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  1. Charleston Tom

    Water Bottle or Camelback/Playtpus?

    I use a Camelbak for bicycling, long motorcycle rides, and kayaking. The bladder is drained and dried at the end of the day so it never has a chance to develop a foul taste. However, for the Camino I prefer easy to clean and refill water bottles. Unlike water bladders, bottles don't require...
  2. Charleston Tom

    How to train for the Camino?

    I found the extensive walking (with a loaded backpack) I did prior to my pilgrimage did not prepare me for the strain that the mountain sections put on the body. Since it is difficult for many of us to replicate the rough terrain that is encountered in Galicia...it might help to spend some time...
  3. Charleston Tom

    Socks - are they important??

    Yes...socks are very important. In fact, I think they are every bit as important as shoes/boots. I took two pairs of smartwool outer socks and three pairs of wicking liner socks. I washed the liner socks every day and they were usually dry or almost dry the next morning. Each day I started out...
  4. Charleston Tom

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Good suggestions! We've got the duck tape handled. And the multi tool, big nappy pins, floss/needle, etc. But what exactly is a 550 paraccord? Like a bungee? and where does one get this in the US? Ultreya! Kathleen 550 paracord is the lightweight nylon that was originally used in the...
  5. Charleston Tom

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Perhaps I missed it in my quick read of this thread...but I don't believe anyone has mentioned duct/duck tape. I wrap a 3 foot piece of duct/duck tape on my walking staff and another piece around my water bottle. In addition to emergency repairs...I've even used this tape to prevent blisters and...
  6. Charleston Tom

    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    In spite of a general emphasis on limiting backpack weight...I was quite surprised to see that many pilgrims ignore this advice and carry 50 and 60 L packs. I found that a 35 L pack provided sufficient space for everything that was needed on a pilgrimage last May. I carried an Osprey Atmos 35...
  7. Charleston Tom

    Backpack size

    Good book. My daughter and I both enjoyed it.
  8. Charleston Tom

    Backpack size

    I set a maximum target weight of 16 pounds (without water) for my backpack. My local camping store happened to have a sale on Osprey packs when I went shopping. I ended up buying an Atmos 35 L. It proved to be an excellent choice. Another option is the Osprey Talon 33. My son-in-law purchased...
  9. Charleston Tom

    List your shoes

    After quite a bit of internet research, I bought a pair of Montrail GTX mid-height boots. While they performed fine during break-in at home, their soft soles did not provide adequate protection from sharp stones. As a result, I developed severe pain in the soles of my feet. Fortunately, I was...
  10. Charleston Tom

    Another Backpack recommendation request

    I bought an Osprey Atmos 35 L. My back measurement was at the high end of the medium and the lower end of the large specs. I ended up buying the large version which actually provides 38 L of space. Before deciding on the Atmos I considered the Osprey Talon. While the length of the Atmos could...
  11. Charleston Tom

    HeadLight

    Next month I'm leaving for my first Camino...and I intend to take my Petzl headlight. I certainly will abide the comments about rudeness and don't intend to use it in the albergue. I do, however, rank a compact headlight (along with a knife, compass, and map) very high on my short list of...

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