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  1. JoroAtanasof

    Second thoughts on completing del Norte

    Hi pilgrims , last year i had some spare days and i walked from Irun to Santander , so my plan for this year was to start in Bilbao and walk to Santiago in 24 days . It turned out that i can squeeze 4 more days and take 30 days of paid leave so it makes it 28 days of walking if i want to walk...
  2. JoroAtanasof

    Lightweight Blankets for Walking the Camino

    This year i will try this travel blanket https://www.cocoon.at/en/products/travel-blanket-ef803637a79b652f25bb658159af8eb3-1 also there is merino version .
  3. JoroAtanasof

    Topo Wearers!

    I have done the Frances wearing ultraventures 3 in 2023 . Half size up was enought for me . I was wearing injinji socks(trail running series) , no blisters but i rarely get one tbh .
  4. JoroAtanasof

    My new backpack from Gregory

    My first Camino in 2018 was a great experience except for one part - the equipment . I was extremely unlucky with my choice of shoes and backpack :) I solved my shoe problem when I bought Keen Newport sandals from the Caminoteca store in Pamplona and walked with them until Finisterra . I wish I...
  5. JoroAtanasof

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    Last year my backpack weight was between 4-5 kg food and water included . I was with Mammut ducan 30 l . The backpack is 890grams which is pretty good for backpack with frame imho. I also carried 1 l of water . Compared to most of the pilgrims on Frances I was ultralight I guess :)
  6. JoroAtanasof

    Shoe choice

    I have a pair of hoka transport and overall they are great I use them for my daily walks 10 kms +, the outsole runs out pretty quickly and I would like to have more space for my fingers… but for Camino especially 2 + weeks I will go with something different.
  7. JoroAtanasof

    Shoe choice

    Me too , but the traverse is almost identical to ultraventure pro . It appears that the pursuit it the new Altra killer… :)
  8. JoroAtanasof

    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    I would recommend a sun hoodie with upf50 . I like walking with shorts but last 3 Camino I bring https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-terrebonne-joggers/24540.html?dwvar_24540_color=NUVG&cgid=mens-pants-jeans
  9. JoroAtanasof

    Need help planning stages after Valenca do Minho

    Try caminoninja app , I think it is the best app especially for the Portuguese Camino .
  10. JoroAtanasof

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    Peregrine 12 have rock plate if I am not mistaken , try something with more cushion and lower drop - 5mm . Hoka Topo have such models . Sandals -Keen Newport H2 , in 2018 I walked almost entire Frances with pair of them .
  11. JoroAtanasof

    Graffiti - CYMRU AM BYTH

    I first saw Kenny's art work in may 2022 , actually there is some post in the forum from him . I admit that i destroyed some of his non-organic legacy :D . About the welsh i rate it on 3rd place just after MJ ..... I actually enjoy reading some those writings from all pilgrims , but those 3 are...
  12. JoroAtanasof

    How to prevent plantar fasciitis on the Camino

    I can only speak about my experiance , in order to prevent PF i was using massage ball every morning and right after finishing every stage during Camino . I have weak spot on my right leg in the PF area but nothing sevire thougt . Also this year i was using non zero drop trail runners (Topo...
  13. JoroAtanasof

    The culture has changed...sadly

    Youtube + all other social medias & websites is my answer , the gear that served me best on Camino i found it in youtube in long distance hiking chanels . Probably the worst place is FB imho . I only observed how things changed last 5 years reg Camino . Why a new pilgrim will bother to...
  14. JoroAtanasof

    Portuguese Albergues

    It is better to book a day or two in advance this year imho :)
  15. JoroAtanasof

    HOKA warning

    Topo athletic .
  16. JoroAtanasof

    Comparison between El Norte and Portuguese coastal path

    Thank you @LTfit my only concern is the asphalt I just hate it , don’t mind the ups and downs , don’t mind doing long stretches I have 4 kg backpack (without h2o )and I know which trail runners work for me :) .
  17. JoroAtanasof

    Where to buy toe socks along the Camino Frances?

    Last year I bought 2 pairs of Injinji socks in Pamplona , the store is called Caminoteca and it is just a few meters away from the municipal albergue .
  18. JoroAtanasof

    Has the Camino Frances become a victim of its own success?

    My first Camino was the Frances in may 2018 and it was life changing. I walked Camino Portuguese in 2018 2019 and 2021 + Primitivo . In may 2022 I walked cf again starting from los arcos and it was different because I wanted it to be and because I was not the same person . I was doing 30 + Kms...
  19. JoroAtanasof

    Comparison between El Norte and Portuguese coastal path

    Hi , is it fair to say that most of del Norte asphalt is like the section between A Guarda and Vigo on Portuguese coastal path ? I have a few weeks this year and after doing some research I am not convinced that I want to walk most of del Norte on asphalt . It is hard for me to compare because...
  20. JoroAtanasof

    Portuguese Albergues

    You can check if albergueas are opened I don’t think you will have problem finding a bed in April .

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