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Gear is personal but here is what I brought when I walked the Portuguese Coastal May 2023. I was fortunate with good weather and I had only two days with light rain.
30L Osprey pack so I could bring it as carry-on on Ryanair. I bought cheap hiking poles at a Decathlon store in Porto...
I walked the Portuguese Coastal from Porto to Santiago during May 2023. I only made a reservation in advance for my first night near Porto. After that I booked either the night before or same day. I stayed in a mix of hostels, rooms in private houses, and small hotels. Never had a problem...
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