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  1. starrysky

    The new Rule 3 - no more tourist vs. pilgrim debates

    I think the fundamental that underlies the ongoing debate about pilgrim vs tourist is that the Camino has always been a PILGRIMAGE to the tomb of ST JAMES, and the albergues are there to cater to people walking with their packs on such a pilgrimage. The influx of tourists who couldn’t care less...
  2. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    right now, i’m experimenting with an Arcteryx Aeros 18L pack I found on Ebay for 1/2 the price! Similarly, it is very easy to retrieve the water bottles from the pockets (plus it has 2 built in pockets on the straps. Does anyone else have experience with this pack? I’m only up to 4 mile daily...
  3. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    hi i don’t see the photos! thanks :)
  4. starrysky

    Ride share Pamplona to Roncesvalles August 27, 2024

    that, or it’s easy enough to hop on a bus for a nominal fee. once in Pamplona go over to the bus station and ask at one of the windows when the bus is- you’ll likely just give the driver cash (s/thing like $5) it will much cheaper than a taxi! i did this in 2022 so times may have changed. it...
  5. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    yes the weight of those orange and banana peels is oppressive! LOL :)))
  6. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    sounds good-so which frameless pack do you have?
  7. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    i hope it works out! buen camino :)
  8. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    idk which deuter you had, but yes, the trail 28 sl was so fantastic i didn’t know i was wearing it. it wasn’t until i had to send a bag ahead one day that i realized how wonderful it was to carry less weight!
  9. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    yes- i’m exploring the ultralight packs because of physical issues and just trying to avoid sending pack ahead as i don’t like booking ahead, but we’ll see what happens after some long training hikes locally. it all may be an impossible dream and i’ll be back to my tried and true deuter...
  10. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    yep that is good idea. i guess i was just wondering what others found re these different types of packs. you know how it goes with these decisions! i think i’m overly cautious now that i walked last time with an injury sustained along the way and i really would love to try to do everything...
  11. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    the flash 22 has a chest belt and has an attached GG fast belt but i guess the key word here from your post is “effective”- i guess only experience with it will tell whether the hip belt will do the job once water and snacks are added.
  12. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    thanks- this is one thing i was sort of wondering about in terms of the structure of the pack. is there any resource i could look at in this regard? by the way, the flash 22 has a chest strap and hip belt (gossamer gear fast belt w/pockets.)
  13. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    thanks that makes sense- you’ve made me realize that is what i’m going for: lighter weight as in greater comfort. I haven’t gotten very far in testing the Flash 22 yet but I’m going to see how it goes - it takes some getting used to and it seems that the way i load it up and cinch it down will...
  14. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    Thanks but the part i don’t get is- isn’t the weight bearing down on the hips including the pack weight which is more than double the lighter pack? i’ll only be carrying something like 6lbs without water or snacks included and i just wonder if it makes sense to have about 1/3 of that weight i’m...
  15. starrysky

    Survey: Heavy comfortable pack vs Lighter less comfortable pack?

    OK folks- I’d like to take a survey of your knowledge/experience of the following: Which is better?: A comfortable backpack that weighs 2.5lbs, VS an ultralight backpack that may be less comfortable but is less than 1lb. In the past I walked the CF with a Deuter Trail 28L SL, which was totally...
  16. starrysky

    And now to the backpack..

    here’s a pack you might not have considered: the Arcteryx Aerios 18L. it’s pricey but is so lightweight, intelligently designed, comfortable - i’m in love with it. you can detach the hip belt which is just a strap to hook up a different one (i’m using the hyperlight mountain gear hip belt)...
  17. starrysky

    a longer and slower day

    ❤️
  18. starrysky

    PTSD on the Camino

    thank you - well spoken.
  19. starrysky

    PTSD on the Camino

    i am a sub-poverty level person (from US) who has to keep costs low - the airfare alone is a killer!
  20. starrysky

    PTSD on the Camino

    thanks for that suggestion. i didn’t know the crowds were thinner then! that would be great as it would mean less cold weather stuff to carry. much appreciation to you for all you do to help the camino and pilgrims too by the way!

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