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    Trekking poles

    That’s nice. :)
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    I did the Camino with a 24L osprey and wanted for nothing.
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    What size backpack should I get?

    I used a 24 liter pack and carried more than I needed and lacked nothing.
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    As I pack for my Camino- I wanted to share my cutting board

    When I first saw this post I was dismissing it as “just another nutcase post.” But now … I love your cutting board! ❤️
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    Is the Osprey Atmos/Aura 50 AG the best Camino backpack ever?

    Size does matter. The bigger your backpack and the more stuff you carry, the less enjoyment you will have. This applies to everything in life - not just caminos.
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    The Five Pound Camino Pack

    I agree. Not much is needed. You aren’t in the wilderness. You are walking through cities and towns.
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    70L pack overkill?

    hell yes it's overkill. I did the camino with a 24 liter osprey pack that was not even full. You need a 70 liter if you are doing something like the pacific crest trail and have to carry all the food you will need for the next 50 - 100 miles. On the camino you don't need to carry any food, only...
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    Outlets for charging

    This worked fine for me. Leave your US stuff at home. No need to dig around for adapters or working about losing them. There are 4 USB ports on this, making it ideal for sharing and avoiding confrontations over who gets to use the plug. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVKR92Y/?tag=casaivar02-20
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    Head Lamp Features

    There is no "but if you do." If you need a light use a very small keychain light.
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    Head Lamp Features

    NEVER EVER EVER use a headlamp in an alburgue. EVER.
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    Head Lamp Features

    The best feature of any headlamp regardless of quality or cost is the ability to keep it stowed in your bag when you are in an alburge.
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    Solar chargers

    Leave the shaver at home. It's a chance to grow a manly beard. :)
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    Solar chargers

    Solar battery chargers work pretty much ok if you are stationary and the charger is pointed at the sun. They won't work well hanging off of a backpack. They weigh about a pound. That's a lot of weight for little utility. If you must have a portable power source get a 24,000 milliamp hour...
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    Sleeping bag advice

    In my opinion a sleeping bag is a "just in case" item. In case I have to sleep outside. In case the alburgue has no blankets. I brought a sleeping bag. I used it once because I had to sleep outside. I also used it in alburgues - they all had blankets. Tending to the bag was a major pain. I'd be...
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    Headlamp or tiny flashlight?

    Never ever EVER EVER EVER turn on a headlamp in an alburgue in the middle of the night. EVER!
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    cell phone on camino frances

    Bring a smart phone, if for no other reason than it being your camera. With things like Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, etc you no longer need a phone plan. Good thing about Skype is that your connection is with your home country. You can make unlimited calls there to anyone for free. Wifi is...
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    iphone verses camera

    Another thing about cameras ... they detract from the experience of a trip. I learned my lesson when I went to a place quite exotic and quite far away. I was fixated on the damn camera. I wanted to photograph every detail, capture every memory digitally for posterity. As a result I missed out on...
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    iphone verses camera

    Cameras - the best camera is the one you have with you. That being said, if you are not adept at manual operation of a digital camera (setting exposure, aperture, ISO) then the digital camera is no better than a smart phone camera. If you are skilled in manual operation you will get pics that no...
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    To wear a hat...

    I agree with you. I'm a guy that never wears a hat. I thought "maybe, maybe I ought to bring one." Boy was that a good decision. Hats keep your head cool in the sun, warm in the cold, and dry in the rain. They shield your eyes from the glaring sun. They also block your view of that guy that...
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    Calling all Techies ... re: Travel Adapter with USB ports?

    I got this one. It's light and has 4 USB ports. Worked fine, and other people could plug in. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVKR92Y/?tag=casaivar02-20

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