https://youtu.be/IJ6SlamXOXg I got my Camino Credencial for free (with the purchase of a cool new book), as well as a waterproof case! BONUS: Camino Compostelas, Credencials, and Certificates . . . it can all get rather confusing. HERE I sort through these various documents and explain what each one does for the Camino pilgrim. https://youtu.be/B9nDdSQFwY4
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Camino pack volumes typically come in at around 30-40 liters, and the Osprey Stratos 36 is one of the most popular backpacks in that range. While not an ultra-light pack, it is feature rich - and those features may make the difference. Click the image above or HERE for my review! I took some young … Continue reading Osprey Stratos 36 Review and Gear Test
Ten months ago today, after a couple of years of intermittent discussions of half-made plans, my cousin and I decided to walk the Camino Primitivo in May of 2020. Since Then February 6th: Started Blog Fifteen months seemed like a very long time to wait for our Camino, so I thought a blog would be … Continue reading 10 Month State of the Camino Address
In my quest for an enjoyable Camino experience, I have continued to adjust my packing strategy. After my Ultralight Camino thought experiment (video HERE), I determined that a realistic base weight (gear weight minus worn or consumable items) could be around 10 pounds and still provide an acceptable amount of comfort. My pack weight right … Continue reading Lightening Pack Weight for the Camino
Even on the Camino, sleep systems are still important. I've tried out a few (see HERE and HERE), but I think I might have found something really good in The Big Blue Mountain Lazy Bear puffy blanket. It is a fairly lightweight, stuffable, throw blanket that is weather resistant and can function when wet. Here … Continue reading Lazy Bear Blanket Review
The struggle is real. As I wrote about in My Pack, my Camino gear journey began with the gift of the Osprey Exos 38. On paper, this was the perfect Camino pack - it seemed to work just fine on my first test hike, and held my gear perfectly on my first pack test. The … Continue reading Shopping for My Camino Backpack (Again)
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