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Camelback
As the Camelback discussion appears to be turning a bit heated, I thought I would put my two cents worth into the discussion as someone who started out with a Camelback, and stopped using it a week or so into the Camino. I found that the Camelback's greatest convenience while walking...
I found that wearing "boxer briefs" limited thigh chaffing tremendously. I did find, however, enormous discomfort from my nipples chaffing. Any advice on that one or is it par for the course?
Sticks
You may have already completed the Camino by now, but I found a stick essential, and yes, they are all over the place along the Camino. Now as for taking it home with you, remember that on the Camino you are frequently following in the footsteps of cows and sheep. While I had a friend...
Pace
Just thought I would mention something a bit off topic, but moderately connected via the pace. I found it hard to go for much more than seven hours in a day. Seven hours was comfortable, eight hours caused some discomfort. With that in mind, I did find it nice to leave very early in the...
Water
Some advice is that you must drink water, however water is heavy. Water is frequently available, might make you sick if you drink the wrong water from a fountain in the middle of a town (I never got sick doing that though, and to be honest don't know anybody who has). When I first did...
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