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    Am I the only one perplexed by WhatsApp?

    Is there a way of making posts sticky? This very clear , helpful one seems like a candidate for that...
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    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    FWIW, my experience has been Sarria to Santiago from 31 March to 9 April, somewhat chilly and sometimes down to about 4 C at night. In a mix of bunks and private rooms. I brought a summer weight bag as insurance as I tend to sleep cold. Not once did I need it. In every case, either the room was...
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    My own socks test

    That's helpful, thanks @arnoldfireman. I'm a fan of Darn Tough so you immediately got me on board. They're actually the only brand of wool socks I've ever tried, they seem to work for me. I did get a blister on the sole of my foot my first (short, Sarria to SdC) Camino, though... so I'll try the...
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Thanks David, it's probably a question of trying different combos til you discover the right one for your needs. And luck, if the weather matches your prediction or not!
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Yes I love my rain trousers... They've served me well on this, my first Camino. I left the down jacket at home, took the fleece, but couldn't resist also taking an ultra-tiny down vest. Turned out NOT to be needed. Nor was my summer weight down sleeping bag. Every single albergue had thick...
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    In the end I took the light fleece... as @lovelyshell says, fleece can be cosy at night, it served as a sort of dressing gown at hostels. Also took light North Face rain jacket, both worn over one or two v light base layers depending on temperature. My poncho acted as extra insulation on horrid...
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Thanks, I'll try that - starting light rather than fully wrapped ... it's going to be a learning process. I'm bringing my one spring/summer weight merino top, to wear over an ultralight base layer ... Can't wear the merino next to my skin though it's meant to be no-itch.
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    Thanks Chinacat. I have a very lightweight down waistcoat I could pair with my fleece, that's a good thought! I'm also taking a lightweight long-sleeved merino base-layer as per your suggestion. I can't wear base layer leggings unless it's below 10 centigrade all day ... my system seems to want...
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    Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow)

    I'm walking my first Camino, leaving for Spain tomorrow. Need last minute kit advice please! I'm small, female, retirement age (ahem 😆) and tend to feel the cold, but obvs also want to pack very light. 10% of my weight would = 12 pounds. We're only walking Sarria to Santiago (due to time...

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