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  1. Bernardo77

    Help with shoes!

    OMG you have hit a nerve with this thread. After two Caminos there is no such thing as perfect shoes and of course everything the previous 1000 respondents said about it being personal holds true. My 2 cents,1) stop overthinking it and obsessing 2) go fit some brooks cascadias, 1,5-2 sizes too...
  2. Bernardo77

    Help with shoes!

    Before the NB’s try on the new Brooks Cascadia 17, this series of trail runner is one of the best for Camino, big stack, rugged, strong toecap, rockplate. After my altras gave me tendonitis n switched to Brooks, completed my Camino and now a dozen pairs later just upgraded to 17 and starting...
  3. Bernardo77

    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    I would suggest weighing EVERYTHING and input each item and its weight into www.lighterpack.com - this tool allows you to mark what will be worn vs packed so you can plan accordingly. I would drop one of each of the shirts you have two of and drop items where you have three of. Toiletries and...
  4. Bernardo77

    Waterproof Jacket

    Just dont lose it!
  5. Bernardo77

    Waterproof Jacket

    Sounds like you are almost set, last couple of thoughts on rain prep, use a trash or contractor bag as a pack liner and keep your sleeping clothes and sleeping bag/liner in a drybag. On shoes, walking in rain for several hours NO shoes stay dry, goretex hahaha, the rain comes through the top of...
  6. Bernardo77

    Waterproof Jacket

    This made me laugh thinking of first few times using the Altus, definitely awkward. So pro tip after having walked half a CF in driving rain, hold the altus in front of you, open zipped in same direction you would wear it, and then fling the whole thing over your head and off you go. My...
  7. Bernardo77

    Fleece/jacket necessary in august?

    Most puffys weigh around 300-400g with fleeces in the 150-200g range. Lightweight baselayer, fleece and possibly lightweight rainshell (my black diamond stormline is amazing for wind) should cover most conditions
  8. Bernardo77

    Another question from Marska ... sorry all!

    Ditch the umbrella, wind and rain it will be useless, baseball cap better than wide brimmed hat as it works better with the altus poncho, stick with the poncho, provides better all round protection from rain if you do hit a wet patch. So 1 pair of shoes for walking (trail runners) and sandals...
  9. Bernardo77

    Waterproof Jacket

    Having walked the CF in the cold winter of 2019 with plenty of rain I would give my 2 cents, Altus atmosperic works best but you still get a bit wet, wear a cap and cinch the head cover tightly, the cap will keep some of the rain from entering the face. Also used a Black Diamond Stormshell...
  10. Bernardo77

    Am I packing too much?

    I would drop the brita, the yeti, the face mask, the stock of wipes and use disposable water bottles and your cafe con leche will be at a bar or takeaway. Also drop one golf ball and the camera, you have your iphone (i am also a photographer but my better gear is staying at home - rather enjoy a...

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