There is a presumption in your introduction, and process, that the Camino is transformative. Presumably those whose experience is contrary will also be represented in your results?
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I personally do not like to waste money and resources: I have 1 phone, 1 laptop, 1 (small) car, 1 house... 1 partner ;), etc. I usually choose everything (everyone) with that in mind. To follow that approach, I need...
One more comment: you didn't say which is the model of your current 33L. I searched on the Osprey website - out of curiosity - and I didn't find any current 33L Osprey model, only 34L.
If it's an old model, it maybe that the XEOS 48 (1.255 g)...
For the past six years, I have used a 33 L Osprey backpack, which has been fine, but it is always fully packed. I thoroughly understand that nature abhors a vacuum, so any available space in a bag generally gets filled up. On my last Camino two...
The difference in weight among my Osprey Stratos 44L and my wife's Sirrus 26L is 470g (1670 vs. 1200 g). I guess the 33L is halfway (+250 or so).
To be honest I don't even feel the difference when I use her backpack (as I do time by time). And I...
On my Caminos, some of the albergues I stayed in did our laundry for us for a very reasonable price, usually 3 to 5 Euros. It's sort of like quality control ... they know their machines best. Besides, it's nice to receive your laundry washed...
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