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    mobile phones

    I had a Vodafone handset and had coverage virtually everywhere, even in some of the mountains. Great coverage in every town we stayed in. As mentioned above, you see MoviStar options in lots of towns as well. Steve S
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    Product reviews from recent VdlP trip

    Thanks, Peregrina. I did add some info on the portion of the VdlP route that we walked; you can find it under the VdlP portion of the forum listed as "Updated info . . ." I would be happy to comment further both on the route itself and on the waymarking, which with a few exceptions was...
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    Product reviews from recent VdlP trip

    We just got back from the VdlP, and I wanted to share few thoughts on equipment: Packs: We used Osprey Atmos 50 models and were absolutely thrilled with them. They are well designed and showed few signs of wear when we were done. Shoes: We went with new GoLite trail runners, and had mixed...
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    My Packing List - with reasons why I took or left stuff out

    Thanks, Bob M. This is very helpful. Steve S
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    Pack Size/Model Survey

    Hi, Paul I've got an Osprey Atmos 50L that I'm very happy with. It's got a mesh ventilation shaft that runs up the pack and keeps your back cool while walking. 50L seems to be a good size because it gives you room to adjust the items you're carrying into positions that are comfortable to...
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    Need your advice on Boots

    Hi, Sonia Are you planning on making the whole Camino? It seems to me that what you need will vary according to the distance you plan to travel. If you're only going from, say, Burgos to Santiago, a good pair of trail runners might suffice. Steve S
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    Osprey Backpack

    That's awesome! I've been training with my Osprey Atmos 50 and absolutely love it. Steve S
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    Lightweight backpacks

    We too have gotten the Osprey Atmos 50 (perhaps a tad too large, but I'd rather have the extra space than not enough) for the pilgrimage. It's got a great mesh "chimney" that keeps the pack away from your back and allows air to circulate between you and the pack. We live in the southeastern...

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