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    Optimizing Pack Weight: Layering Tips for Camino in August-September

    I walked September/ October. It was hot! Cooler and mistakes in Galicia but never very cold. I took 1 set of uniqlo thermals which I slept in twice in a cold night, and 1 light uniqlo puffy jacket which weighs nothing. 2 pairs of 3/4 pants and 2 cotton shirts. Took a poncho but you sweat so...
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    shoes for narrow feet

    I have narrow feet but found Keens Targhee to be perfect. They are a wide shoe but the extra space around the toes helped with blister prevention. I wore a pair of cheap elastic ankle supports and thick socks for a snug fit around ankles.
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    Any idea how to use Wise Pilgrim - Portuguese app?

    I also downloaded this and am totally confused as how to use it. Click on one town or route and another comes up ?????
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    Womens wide feet trekking shoes

    Use sheepskin inner soles.
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    Female Wide, Big feet : Size 11 (US) mens. Still searching for the perfect walking shoes.

    Keens Targhee are a wide shoe. They make for men and women. Love mine.
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    The Solution to Toilet Paper for the Camino/Outdoors Anywhere!

    ALDI sells honey in a plastic bottle with a squirty top. I use it filled with water to remove dirt that collects in sliding door runners. That should work well.
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    How many miles to put on your shoes before the Camino

    My thoughts are that if you need to break in shoes, they are the wrong ones. I think you should be able to find a pair that feel good as soon as you try them on. The first time I wore my Keens was walking onto the airplane. No problems, no blisters.
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    I am 154cm tall, weigh 58kg. I used a 28l Katmandu pack and it was fine. Only problem was that I had to strap my sleeping bag to the outside of the pack. I walked Sept until mid Oct and it was mostly hot with no heavy rain. A bit of misty rain in Galicia. I took a light Uniqlo down jacket and it...
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    Things I'd bring, who cares about the weight

    Sleeping bag. Such a luxury to snuggle achy muscles into. A liner doesn't cut it. Also a pillow case - bright red do I don't leave it behind . Hate those paper pillow cases. Stuffed my jacket in it on the plane for an extra cushion.
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    What do you sleep in? (girls)

    I slept in undies and tshirt with leggings if cold. It's dark at night, no one is looking at you, and no-one cares. You will see more scantily clad males and females to last a lifetime! Most pilgrims are too tired to bother about other pilgrims' night attire.
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    What do You Do with your "Old" Equipment?

    I belong to a hiking/ bushwalking group so still use boots, poles and backpack. I didn't take "special" clothes when I walked, just ordinary every day stuff which has either worn out or I'm still wearing.
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    Daypack for short person with short back!

    I have same problem. Osprey Sirrus 24l works well. Has airflow back and is length adjustable.
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    I don’t like mummy sleeping bags

    I have been looking at those in Australia - A$59. They look very thin. I will be interested in what you think.
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    I don’t like mummy sleeping bags

    Me neither. Hate them. Took straight light weight sleeping bag.
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Works out to about A$25 plus postage which I couldn't find to Australia. Be good if PP could sell those ones. They look a better size as well.
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Is that US $18?
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    At least I could save on postage buying from Paddy Palin, but still a bit pricey at $37.
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    I refuse to walk while carrying the extra weight of a full bladder so the bush it is!
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    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Unfortunately with the current exchange rate plus postage to Australia makes them far too expensive. I use a cheap microfiber cloth.
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    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    I have a couple from Kathmandu. Wear them all year round. Leggings underneath when cold. Not sure if available outside of Australia and NEW Zealand.

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