josullivan92
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- fall 2013
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But they're either a) heavy or b) expensive. If money weren't a concern, I might buy an ultralight solo tent (not for the camino, since I'll be walking in March - but just to have.) I love the Big Berthas!
Space is rarely the consideration; a tent ties nicely on the outside, too. Carrying three or four pounds for 33 days just in case an albergue is full does not make sense for the pilgrims who are cutting off the handle of a toothbrush to save 1/4 of an ounce! Unless you plan to camp regularly (and I still don't know how wild campers plan to take care of the morning bathroom needs -- pollute or impose on a bar? And imagine what it would be like if 180,000 other pilgrims did the same thing!), a tent is dead weight.You can find room in your pack for a few pounds.
This is a leaflet that is widely distributed amongst walkers in the Scottish hills and should be mandatory reading for everyone doing any long walk: http://www.mcofs.org.uk/assets/access/where-to-go-leaflet.asp.pdf I think it covers, ahem, "practicalities" very well. I wish more people would pay it.
In my opinion, part of being adaptable is having alternate plans for when albergues are full. That can be a private room in a hotel or a night of camping in a tent. Always walk with options.
The best back up plan is cash followed by an ATM card.
With people arguing about the number of socks that you can get away with or who has the lightest underwear a tent that you may never use seems a strange choice.
Remember that added weight should mean you go with a better backpack. Not an ultra light weight trail runner pack.
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