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  1. FrancesK

    Which Osprey backpack?

    Why not go a water bladder? The kestral's have a designated slot for them and then there's no need for reaching any water bottles :)
  2. FrancesK

    Which Osprey backpack?

    I used the kestral 38 and would hike again with it any day of the week. Perfect size for the camino and others have already mentioned all the great features. Benefits of having a waterbladder in a seperate section is that its simple to fill up at fountains.
  3. FrancesK

    How to train for the Camino?

    It's a little hard to describe how we 'danced' down hill, Pieter called it dancing but its basically little steps in a zig-zag motion and ensuring you dont go to fast. So, I'm certainly not saying do a salsa down hill :) From one moon boot wearer to another (i'm in one right now after breaking...
  4. FrancesK

    How to train for the Camino?

    If there is anyway of stickying Mark's post at the top of a forum that would be brilliant! Everything you mentioned Mark I went through, sure I know better now and will be better prepared next time but I wish i hadnt had to learn it all on the trail. Another way of thinking about how to hike...
  5. FrancesK

    Walking on the RAIN in May. Trail shoes?

    I loved hiking in the rain and geez did we have plent of it earlier this year, particularly through Castilla y Leon! I had semi water proof hiking shoes which dried out easy enough over night if they got too wet. I think the best thing was the quick-dry pants. I dont think you need waterproofs...
  6. FrancesK

    beard or razor?

    I was dissapointed by the lack of beards on the camino! Grow your beards blokes :D
  7. FrancesK

    Footwear question

    Flip flops on the camino should be resigned to the shower only. I took hiking boots and flip flops with me with the intention to wear my flip flops at night, I hadnt taken into consideration the cobbled paths everywhere! I eventually brought some sandals to wear at night (and occaisionally on...
  8. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    I'm down to 7kg! I managed to get the final few off by reducing the size of towel (thanks Pieces for that suggestion) and moving my passport and travel documents to zip lock bags (one of which has a neck tie). I think i'm done reducing now, i get to keep my pillowcase, extra top for sleeping in...
  9. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    I'm down to 7.4kg! I've removed the cultural handbook :cry: but that will just force me to speak to more locals about the history of a place, so ultimately thats probably a good thing :D I've also cut down my med kit and toiletries and removed the compass and Pj's (keeping top of Pj's tho as...
  10. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    Thanks everyone! I'll remove some of the suggestions and see what i can get it down to. One question, what do you all use to carry your travel documents in?? The reason that's so heavy for me is because i have a travel document carrier, I would hate my passport to get damaged!
  11. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    Oh I should say i'm starting in 2 weeks time on the Camino Frances :)
  12. FrancesK

    Another backpack to pull apart

    G'day all, I'm looking for some feedback on my equipment list as i've just completed a dry-run pack and am at just under 8kg without food and water. What I have in my backpack: - Ospray backpack (1.49kg) - Sleeping bag (0.7kg) - waterproof jacket (0.37kg) - 2 x socks (0.14kg) - 2 x underwear...

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