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Just be aware that, should your subsequent visit to Spain involve a train ride at any time, you may have challenges carrying a knife on the train. After my 2016 Camino with my teenage son, we travelled around Spain for a while, including a visit...
I bought one in the open air market in SDC. I It's a knife I want to take care of because the finish is so beautiful. My copy has the leaf pattern and red band. if you find a suitable place in Leon to ship to you could buy directly from the...
To avoid any transport issues I use carryon for my backpack thus I cannot carry a pocket knife with me flying to Spain. When doing caminos and outdoor activities I find it helpful having a knife that serves all kinds of functions in this...
Trail runners worked just fine on Salvador and Primitivo. I've done the Salvador/Primitivo combination once and the Primitivo by itself once. I've also done the Colorado Trail in them (far gnarlier than anything on any Camino). Boots only...
I did the Salvador last September. I wore Hoka mid GTX and was really glad of the support especially crossing the Cordillera de Cantabrica (I think day 3). The descents can also be a bit treacherous. Personally I wouldn’t wear a trail runner with...
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