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Last May was so cold that the Spanish were compaining and snow blocked some of the passes across the north. We were in Oviedo and had to buy extra fleeces! We had bag liners but relied on blankets, and long johns for pyjamas. One night I had to roll myself in my poncho to get warm as the bed felt damp.Nauzanplage said:Hi
............ It was quite cold last October and I needed the sleeping bag – but I think I could get away with just the liner in May. (and supplement with hostel blankets if necessary). Any advice?
falcon269 said:Did you remember to cut off most of your toothbrush handle to save weight? It only needs to be 3" long to work.
JohnnieWalker said:great idea! and there is no truth in the rumour that I've gone bald deliberately to avoid taking a comb or other hair care products.
BHfmSanDiego said:A 'comb" I used to own one of those too! As far as saving weight with the toothbrush would it be considered impolite to just borrow one from friends?
ranthr said:Packing for my next camino these days, my backpack is 8kg Randi
ranthr said:Guess I carry more than all you strong fitup men on the forum concerned about the length of your toothbrushes.
I have needed my sleepingbag on every camino. It has been cold in the refugios at night both in spring and autumn. I have needed all the extra clothes I have brought with me.
Many days I have damned the rainclothes I have carried for weeks without using it in +35 C, but suddenly I needed them in heavy rain all day over the Pyrenees and more days after that.
I do not carry a comb because my hair is short and I can use my fingers to comb it. I hate the little traveltowel I have to dry myself with after the shower and I would like to change my rainponcho into a big nice bathtowel.
Packing for my next camino theese days, my backpack is 8kg and I would like to have an extra pair of shoes, but since I have to carry a lot of water on the Plata I do not know. Think 10-12 kg is not a big deal even for a woman of 63. Cannot see how people can walk for a month and get all they need in a 5kg backpack?????
Randi
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