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    To those who brought a tent: How do I keep the total weight down?

    Don't carry tent pegs, use what you can find around your camp site, i.e. sticks.
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    Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack

    I believe that the key to carrying a backpack effortlessly is to arrange it so that all the weight, in the pack, is carried on your hips, not above your hips but "attached" to your hips with the pack hip belt. The straps on your pack are only used to ensure that the pack doesn't fall backwards...
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    Poles or No Poles?

    I'm 67, I've hiked, backpacked, climbed and led groups in Western Canada since I was in my teens. I have never used poles and I honestly don't see the need for them for individuals who are fit and don't have STABILITY issues. Until recently, during my 50+ years in the outdoors, the only times I...
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    Packing shake down requested - Camino Frances - Oct/Nov

    Forget the bladder !!! A 2.5 bladder filled with water weighs over 2.5 kilos ..... more than 2 pounds!!
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    Light tent vs Bivy bag

    Most definitely use a light tent, especially if your doing the route you propose to do!!! They are lightweight, they are more comfortable, they keep the bugs out, they keep the little rodents away, you will be at ease sleeping in a tent when it rains (make sure you have a good fly), and you are...
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    Camino Portugués in June in running shoes?

    Hike in Sandals!!!! Over the last few years I hiked the Arles route (from Arles to Spain) , the Le Puy route (from le Puy to Pamplona) and the GR653D (from Briancon to Arles) All these Camino routes are in France, over a variety of terrain. The only thing I've worn are Keen sandals that...
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    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    Let's look outside the box!! LongRun64 wants to know how he can acquire another set of poles and everyone on this post is assuming that poles are needed. That's fair, however, I'm questioning that assumption and I believe that is also appropriate. Perhaps LongRun64 might want to put some thought...
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    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    I understand and that's most appropriate but I believe you understand what I mean. On the Camino it appears that most walkers believe they are a piece of essential equipment that they must have and that's not the case.
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    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    Why are they necessary? With one rare exception the thousands of individuals I have hiked with, over the years, have never used them!! (I used to lead trips)
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    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    Walk without poles!! I'm from the West Coast of Canada in my mid 60s and I've hiked and mountain climbed all my life. It's only in the last few years that I've noticed that everyone believes they needs poles!!! Why? I know everyone has their reasons (there are exceptions) but let's be...
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    Rain Protection: Poncho or Rain Jacket for CF in April and May?

    Use an umbrella and wear shorts! Forget the poncho and rain pants. As I assume you will already be carrying a water proof/resistant rain jacket; that and an umbrella and shorts should suffice.

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