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    Ultra lightweight backpack--worth it?

    I'll weigh in as I was 72 on my Camino in 22 that included two weeks on the Norte. My pack is a 26L Deuter and I carried a bit less than 15 pounds. It was such a good fit that it felt a part of me right away and I missed it for several weeks after returning home.
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    Silly Stuff that you have Worn on Camino - Pics

    Tutu cute!
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    Silly Stuff that you have Worn on Camino - Pics

    Although my pack has a pocket on the side for a water bottle, it was cumbersome to use. Thankfully I realized this before leaving for Europe. I found a net pouch designed to hold a water bottle. It has a string at the top to secure smaller bottles but it held my reusable stainless steel one...
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    A stupid washing thing..

    Yes. I used a shampoo bar that also worked as laundry soap for handwashing clothes. There are many varieties. I used Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve and on their website they give a good education about bar shampoo as well as recommendations for the various choices that work on various hair types.
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    Favourite Socks

    The best socks are the ones that work for you and your feet. In my case, over 15 years of long distance walking has only been possible because of Injinji socks. On the camino last year in June/July, I used petroleum jelly, Injinji and merino wool socks from REI for a blister-free walk.
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    How do you carry the important stuff?

    I wore an under the clothes money pocket for my passport, most cash and my ATM card, all in ziplocs to keep them dry. Sweat permeated everything. I also wore a fanny pack in front with a bit of cash, the credit card and my credential. The credential was also in a ziplock. These items were with...
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    Microfiber Bath Towel or something else? (How to get dry)

    I used a large pack towel from REI and found it to be too much towel. I'm planning to cut a third off. In the future, I may use the smaller section as a hair towel. It all depends on what I'll be doing when next I pack it.
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    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    I wore a no-name pair of colorful and lightweight sandals in the evenings, around town, and to this day. I could carry them on the outside of my pack with a loop and carabiner that I could also use to keep my Hokas together overnight. These sandals helped with the plantar fasciitis I...
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    How to keep a digital travel journal - free?

    I’m using it for my first Camino and find it easy to use.
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    SIM card or Monthly International Plan with Verizon

    I’ve been researching this also and have, at this point, decided on the Verizon $100/month plan for the three months I’ll be in France/Spain/Ireland/England and my chief reason is that I want my Apple Watch with fall detection to work.
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Thank you! My Camino is three months out but I’m already adjusting to ‘needing’ less coffee in the morning. Water however is not being restricted. I’m adjusting to increased amounts of that. Thank you.
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    This brings up a question for this newbie: How often is this necessary? Are there no facilities along the way at all? Or is this related to emergency use only?
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    Phone question for a newby

    I’m researching this also because I want my Apple Watch with Fall Detection to work on the Camino as well as in Ireland, England and Guernsey. Currently I’m planning on adding a plan via Verizon that will allow me to use my equipment as I do in the states. That said, I don’t plan to be glued to...
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    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    That’s been my understanding.
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    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    I appreciate all these responses and insights! Thank you! While on the Camino, I expect my phone use will be very minimal. I mainly want that fall detection to work bc that’s the sole reason I bought that watch. I want help if needed and I want my son to be contacted. But in Ireland afterwards...
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    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    My biggest concern is that the Apple Watch fall detection feature will work bc that’s the reason I bought it. So far it seems that monthly plan will work whereas with any different set up it may not.
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    Verizon $100/month plan for iPhone and Apple Watch usage in Europe

    Per recent research in planning for my June Camino, I see that I can either pay Verizon $10 for each day I use my phone or $100 per month. Since I'll be in Europe for the Camino as well as a family visit in Ireland, I'm looking at $300 for usage the same as I have it in the US vs potentially...
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    Apple Watch on the Camino

    I posted a question about the Apple Watch before finding this link. The main reason I got it is for the fall detection feature that summons local help and also notifies my son. The stats features are cool. I’m wondering about charging and I’m looking into a solar charger to manage that. Thx...

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