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    Duffel or backpack if transporting

    Hola! Leaving on April 29 for my first Camino. We are planning to transport our backpacks each day, and stay in a combination of albergues and hotels. I'm debating whether to bring my gear in a duffel rather than a backpack since we're transporting. It's much harder to get to things in the...
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    Packing cubes or dry bags

    This is the first time I've heard about sometimes needing to leave backpacks at the front door....how often is this the case on the Frances? This will definitely change how I'm organizing if it's more than just occasionally.
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    How to use Gronze: Website vs App

    Is Gronze an app, or just a website? I haven't been able to find it as an app.
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    Name on all my stuff?

    Hi everyone. I'm just wondering if it's a good idea to put your name on all your things (pieces of clothing, towel, backpack, toiletry bag, etc....to avoid something accidentally getting picked up by someone else?
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    Which poncho?

    Here is the website of the Pilgrim shop in SJPDP where you can reserve an Altus: https://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/
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    Which poncho?

    Thank you all for your advice on ponchos. After reading all the input, I've decided to reserve an Altus in SJPDP. Buen Camino!
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    Which poncho?

    Great weather website, thanks!
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    Which poncho?

    Thanks for the info!
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    Which poncho?

    Thanks for this, very helpful!
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    Which poncho?

    A good point....I may be stressing too much over which poncho to get. Your Mom is right....we won't melt!
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    Which poncho?

    If I get the Altus, I'm going to have to order it from the store in SJPDP and pick up when I arrive, as they are not available in the US. I felt like it's pretty safe not to test ahead of time since I've read so many good review on it. If anyone has any cautions on the 'order ahead and pick up...
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    Which poncho?

    This is a very good question! I don't know how much rain to expect in May/June, but I think it can vary from year to year....?
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    Which poncho?

    Thank you for this....is that true even for the ponchos with arms like the Altus and Decathlon Arpenaz? I'd decided on one of those because they protect your backpack from the rain, but may reconsider. Thanks for the input.
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    Which poncho?

    Thanks for the info, J Willhaus. And wow, you are very lucky to only have had 20 minutes of rain across multiple Caminos! Hopefully, we will be lucky as well. I think I will skip the gaiters.
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    Which poncho?

    Thanks, Trecile, for the weights....didn't realize there was that much difference.
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    Which poncho?

    Thanks for the poncho idea for added warmth on cold nights. And perfect....think I will skip the gaiters, they were adding too much bulk.
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    Which poncho?

    I will be walking the Camino through all of May and into June, and I have narrowed down my rain choice to one of 2 ponchos: the Altus or the Decathlon Arpenaz. I understand I can reserve an Altus in SJPDP if I decide on that one. Any thoughts on which of these is better? And second question...
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    Water shoes instead of sandals?

    Thanks for the input!
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    Water shoes instead of sandals?

    Thanks for the input, Chrissy. The issue for me is that I want to be able to use whatever second shoe I bring for both shower and evening wear. I may be best with just a pair of slides that can accomodate socks if it's cold.
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    Water shoes instead of sandals?

    Thanks for the input, Peligro!

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