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    Osprey Talon 33 Lifetime Guarantee

    That's great, I used a Talon 33 last May and using again in May this year.
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    SIM card for Europe

    I see airalo has individual countries are for regions like Europe or Asia. The regional are more expensive. i'am only going to be in Portugal for a couple days the rest in Spain. I'am going to Spain than Portugal than Spain again.
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    Replace trail runners or not

    I used brand new trail runners to start my Camino Frances last year. No problems and no blisters.
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    Last minute decisons - fleece or puffer?

    I usually wore my fleece pullover under rain jacket if i'am cold in the morning when walking but yes it is nice and cozy if your cold when trying to sleep.
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    Last minute decisons - fleece or puffer?

    I just took a fleece pullover and with my rain jacket I was warm enough. I bought a light weight puffer jacket but decided to leave it at home. Was contemplating taking it this year because i'am leaving a week earlier on May 12 but probably won't. Even then I only used my fleece a couple times...
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    Favourite Socks

    I took two pairs light weight icebreaker and two pairs medium weight icebreaker and wore the medium over the light. Was very comfortable on my feet. Also had one pair of icebreaker ankle socks that I wore when finished my hike for the day. Didn't have to wash the ankle socks much because I...
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    Socks

    I used foot glide and light weight icebreaker merino wool sock as a liner covered with a Medium weight Icebreaker merino wool sock. Quit using the foot glide half way through the Camino and only used medium weight socks on some days. I was super worried about blisters because i'am not a hiker...
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    long sleeve Merino wool shirt for SUMMER

    For May-June last year I took 2 Icebreaker 175 Merino long sleeve and two Icebreaker 175 Merino short sleeve.They were very light and and perfect for that time of year. I also have a Smartwool 250 Merino long sleeve thermal that I did not take but will have it in case I walk a March or October...
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    Sleeping bag or Sleeping bag liner

    I was just going to look for a Launderette in Santiago because I wanted clean cloths for my last 3 days in Madrid before heading home, so thank you
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    Sleeping bag or Sleeping bag liner

    I walked May 18 to June 28 last year. Bought a light weight sleeping bag last year for my walk but left it at home and just used a silk liner. Was fine with that. Leaving a week earlier May 12 this year and going with just the liner again. Just pretty well depends on the weather and how cold it...
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    Pack Cover Failure

    I walked last year with an Osprey Talon 33. I bought an Osprey rain cover that was rated for that size. Just a little damp on the bottom on the really heavy rain but I had my cloths in dry sacks so it was no problem. When you but the Osprey rain cover it will say on the box witch size backpacks...
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    Ultralight Parka or Not?

    I bought one for my Camino but did not take it. Of course I didn't start my Camino from SJPP till May 18 so wasn't really cold. The only time It got a bit chilly was first day walking over Pyrenees. But I had a fleece pull over with a merino t-shirt under that with my rain jacket and that kept...
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    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    I use Dr Scholl's also
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    Asics running shoe durability

    I was thinking the same thing. I had Merrell Moab 3 when I walked SJPP to Santiago last May and they seem to still be in pretty good condition and was going to use them this year. But decided to buy new ones. I now use the old ones for hiking on local trails and when I see someone I know I point...
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    Patches on my backpack?

    I was looking for a way to attach a patch and Gorilla waterproof Fabric Glue for Patches was recommended so I might give it a try.
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    Merino wool shirt

    there is different weights of merino wool for different temperatures. I have both 175 ultra light weight and a 260 for cooler weather. I only took the 175 ultra light weight t-shirt and long sleeve on my camino. Long sleeve for cooler days that I had in May and t-shirts for the hotter days at...
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    Merino wool shirt

    Also shirts and socks don't have to b washed everyday which cuts down on laundry days. I gave them the nose test each morning and was so surprised that they don't get stinky after walking 20-30 km. I was so happy I chose merino wool. Last but not least I was super worried about blisters being a...
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    Merino wool shirt

    I took Icebreaker merino long sleeve, short sleeve and socks on my first Camino last year and will do so again this May. I bought them when they went on sale even the socks. It was a bit chilly when I started mid-May walking over the Pyrenees and was quit warm at the end of June when I finished...
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    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    last year on my first camino I took hiking sandals but I decided to go barefoot in the shower. But on a side note when I got to Najera my leg muscles were quite sore. When I checked in I was surprised to see my first bathtub, but with no plug. I was so happy I brought a universal plug for...
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    SIM card for Europe

    I got a Vodaphone sim at Madrid airport and I also got text messages trying to sell me stuff that I could not understand. But on the positive side when I had to recharge I just used that link to recharge my phone using my credit card, was very easy. It would show like 15 euro, 25 euro, or 40...

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