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No phone or electronics. look like a reasonable list to me . I’ve walked the Francés 3 times and always think I have too much. If you can comfortably carry it, take it. One thing that’s a bit out there and is never mentioned is one of those small plastic hooks that you can on a shower door. Buy...
I bought one of those cheap striped zip up bags at a grocery/ bits and bobs shop in Santiago. I think it was on the way in jus before you get to San Martin’s near the Cathedral. It fitted my pack, poles and anything else that I may have bought. For added security I used grey duct tape and wound...
From Australia, you will be stopped with duck tape and the tiniest cable ties ( both are potential restraints), and even those little children‘s scissors with the rounded blade ends ( a weapon, apparently) . I know from experience. I like being protected, but we must be the most paranoid place...
Poles are a must for me. They do relieve stress, make the Way safer, and are great if you count to pace yourself uphill etc. You don’t need expensive poles, but get some poles.
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