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I've been happy and relatively blister free walking various Caminos. This year I'll be walking in the Spring and my current shoes (Hokas) do not seem to dry overnight or longer. Any suggestions?
Just when we’ve all been warned about hiking poles in your carryon the new warning is about those adorable “Snowglobes” . If you must have one for your collection buy the mini or empty all the liquid and snow. Or just take a picture home.
I know most of the trees on CF, CI, Sanabre and Portuguese are forested and represent paper products to the growers. Has anyone heard of an adopt-a-tree program to insure future shade along the Caminos. I’m ready to be a sponsor, one for my wife, children, and granddaughters.
This is not meant to start the rain jacket or poncho debate again, (I use a jacket). What I have reconsidered is the color, because in rain and fog pilgrims are less visible. I looked gallant, suave, overweight but cool in my black jacket but no one could see me. My new gear is safety yellow...
Like many I'm looking into all ways of avoiding blisters. "liner Socks" seem to be a buzz word. Are there actual brands? Also has anyone tried a product called "Body Glide" it is supposed to prevent friction (blisters). Thanks for any advice.
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