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    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    I would just add that if you are heavy a mid boot will provide some torsional strength to the sole as the way is a bit rocky in many places. A nice gel insole helps as well:) but remember to buy a size or two bigger if that's the case:)
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    Which Osprey backpack?

    For what it's worth I did the CF to Fisterra last autumn with a Osprey Talon 33. The pack was on its limit volume wise the whole way but I felt it was perfect for me. I carried probably 10kgs with full water load at most and there should be no need to carry more than this on the CF unless you...
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    Ear plugs and the alarm

    An alarm on the Camino????? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
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    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    P.s. I use vaseline every morning and sometimes in the evening if needed:)
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    Anyone need footwear/foot advice?

    Well I always wear 2 pairs of socks to avoid blisters forming. A thin coolmax or tights cut off at the foot and then a merino wool sock of whatever thickness suits the temperature. Works for me. ....but everyone is different:)
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    Any alternative to condensed milk in a tube????

    Less dairy the better anyway:)
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    Crazy question regarding clothes washing

    Some people need routines, some need someone to tell them what to do and the rest decide what is needed according to a potentially constantly changing situation.
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    panicking today!!!

    15kgs is quite a lot. I carried about 12kgs with water....have a think and see what you xan leave behind.....? Don't worry though as you walk you will see what you don't need and you can post those things to yourself in Santiago - the office will keep them there for you:) buen camino!
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    Bought my boots

    Fwiw moabs were very poor for me. My view is that these are not suitable for people who are heavy....:)
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    New Shoes - too big :(

    2 pairs of socks. I always use two. One thin base layer and one heavier. Try it?
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    Which Osprey backpack?

    I had a 33l Talon and loved it on the Camino to Finisterre. It held just enough and I reckon I carried around 11-12kgs max with water and food. BUT PLEASE NOTE This pack is not a pack for carrying heavy loads. I personally think that 11-12kgs is near to the comfortable limit for some people...
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    Pack liners

    I used karrimor dry waterproof sacks and they have the added advantage of being compression sacks so your stuff takes up much less space. I did the camino with a 33l rucksack so this was a great bonus.
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?

    I am not "reaming" anyone. This would be feedback as already stated. People hear/read what they want to I guess. Let me know if you know anything else about my needs from behind the keyboard. ;)
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?

    Feedback is important in life. They are hopefully not aware how they made this young chap feel. These were mature adults (at least in years), not kids. I am not looking for conflict, but sometimes you have to care enough to do something. If I saw your wallet being stolen should I let it happen...
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?

    All of my camino family have had no new bites in 10 days. Feel free to fumigate/overreact:)
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    Spouse's sleeping bag and jacket ruined by hostel laundry, what can she do?

    You don't need a sleeping bag at this time of year in any case unless you are planning to sleep outside. On the subject of bedbugs I encountered them for the first time about 10 days ago and have had no new bites since then. Unless you react really badly to them just think of them as...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    This is true only if you are not heavy. I was 108kgs when I started and my hiking shoes were wholly inadequate in providing support and shock absorption. I purchased new boots in logrono and never looked back after 9 days of agony. Good socks can stop rubbing but not impact blisters. Good luck
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    Pack Size/Model Survey

    I have a 33 litre pack that weighs under 900grams, i would try to get the best balance between space and weight - for me 33 litres seems ok or just slightly tight on space potentially. Buen Camino
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    cellular internet

    Not having a way to communicate with your family makes you clear minded? Do you only see things from your own perspective most of the time? I am taking a career break and have not even booked a return flight so my mind should be fine thanks even whilst carrying a smartphone:) Thanks for your...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    I am using the Moab Ventilator shoe with a back up pair of Mix Master 2 trainers due to their very light weight.

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