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  1. howardd5

    To those who brought a tent: How do I keep the total weight down?

    I would not bring a tent and opt to stay ion Albergues. You will enjoy most of it by meeting so many different people on the way
  2. howardd5

    Merino wool shirt

    I like merino wool socks and wear them on the Camino , I think I’m better off with synthetic layers and down for warmth. I look at weight and how easy they dry after hand washing. I’ve been on the Caminos ten times and do sweat even on cool days. I general don’t carry anything wool or cotton (...
  3. howardd5

    Sunglasses

    If you are walking the CF then the sun is generally behind you, or nearly. I brought sun glasses on my first Camino and rarely used them.
  4. howardd5

    Dealing with Vertigo: Seeking Solutions for Balance Issues

    I get a little vertigo when on a narrow ledge or trail and find that closing one eye sure helps me . If in the position of one eye focusing near and the other trying to focus far , my brain doesn’t do well and I feel a little dizzy sometimes .worth a try
  5. howardd5

    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    I would never use either. When I walk in even mild weather my feet sweat that would guarantee blisters
  6. howardd5

    Hiking Sandals only?

    I wore tevas about 90% of the time on my last Camino , it was better for my feet
  7. howardd5

    Hiking/Walking Shoes or Sandals

    I have used Teva hiking sandals and like them very much . On cool days I wore wool socks. ( not cool I know)
  8. howardd5

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I have used two brands of boxer/briefs and been happy , 32 degree cool. And AMD 1 both light weight breathable and dry very quick on a line. I would use any other i have had good results with boxer/briefs on the Camino. Both brands are very similar . 32 degree cool. And AND 1 .
  9. howardd5

    Permethrin treatment, down bags and putting one’s pack in a garbage bag at night….

    Agree, I treated only outside of my lite bag and outside of my pack.
  10. howardd5

    Goretex shoes?

    Agreed
  11. howardd5

    Permethrin treatment, down bags and putting one’s pack in a garbage bag at night….

    My experience with permethrin is pretty good , I believe it come from a flower resin . It come in a spray bottle and I sprayed my pack. , sleeping bag and my sleeping shirt . Then let them dry on the sun. Then forgot about it. No smell no color. Better safe than sorry. I have seen people spray...
  12. howardd5

    Permethrin treatment, down bags and putting one’s pack in a garbage bag at night….

    I have sprayed by down bag with the stuff and left it to dry in the sun. No smell and no bugs. That being said , I walked with a group that didn’t spray and didn’t get bit. I previously on another Camino did get bit up and put everything in a big plastic black bag that sat in the hot sun for a...
  13. howardd5

    Goretex shoes?

    I have come to avoid Gortex under any conditions
  14. howardd5

    Lightweight down blanket

    Us a common sleeping sheet. It can be cotton or nylon . I warm weather just the pocket shaped sleeping sheet is enough but a down coverlet is for cooler weather
  15. howardd5

    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    From my experience on numerous Caminos, walking in grass is very rare and easy to avoid. When you have thousands of walkers there is very little grass.
  16. howardd5

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    I bring Teva sandals for town walking and shower . In fact I have used them for flat walking on the trail . After wearing hiking shoes all day my feet loved the ventilation of sandals around town. Your shoes need airing too
  17. howardd5

    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I find that if I lengthen the shoulder straps on my pack , but still keep the weight on my hips , i can lower the pack enough to see over my shoulder and wear a full brimed hat. In warm weather I like the Safari style hat with a mesh crown. It keeps my head cooler
  18. howardd5

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    I don’t think you need a cup or plate
  19. howardd5

    Patches on my backpack?

    Stitch it on but better have one to show who you are ( flag or state emblem) we know you’re a Pilgrim
  20. howardd5

    Short gaiters with trail runners on CF

    I’ve walked out west too . Wide open spaces and Long views .where is your favorite? I have worn gaiter for snakes there but when I see a snake we both back away .

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