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I have experienced horizontal sleet, snow and zero temperatures in Rabanal, Foncebadon and Alto de Poio. Expect cold, freezing weather. Ponchos and light gloves don't quite cut it in these conditions.
I just bought an Osprey 38l Exos. I'm not impressed with it's ability to securely carry poles. However, poles can be secured with a couple of toggles and shock cord. The pack has tie points which you can secure the poles to. You would need to be careful putting pole tips into the bottom side...
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