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I haven't used it yet but I bought this iClimb blanket from amazon (less expensive version of the montbell). I compared the two and the iClimb is quite a bit cheaper and only slightly more weight (about 2 ounces) and has strong reviews. I bought a separate xxs sea to summit compression bag to...
I walked June / July last year and was very thankful to have rain gear and used it multiple times. I carried this FroggToggs xtreme light jacket, this wrap skirt that doubled as a poncho and kept my entire bottom half completely dry, a backpack cover, and this six moons design ultralight...
I second the Six Moons Design umbrella - I bought as I was looking for ultra light and it made the cut. It is $40 USD. I had so many people comment along the camino (in rain and sun) that they wished they had my umbrella. Buen Camino!
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I hiked camino frances this June from SJPP to Santiago. I started with the Altra Lone Peak and here's my summary:
only trained in them for a month (up to ten miles)
loved them while training - they were so comfortable
got terrible foot pain within a couple of days after starting the camino
it...
HI. I have just returned from the camino and took this lightweight Petzl rechargeable headlamp with me. Several mornings in the heat I left very early before the sun was up and it was great to have this headlamp to ensure I didn't stumble down any rocky paths. It is really lightweight and the...
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