Tag Archives: Clothes and gear

Two days and counting…

Posted on 11/04/2018 by magwood

Two days and counting!  Backpack is almost sorted, most items on the packing list are ticked off.  Rather than show you the standard series of photos of  folded clothes that will accompany me on my camino, I thought I would … Continue reading →

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Review of clothes and gear (I)

Posted on 15/10/2016 by magwood

Here is the first part of my long overdue gear report.  I will divide it into three parts clothes (herewith) gear and equipment (see here) technology (to follow in separate post) My last such review was in 2014 and  I … Continue reading →

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Everything but the kitchen sink…

Posted on 16/04/2016 by magwood

I have spent another couple of half-days faffing about with my camino packing. But however many times I weigh all the various items, I can’t seem to make them any lighter. I’m trying some new ideas this year. I’ve made … Continue reading →

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They’ll see me coming in this…

Posted on 09/03/2016 by magwood

We’ve had some very stormy weather here the last few days. Yesterday, gale-force winds were whipping around the mountain almost taking control of your movements, pushing you along from behind or almost stopping you in your tracks. There was even … Continue reading →

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Assessment of clothes and walking gear 2014

Posted on 28/06/2014 by magwood

I updated my packing list and review following my 2016 Camino del Norte which can be seen here Meanwhile, here is my original post from 2014… Firstly, apologies for the very long and detailed assessment below. I have been asked … Continue reading →

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