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Yes very exciting, on the countdown! I have a pile on the living room floor. For some reason I am procrastinating with the weigh in - that number is kinda important! Now that I've practiced with "cheap" poles, I think I will buy the... -
It's not the same as having completely free hands, but I can perform most tasks, such as taking photos, with the poles dangling from their straps on my wrists.
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SFHiker reacted to Saara's post in the thread Avoiding the Crowd on the last 5 stages. Where to stay with
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Hi My name is Saara. I am going on 22nd April and would like to know how to avoid the crowds in the last 5 stages. It seems to be a bit painful for those walking for 4 to 5 weeks to suddenly be hit by the crowds. Is this most people's experience... -
The Costco poles are fine. You will need to bring or buy some new rubber tips, as the tips that they come with are not very robust and will wear out quickly. When you are in Europe if you are near a Decathlon store (they are in all major...
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Often they are sold in pairs but I only ever use one. For me, the additional utility of one pole is worth the extra weight, extra thing to carry around with me that is an awkward shape and might get left behind. The second pole does add utility...
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SFHiker replied to the thread Trekking Poles.Hi misspenn! The larger round attachments are probably the snow baskets. You wont need those. The smaller rubber tips are good for pavement but quickly get worn down to nothing. They do stop the clicking sound from the tips which is nice. I find...
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Don't forget to let go of that weight of worry about travel and the anxiety of the unknown as well! You'll literally be floating down the Camino!
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My son has advised me to delete unnecessary apps, books, podcasts, downloaded videos etc from my iPhone. Saves up to 250gms. Great weight saving hack.
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2L will be too much except on one or two of the longer sections if the weather is hot ; or on the few mountain sections ; or if you are planning to walk very high kilometre averages every day. But even in the latter case, 1L to 1.5L should be...
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SFHiker reacted to arkron's post in the thread LIVE from the Camino For those worried about beds... with Like.
I’m on day 10 and just walked into Burgos. Albergues outside of stages at mostly half full. Only special ones might be completo. Mornings are freezing cold very often. At 11 I take off my layers, and consequently get sunburned after. It’s...
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