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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    Trail runners 100%. The Camino is very rocky/pointy/bumpy and you will be glad to have a rock plate in the shoe, which trail runners have, to protect your feet.
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    “Are you going to Santiago “? “Yes, but don’t tell my feet “.
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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    I like to think I’m on a first-name basis with every stone on el Camino!
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    How do you carry the important stuff?

    Fanny pack worn cross-body. Everything is at your fingertips at all times. I like it so much that I’ve continued to do it after I returned home.
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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

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    Trail runners vs road runner shoes

    Camino Frances is very bumpy. I’d definitely recommend trail runners with a rock plate to protect your feet from a million pokes. Buen Camino
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    Hiking Poles - leaving them behind...

    May I ask where in Ferrol you bought your sticks?
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    Hiking Sandals

    I used Eccos as my back up shoes on my first Camino - heavy and hit all the blister places although they held up beautifully. Next time I tried Chacos and same thing. Additionally I had to keep fiddling with them as my feet began to swell so the straps needed to gradually be loosened. Not super...
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    Women's tall/petite/extended sizing clothes find

    Thank you for taking the time to share your research.
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    Who is selling these bandanas?

    Thanks, Annie. I was able to reach out to MJ and order these great bandannas. I wonder how many days it will take me to lose one on my next Camino…
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    Sleeping solution... still confused!

    Check out packable down blankets on Amazon beginning around $30. They used to carry them every year at Costco but I’m not sure they have them now. On my first Camino which began the end of August I took only a liner. It started off hot but as the time wore on it was quite cold at night and I...
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    Anyone with experience with this shoe from Danner?

    Following
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    What clothes do you wear after shower

    I bring a cotton t-shirt and yoga capris for after shower and to sleep. I hate sleeping in tech fabric. In the morn I switch to tech shirt and shorts or capris. If it’s cold I can start walking with the yoga pants on I like c clear’s idea if keeping sleeping clothes in a ziplock bag in case of...
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    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    Costco poles (if you have in Ontario).
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    Time for Some Trail Runners

    I wore Hoka Torrent men’s trail runners for my third Camino and only had one small blister. Usually I get tons. Good luck and Buen Camino.
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    Chaco sandals pros and cons? (plantar fasciitis dramas)

    Brought Chacos on my last Camino. They were heavy but that makes them good over rugged terrain so you don’t feel every rock in the path and great in terms of support. I had to do a lot of fiddling with the straps as my feet would swell. Also found it easy to get little pebbles and pieces of...
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    Hunt For The Elusive Perfect Sleeping Bag

    I used the same. Next time I may sew it into a bag shape.

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