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    Will I need a Head Torch?

    Hello Steve, you won't need a head lamp if you start hiking around 7 a.m. Zip. However, I'm glad I took a head lamp as I realized the wonderful dimension of hiking earlier in the morning - uncrowded and under tranquil, star lit heavens. Where there is a ying , there is a yang. Rover
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    Gaiters

    Flash! When did it become common for rain in September? You might want to do some research on this. As far as gaiters are concerned, that's a personal preference. I am an avid hiker and generally find them unnecessary. Yes, you will get a pebble in your shoe or boot from time to time, but...
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    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Last thought . . . I walked the CF solo a couple of years ago. When asked, "why" I had not reason other than the challenge, to see if I could endure 500 miles - - plus getting lost a few tims. As the end closed in, I was asked what are you going to tell friends and family when they ask about...
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    What to pack for my First Camino?

    It comes down to wants and needs. get rid of earplugs, face mask, unnecessary electronics. keep in mind water is plentiful along the CF so you don't need to overly burden yourself with that. a liner is fine for shoulder and summer months. alburgues always have blankets if needed...
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    Raincoat or poncho?

    Whatever you are most comfortable with. I think poncho's are bulky and uncomfortable so I choose a highly packable 6 ounce rain shell which doubled as another layer when needed. Go with the rain shell, more functional, lighter weight and easy to pack
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    Clothes lines

    I took a 10 foot clothes line and safety pins and used it whenever line space was not available. In addition to the alburges outdoor line, I used my line primarily for indoors, stretching the line from one end of my bunk to the other. This was particularly handy in inclimate weather. Do it...
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    Sleeping bag liner or sleeping bag for mid august 12 day camino?

    No question . . . liner. Look at the average temps for the Camino in August . . . dare I say more? Side note. Since you have a couple of Camino's under your belt, you also know that alburges' typically have blankets for those rare occasions where it might be necessary.
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    two pairs of shoes vs one pair

    You only need one pair of broken in walking shoes and slip flops for after hours comfort. The type of shoe you take is a personal choice -- some wear mid top boots, others low top, some waterproof and others not and sometime a running shoe - it's whatever you are most comfortable with. I wore...
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    St Jean Pied de Port - walking stick required?

    I generally walk/hike with trekking poles however when I did the Camino 3 years ago I opted to walk without them and GLAD I did . . . still, that said, there were downslopes I wish I had them. Go figure! For only 5 days I say pass and free yourself of carrying them.
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    To carry or not to carry an hair dryer?

    The idea is to get away from your hairdryer and lots of other extraneous stuff and live a more pious life for how-ever many weeks it takes you'd to walk the Camino. No hairdryers, please and if damp hair at night is an issue, wash your hair earlier in the afternoon or at the begging of your...
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    Sleeping bag or liner?

    In a word, "yes," too warm/hot for a bag in July. Besides, alburges, et al, have blankets if you need one.
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    Join the quest for the perfect panel loading camino pack?

    For those of you who live in the USA and looking for a panel loader, you might want to confer the REI Trail 40. Lot's of pockets, comfortable and overall, did the job.
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    Shower shoes?

    Flip flops and the like are not necessary for the showers. Yes, some floors are worse than others but if you use common sense you are not going to pick cup some fungal disease where your toes curl and fall off. Leave them behind unless you want them to wear around at the end of the day.
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    Sleeping bag a MUST in October?

    A sleeping bag is not necessary in October. The weather that time of the year should be mild. That said, if you encounter cooler climes, alburgues have warm blankets if needed. You also have the option of staying in pension's which are generally very comfortable (think private bathroom and...
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    Salomon shoes

    Roger, I took my Solomon Midtops on the Camino Francis and they performed perfectly. They provided solid but flexible support in all conditions and topography including rainy/colder climes. I did not have the customary blister issues that many pilgrims were dogged with . . . may have been the...
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    Poles

    Yep, it's a flip of the coin
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    Sleeping bag or just a sleeping sheet

    Paul, the short answer is yes, a liner along with blankets provided by alburgue's and pensions, should be adequate. That said, I also wrestled with this question, ultimately choosing to take a ultra-lite down bag (an ounce of prevention). Two years ago, I started my trek from St. Jean on...
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    Sleeping bag in september/early October?

    Generally speaking, the weather during this period is moderate and should not pose a problem for you. Keep in mind, the alburges have blankets should you need one. Leave the extra weight behind and have a great journey.
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    Sleeping bag liner

    Here's a contrary thought to consider . . . Liners are great in warm to mild weather and while you could get caught in chillier climes, alburge's have blankets should you need one. So, it's really about when you're walking the Camino. Fall through Spring has its own unique weather challenges...
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    Which shoes should I wear in September \ October?

    Go with your experience. Everyone will have a different take on what to wear . . . go with what feels most comfortable for you. I hiked the Camino, as you described two years ago, same time. I wore Solomon mid-tops and was glad I did. I experienced moderate weather for the most part but had...

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