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This has been a great discussion, selfishly for my own planning of Podiensis/Francés route in the Fall ‘24. Just wasn’t settled on down sleeping bag vs. just a liner. Believe I will go with a light down bag and silk liner and follow the recommendations on the permethrin. I can handle almost all...
Just bought a pair of Altra Lone Peak 8 trail runners and they are amazing, so much so I’m thinking about wearing them on my next combined Podiensis/Francés in the Fall ‘24. Haven’t walked the Ingles, but by the sound of it with mostly asphalt, trainers or trail runners should be fine. Bottom...
This is a very timely thread for me, as well, since I am planning a start at SJPdP on 18 April. I think your rain jacket with layering for cool mornings should be fine, so maybe ditch the down jacket? I have started assembling my gear and setting it aside. The impression I’ve gotten is mid-April...
Honestly, I couldn’t pack light to save my life! I found myself “what-iffing” myself to death and adding stuff for every contingency. It’s the Eagle Scout in me. It took a screaming knee injury to beat the lesson into my head to pack light - and throw stuff out! I learned I could get by on a LOT...
Hi Barbara, I’ve come to believe shoe/boot selection is a highly personal discernment process. What works for one may be wrong for another. I saw a wide variety of footwear on my last Camino; boots, trail runners, even sandals. Good thing you’ve got some time. Recommend you check the forum for...
Impressive. I admire your ability to pare down to the essentials. I really do. I get the spiritual lesson too. Clothes for me are the easy part. Don’t need much. It’s all the gadgets I think I can’t do without. It’s the Boy Scout in me, I guess; to “be prepared”. Going to give your pack list...
Concur on the Lush soap. Buy the round tins they provide in their shops. Also they make a great toothpaste alternative, which which is in a chewable tablet form.
Hi, I am planning to walk a hybrid of C. Frances/Salvador/Primitivo in 2021 from SJPP to SdC and hoping to take video aerial shots along the way. Are there any regulations/restrictions on the use of video drones? Buen Camino
Thanks! Will check this out. I recently bought a GoPro Hero 6 camera and am still learning how to use it. Will see how I might use the app you recommended.
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