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Walking the Camino Frances, since the 16th there has been a lot of mud on the trail but doable until today on the way to Pamplona! It got very difficult with the mud on the pass high up beside the river, a lot of slipping and squelching and ankle deep mud in places. Concentrating on the mud. I...
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This is just for info really; but if mods want to they can delete!
For this May's Camino i have gone back to my Talon 33 (so much less stuff this time; in fact everything is in the top brain apart from spare clothes and electronics)
This post is about their Almighty Guarantee i brought...
Sorry mods sure there used to be a miscellaneous section.
On booking there used be an option in their app to get directions for your booking!
Click get directions, open with, click on my Osmand+ icon and the location was there and i would add it to favorites; or i could search options...
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My only Camino so far was a hot one!
For the September walk this is the gear i was planning to take ; but i wondered if i could ditch the sun shirt and have sufficient layers for the cold!!!
2 x short sleeve merino t shirts (with arm sleeves covert to long)
! x pair of runners sun/arm...
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I walk Leon Santiago Muxia September through to early October!
My question:
As i have both a Ghost Wisperer puffy Vest and a Ghost Wisperer jacket!
Which do you think is the most suitable at that time of year?
(The weight difference is 60 grams however the jacket is much warmer same...
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Well here goes be aware i am no techy( Osmand is so customizable and what it offers me suits me and my visual limitations!)
I use and am accustomed to the way Osmand + functions! (well more or less :))
I have Osmand and the Frances on my Tab and it functions OK!
However i want a back up...
...I haven't included my shoes or rain kilt ; but have included everything else and the spare stuff!
WEARING on arrival from UK
HAGLOF LIM JACKET**
COLUMBIA ZIPP OFFS**
RAB FLEECE**
T SHIRT**
BOXERS**
SOCKS **
HAT ***
SPARES
DARN TOUGHS X 2
COLUMBIA ZIP OFFS/NO LEGS...
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I have an issue and i need help please: I hope this isn't to ambiguous a question to answer?
Which HOKA has the best wet grip! (this i know is personal opinion; a bit like ask the audience on "Who wants to be a millionaire" but a general consensus nonetheless.)
I wore Hoka Stinson...
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I start walking on the 4th May next year from SJPP going Vacarlos route; 2 nights in Pamplona and booked up to Estella on the 10th May.
My flight leaves Santiago on the 31st.
If i could i would have liked to walk the whole way but the time i have available makes that a no go!
I want to...
MODS not sure if the title is right or slightly misleading as you still have to do it yourself :)
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There have been a few questions on here about where to find a GPX track for the Vacarlos way.
I hope this will help others . (and i don't end up looking a numpty)
I am walking from SJPP to...
Hi!Walked from Porto got stamp each day at my accomodation ! However now in Combarro on Espiritual but keep forgetting second stamp until to late or in bed.Will I still get my Compostela? Thanks Woody
Wounds are mounting fell again yesterday now knees split open and elbow but that wasn't what...
Hi All! Well here we go at last; start walking in the morning happy days!! I have had a wonderful weekend in Porto the Portuguese are so friendly and go out of their way to help! My first stop is in Parafita.I hope the way is a bit more easy than some of the places I have encountered in Porto...
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Quick question!
Can you swap the Velcro pad and shoulder straps from an Osprey Stratos 34 m/l and put them on an Osprey Talon 33 m/l?
The Talon 33 straps are thinner but Ok!
The Stratos straps have more padding so wondered if the swap was possible for a bit more comfort?
Thanks
Woody.
Hi Everyone!
I need some advice/opinions about base layers.
I am walking the Portuguese Coastal and Spiritual from mid September from Porto; arrive Santiago second week of October; unless Covid 19 and/or our government's " you can go,you can't go" traffic light system mucks it up!
I have...
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I have a problem with my Osprey pack.
I decided on the pack specifically because of its brilliant reviews and it's a panel loader with numerous zipped pockets/pouches. With my lack of vision and colour vision finding gear by which pouch its in; for me seemed a better option than...
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Well three of us have just been to a small local running shop where the guy(the owner) was so knowledgeable and so patient;we were there for two and a half hours all of us found and brought shoes.
I had walked about six and a bit miles before going,it was stinking hot,carried my...
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My initial intention was to put on my hands free brolly and see if i could still use my Altus over the pack and do it up without any interference!
However my daughter suggested we test it; so here's the result!
The vid (there was more but says their to big) are just a little of my...
This sounds like they are what i was looking for!
I have ordered a pair to try and will buy a second pair if OK!
Has anybody used the Patagonia nine trails short on Camino?
They are pricey; but it says they have 3 zip pockets (security),and include antibacterial boxer type liner.
Eliminates...
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Please remember i am a newbie to Camino; so advice is most welcome as the nuances of kit are still sinking in!
Am i over complicating something that's a straight forward choice?
I have never worn a rain kilt ; but i have listened to several threads about them verses waterproof...
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