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    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    That should work; if not, we called them a “neck gaiter” when I went thru RANGER school.
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    66 Year-old Irishman starting SJPdP mid-March 2016

    You’ll have a great time - great experiences and fantastic memories. I may have an opportunity to go again in 2020. Just as an aside, I came back thru Dublin and drove up to Lough Derg for the 3-day Pilgrimage. An amazing experience; and in a different way, just as rigorous as the Camino. Best...
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    66 Year-old Irishman starting SJPdP mid-March 2016

    I hiked the CF last year (30 April - 3 June) at the age of 66; the first 10 days were rough but it got better. In 27 years in an Army career, I never blistered like I did on the Camino - fortunately there’s a lot of folks along the path who are terrific with advice and treatment. In Santiago we...
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    Keen shoe lovers: Voyageur or Targhee Vent?

    Even when I was on Active Duty, I’ve been a fan of Keen for exactly the reasons you describe, though I personally prefer a waterproof boot. For me, it’s all a question of the insole compatibility and trial/error, and only you can make that call. I’ve bought my last two pairs at REI and have...

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