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    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    I carry a needle for blisters and sewing. Since I use toothfloss, I carry a needle that fits the floss.
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    Blankets in albergues

    I work in albergues in Foncebadon and El Acebo. No blankets or sheets since covid. Or sadly food.
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    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I've a similar health history. I have bitten the bullet and use sun screen which I hate, but..... So your pack must be quite tall. You can buy a hat with a cape that drops over your ears and neck. An Aussie invention, at Dorfman Pacific or Amazon. Or rtake an kercheif and wear it under...
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    What do you have to take every Camino?

    The box wines are cheaper, lighter and have twist off tops. What they lose in quality...........:)
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    Poll Do I absolutely need sunglasses for the Camino Frances in June?

    I bought a pair of the flip up sunshades to attach to my regular glasses. Works fine
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    Rain protection - ( Overkill ? or cut back to save some weight?)

    I have used some frogg togg products, rain suit and gloves, in the past. They did not hold up well for me. This year I skipped a jacket deciding to use the altus poncho for everything. Worked out fine.
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    Do I carry a sleeping bag or an ultra light liner bag ?

    I'd go with a bag. Sea to Summit's one pounder does me well. It'll can be well below freezing then and as mentioned many albergues will be closed. I beat the compression problem by loading it into a loose bag, putting it at the bottom of my pack, and then letting subsequent gear do the...
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    Sleeping bag liner

    Had the same problem. Took it to the cleaners who also do repairs and had it slit along the seam about half way down and the edges hemmed. Works fine. No need to seal it.
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    Sleeping bag liner

    Had the same problem. Took it to the cleaners who also do repairs and had it slit along the seam about half way down and the edges hemmed. Works fine. No need to seal it.
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    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    I ship my poles and knife separately. Those can be replaced in SJPP if the airline screws up.

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