Category: Support
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Spring/Autumn gear list for Camino
The main difference from Summer season gear is that you need more protection from rain and cold. March, April and October are the rainiest months in Spain. In early March there still might be some snow in the northern mountain passages. The warm months from May to September you can still manage with Summer hiking…
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Sleep and recovery during Camino
Keeping your body in good condition after a long day of hiking becomes even more important if you go on the Camino non-stop without rest days. The concepts I describe here are things that have worked for me. I’m not a medical expert of any sorts. For professional advice consult a doctor and/or a physiotherapist.…
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Choosing your albergue
The easiest way to travel the Camino is to follow the guidebook. This way you get to stay in locations with the biggest choice of accommodations around. The situation becomes a lot trickier if you are walking smaller or bigger distances. Available information sources Typically if you have a guidebook then the general information on…
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Washing clothes on Camino
If you are travelling light with under 10% of your bodyweight as your gear, then washing clothes becomes practically a daily routine. You finish your stage on the Camino, find an albergue, then go and wash yourself and your clothes. Washing by hand Surprisingly, you can’t wash by hand at all of the accommodations. They…
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Hiking sticks
If used correctly they can take up to a third of the weight off your knees. For someone with a weak knee or two, this would mean being safe and pain free. For people who care about daily distances then the ability to walk 30% more safely day after day is a huge win. It…
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Hiking in rain
Shoes are getting wet, backpack gear needs immediate protection, taking photos has become uncomfortable. Sounds of raindrops splashing towards the ground gives off a relaxing vibe. Its a bittersweet moment on every Camino. Especially if you hike in April or October. Ponchos Lots of pilgrims like to have these. With one piece of equipment you…
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Snacks and drinks in Spain
There is a good variety of food options that you will come across again and again on the Camino. While hiking inside the territory of Spain, you will find the following: Fruit Sometimes there are food trucks for pilgrims on the trail. The selection will be small, but fruit is normally present. More likely you…
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Heatwave hiking
When the temperature hits over 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit), then the amount of sweating goes up significantly. I start to feel tired just breathing in air, not to mention hiking great distances with a backpack. Water rations will start to run out much faster and the need for taking breaks increases. There is nothing…
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Physical fitness for Camino
You can have the most expensive ultralight gear on you, but when it comes down to walking the Camino it is all about how good your physical preparation is. If you want to cut down on gear weight, then the best place to start is the excess fat you carry around your waist. Your knees…
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Summer gear list for Camino
The big 3 things to take for any hike is: shoes, backpack and sleeping gear. The general rule everyone keeps saying is that all of your gear in total should not be more than 10% of your bodyweight. Ideally that also includes water that you will be carrying. The 10% rule does not make super…
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Shoes for Camino
The best shoes to wear on the Camino are the ones that you feel most comfortable with. Hiking boots These sturdy boots give a lot of protection from the elements. These come in extremely handy if you hike during the off season. Off season for most trails is November to March. Then on most trails…
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Alternative endings for Camino Frances
You started Camino Frances in the Pyrenees and have walked through all of the Meseta section from Burgos to Leon. You get kind of used to be alone with your thoughts. Suddenly you hear that every bigger location between Leon and Sarria will bring more and more short distance pilgrims on the trail. They love…
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