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Thanks :-)
PS: Turns out it doesn't work for me - maybe I'm just too clumsy, but after 3 tries and 3 consecutive wash cycles, I've just decided to use the good old squat behind a bush method ;-)
I've tried many different hiking boots and shoes and always struggled with blisters. After reading all the recommendations for trail runners on this forum, and reading tons of reviews of different makes, I decided to give a try to Altra Lone Peak 3.5. I've walked / hiked a few hundred kms in...
Well, I kinda have a feeling, that after a couple days of walking, I won't care about hanging my bloomers as a flag from my backpack :-D
As for drying socks (or whatever othr garments) though, I find it helps a lot, if after washing and wringing them, I fold them inside my towel and wring them...
Thank you, Tom! I have great expectations of good walks, great company, beautiful vistas and nice wine - and well, laughter is the best, especially if rain, blisters, aches, whatever seems to shadow those expectations. Last week we went on a 4 day hike, with me proudly clad in my new trail...
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I don't know, how you could have missed such a crucial part of the pre-Camino training regimen :eek: It's not too late, though, get on with it :p Oh, and btw, thank you for pointing out another great use for the waterproof socks, lol.
Hope to meet you in April, Andy!
Hello Everyone!
After a decade or so of dreaming about it, the time is finally here to make the dream come true and walk my first Camino in April :)
I've been reading the forum for a couple months now, and have learnt a lot from you all (Trail runners instead of boots?! There is such a thing...
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