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    Rucksack safety as hold baggage

    I have a slightly larger Osprey Aether 60 pack and have flown with it numerous times on Ryanair as carry on luggage and and on other airlines as well. Only once in Santiago did the gate agent try to get me to check it. The wire in the frame slightly exceeds the dimensions of their measuring...
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    a different take on pack weight

    Let me chirp in here to agree with others who suggest leaving the laptop at home. I think you will be glad that you did. Falcon outlined the reasons well.
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    Altus poncho

    I knowingly walk into a lion’s den with this post, but here goes… No doubt Altus brand ponchos are among the best there are on the market. That’s clear from all of the testimonials on this forum. Altus ponchos are also among the most expensive on the market. While a well-made heavy-duty...
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    underwear

    Good subject. In agreement with everyone else that biking shorts will definately work. I just add that there is a company called "EXOFFICIO" that manufacture underwear specifically designed for hiking and travel. Made of a nylon/lycra fabric blend, this underwear is very effective in...
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    Camino in January/February

    There is a Camino internet website,spanishsteps.eu, which provides a comprehensive list of alburgues indicating those that close for a period during the year. I found it to be accurate, although as explained in other posts there are exceptions to open albergeue schedules so it may be prudent to...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    There were two petite young Israeli woman beginning the Camino from SJPP each with backpacks every bit as large as the one pictured in the photo. All were amazed at their site. Even more astonishing was to see them roll into Roncesvalles that same day after having heaved those things over the...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    The Osprey Aether 60 is not small. To give you an idea, without food and liquids my filled backpack weighed more than 30 lbs (13+ kilos). Against all advice on this forum I carried 5 shirts, 3 shorts, pair of pants, fleece jacket, 5 pair socks, 3 books, sleeping bag, you get the idea. Way...
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    Another Backpack recommendation request

    Ion, I purchased an Osprey's Aether 60 (Mens size large) over the internet and found it perfect in every respect! The quality is very good; it was durable, well fitting and comfortable and also adequate for carrying everything including the extra water, food and odd botttle of wine that I...

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