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    Hiking pole rubber tips wearing out too quickly

    I saw someone with corks on the end of their walking sticks to solve this problem. I seriously considered this at one point . On a more serious note there are some useful YouTube videos demonstrating how to appropriately use walking poles :)
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Glad you found it useful!!! :)
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Haha I love this!!! It is a solution for sure... I know what I will be doing next time .. bring on the Pan and chocolate croissants
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Just for reference- I have put the list above into my blog which is easier to read- aimed at walking the Camino in Spring. https://travelfaceblog.com/packing-list-camino-de-santiago/
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    Do I need gloves if I am using a Trekking Pole

    I usually wore gloves to keep my hands warm in the mornings with my poles but no issues with blisters etc... Just very tanned hands despite coating them in sunscreen!
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Such wonderful replies- a reflection of how helpful everyone is on the Camino actually! Just for reference, I have returned and have just made some notes by my list of what with hindsight I would change. My bag weighed in at 6.5kg and this was fine for me, you soon adjust to the weight and if...
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Thank you everyone who has responded since I started !! I am 9 days in, managed to get it down to 6.5kg thanks to everyone’s advice.... so relieved about this When I’m back I will post what I found useful and not so useful though I have not used the washing line yet! Managed to get down to...
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Buen Camino! See you there!
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Thank you everyone for taking the time to reply to me! I have got it down to 7kg! Slowly but surely...
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    thank you for all your replies much appreciated!
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    unfortunately this includes the one i will be wearing sorry i did not make that clear i will be wearing 1 x long sleeve, 1 x hiking leggings etc out of that list! unfortunately!
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    Over-packer in denial: another packing list - leaving this week

    Hello everybody, and thank you for all your help on here - I have been a silent lurker for some time! Despite reading through many forums and trying to not get too hung up on the 10% rule I have now panicked since weighing my packed 33L Lower Alpine backpack at 7.5kg without water/ food and few...

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