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  1. verber

    what Camera option are people using

    As other have said, the camera on a modern phone is completely adequate to record the scenery / people ... images that will help you remember a marvelous journey. Cameras like the Sony RX100 MkVII are compact, take the image quality up a notch and give you more control which is periodically...
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    Favourite Socks

    xoskin toe socks. reasonably durable. no blisters even though I have hammer toes.
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    Hiking shoes recommendations

    We saw a lot of Hoka trail runners. In the past I have used Altra and Inov-8 trail runners for my long walk. There are lots of good options... all depends on your feet. I used Luna minimal sandals on the Frances route from SJPP with no blisters or foot/leg problems. My wife developed achilles...
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    Time to Critique my list and weights!

    The great thing about the camino is how simple life can be, and how few things you actually need. Be ruthless and have the luxury of a light pack. My wife and I carried packs that were ~6lb + clothing we wore. Description of our approach to packing and packing list via lighterpack. Pick...
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    Protecting backpack during flight and from rain

    I would say if you backpack is too larger for carryon you are likely taking too much. Our packs were carry on. Didn't bring poles on the camino, when when I flew with poles I used a cardboard poster tube to protect poles for check through. As to protecting pack check through. Ikea sells a $5...
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    There have been a lot of suggestions about how to drop the weight. I will just say you need a lot less than most people think... the early pilgrims took a lot less than we do today with less services along the way and survived. each person is different but 10% a good starting point. My wife and...
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    Am I packing too much?

    looks like a typical "light weight" list but you could go a lot lighter if you go minimalist / ultralight. My packing list started out at ~7lb, 14l volume. My wife started lower than me. Clothing... bring exactly 2 sets... one that you walk in, one that you were while the first set is drying...
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    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    I was going to take the packable, but at the last minute I switched to the trail model. From 10oz to 18oz and we’ll worth it. The shoulder strap padding makes a big difference after multiple 30k days.
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    The Perfect (almost) Backpack?

    the Rab looks like a nice pack. It’s wonderful to have another carryon legal pack with a hip belt that does load transfer than weights under 2lb. Love to hear how it works for you. I will second the gossamer gear g4 / gorilla / kimo for people wanting more volume with loads less than 25lb. I...
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    Where to buy toe socks along the Camino Frances?

    I found the lightest weight Ininji last me around 100 miles. The original weight coolmax are much more durable. Get around 1000 miles but the get stinky very quickly. I recently switch to xoskin which are even better at elimination blister, way more durable than the merino Ininji (have 1100...

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