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    For Sale/Wanted Altus Atmospheric poncho for sale

    Hi there. I have a brand new Altus Atmospheric poncho in green size large/extra large which I bought for a third Camino Frances which did not happen. Anyone want it?
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    Feedback on packing list please

    My advice is to travel as light as possible. I have walked the Camino Francise twice first time. I carried a backpack weighing about 8 1/2 kg. The next time I had my rucksack stolen at a Madrid railway station 10 minutes before I was due to board the train for Leon, fortunately I had a waste bag...
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    Clothing on the Via de la Plata

    One suggestion is to wear the shorts you describe and buy a pair of Lycra cycling pull ups. They are tight and go from just above the knee a bit below half way down the calf. They have a tacky band to hold them up on your bare skin. I Wear them with cycling shorts in the winter and you can...
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    Help me review this packing list for my students

    Can I just say that I used to take great care about my packing list and caries around 10 kilos. A few years ago I flew into Madrid and was catching a train to Burgos to continue my journey to Santiago. Unfortunately my back was stolen at the station! With 10 minutes to go I had to decide to get...
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    Paramo jackets?

    As an owner of 3 Paramo jackets and walker on the Camino Frances I would highly recommend them over Goretex. They keep you dry from the outside and the inside. The rainproofing is easy and cheap to maintain. Some of them are heavy but they also do lighter jackets such as the Quito. I would...
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    Is 45l back pack excessive for a day pack

    Yes its too big.
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    The dreaded socks

    Here is my sure fire way to avoid ALL blisters. 1. Boots 1 size bigger than normal shoe size 2. Wear boits in well 3. Apply Glide to feet every day 4. Make sure tie nails short 5. Wear thin Bridgedale liner socks 6. Smart wool over socks 7 Take boots of during lunch breaks If yiu...
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    Pamplona to Burgos - May- First Camino

    Than Thanks Anmaya. I have trained with my kit and tested all my rain gear. Walked up to 20k over hilly terrain., but not day after day ( don't want to hurt my previously broken ankle before I arrive in Spain). My main challenge will be to pace myself! Promised my wife and myself not to push...
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    It's kit list time :)

    Hi Darron. Just going through the same exercise and our kit list is very similar indeed. I leave from Pamplona on May 18th for 10 days. I don't wish to doubt your figures but I'm struggling to get below 7 kilo's. Ok I've got a camera, charger, phone charger and coil and tin mug to make tea...
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    Pamplona to Burgos - May- First Camino

    Hi everyone. This is my first Camino and I have found the advice on this site invaluable.. I start in Pamplona on 18th May and will walk to Burgos (hopefully) by 26th May and will return in September to walk from Burgos to Leon. Was planning to take a Packa poncho, very light single shell...
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    Walking poles

    Can anyone tell me if they have any experience of taking walking poles in hand luggage with Easyjet? I was planning to check in my rucksack with poles folded inside (they fit easily). But I've now reduced my bag size so much (7kg.) I could take it as a carry on. Will Easyjet let me take the...
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    Walking poles - how to take them on a flight??

    My solution is to use poles that break down into 4 rather than 3. Mine are Leki Micro Trail poles. Very light and only 35 cms or 14 inches long. I plan to store them in my checked rucksack.
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    Legs when wearing a poncho?

    Thanks for your reply. I had considered waterproof trousers but was trying to save on weight and felt it may get too warm. I will reconsider. I do have well ventilated trousers with a full length zips on each leg and poppers to allow airflow.
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    Legs when wearing a poncho?

    I start my first Camino on May 18th from Pamplona. Just over 2 weeks to go! Having looked a various rain gear options I have opted for a Packa which covers the backpack and has good breathability. It reaches about knee level. What should I do about my legs? I will be wearing zip off walking...
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    Head torches......any recomendations?

    Thanks for your suggestions. I guess I won't bother taking a head torch then! I'll take a water boiling element and some nice English breakfast teabags instead and smell the flowers.
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    Head torches......any recomendations?

    /Hi there. I'm starting my first Camino from Pamplona on May 17th. I'm early riser and will probably need ta head torch for the first hours walking. Can any one suggest a good head torch that is bright enough, light enough and not too expensive?
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    Equipment for 1st Camino in May 2016

    Thanks for your comments. I am thinking about scanning the relevant pages of the Brierly guide into my kindle. The kindle is the same weight as guide book but also has my bible and other useful things on it. I use the same charger as my phone for the kindle. So could leave guide book behind...
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    Equipment for 1st Camino in May 2016

    I will start my first Camino from Pamplona in May 2016 and will walk for a week or so. I am taking it easy as I broke my ankle March 2015 and did quite a lot of cartilage damage in the process. Have trained up to 25km with backpack but still being cautious. My pack weighs 8 kilos with empty...

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