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    iPad2 on the Camino (Frances)

    You don't have to root your n7 to use USB otg unless you want to write to the memory card. Mine isn't rooted and it works great with my USB otg.
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    Backpack size

    I ended up with a talon 44 that is half empty because I wasn't carrying enough to fill the talon 33 I had which made it carry bad because of lack of frame. The 20l would have been plenty but I wanted something more versatile that I could use for other trips.
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    iPad2 on the Camino (Frances)

    I don't use I products but I am going with my tablet and it charges fine overnight. Anything you might need immediate access to I wouldn't keep on the cloud as you might not have access. No idea about 3g but talk to your provider about roaming. My friend was told he would have no roaming fees...
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    Boots, shoes or sandals

    Re: socks A sock liner is a thin sock (when I wear them I use women's knee-high nylons) you wear under your thick socks. They help cut down on friction. I only wear them when I am doing hard core hiking in hiking boots but you should experience,went with various solutions until you find one...
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    Boots, shoes or sandals

    I am wearing lightweight trainers on my caminoand they have been great. Nary a blister to be seen and my feet stay nice and cool. All my friends in boots, particularly waterproof ones, are all blistered up.
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    Fleece sleeping Bag (Frances)

    Am on the Camino now and very happy to not have a sleeping bag. As it is, most nights I don't sleep in my sleep sack as the rooms are too warm.
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    Example packing list

    hmmm...no deodorant + not washing your clothes every day + walking around in your underwear. Wow...the people who are going to be sharing space with you sure are lucky...
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    underwear

    Just bring 2 pairs - one to wear, one to wash. That'll save you a little money. You can also do the whole commando thing and not spend anything. :)
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    underwear

    This is true. However, NOT having the correct gear can DEFINITELY detract from your camino so why not be as prepared as possible?
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Yes, I've re-educated more than one sales person in more than one REI store since I started gathering gear for the camino.
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    At REI, you can return a product at any time for any reason, no questions asked and you get a full refund/credit. For example, in 1998 I purchased a pair of hiking boots to hike Havasupai. Over the following 10 years, I hiked thousands of miles in over a dozen countries in those boots. In...
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    Laundry Soap

    Yeah, you definitely want to carry as few liquids that aren't for consumption as possible (this includes shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, etc.). I will be bringing a bar of Ivory soap to wash myself and my laundry. I will put it into a mesh bag which will act as an exfoliater for my...
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    Rain-poncho vs. rain-suit in september

    guess it depends on the weight and volume of your pack. Your goal should be no more than 10% of your body weight.
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    Rain-poncho vs. rain-suit in september

    I would probably leave the vest and either 1 t-shirt or the sleeveless shirt and bring a jacket. it can get cool at night. Personally for shirts I'm bringing 2 tanks, 1 long sleeve and 1 jacket. What do you mean by adjustable pants? You mean convertible ones that zip off to shorts or roll up...
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    Sleepwear??

    There are two very long threads on this topic in the forum. Most dorms you find are going to be coed (though you'll have separate beds) and yes, a private room will cost more but may be worth it if you're uncomfortable staying in a room with lots of other people. BTW - how are you digging up...
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    Rain-poncho vs. rain-suit in september

    wow...you just revived a 6-year-old thread! :) There are many, many, many threads on packing lists in the equipment forum that can probably help you. I'd check them out to see what others are bringing. What kind of rain gear you choose to carry depends on how wet you're willing to get (and...
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    Backpack size

    I just ordered a 20l pack to test and see if it's something I want to use on the camino. It gets great reviews/recs by utralight packers and it weighs only 15oz (450g). I had a heck of a time finding a small bag that wasn't still heavy and expensive and (my desire but not a deal-killer)had a...
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    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    For those who don't have kindles/kindle accounts, a good solution is to email copies/photos of important docs to yourself at an account you can access from anywhere. I have one folder on my webserver email that is just copies of my ID and stuff like that. This way if your bag with technology...
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    30 L (28L Actually) Pack big enough -- Or 40 L better ---

    this is why I generally use REI as well. I've gone through about 1/2 dozen packs that I've bought, used and returned.
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    golite.com sale

    For those looking for some new gear, golite.com is having a great sale http://www.golite.com/Clearance.aspx. They focus on ultralight gear and the prices are great so you might be able to stock up on some gear for cheap.

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