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  1. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    So, I have narrowed my choice down to the Aarn Marathon Magic 33 and the Osprey Kyte 36. I have them both and will return one. I am wanting to take the Aarn, but having trouble with pressure and weight pressing on my lower back/sacrum. If I can figure out how to adjust it better (there are many...
  2. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    Which Osprey do you have? And which Aarn?
  3. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    Yup, tension straps pulled all the way as well as tried at many angles........hmmm I haven't tried the Aura, maybe that'll be next. Thanks.
  4. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    I have the exact 2 packs. I like the sirrus better, but it just doesn't fit at all against my back. I am between a small and med. I just discovered a company out of Oregon, Hikelite, they have some packs that look interesting called HIKELITE.COM -...
  5. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    OK folks, after spending time in REI walking around I REALLY wanted to come home with the Gregory J38 and even tried the J28. But for some reason my back and the shape of the gap between the back didn't work. I came home with the Osprey KYTE. It hugs my back better and feel good. I will try it...
  6. audge

    Weather in October and what to pack?

    What about rain pants. I'm going back and forth. Go-lite has some very light ones, but they are expensive. Will i need rain pants?
  7. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    Thanks for all of these suggestions and I am looking into them. The Sirrus I have is fitted correctly, it just has a natural bow back shape more than others which makes me lean forward more than I would like. The Aarn packs look really interesting and I have looked into those before. I love the...
  8. audge

    Backpack for skinny woman over 50?

    Lightweight but still comfortable. I know there are many discussions about backpacks, but I am having the hardest time finding the right pack for my bony hips, and thin frame and haven't seen this particular need. I am 5'5, , 115 lbs and measure as a medium size in REI. I have some knee issues...
  9. audge

    Extrapolating from the summer stats...

    What about starting towards the end of May? Is that busier than starting in August? I am planning a late May (22nd ish) start from Roncesvalles or Pamplona ending early July. I am now wondering if that will put me at the busiest time. My other Option is Mid August start to the end of Sept. It's...
  10. audge

    Have you walked the Camino during mercury retrograde?

    Ok, ok, clearly this is an amusing topic for many. Thanks for all the varied responses. I am not at all interested in running my life by astrology, but I do find the Mercury retrograde periods often bring some challenges. If you want a brief description here is a link. From what I am told and...
  11. audge

    Have you walked the Camino during mercury retrograde?

    OK, I know this may be a little out there for some, but I am serious. I am not a person who follows astrology normally, but in the past number of years, I have been aware of and experienced some of the challenges that come with Mercury retrograde. Some people are effected much more than others...
  12. audge

    June or August suggestions

    Thanks, I am attached to doing the Frances since it will be my first and I am traveling alone and may be a bit slow. And yes, I heard that typically August is more crowded and hot. But several of the posts I have read this summer, say that June is now more crowded than August. Has anyone else...
  13. audge

    June or August suggestions

    Hi all, I love this forum and read it every night. As of late it sounds like June is just as crowded these days as August. I am planning on a 2014 trip from Pamplona to Santiago. My question is, what are the biggest differences between the two months? Weather and crowds. August is slightly...
  14. audge

    What to carry around town once you reach an albergue?

    Thanks for all the great ideas. I just got a sea to summit lightweight day pack from REI , It squishes down to the size of my palm in it's own little stuff sack. Total weight 2.4 oz. When opened it is the size of a day pack. Maybe I don't need something so big, but it sure is light. I will also...
  15. audge

    What to carry around town once you reach an albergue?

    Hi, I am wondering what people do with their backpack once they reach their destination for the day? Do most people leave their backpacks in the albergues,or carry them around with them in the towns and villages? If not, do you carry another small pack or belt pack with your valuables? I'm sure...
  16. audge

    30 days need to go SLOW. Where to start?

    Thanks for the encouragement. I may be able to squeeze a few more days out of my trip, so Pamplona may work out after all. Like so many others, I just want to go with the flow and take my time, stop and smell the grape vines, but I have a time limit and a challenged foot. I am determined though...
  17. audge

    30 days need to go SLOW. Where to start?

    Thanks, Can one take the bus from most places, or just the big cities? And, Speaking of Camino Buddies. As I am traveling alone, that is something I look forward to. Are there some starting places that I am more likely to meet "buddies" than others? Especially if I don't start in SJ
  18. audge

    30 days need to go SLOW. Where to start?

    Thanks folks, Everyone is so wonderfully helpful. I really had my heart set on Pamplona, but I don't want to stress about time. I actually may be able to squeeze in an extra 2 or 3 days. Would that make a difference? I am not extremely slow, I just don't know how many miles/Km a day I will be...
  19. audge

    30 days need to go SLOW. Where to start?

    Hi All, After postponing my trip because of an old ankle injury flare up, I have decided to go the middle of Aug to Sept. I will have 30 days on the ground in Spain. I will need to take it slowly, and I want to rest some days as well. I was thinking of starting in Pamplona, but that may be...
  20. audge

    Need to postpone June Camino. Wait or go in August?,

    Hi wonderful forum people, It looks like I will have to postpone my highly anticipated June Camino because of a flare up of an old foot injury. Because of my teaching work, June is the best month in my schedule. I had originally ruled out July and Aug. because of the heat and crowds and reading...

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