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While Osprey packs are quite popular, there is enough variety in models, sizes, and colors to avoid confusion (except rare instances).
As for the identification, on my first Camino I met a girl with a tag hanging off her backpack. The tag had some Camino insignia and her name in large letters...
dougfitz, AlwynWellington,
Yes, I am from the United States. Thank you for rescuing me from embarrassing myself on the Camino; being embarrassed here in a public forum is bad enough.
Victoria
This is funny! I did not even know that I was informal, I have been assuming that f----pack was a legitimate term. From now on, it will be a hip pack, unless someone tells me that hips are vulgar.
Victoria
I had a fairly large fanny pack and it made it easier not just to reach for frequently used items but also to carry the overall load.
On my first Camino, my first-aid bag was too large. I ended up never using certain items but was reluctant to get rid of them. On my second Camino, I will not...
I wore Merrell Moab Ventilator mid hiking boots from Roncesvalles to Santiago. The boots have provided a good combination of ankle support, water resistance (not water-proof), and breathability.
However, the most important factor is to get boots that are 1 or 1.5 sizes bigger than your normal...
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