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  1. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Good idea!
  2. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Someone here suggested that I post my packing list and ask for feedback re 'slimming down'. I have to look up the weights etc. and do so. Will get to it. Thx.
  3. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Excellent. Great list!
  4. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Amazing thread! Thanks so much... Hope springs eternal re pack .... if I am able to practice in England on long walks/hikes, I might lighten up and leave things behind. Currently, everything I have seems important.
  5. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Yes. this sounds like a great approach. I have a while to get ready - 2.5 months in UK and perhaps Europe. I walked 6 hours yesterday and today combined and I've got a pretty sore calf tonight ... with only a fanny pack! I was only able to walk 1.5 hours last week with 9 kilos...slow but sure...
  6. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

  7. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Yes tomorrow will be an important update. I shall go to the UK, quarantine in London and hopefully head off to see friends & relatives in south England from Brighton to Bournemouth. Will consider some long walks as preparation for fall camino(s?). What will happen? Only time will tell. I may...
  8. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Planning to walk September, October, November (?) and additionally have mesh-style Merrell closed-toe sandals. I don't mind if my feet become wet either :) And yes, I will take good socks x 3. Will skip camping initially and be able to rinse and/or wash at albergues/donativos hopefully. PS: I...
  9. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Yes, I am aware of the rain to be expected on the Norte. Currently I have a light waterproof hooded jacket and single layer rain pants. I bought rain cover for my Osprey backpack. Considered the poncho but the went this route ... for now. I wasn't keen on all the fabric (bulk) around me. I will...
  10. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Thank you again. I sent the tent back for now. I think the combo of del Norte not being camper-friendly, the social aspect of making food, sharing trekking and life stories etc. will be a perfect end to solo walking. Your input really helped me to let go of the camping idea - for now. I can...
  11. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    I'm heading to the UK mid June and hoping to do some training/walks in England. I'm hoping hostels, guest houses will reopen soon. What else might you recommend? I have poles and an Osprey 55L pack.
  12. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Yes SinBosun I have given up on the camping idea as a 'first timer'. I live in Ontario, Canada where camping is a fantastic option anytime. (From what I gather the del Norte is not really 'camping friendly'.) Also, although I look forward to solo walking, my innate extroversion will likely...
  13. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Great advice lisaflora! Thanks so much! I sent my tent back :( and have decided it's likely too ambitious for a first timer and I'm pretty extroverted so walking solo will be awesome but at the end of the day, I think communing will be welcomed. The advice re pack is awesome.
  14. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Fantastic advice. Yes, my stuff is weighing in in the same ballpark. I still have time to decide whether to send the tent back - it just arrived yesterday! This is excellent though. Helps me a lot. From what I've heard the Norte is more difficult re camping and generally the route is very...
  15. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    That sounds like a perfect recommendation. There are SO many books and I have not read any yet. I will order today. Thanks very much Jenny!
  16. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Thanks for this Anamiri! All to be digested and considered seriously.
  17. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Thank you both for taking time to respond James, David and others. All of this is excellent advice and I agree with all. My intention to do some stealth camping may indeed be too ambitious. I waited until last week to order my tent; it ended up not being a huge $ investment. I went for best...
  18. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    Thank you for responding and for the link. My reasons for camping are multiple: I want to be outdoors, I want the quiet and solitude, to avoid bed bugs, save a little cash and finally prove that I am not too old to be a camper. I celebrated 65 last week!
  19. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    David! I grew up at Kingston Road and Birchmount with a view of the Bluffs. this is fantastic. Tom Friesen introduced me to Darlene. I was hoping to join her walks but I am in the central west end of the city and she is more central. They also start early in the morning for me. I have yet to...
  20. gayeh

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

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