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    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    What MEC pack did you (and others) use. I have checked them out but haven't come across one I thought was appropriate
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    Socks and Crocks

    No I am not asking the perceived question, " is acceptable to wear socks with sandals or crocs". Coming from a country with four distinct seasons I find myself (in summer) wearing sockless crocs the majority of the time. Not the traditional crocs, but the 'santa cruz" type which resembles a...
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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Good point Mike thanks
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    Dangers of Walking Poles

    It sounds as if buying equipment in SJPT is an easy solution to travelling woes. Are their prices more expensive ?
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    Mountain Warehouse

    Thanks for the replies. They are pretty much what I expected. I never planned buying footwear there, and am still leaning towards an osprey pack. Everything else seems fair game though. I'm assuming a merino t shirt is a merino t shirt. I didn't look closely at their sock selection but as far as...
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    Mountain Warehouse

    This is a UK store that has now opened in my area. Their prices are extremely more attractive than similar outfitters. I was wondering about the quality. Anyone familiar with their wares? I was looking at their line of rucksacks, they are light enough but will they fall apart.
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    Osprey Farpoint 40

    I was almost sold on a Kestrel 38, although I really don't want to check it as luggage. I know some have said it can make it as carryon but I don't particularly want to chance it. The Farpoint claims to be carryon size, however it looks like it would be a little cumbersome backpacking with it...
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    Backpacks

    It seems sizing of packs is comparing apples to oranges. For those preaching "small" versions of packs, it could be that you are 5' tall and 90lbs. Whereas the length of your clothes etc would easily fold down to a 33 ltr. pack. The extra room required for someone 6'2" and 250lbs (for the exact...
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    What technology are YOU using on the Camino?

    Okay I am (almost) completely computer/technology illiterate. My only concern would be contacting those at home. I am about to do my first, and probably only camino. Is having no experience with the technological world to my advantage, or is it now a necessity where traditional information has...

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