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  1. antepacem

    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    I'm 5'2" and on the smaller side and have loved my Gregory Jade 38 for 8 years. I used to carry a Jade 28 but found it too annoying to Tetris everything in there, so instead I have a larger pack that I don't fill up (all the better for post-pilgriming souvenirs)! The update to this pack has some...
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    Saucony Kinvara as camino shoes

    Agreed re: the Kinvaras not being ideal. They have almost no grip on the sole (as you know) and, while the Frances is not super technical, some of the section you're walking could use a little bit more grippiness in the sole (I'm thinking in particular of the descent from O Cebreiro). I also...
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    A good hat.....

    Agreed! I love it (pictured in my avatar here)! My trusty hat.
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    Altra trail shoes versus hiking shoes

    I've worn Altra Lone Peaks for years, for every camino and every thru-hike. They don't REALLY last the whole time, but by the end of the Frances, your feet will be leather anyway. I would say the only time you really need them at full functioning capacity is if you're taking a route with lots of...
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    Tampons

    Weird! I never saw any. But then again, I don't like them so maybe I just never noticed! Thanks for the info.
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    Tampons

    One other point - the tampons that are widely available in Spain are those without an applicator (like the o.b. brand in the US/Canada). Those are actually my preference, but I know some fellow peregrinas who have been freaked out when they realized it's hard to get the applicator/playtex style...
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    How to pack Tilley hat (ltm6) into backpack?

    Yup, it'll be just fine. I have the exact same hat. I started out treating it kindly, and ended up just jamming it into my pack, soiled and wet. That baby looks fantastic even now (you can see it in my avatar - that was its second camino and it looks as good as new - well, from a distance...
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    What brand sports bra?

    I agree that this is an important question! Long-time runner, hiker, and multi-Camino-er, and I have yet to find the perfect bra for the Camino. One thing I will say, though - make sure you don't get one that has thin straps or multiple thin/strappy straps. They dig in LIKE CRAZY once you've got...
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    Altra Timp 4 trail running shoes or Lone Peak All weather

    Big Lone Peak advocate here (every time I see it in a title, I click)! I have always used the non-waterproof/GTX options and I much prefer them. They dry super fast - indeed, even faster than other brands of trail shoes (e.g. Brooks Cascadia). The year I walked the Portugues it rained from...
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    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    I see Altra Lone Peaks? I click! Best shoes ever for backpacking...that roomy abode will be your best friend and far outweigh any weirdness of adjusting to flat shoes. It will take a couple of days tops. Enjoy!!
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    Altra Mont Blanc Shoes

    Oooooh uh oh I hadn't heard of these! Looks like I'll be saying goodbye to some more money. How does the toe box width compare to the standard width LPs? Is it the same? I find Olympus, for example, not quite as wide as the Lone Peaks, and I also really need that width when carrying a pack (so...
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    Altra Olympus 4 trail shoes - supination vs neutral - break in time needed ?

    Agreed re: the adjustment to zero drop, but I also wanted to add that you don't want to break in Altras much as they only have about 500ish miles in them to begin with. So if you walk 100 in them before you get to the Camino, you'll run out of their usefulness before the end. If you want to...
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    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    I find the Lone Peaks fit true to size in comparison with my running shoe size. I always half-size up for runners/trail shoes/hikers. So I'm a 7 in my day-to-day shoes, but a 7.5 in all athletic shoes, including Altras. So I would say go with whatever you usually wear in running/walking shoes.
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    Trail Runner Brands That Work for wide feet

    Another vote here for Altra Lone Peaks. I've walked many many kms in them and they can't be beat. I'm also fairly wide of forefoot and fairly narrow of heel. The Lone Peak 6s actually come in Wide this year, too, which is new to that line; so an already wide toebox has an even wider option...
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    Best all purpose soap

    I've used both Dr Bronner's and shampoo bars (my faves are from lush: https://www.lush.ca/en/hair/shampoo-bars/ ... not sure if they are available in UK/EU but if so, they are superior to a lot of other shampoo bar options, IMHO). My personal pref is for a shampoo bar, since it is more...
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    Your favorite camino hat!

    You can't beat a Tilley! My favourite thing about a Tilley is that 99% of the time the folks wearing one are Canadian, so it's a good way to spot us on the trail. Love my LTM6 Airflo (pictured in my avatar) and worth every penny. Guaranteed for life and guaranteed against loss for 2 years if you...
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    Women's Gregory Jade 28 pack -what do you think?

    Curious to know where you landed! I have a Gregory Jade 38, and it's the ideal size for a Camino. Like others have said, the 28 is doable (especially if you're small and your clothes are too; I used one for my first camino), but it takes so much time to tetris it all in there that it's just...

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