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    DSLR-camera on the camino

    I walked Pamplona to Logroño in September last year and brought a DSLR with me. A Nikon D90 with the 18-105mm kit lens, to be exact. And I was very glad I took it with me as I got some great shots with it. But, I also didn't carry all my gear on my back, I sent some ahead. Otherwise I'm not sure...
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    NEW! Revised Techno Geek’s Guide to the Camino

    Re: Techno Geek’s Guide to the Camino If you're interested in taking photos there is something like the Epson P-3000, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J3ZGXY/?tag=casaivar02-20, a multimedia storage drive that you can use to download photos onto. It has a built in card reader and when you connect...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Thanks Arn. I'm trying to make this experience as painfree as possible :) alipilgrim, thanks for the advice re the knife (which I'm definitely bringing) and the walking stick. I'm thinking of just picking up a stick somewhere along the road, should I need one. Because, I know I don't like...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    I actually did try the pants in the shower, before even cutting the tags off or anything. I had a horrible experience trying to get my money back for another set of "rainclothes" that didn't work. So I soaked them in the shower and they didn't get wet. Did the same with the jacket. Haven't tried...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Hi, Thanks for the advice. I'll probably take it as a carry-on. It's just a cm or two too high, but I'm hoping to get away with it. Would save time at the airport too, if you don't have to stand in line to check your luggage. I'll probably ditch the swiss army knife, and buy one in St Jean...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Hi all, I just bought a so called "Airporter" to transport my backpack in as I'll have to check it due to a swiss army knife. Thing is, it's a one-size-fits-all thing, and it is at least twice the size of my backpack. Anyway, I was thinking it'd probably be easier to send it in something that's...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Thanks for the tips, vinotinto. I was a bit worried the raincover would be too thin for airtravel. And no, they don't cover the entire pack, but I was thinking of maybe trying to tie the straps back, under the cover... But, perhaps I need to look into buying an airline bag. I could, as you say...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Well, I was hoping I'd be able to have the cover on the pack when sending it on the airplane. I'm brining both walking sticks and a swiss army knife, so I can't exactly bring it as carry-on. Well, I'm already in that phase... It's to do with always being afraid of failure, something I hope to...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Hehe, well not yet. =) It's not that I don't like the look of it, but I don't like walking in it. And I don't like the slush and definitely don't like the cold. Hilda
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    David, The 7kg, which are now down to 6,5kg thanks to chosing a lighter backpack are including a waistbag, where I'll carry money, passport, tickets, camera etc. Just some small stuff (but the weight adds up). I've bought a pack now, a blue Osprey Talon 44lit, and it weighs just over 1kg. I...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Thanks William. I tried a sports shop here, but they weren't very helpful. Didn't know much about it, and basically just patted the backpack and said "This is a good backpack". The nearest outdoor store is 2hours away. I'll go to another sports shop and see if they are more helpful... Hilda
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Hi again, I'm looking at backpacks at the moment, but can't really decide what size to buy. I've been looking at the Osprey Talon 33l, and the Osprey Aura 35l. At the moment I'm leaning more towards the Talon, as it is a little lighter. I'm just concerned I may not be able to fit everything...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Renee, Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely bring a cover for my pack. Never heard of laundry soaps before, but I'll have to look into it. At the moment I've been thinking of bringing a shampoo bar, from Lush, and use as shampoo, soap and to wash my clothes in. Thanks, Hilda
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    You know, I just thought about this the other day. Everyone advises you to buy as you go along, but if you think you're going to need it, why not just buy it at home and bring it from the start. You dont have to bring enormous quantities of it, but, you might as well bring it, instead of having...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Thanks for the advice Kelly. I will keep the walking sticks. If I find them unnecessary, as some seem to do, I can just post them to myself and pick them up in Santiago. Although, I think I will find them useful. I am doing just that. Trying to find every possible way of preventing blisters...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    In that case I think I'll be okay. My total load, everything included, comes to 8-8,5 kg. And 20% of my bodyweight would be 11kg. Hilda
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Well, I think it'll put a lot less strain on your knees, back, feet, if you only carry 10%. And since everyone else in my family has knee-problems, I'd rather be a little careful. Thanks for the input. =) Hilda
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    I'm actually thinking of taking 2 pairs of zipoff pants, instead of the shorts. And might also consider long-sleeved shirts (both for cold and to protect against sun), instead of the t-shirts. Yes, I think a fleece will be invaluable, since I don't have any other warmer clothes and it might get...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Just two pairs of underwear. Figured it'd be enough. I was going to go for a nightshirt that I can wear during the day too. And I've been thinking about getting zip-off pants; shorts and pants in one would seem like a good idea I think. First aid kit would be, lots and lots of compeed, some...
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    my packinglist - any thoughts?

    Hi all, I'm planning on walking the camino in April/May next year (starting around April 15th). At the moment I'm trying to compile a packlist, and I've weighed a bunch of things and gotten close to 7kg in weight (incl water). It's a little too heavy, as 10% of my bodyweight would be closer to...

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