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    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - follow up.

    Do understand that the Olympus model has vibram soles, very key difference here is that this higher quality sole last far longer than other Ultra shoes. My husband wore them last year and the vibram soles are still intact whereas my Timp 4 were basically well worn end of the Frances. Not sure...
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    Trekking poles, and testing foot wear

    Have you considered rubber tips for poles? They may offer a additional cushioning to buffer against upper body. I find the rubber tips really soften the sound of poles hitting rocks. I did some test hikes here in SF Bay are and found gloves were needed to keep area between thumb and index...
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    Duffel or backpack if transporting

    I ended changing plans one week after start of Frances to use transport since it's so cheap - last summer 5 euros/day. The handlers damaged my backpack at end of 3-4th week. Had to get a duffle bag (bought one at a Decathalon) to put damaged backpack into it to make it easier to handle. No...
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    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    I’ve seen too many Peregrinos on Camino Frances last September limping because of Blisters usually from wearing water proof shoes. I usually hike in water proof shoes in colder climates (Patagonia, Machu Picchu, etc). I wore trail runners especially for this trek and not one blister. Hint- I...
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    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Where is this Pilgrim Feet Store in Sahagun?
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    Please review my packing List

    Wow - good to know to get a hat & gloves in prep for Galicia. Here on the meseta with chilly mornings (50s) & blessedly cool (hi 70s) temps during day.
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    Please review my packing List

    Oh most definitely! - it’s in photo forgot to list it. Thanks ! Heading out to Lisbon today and next week we take our inaugural step onto Camino Frances!
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    Please review my packing List

    We were originally going to start 8/30 from SJPDP all the way to Roncesvalles. A local peregrino here in Silicon Valley suggested we take one of the free days we set aside in SJPDP to hike up to Orisson for the 1st day (8/29) , then taxi next day from SJPDP to Orisson to hike onwards to...
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    Please review my packing List

    Be cool if we meet on the Camino. Our first 2 days were “yo-yoing” from SJPDP: 1st day hike SJPDP - Orrison, 2nd day taxi from SJPDP to Orisson then hike from there to Roncesvalle.
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    Please review my packing List

    Hi Pepi- nice list! Not sure about bottle holder/cooler- can you skip that?
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    Please review my packing List

    Ah my husband will be carrying a 4 port USB outlet w/adapter, plus cables for our cell phones. I will have USB cord for a battery charger for my cochlear implants. I will have all my cochlear implant parts & spares ("electronics")+ medical stuff in a small dry bag all weighing 1.2 lbs. We...
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    Please review my packing List

    thanks! Good to know it has been invaluable tool.
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    Please review my packing List

    HI Craig - Total weight is about 11 lbs. I have had a heck of a time trying to find a backpack that fits my small 4'11" & 105 lbs frame and where I don't max out at the hip belt. Meaning the tightest setting at hip belt is not enough and this was what I found on most 38L backpacks...
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    Please review my packing List

    Thanks for your input on the Patagonia puffy, truly. Still figuring out what is the best rain gear comb. One thing for sure I'm finding the backpack cover is worthless, even in a 5 min shower there's a pool of water at bottom of cover. Even the drain hole doesn't do the job. Maybe my...
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    Please review my packing List

    I am bringing one luxury item - a travel dress. We plan on staying in private rooms so if there's a hair dryer, I'll be lucky. A good day's hike is better than a bad hair day.
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    Please review my packing List

    thank you for such sage words
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    Please review my packing List

    Thanks for the suggestions - 2 bras will be it. Mirror - I'm too vain (tsk tsk) Oh with the extra room I could carry a few baguettes! ;) Between me and hubby we can share one pocket knife with him carry it.
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    Please review my packing List

    Thanks for comments. Thanks for feedback. Had a hard time finding a backpack that fits my small frame so this was it. I can cinch the backpack down to look smaller than my husband's 40L.
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    Please review my packing List

    good point - thanks for adding that positive side of oversized backpack. Plus at the end, before we fly home, I could shop a lot and pack more in ;)
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    Please review my packing List

    It was challenging looking for a backpack that fit my small 59" (150 cm) 105 lbs frame. Most had hip belts where I maxed out. This large one had extra material for me at the hip belt - rather important feature for me to get snug fit at the hip to make good use of weight distribution. I...

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