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    What was left unused? What can be left behind?

    If you have camping items. I doubt you'll be able to get under 8kg. I could probably get by with one convertible pant and gym shorts, two of everything else, socks, underwear and shirts. Currently I'm carrying gym shorts (nice to sleep in), shorts, convertible pants and three of everything...
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    Are waterproof hiking shoes a good idea?

    I just finished my second Camino (Portuguese) and I regretted bringing my Gortex Salomons. I switched which shoes I planned to take the night before from a breathable Salomon. Most mornings were overcast and sometimes there was a threat of rain, but only once did I deal with rain for a couple of...
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    Last Minute Footwear Change

    Crocs give me blisters on top of my feet
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    Is this equipment ok?

    I just finished the Portuguese Camino 2 days ago and 2yrs ago, completed the Norte. My pack was the 40L size and it worked well with me. I brought a few less things this time but the bag was still the right size. It weighed about 19 pounds this time maybe 21-22 last time. Merino wools socks...
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    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    No waterproof for me. I got some Gortex trail runners last summer. They actually didn't keep my feet dry one time but my main complaint is they make my feet feel sweaty and because of that, I'm not going to wear on my next Camino next month. I'm afraid the sweat and walking for hours will...
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    Makeshift privacy for lower bunks

    I have a lightweight blanket that I've used to cover the whole side of the bed. That depends on of course, if it's needed on not to be used as a blanket on my sleeping bag liner which had usually been warm enough.
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    My First Hiking Shoe question

    I had Oboz three years ago as I was getting ready for the Camino. I thought they fit pretty well and were comfortable due how they conformed to my feet but stiff. I got a second pair because I needed a half size bigger but still not quite satisfied. Then 2 years ago as I got ready for my...
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    Sleeping bag needed in private accommodation on C. Primitivo?

    I wouldn't worry about a sleeping bag. A friend and I did the Camino Del Norte two summers ago. We did take sleeping bag liners and I had a very light weight nylon blanket and they were All I needed and I felt I stayed warm. If you're staying in hotels and hostals, there should be no issues for...
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    chatGPT suggested packing list - just for fun

    I just got my tickets for my second Camino. The first time I walked from Irun on the Del Norte. This time I'm doing the Portuguese by myself. Looking at the packing list shown is a good starting point of considerations. I'm going to have to dig out my old list to see what I get cut out. The...
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    Portuguese Camino backpack

    My suggestion would be to get together the items you'd like to take and get a pack and see if they fit. I had bought a pack and found it to be too small to fit my stuff so I ended up taking it back and getting a 40L and my stuff fit in it well. Packed, it weighted about 22 lbs. (with a filled...
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    Question about power banks

    I just returned from walking the Del Norte over a 7 week period. I had a small 6k power bank and I had another 4 k with me as well. Carrying the extra one was a total waste. I actually only needed the 6k bank a couple of times just to keep my phone going and it wasn't hooked up very long before...
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    "Toe Socks"

    My friend gave me a pair as we were walking. I tried them on a short walkabout on one of our days off. They were okay, but I never wore them after that. Now my buddy did have a blister issue start up cuz of a sole insert and he wore his one toe sock with the toe wrapped for several days and he...
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    Cookwear lunchkit necessity?

    I've only been home a few days from my Camino. You don't need anything. Some albergues are closed but not all. We didn't always stay at one, but the ones we did, provided what you would need there - Meaning if it had a stove top, there were pots, but a good majority of the just had a microwave...
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    Trekking poles in my carry on luggage

    We bought our stick once we got here. Decathlon store. My pair cost 9 euro I think my buddy paid 12 euro. Yesterday as I left the Albergue in Muxia, I left my sticks behind cuz I heard they weren't allowed on the airlines.
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    Pack Size?

    I have a dueter 40 L and it was a good size for me. My buddy had a outdoor gear 60L that was not fully packed. They weighed around 23-24 lbs. 10-11 kg. Just left Muxia yesterday after walking the Norte route over the last 6 weeks
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    Sleeping solution... still confused!

    I just finished the Norte and I used my liner only one time. There were numerous days along the coast the temps were cool. Lower 60s f or 17c. My friend brought his Nemo disco sleeping bag, and said he wouldn't bring it if he had to do it again. I had a light weight very thin quilted blanket...

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