finding the perfect hat...

Good hats and excellent hiking boots are high on our list of items. We'll carry approx. 15 lbs. in our backpacks, including 2 liters of water minimum per day. Everything has to wick and dry fast as we'll have just two changes of clothing. We plan to stay in Pilgrim's hostels along the way giving ourselves the option to spend the night at a hotel or other lodging as we find necessary or desired!