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    Women's sandals for plantar fascitis

    I am currently dealing with PF and can walk 25 km comfortably. According to my family doctor and orthotic specialist, the cause was wearing flip-flops on hard surfaces after hiking. What has helped me is Miranda Esmond-White's Essentrics program. She has a daily PBS program in the U.S. and a...
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    For the flat trails, I would agree, but I have two bad knees and could not have walked the San Salvador, the Norte nor the Primitivo without very sturdy poles on both the uphills and downhills. Certainly next year when I tackle the Pyrenees climb on the French, I will need excellent poles.
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Update. Between Sep 2022 and Oct 2023 I made 3 Camino trips to Spain and Portugal with my Zulu 40 pack. All trips were from Toronto. Trip 1, checked poles, carried on the pack on flight to Barcelona KLM. Left poles behind on return. Trip 2 carried pack on, bought poles in Porto, gifted poles to...
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Thanks for the response, but as previously posted my bag is 10 cm oversized when it is empty so cinch straps aren't the answer. Prior to COVID we often witnessed many people with oversized bags and even sometimes more bags than were allowed to carry-on and the crew made it fit. No I think--not...
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    I have been considering this. I was planning to buy poles, knife etc. in Spain, but this is also an option. I don't believe I can take my oversized pack on board in Toronto since it is 10 cm oversize. Toronto is having huge issues with lost luggage currently.
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I am not comfortable checking my pack given our current uncertain travel environment. My Gregory Zulu is 10 km over KLM carry-on standards in length--totally empty, so there is no way I can address my challenge by squishing or adding a second bag...
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Thanks for this. As you can see from my post above the totally empty bag is 10 cm over length and given the reports of KLM, they are enforcing the carryon rules rigidly--as many airlines are currently doing.
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Thank you that does help.
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    Thanks. I am less concerned with the Vueling flights as they are short filghts, but it is good to know you had no issues! Toronto-Barcelona KLM flight has a layover in Amsterdam, where the airport seems to be very challenged. The Toronto airport is also a mess currently!
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    KLM's carryon sizes are: 55cm x 25cm x 35cm. My Zulu totally empty is 65 cm long. That would make it checked not carry-on. I can't shorten the length of the empty bag.
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    Gregory Zulu 40L as carry on.

    I was planning to use my Gregory Zulu 40L pack for my September Norte/Primitivo trip. It is too big for carrying on. Given the ongoing airline issues with lost luggage, I've decided to acquire a pack that I can carry on. I've Googled and searched on this forum and the options are overwhelming. I...
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    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    I really liked these Salomon and they have low and mid versions, but I couldn't get a fit I was happy with. I purchased a pair of low cut Merrills last year that almost fit and I almost never wear them--only on short walks, so I was fussy this time. The Scarpas I bought fit perfectly. Thanks...
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    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Thanks for all the advice. I tried a number of boots and shoes and bought these guys. Scarpa Rush Gore-Tex Light Trail Shoes. With the loud colour, I'm not sure if fellow pilgrims will strike of conversation or walk away quickly! Ha! Scarpa...
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    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Thanks
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    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Thanks Rick.I wasn't considering the boots for Norte which I understand is 70% pavement walking. My concern is the Primitivo which has slippery, muddy, inclined sections that require more rugged footwear.
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    Best footwear for Camino del Norte & Primitivo

    Greetings I will be walking the Camino del Norte and diverting to the Primitivo starting in September. I have been using Vasque St. Elias on my recent very rugged Bruce Trail in Ontario Canada (910 km). I was planning to use a pair of Merrill boots which are lighter for the del Norte, but...

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