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  1. Walking Julie

    First time walkers, poles?

    I had never used poles before I started my Camino. I was 54 and in decent shape when I started my solo Camino. I hesitated if I needed them. I can only say, I don’t think I could have walked, my average 23 Miles a day without them. If you are planning to walk shorter distances, say 10-12 miles a...
  2. Walking Julie

    Down throws at Costco are back

    HI Eva, It looks exactly the same. I used mine with a silk liner. Worked great together. Only problem is, it is slippery. You might want to use a safety pin to attach the throw to a side of your liner, so it doesn't fall off. A bit annoying when you're in a top bunk. It's certainly warm...
  3. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thank you :)
  4. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    So, you think a vest with fleece and light weight windbreaker is a good option..? (It's all about the layers...learned that living in Seattle for 10 years LOL). I'm bringing a stuff able down blanket I bought at Costco $19.99. Can't beat that. Thanks!
  5. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thanks for the input!!! Why, I do have a light weight windproof/windbreaker jacket with hood, on my list to choose from. That was my initial though to use, with down jacket. Then I thought perhaps my Columbia waterproof jacket with down vest and light fleece was perhaps a better combo. Of...
  6. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    My pack is at 5.5 k without water. I think I'm going to spray my convertible pants with a water repellant. I have wet weather jacket and poncho. Still debating down jacket or down vest. I will be bringing a light weight fleece. Wondering if down jacket is overkill and should only bring...
  7. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Thank you!
  8. Walking Julie

    17 Sept-29 Oct CF What jacket to bring?

    Hi all, Newbie here... I'm having a jacket dilemma. So far for cloathes, I'm bringing 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve merino wool tops. Also a long sleeve fleece. (Convertible pants and leggings). So this is the question, from the list below,what would you decide to bring for outer "jacket"...
  9. Walking Julie

    Down throws at Costco are back

    Got mine too! I'm heading out of SJPdP September 18. I'll be the one with the plum coloured Costco blanket.
  10. Walking Julie

    How much does your Backpack weigh?

    Thanks! I can't wait. Even though I'm still in NYC, Every morning I tell myself, "today I walk to Santiago".
  11. Walking Julie

    How much does your Backpack weigh?

    Lots of good info on this thread. I would like to know about packing for mid September through October. I have a 36 L pack. Will have 2pair liner socks, 2pair wool socks,change of underwear, 1 short sleeve,1 sleeveless and one long sleeve shirt. A poncho and a windbreaker with hood. Only a...
  12. Walking Julie

    Cop alert app

    Thank you, Julie
  13. Walking Julie

    Cop alert app

    I accidentally deleted my app for "cop alert". I originally found it through a link on this website. Anyone know where I can find it again? Thanks,

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