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Yes I do. I have worn Lowa Camino Boots on every Camino I have ever walked. And I use them at home too now. Firstly, it is nothing to do with the 'Camino' name. Basically, Lowa boots have a great reputation, and their Camino Boots are slim fitting that suited me at the time - and loved them so...
No not so much an infantry thing. So far when I have walked it has been between 5-6 months walk at a time. And I like to sleep outside often so extra for that. Then when I know I am staying outside I carry wine or beer and an evening picnic. It all adds up.
Really, it is because I like to be...
While not a shoe type, so far I have met three pilgrims who walked barefoot from SJPdP. Two said they would never do it again, while the third was a happy chappy. Probably not worth adding barefoot though!
I got donated a jar of Marmite on my last Camino by an Englishman who was carrying six jars. Just in case.
I found it either keeps Aussies away or sets them off ranting. I don't particularly want to keep Aussies away, but the ranting was amusing. I think they were jealous....
Boots. Because I have to (I'm an ex infantryman, and my ankles are buggered). I have to wear boots at home always too. Plus, on camino I carry 16 kilo's +, so boots again.
I think boots are not necessarily needed on most caminos unless you are like me. I would wear something lighter if I could...
The Skateboard reminds me of a crazy Brazilian I met when walking back to France in 2016. He had just walked the Camino Portuguese to Santiago, when I met him near Melide he was walking to Rome! Thing is, he did not have a rucksack of any discription, he had a very large holdall which he...
I actually wondered about it a lot at the time. (Lots of time to do weird thinking isn't there)? I wondered where it had actually come from, as the sign is in English, but as it is very well made it must of been carried there. I wondered who on earth would carry such a thing! Now I know. I loved...
I carry both. I can use one or the other or both at once.
In the rain my poncho is only zipped to above my waist with the hands free brolly, so I don't get condensation.
In the sun the brolly means I don't have to wear a hat.
Plus my brolly has only been defeated by wind a few times. Yeah, not...
You missed compacted latrine!
Anyhow Theo, as Tinker says, the Frances is a mixture of everything going. Some is ust like the picture you posted. Some prefer boots and some not. It is a bit of a hot topic! Train with what you are comfortable with, any problems you might need to reconsider...
Hi Jo Jo. I have very weak ankles so always need boots. Unless you are like me I don't see why not. I think trail runners would be fine on the Salvador, especially if you are used to them.
You will love the Salvador!
Buen Camino
Davey
Hiya,
A few points. Never assume there will be blankets available. Much more likely in private albergues but not guaranteed. Private rooms in private albergues will though I am sure.
Rain pants are awful to walk in, you will get wet anyway. Never met anyone wearing them. Better to get your...
Hi Ducks!
I don't know the Eja 38, but I know the Osprey. The Osprey 26 would be fine.
Best thing about the Osprey is the guarantee. I had an Osprey Aether 70 for five years. In the last year a zip lost its stitching and two clips broke. Not the packs fault, I really hammered it (7 camino's)...
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