpoint, not leaving so many empty canisters and compact...
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    Camping Stove

    You are very good, and respect for taking your rubbish home. If I ever meet you, I will give you a little badge. ;) However, if we ALL buy things that are not reusable, the wildernesses we go out to enjoy are spoiled by the rubbish people leave behind. Gas canisters are exactly the sort of...
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    Hello everyone.

    You have done what I did! I took an oar, and walked away from the river until someone asked what I was doing carrying that funny looking stick.... Yes, you are all right. The journey has begun. Did it really begin when I was reading the book about the pilgrimages when I was a boy? And yes...
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    Camping Stove

    They're all rather bulky. And to be honest, I abhor a countryside full of little empty gas canisters. I love my Trangia. Obtaining fuel is easy, they pack small, and they are supremely reliable. Plus, you can put out a runaway fire with water. Brilliant!
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    Portuguese Coastal Route - Mountain or Touring bike

    I've never done this route. But for many years, I was an avid cycle tourist. I spent six months riding around Europe when I was in my early twenties, and more short trips than I could count. I've toured on touring bikes (Mercian King of Mercia, Dawes Galaxy) and various old mountain bikes. It...
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    Bottle vs hydropack

    I have never got on with bladders. Can't get past the idea that they would be hard to clean, and partly because there is too much plastic junk in the world now. I use an aluminium bottle for water. It's winter now, when it warms up I carry more than one (as many as I need, so if it's really hot...
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    Logisitics of a car share (Camino Ingles, 2019)

    Oh, I imagine so. It's all down to negotiation. :)
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    Logisitics of a car share (Camino Ingles, 2019)

    Hello I make a point of trying to make the best choices for the environment that I can. This means I actively try to avoid flying anywhere. I would be happy with the coach, but a car is comfortable, and takes me to exactly where I need to be to start. Google maps says mine to Ferrol is 20...
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    Hello everyone.

    Hi. Oh, this feels like writing a job application.... here goes. I am Chris. I am a 40 year old man. I live with a lovely woman and a huge dog. I've been fascinated by the pilgrim routes ever since reading about them as a boy. This sounds ridiculous, but I have always felt like a pilgrim! I...
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    Personal Safety on the Camino - some hints, tips and information

    While I understand the convenience of this, as a someone that has to deal with computer security as part of my job, I have to say please don't store scans of your passport on the Internet. All online storage services get broken into sooner or later. Paper is boring, but it has never been hacked. :)
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    Class of 2019

    I'm a 2019! I have always wanted to do one of these trails. I read about the pilgrim routes as a child, and was fascinated. Funds don't really allow this year, but I can do next year. Besides, it's more time for training! I am walking the Ridgeway in England this spring, as well as Offa's Dyke...
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    Boots

    As a fellow newbie, I have some advice. Go to a proper shop, and get measured. I did. I have been wearing size 12s for years and years. I found out only after being measured that I have size 9.5 on one foot, and 10 on the other. And my shorter foot is wider. No-one on the Internet is going to...

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