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    Sunglasses / Camino Portugues / Walking in August

    I’ve worn good sunglasses all my adult life. I don’t see how the intensity of what you do effects the need-it’s how much time you spend in the sun. Portugal is sunny-protect your eyes!
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    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    Matador makes good products
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    Compression bags for clothes packing?

    I use ziplock bags. One thing I love about being on Camino is dumping the pack and seeing how few are needed and how little gear there is. So much easier than traveling with a load of stuff.
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    My Unconventional Trekking Pole Technique

    I love my black diamond z poles, but don’t use them on terrain that isn’t steep or slippery. I can’t imagine fussing with adjustments every time I climb and descend and I don’t think I know anyone who does, except in an exceptional situation. Mine don’t adjust, but they fold small enough to...
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    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    I don’t use a toiletry bag on Camino. A ziplock bag inside a super light small packing cube ( I use an oblong shape with zipper) saves a few ounces.
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    Ethical Clothing Options for a Meaningful Camino Journey

    I haven’t read all the replies in detail, but if they haven’t been suggested, there are a few brands to suggest. First is Patagonia. They have a human rights policy and sell used as well. Some companies that sell gear made in America are Zpack, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Danner (boots), and...
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    Cookwear lunchkit necessity?

    I guess I would add that if you choose not to use disposables, a spork for eating something like yogurt or tuna from a store and possibly a cup would be useful just to avoid paper and plastic.
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    Cookwear lunchkit necessity?

    I read through this wondering how people traveled with a knife on carry on luggage. Answer: they don’t. You need to check a bag or buy a knife at your destination.
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    Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?

    Seems silly to me. I’ve made it to age 67 with plenty of camping, backpacking snd 5 different caminos, never needed such a thing yet. I find a toilet or squat place.
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    Gaiters

    Yes, dirty girls are what I have, but they really are minimally functional, mainly for looks and keeping your shoes tied. They cover boots only, don’t go up your legs.
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    Gaiters

    I hike regularly in my local area with a hiking group. There are those who are habituated to wearing gaiters in almost every condition, and those who never do (that's me). I have gaiters, but have never taken them on 5 caminos in Spain, France and Italy. I've been lucky to have only a few...
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    Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...

    I like your attitude, Easygoing. When I walked my first camino in 2014 (age 60) I decided to do it, and was gone within two weeks. True, I had something going on that initiated my wanting to be away, but after researching some online and buying the Brierley guide, I was pretty much winging it...
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    Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...

    I carried a light bag on my first camino and a Costco down blanket on the second. Three caminos since then I haven’t carried anything beyond a silk liner. I get away with this, I suppose, because I don’t choose muni albergue or other places that don’t supply blankets. I’m 65, and I find my...
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    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    Among the quality brands (Arctyrx, Patagonia, etc)it’s probably a personal choice based on fit and features. I like theMarmot precip. Very lightweight and breathable. As for pack, I’ve packed everything in ziplock bags for years. This, along with the pack cover, keeps things pretty dry.
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    Stylish hats anyone? Pics please!

    Tilley makes lots of styles of hats, so there's no reason to look like twins. I love my Tilley "Melanie" sunhat. It doesn't have any foam, is made of hemp, looks great and isn't too hot. I can use it for hiking and for city wear.
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    Via Francigena iphone app

    Mine is iPhone. Who knows the mysteries of technology...
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    Via Francigena iphone app

    Thanks for all your help, but although I had done what you suggest it just didn’t work for me. I downloaded the stages from the Via Francigena app instead. That worked fine for some reason!
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    Via Francigena iphone app

    Thank you. I did get the Sloways app. When I open a stage and push the download icon, it doesn’t work. Any more advice? I admit I’m not very good at this!
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    Via Francigena iphone app

    I've downloaded the app into my phone, but it still requires internet connection, which may not be available. I use an international data plan that is expensive if I use it much. Is there a way to download the info into the phone so that it doesn't require internet connection?
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    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    There is an American brand called "Katie K" just for plus size fitness wear. www.KatieKactive.com. You can look it up and order on the internet. I love some of their stuff and have been wearing the same shirt (I bought 3 identical except for color) on camino several walks since 2014.

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