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Something like the Lanshan 1 or 2 tent will be fine. It uses trekking poles. Poles, pocket knife, pegs posted ahead using the post restante system (Lista de Correos in Spain) for collection at a post office near the start of your walk.
A lot of ponchos can also be used as tarps. The 3f ul poncho is a good example. Then all you need also is your trekking poles as support, a sleep pad and your sleeping bag.
I own a Lanshan 2 tent. Great tent. However for the camino I prefer the lighter option of a poncho tarp. I can usually keep my overall pack weight under 8kg. For food I use local cafes/bars and shops. Every few nights I stay in an albergue.
I've just sorted myself out with a polycro groundsheet. I've reinforced the edges. Duct tape applied to the corners and rivet openings put through them. That groundsheet will be used with a light tyvek bivy bag, down camping quilt, thermarest xtherm pad and if necessary I will use my 3F UL...
I have been doing the camino frances in week long stages. Started SJPdP October 2017 and on my last trip reached Villafranca del Bierzo. I have wild camped a few times following LNT principles. Most times I used the albergues. For wild camping my 3F UL poncho is also great as a tarp. I also use...
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