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  1. Bodi

    Back pack for Male or Female

    I have the Osprey Sirrus 34L and love it. I’m about 5’4” and purchased the small size but realized it didn’t fit correctly so returned it for a medium. I love the fit and the trampoline back as well as all the pockets.
  2. Bodi

    Ladies Osprey Packs

    I absolutely love my Osprey Sirrus 36! The fit is perfect for me and I love the trampoline back for air circulation. Buen Camino @Lucyev!
  3. Bodi

    My 3.9kg Packing List (and opinions/thoughts on each item)

    Thank you for posting such a thoroughly researched packing list, @spreadsheetdirtbags. This is going to be my new Camino go to packing list.
  4. Bodi

    September/October

    I have walked twice in Sept/Oct. Most recently I experienced very hot temperatures on the Meseta, e.g. 28C. The key is layering. I had two wool long sleeve T-shirts and one short sleeve athletic wicking T-shirt. I also had 2 pairs of quick drying Mountain Hardware pants, one of which had...
  5. Bodi

    Struggling with sock choice

    I use Wigwam, Darn Tough and Icebreaker. They are all wool or wool blend and very comfortable. Each brand comes in a variety of thicknesses and lengths. But IMHO wool is the best!
  6. Bodi

    Questions about “foot bag” for this year

    I am a bit like @trecile in that I put Hikers Wool on my blister prone areas before blisters even get a chance to develop. I have two toes that tend to rub together (an age symptom maybe 🙁) but the hikers wool is really effective. I have had the odd blister but I never cut them open; I just wrap...
  7. Bodi

    Before vs. After

    I did the same with my Zamberlans. I resoled the first pair but was nervous about taking them on Camino, so I purchased a new pair. Interestingly, the new pair was much more supportive to my feet than the old pair, despite them being resoled. The structure must break down over time. Most...
  8. Bodi

    New walking Shoes

    I have noticed that over time, my feet have changed, necessitating a larger size shoe both in length and width. I had a pair of Keen Targhee IIs that were so comfortable when I bought them in 2012, but recently had to replace them as my toes are now touching the end.
  9. Bodi

    The "ultimate" backpack for the Pyrenees or winter Caminos..."

    Hahahaha! Thank you for posting that, @t2andreo! Too funny!
  10. Bodi

    Packing list: October 100km walk

    I would definitely advise to avoid cotton. It doesn't wick moisture from your body when walking, it takes forever to dry and it's heavy. So, no cotton shirts or socks. Wool, wool, wool! For blisters, I used a wonderful product called Hikers Wool from New Zealand. At the first sign of any...
  11. Bodi

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Last year on the CF, I used a Lush shampoo bar and 1/2 a conditioner bar for hair and body. I also took Sea to Summit Pocket Laundry Wash dissolving tissues. As others have mentioned, get the box for the Lush bars. All worked really well.
  12. Bodi

    Luggage or backpack?

    Because of issues with my back on the CF last September, I bought a small, carry-on size suitcase in Pamplona and had it shipped daily to the next albergue. I then carried my backpack which was very light containing only my supplies for the day. Worked like a charm and the transport service was...

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