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Hi, Sally! The best way I find to shave weight is to take less stuff ;). So... going through your list there are some little things you could probably live without like the pole bag, spork, carbiners, arm sleeves, over door hook (rarely have a door to yourself if you're staying in a hostel!)...
Although I love to read, I'm a bit of a Luddite and settled (probably the wrong word!) on good conversation instead of a Kindle or my heavy books. Instead my bit of extra weight went on a short sarong - makes for versatile skirt, scarf, beach towel, etc. Oh, and those 1000 mile socks are an...
I wore Asics trail shoes for two very hot, dry summer caminos. They gave good ventilation so minimal blisters. The bottoms of my feet always get really painful by about day 3 or 4 through the end of the first week and then they just give up and accept what I'm doing to them! I do wear green...
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