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After reading a forum post about Armaskin, I ordered a pair to check them out. Although I’ve done a lot of backpacking and I didn’t care for the socks, I still tossed them in my pack for my 2019 Camino. I assumed I would ditch them a few days in...
Thank for posting about "the wettest conditions" I will be on the Portugal Coastal Camino next week and the it looks like it will be wet! I was worried about my Armaskin getting wet inside. I have worn them for training and do not even get a...
I haven't used my Armaskins on a Camino yet, I wish.... but I have worn them to test them. I have never had blisters with Injinji 5 toe socks so I can make a fair comparison. So far, I love the Armaskins. I was very wary of the feel and snug fit...
Leaving on Wednesday for Porto. I am concerned with a full week of LOTS of rain on the Portuguese Coastal route. I have a cover for my pack, rain coat and poncho. Unfortunately my hiking shoes are not water proof. Any other suggestions will be...
Hi, thanks for your post. I will be walking the coastal Camino March 31 from Porto. Did you use hiking poles? I feel these will be good for taking the pressure off my knees and hips.
If you want to take your trekking poles, you HAVE to check your bag. If you want to take any kind of knife you have to check your bag.
A good thing to look at is the Zpacks Airplane Case. If will hold most backpacks for travel. Then it can be...
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