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I have washed my pack twice (after 2 Camino Frances) and it still looks fine. I soaked it in the bathtub using Woolite, then rinsed twice, then hung it upside down until it was dry. Good Luck!
You will hear this a lot….-Jeans are heavy, jeans take forever to dry. Both will make you regret your choice. Look for lightweight, quick drying pants. You will be glad you did. Good Luck!
You will get so many different opinions. Be sure to check out your shoes on a few long walks before you start. Also, I have found that going up a whole size from what my feet measure works best because it leaves room for good wool socks (and liners if that’s your thing) and also for swollen...
I wore Hokas on an AT hike and my feet and ankles wouldn’t forgive me. I walked the Camino in ‘21 and a trail friend started in Hokas and his feet hurt so badly that he bought new shoes and tossed the Hokas. Maybe rethinking your shoe choice will be a good idea.
I have 2 ULA packs and I think they are the most comfortable packs I have ever tried. I have used the Circuit backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, so I agree that it may be bigger than you will need. I have never walked the Camino but I have ordered a Photon ULA pack, which is their smaller...
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