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    Pack weight question no. 987456

    the whole weight thing needs to be approached very scientific until it comes to 200g merino dresses this is essential pilgrim attire its only once youve penetrated the inner circle of the pilgrim network that they tell you this . so consider this a heads-up . it is regarded as very pilgrimish to...
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    Pack weight question no. 987456

    caitlin dearie there are 2 options here either option 1: you put on 10kays by eating sticky buns for a month (this will increase your 10% body weight rule) - clevver hay ? or option 2: you shed 10kays, thus reducing your overall load of body + pack, and then who cares what the percentage ratio...
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    underwear

    hi paddy this is your chance to dress up in lycra and have good reason . the theory is that the lycra material reduces friction the tech versions wick away the moisture the slightly longer leg length prevents skin-on-skin rubbing and the contoured front holds your tackle snugly where it sould be...
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    The Big thread about Lacing tips for shoes and boots

    i tied my trainers with NewBalance Bubble laces and can highly recommend they give you tying options see link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IBDO6I/?tag=casaivar02-20 the upside was that the bubbles hold where ever they are positioned, allowing a looser toe-box tighter in the mid section, and...
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    Boot Problems

    ive had same with previous boots there's a pressure point on the outside bottom (very tech name!) of each ankle its got nothing to do with badly fitting boots etc its merely the boot touching that point (and it only happens to special people) the effect is almost crippling . solution - get some...
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    Bum Belt - Money Belt -Storing valuables

    email a copy of all valuable docs to youeself, eg passport, flight ticket, prescription for meds, medical insurance details no need to panic if you get mugges and your kit stolen just find an internet cafe, and youre back in business
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    Bum Belt - Money Belt -Storing valuables

    wheres the delete button gone
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    Which bit of kit failed?

    in 40 deg C 10 kays from Guillena on the vdlp in mid Sept on my first day on the camino . i had bought this neat piece if tech which measured the amount of water consumed how much was left in the reservois Camelbak Flowmeter brilliant only 10 kays and 2.4 litres of water left wonderful thank...
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    Bum Belt - Money Belt -Storing valuables

    you might want to take a look at the OMM chest pouch Heres a review: Need more space in front of you for bits and bobs? The OMM Trio 4 litre chest pouch is very useful if you require extra space or your pack doesn't have hip belt pockets. Designed to fit any rucksack, it will hold a water...
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    Socks

    i wore 2 pairs of thin liners i carried 4 pairs and changed sox every intra day no blisters in 1000 kays . worked for me . imho you should have done sufficient training in your sox (exact gear) not to have ANY surprises on the walk you should know exactly how your shoes sox pack will behave it...
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    Reflective jackets

    the spanish police have got it right the camino is about reflection and any pilgrim caught not reflecting should be removed forthwith
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    Reflective jackets

    i was more interested in my personal wellbeing rather than complying with the law so my back-pack's rain cover electro-orange-luminous with reflective strips was great it was used in early morning stats in the gloom of rainy days and more importantly - when the first gunshot from the hunters...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    ancient pilgrim saying..... . .
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    Somewhat last minute gear questions

    your backpack rain cover can double as a transit protection cover
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    hmmmm interesting debate here . i am full of admiration for those of you that can fit your stuff into a teeny bag but i detect an obsession with having the smallest bag and i dont get it as long as you keep your kit weight down to a manageable number and you are comfortable whats the big deal ...
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    What type and size water bottle to take?

    @ tyrrek re not being able to tell how much water remains in the bladder.... i bought a Camelback gadget called a Flow Meter this expensive device fits in the sucking tube and measures the flow of water, and hence can determine whats left in the bag giving you a digital readout so problem solved...
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    What type and size water bottle to take?

    on the vdlp in sept / oct with temps upper 30 to early 40 deg C i carried a full 3 lt camelback the additional weight was zero, but it gave me options as it got cooler and my body acclimatised, i reduced the fill to the distance and weather for the day ahead . i walked with a crazy thirsty...
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    The ten essentials for hiking

    imho most of the debate about which kit is best is magnified by a number of factors unrelated to the kit itself threads debating equipment generally dont cater for route season . so an innocent question asked about a sleeping bag will have utterly confusing information for the newcommer because...
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    The ten essentials for hiking

    so heres my list of 10 essentials that i discarded on the camino . gaiters thermo mug extra fleecy top towel foldup water container digger sunglasses extra tech shirt plate and spork . when i set out walking they were essentials 100kays later they were unnecessary burdens ?
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    The ten essentials for hiking

    hmmm imho anything that starts with EXTRA is not essential

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