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  1. AR1965

    Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

    Go to your local REI (or similar), and work with someone there. They will be able to make recommendations based on your journey, and you will be able to try them on. Different brands are going to fit your frame differently, even different models of backpack within each brand will. I'm 5'5", and...
  2. AR1965

    Question about phones and SIM cards in Spain

    How would this work for Apple phones? I don’t think there’s a place to put a SIM card.
  3. AR1965

    Lightest possible hiking boots

    I have a pair of La Sportiva. They're very cushiony with good ankle support. I can't remember the exact ones, but they weigh in at about 13 ounces each.
  4. AR1965

    Boots?

    I know that a lot of people say trail runners for summer, but for me trail runners are not the right choice. I need the ankle support, and so I chose a pair of La Sportiva boots, but they are very, very lightweight. I spent probably 3 hours at REI getting fitted and testing them out. They feel...
  5. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    I plan on sleeping in the next day’s clothing.
  6. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    I know. It's a rapid charger, though, and has 2 USB C ports and 1 USB A port. I could go with a lighter one, but I'm not sure I want to.
  7. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    I already did that. This list (upon several other people's advice) does not include what I'm wearing, nor my poles.
  8. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    Thanks everyone for all the great advice...Here is my pared down packing list. It's 13.58 pounds base weight, down from 18.52. Not sure if I could get it lighter still, but I'm liking the fact that I shaved 5 pounds off of it. GEAR WEIGHT IN OUNCES BRAND Backpack 48.64 Osprey Sirrus 34...
  9. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    If I don’t bring earplugs, other people might die. 🤣🤣
  10. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    The pack is 3.04 pounds.
  11. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    Great idea. I reconfigured things last night, and took out items that I multiples of, ordered a much lighter external battery, eliminated some things altogether. I think I'm around 13 ish right now, but I'll know more when the Amazon fairy makes a visit later this week.
  12. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    Great advice, and yes I did that. I got fitted, assessed which features were a must-have, watched a lot of Youtube videos, and read a lot of reviews. Then, I ordered 2 from Osprey, took them to REI and had one of their fit experts load them up and then assessed the fit/comfort/suitability of...
  13. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    Hot sauce! Most definitely! It’s the only way I can choke down eggs.
  14. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    That’s the plan. I’m a natural night owl who gets up early for work. I plan on doing the same on the Camino so that I can be more or less to my destination by the time the heat reaches its peak.
  15. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    How crucial is sunscreen if I never burn? I'm one of those people who tans really easily.
  16. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    I'm intrigued by that battery pack. What does it use to charge up? Can it plug into a plug with a USB C or USB A?
  17. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    My bags that I got from REI are drawstring, not zipper, super lightweight and they don't make much crinkly sound. I feel pretty good about them, and I need them for organizing small stuff like socks, first aid, etc.
  18. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! I've begun a preliminary list of what to reduce/eliminate based upon your suggestions: Replace solar charger with a lightweight battery pack Bring smaller amounts of Motrin and Voltarin and bandaids and replenish as I go Replace electronics bag with...
  19. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    I feel like my toiletries kit needs to include deodorant and SPF 30 lip balm in addition to the couple of things you mentioned. I've got a bar of soap for the multipurposes you mentioned. Not sure if that's heavier or lighter than liquid soap. I'm worried about taking chances on blisters. From...
  20. AR1965

    Feedback on packing list please

    First aid includes only bandaids, triple antibiotic cream, Voltarin for muscle aches, Mortin, ear plugs, and massage balls. Ball at an embassy? LOL. Toiletries kit is literally just a bar of multipurpose castille soap for hair, body, face and laundry, moisturizing lotion, saline solution...

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