Not being negative. I just think children have the right to refuse being dragged half way across the country. As a two year old, they will not be able to protest!
I personally don't think they are necessary on easy hikes like the Camino where you are on well formed trails usually carrying minimal weight.
They are well worth it for tougher hikes that include challenges such as very steep ascents and descents, river crossings and rough terrain.
Too true. This forum has more of these types of people than any I frequent!
The BBC show was not that bad at all. Someone mentioned the disruption that the film crew can cause. Maybe they should just film using their phones!
Nowhere in Europe really - you definitely have to venture much further South! Maybe the Canaries? I did part of the VDLP in March and it was very cold and wet even down near Seville. There are a few hikes in the south of Portugal that looks ok?
I have done the Bibbulmum track, well section...
I had to buy a backpack once and it lasted about two weeks of trail. It was a seriously bad product.
If you are in the slightest bit ethical about where you shop then you'd avoid Decathlon.
Evidence is for everyone to see. Go into one of their stores and see how cheap their gear is. How can...
But many pilgrims are not serious hikers. They probably do just one or two caminos in their lives and are not found on forums like these. Many of course only do the last 100km.
Either way, you get what you pay for and good quality that lasts comes at a price.
It is ridiculous how cheap some...
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