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Hi Linda, thanks for your advice . It’s certainly a concern and I am monitoring it. At this stage I only notice pain there when I’m wearing the boots from rubbing while walking. Pain not there after I take them off. They are new and I’m going to try to slowly wear them in before January. Fingers...
Hi Adrian, thank you for sharing your winter Camino experience I have found your post very helpful. I am from sunny NQ Townsville. The shoe vs boot situation has given me great anxiety, but your info gives me confidence to persevere with my home training in boots for winter Camino Frances. Just...
Thanks Tom! I’m so glad you had a great Winter Camino, your info has really given me a confidence boost. I agree with you about boots - I am definitely thinking boots for this winter Camino. My new Keen Gypsum boots which I started training this week do feel unfamiliar to my feet with a bit of...
hello Camino friends,
I guess I’m posting for a bit of Moral support -am I completely crazy? I am seriously thinking of Camino Frances this winter flying Into Paris 20 jan 2022 and leaving via Paris 14/03/2022 . I have this time off before I start a new job in early April and for the...
Thanks so much Tom for sharing your March/April Camino experiences. I’m now feeling more confident in my gear list thank to your post. By the way it’s 35 deg Celsius here in OZ, a world away from Colorado and needle snow :)
Hi Coo,
I purchased the women's specific Deuter Futura pro 38 SL about 18 months ago in a sale. Unfortunately osprey isn't available in my home town so I can't compare. Im female weigh 70kg and I'm about 165cm tall. I haven't done a Camino yet with it - but on short trips and wearing whilst...
Thanks dougfitz, I think you are right - the waterproof NF jacket isn't insulated and not quite a third layer :). Luckily it's not too bulky so I could definitely get away with wearing it in the evenings if needed. I too don't really feel the cold and get quite sweaty so I'm leaning towards an...
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