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Wildhogget replied to the thread Fleece, thin down or both under North Face rain jacket? (Leaving tomorrow).Just completed this exact Camino with my wife, last three days constant rain, and on the last day, boots gave in to the muddy puddles, wore the cheapest rain over trousers from decathlon and not a single drop of water, wife the same. We both had... -
Wildhogget replied to the thread Pack Cover Failure.Just completed 3 days of rain in the Camino Frances, rained all day and the last 2 days torrential. We both have Osprey covers over our Osprey back packs and we were without ponchos, every night super dry. But be reminded the hip pockets and the...
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I have walked 5 caminos and never used the poles. However I am in my eighties and I worry that if I have a fall and break my hip it could prove fatal. To help me with my balance I usually just find a stick to carry if the terrain is rough.
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Sarria gear shop!!! Poles https://www.peregrinoteca.com/bastones-aluminio-trekking/ how to find it https://www.peregrinoteca.com/donde-estamos.htm
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Walking sticks can be used for all kinds of fun. My thirteen year old son used his hiking stick to whack dandelion heads off as he walked.
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Overall profile only! I mean (as was mentioned) there are climbs to Roncesvalles, Alto Perdon, Cruze de Ferro and O Cebreiro with descends to Zubiri, post- Alto Perdon, Molinaseca and Triacastella none of what you will experience will be "that...
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Wildhogget replied to the thread Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?."Ah, so we're equating the trek from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela to conquering molehills, are we? 😁 I suppose in that case, I'll be sure to pack my mole-whacking stick alongside my walking shoes! Just to be clear, though, when you mention...
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We use them sometimes and sometimes not. I have not used them the last two Caminos, but last year we bought an inexpensive set on arrival for my husband who has had several falls in recent years. Very helpful for him with balance. There are some...
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Wildhogget replied to the thread Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?.I don't think I really do now to be honest reading all of the above, as mentioned earlier first timer and probably over kill for me. But thanks for the reply
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Wildhogget replied to the thread Sarria to SDC Poles/sticks?.What a great answer Dougfitz, common sense in the end of the day, I guess for a first timer you panic a bit and get caught up in everything.
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