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    Juspassinthru reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Puffy or Down Jacket with Like Like.
    It depends on what other layers you take. Many people do like to include a lightweight puffy jacket that can be combined with a rain/wind shell or other layers, or worn on a cool evening, or even worn inside a light weight sleeping bag if needed...
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    Juspassinthru reacted to trecile's post in the thread Trekking poles with Like Like.
    Unless you book a "basic economy" ticket, flights to/from the US generally include a checked bag. That "bag" could be a box with your poles.
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    Juspassinthru reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Trekking poles with Like Like.
    Why? If you are concerned about carrying them into the cabin, send them as checked luggage in a small bag or box. That is, separate from your more precious backpack and other items, which you will carry on board. Unless you have to rush out of...
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    Juspassinthru replied to the thread Trekking poles.
    I’ve checked mine on 3 trips to my different Camino’s. Twice with my pack that’s too big to carry on and once separately with a few other items. After 45 years of serious travel I know there’s always a chance it could go astray but, you can...
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    Juspassinthru replied to the thread Passport.
    Iglesia Sta. Mariña usually.
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    Why wait until you arrive? There are all sorts of options for getting them in advance. One less thing to go wrong. Good luck, enjoy!
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    Juspassinthru reacted to t2andreo's post in the thread Weather in April with Like Like.
    The short answer is "it depends." You could have rain and / or snow every day, or dry clear skies. It is impossible to know until you arrive. So, follow the advice of others who recommend you "bring the full kit." Plan on wearing layers that you...
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    Juspassinthru replied to the thread Weather in April.
    Yes to layers, yes to fleece and yes to being intelligently prepared.
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    Juspassinthru replied to the thread Weather in April.
    In April, plan for it all. As @Kiwi-family said, it was all over the map this year. I started in Oloron on April 1st and it was balmy. Over Somport, pleasant and sunny to Jaca. Storms before Puente la Reina. Sunny, then hot. Freezing overnight to...
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    Juspassinthru replied to the thread Re: Post-Camino Blues.
    There are many routes that I’ve not walked but friends have. If solitude is what you’re looking for you may want to consider the Primativo, Via de la Plata or the shorter Sanabres. The route I walked this year starting in Oloron, France and...

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