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    Retired Armchair Trekker

    Hola The question still remains unanswered - where to next? I remind you of a quote from my favourite author "Only one thing makes a dream impossible - the fear of failure" so dont be put off by your fear and start dreaming about your next adventure. Once you have finished tinkering in the...
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    Compeed

    Hola I have just returned after completing the Camino last week - I only had one blister and my wife didnt have any and I put this all down to making sure that we both rested our feet and removed our socks evey 1 1/2 hours - the blister i had only came on the one day that i didnt rest my feet...
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    Not sure if I need to review my pack list - advice needed

    Hola Thanks for the response - i have now finished purchasing all my items and will be leaving Australia for Spain next Friday - I cannot wait and hope I dont have a chance to test out all my gear. Regards Glen
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    Not sure if I need to review my pack list - advice needed

    Hola I went to shops today and purchased a few items and will go back tommorrow to hopefully get the last items Today I dought windproof light weight gloves, some socks and a merino light weight beanie - tommorow I will buy some lonh johns and a thermal top and a hat (hopfully the weather...
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    Not sure if I need to review my pack list - advice needed

    Any thoughts as I am off to the shops today to buy my final items (I hope its the final trip to the shops) Regards Glen
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    Not sure if I need to review my pack list - advice needed

    Hello I am leaving for Spain in two weeks time and start my walk from Pamplona on 9/4 - with all the recent reports on the snow and weather conditions I am now confused as to what to take and ask for your input/advice on the following as I am going to collect my final items from the shops...
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    Compeed

    Thanks for all the great feedback - i have been doing lots of walks both with and without my pack over the last month and I am departing in a few weeks time. At this stage i am happy with my boots and socks however have noticed when walking after several hours that my feet sweat a fair amount -...
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    Leaving Pamplona 9th April 2007

    I will be on my way in under a month now and are often dreaming about the walk - it feels like I have already begun before even taking the first step (maybe the first step was booking the tickets or making the comitment to go) I have almost obtained all my gear and are still undecided if I will...
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    Pamplona accomodation

    Dear All Anyone have any suggestions of somewhere good to stay in Pamplona as it will be the last night before we embark on our walk and I thought it would be good to have a chance to refresh after flying from Australia to Barcelona then to Pamplona. Ideally if the place is located in a...
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    What do guys sleep in

    Hello Although I dont follow cricket I still find your advice most amusing - if I have room in my pack i might pack my hunting rifle and a few hounds so i can go fox hunting of an evening however I do wish to ensure I have space for my dinner suit so I can go out and eat at all the best...
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    What do guys sleep in

    Thanks for all the feed back - I am not sure if I will have room for my smoking jackets however I will just have to wait and see - sounds like a Tshirt and underpants will be more than acceptable. Regards Glen
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    Leaving Pamplona 9th April 2007

    Hola All my tickets have now been booked and I will be leaving along the French route departing Pamplona on the 9th April 2007 and departing Santiago on the 10th May 2007. I look forward to the possability of meeting some of the Forum members along the way. Regards Glen
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    What do guys sleep in

    Thanks for the response I have no issue with being modest - I was more concerned with warmth issues as my sleeping bag is only light weight (didnt want to carry a heavy one which would have had better wamth qualities but would weigh a lot more) and a was concerned if other pilgrams would be...
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    What do guys sleep in

    Hello I am starting my walk in the second week of April 07 and leaving from Pamplona and have a light weight sleeping bag and was wondering what I should take to sleep in at night - Will I be ok to sleep in a Tshirt and underpants or will I need to take a long sleve top and some sort of long...
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    Drink bottle, gloves, Torch & money belt advice

    Thanks for the response I have purchased a 1litre Sigg bottele with a rough blue paint finish and will add a plastic bottle if required when I am on the walk. I purchased a 20" x 40" Microlite towel as I felt that if i had anything smaller it would be less useful. I am hoping to go and...
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    Compeed

    Thankyou for the feedback - I will check out the Bandaid product at the chemist on the weekend. I almost have all my gear and want to finalise the small items so i can check my pack for space/weight and also do a few walks with it before i leave on my journey in early April 07. Regards Glen
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    Compeed

    Hello I have been reading alot about how good Compeed is for blisters but am unable to locate it in Melbourne Australia - does anyone know where to buy it in Melbourne or can I buy it easily when I arrive in Spain in Pamplona where i start the walk. Thanks Glen
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    Hat and LED torch?

    Hello Can anyone recommend a good hat to take - i want to take something with more coverage than a baseball cap - any brands/type that i should look for? Regards Glen Also does anyone own either a Led Lenser David 15 Led torch, the David 19 or the V2 tactical torch and if so how do you...
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    Drink bottle, gloves, Torch & money belt advice

    I have been looking at some gear and am thinking about the following - Sigg 1 Litre aluminium water bottle - not sure if to go with the anodised finish or there is a rougher painted finish - any advice? - I like the look of the Led Lenser David 15 torch which is reasonably small, hand held...
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    Drink bottle, gloves, Torch & money belt advice

    Hola In addition to my previous questions (which I still welcome any opinions/advice on) I have a a couple more questions which I would like some advice on: - Are gaitors required or a luxury? - Is a normal size pillow case suitable to put over the pillows in the refugios? - Should I...

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