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Luggage Transport - Why?

If you have undertaken a Camino using Luggage Transport or Plan to - What's the main reason?

  • I'm physically unable to carry my pack - age, health, injury...

    Votes: 61 50.4%

  • It just makes sense. Why carry a full pack when I can just carry a day pack

    Votes: 7 5.8%

  • I'll be less tired at the end of the day

    Votes: 2 1.7%

  • I'll enjoy the walking more

    Votes: 12 9.9%

  • I'm not used to hiking with a pack

    Votes: 1 0.8%

  • I'm just worried carrying a pack will be too hard for me

    Votes: 6 5.0%

  • I want to have a few luxuries that would make a pack too heavy

    Votes: 1 0.8%

  • I have to bring medical equipment that would make my pack to heavy

    Votes: 4 3.3%

  • If the service is there, why not use it?

    Votes: 2 1.7%

  • Other

    Votes: 25 20.7%
  • Total voters
    121
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
Justina13 said:
Can you please tell what company did you use to transfer your pack
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Jacotrans and Correos. Very easy to use and reliable. Tip, do not leave anything of value in your pack. I know for definite my pack had been gone through at least once whilst in transit or before collection/post drop off.
 

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