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Please Recommend Lightweight Backpack On Camino Frances

For a less expensive alternative maybe try a Dueter Fox 30 or 40 for kids. My son was 4'8" when i got it for him and is now 4'11" 77# and the pack has room to grow still. When i purchased the pack i remember reading many reviews of petite women loving this pack
- theuglyamerican
- Post #43
- Feb 3, 2024
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Pack size and route selection

I concur. One hike? Pack light and crank it down. If I were you and accustomed to hiking I would take the train to Leon. Hike to Oviedo on the Salvador, hang a left at Oviedo and pick up the Primitivo to Santiago. Stellar. If you are strong you can do it in 2 weeks. $0.02
- theuglyamerican
- Post #11
- Feb 11, 2023
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Wine geeks on Camino

I am a wine geek. Walked a bunch of caminos but not the CF. When you get to Santiago there is a very nice wine shop/bar in the market. All local Galician wines. Knowledgeable folks. Fun experience and some truly amazing wines. There are many restaurants in the market that focus on local...
- theuglyamerican
- Post #57
- Dec 3, 2022
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
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Muscle cramps & other bits

I am an avid hiker and longer suffered from tendonitis / shin splints when dehydrated. I was always confused by this as I really focus on drinking lots of water. Talk to my doctor and he explained the relationship of salt, electrolisis and the bloods ability to carry oxygen to your body. Fast...
- theuglyamerican
- Post #34
- Aug 20, 2022
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics