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  1. Charte57

    Rucksack flight bag

    I second the IKEA duffle, that’s what I’ve used several times now and it’s worked out very well!
  2. Charte57

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

    I’ve walked several caminos and found it impossible to get to 10% of my body weight, I don’t sweat it anymore. IMO carrying a larger pack is actually a good thing, they offer better back support and suspension which you will come to appreciate, just avoid the temptation to fill it. Also I’ve...
  3. Charte57

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    Lots of good thoughts here, I’m in the use the old pack group. I have a 52 Osprey and love it. Someone made the point of the larger packs having better support and suspension which I appreciate greatly. Also, if I need something in my pack during the day I don’t have to empty half my pack to...
  4. Charte57

    October CF bottoms for women - suggestions appreciated!

    I very recently started walking in compression leggings and I love them! I’ve been a big fan of compression socks for years, I couldn’t have done my caminos without them. I bought a pair at Landsend and also Eddie Bauer, one thing, they are a bit heavier but I feel a few extra ounces is worth...
  5. Charte57

    To check or not check your backpack?

    I guess I like to live on the edge because I almost always check my bags. I used to work for an airline and I still use my benefits which means I’m standby and one of the last on and I absolutely hate searching for storage space onboard. I love the freedom of dropping off my bag/pack, for me...
  6. Charte57

    Open to criticism on my pack

    I would ditch the clothesline, book, a couple shirts, (you won’t need an extra for evening), also the skort. As much as I love my skorts I’ve discovered they tend to dry slower. Also the towel and possibly one of the water bottles?
  7. Charte57

    Take clothes or buy them?

    I agree with the buy before you go camp. Do you really want to spend your time buying Camino clothes when you could be enjoying SJPP?
  8. Charte57

    Question about raintrousers

    I was so happy I had my rain pants! Camino #1 I didn’t have them and relied on that big poncho/raincoat thing (properly called a pelerin) I hated it. Camino #2 I didn’t bring them but after checking the rainy weather forecast I was able to buy some in Burgos, they also came in very handy for...
  9. Charte57

    Where to get shoes in Leon?

    I stayed in a lovely hostal there, Hostal Rúa 35 (recommend it highly) on Calle la Rua. There was at least one outfitter on that street, unfortunately I can’t remember the name. It’s in the old part of town right on the Camino.
  10. Charte57

    Mourned for jacket

    I have a pair of pants that have traveled to 5 continents. They were the best, lightweight, comfortable and didn’t wrinkle. I still have them even though they haven’t been worn in public for decades, they no longer have a shape and have faded badly. Every once in awhile I put them on and think...
  11. Charte57

    microfiber towel poncho

    If you didn’t like drying yourself with that microfiber towel I doubt you’d like wearing one. Save your pack weight for something else.

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