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  1. 30daystosantiago

    Tablet, smart phone, paperback, or nothing

    I plan to take a lightweight paper guidebook. I may also take my tablet computer but I find guidebooks are best as paper...not dependent on batteries, can open / access quickly...can make notes easily, etc.
  2. 30daystosantiago

    Underwear, briefs, boxers.... ?

    My personal experience -- I chose sport boxers made from a synthetic material that wicked moisture away - they worked wonderfully. I discover these the hard way after practice hikes using cotton boxers left me with painful chaffing in my inner thighs. Examples are listed in the gear section of...
  3. 30daystosantiago

    Linen Shirts instead of Synthetic or Cotton?

    Good question - I would think linen might be preferrable to straight out cotton for the reasons you mentioned. I would still be concerned about skin irritation when the fabric is wet (which is one of the primary reasons I avoid cotton for innerwear)- I am curious what others think.
  4. 30daystosantiago

    List your shoes

    I have Merrell Moab Mid hiking boots- perfect for the Camino. The Merrell hiking shoes are good too but I found hiking shoes did not provide enough ankle support. A lightweight mid rise hiking boot is my vote. Buen Camino!
  5. 30daystosantiago

    walking poles

    As mentioned, there are many opinions about these topics. I will share my personal experience. I used one telescoping, spring loaded trekking pole (by a company called Leki)- loved it. I used it every day even on level surfaces -- I found it theraputic. It came in very handy on inclines and...
  6. 30daystosantiago

    Hi Tek Vs Low Tek clothing

    Of course, gear choice is a personal thing....buy what you are comfortable with - use your camino training period to decide what is best. I generally avoid anything cotton for many reasons-- cotton is relatively heavy, especially when wet...cotton can irritate the skin as it does not wick...
  7. 30daystosantiago

    Another Backpack recommendation request

    Gregory makes an excellent pack for the Camino- I used a Gregory pack on my Camino. Try the savant model.
  8. 30daystosantiago

    Raincoat-Poncho

    Of course, pancho vs rain jacket is a personal preference. In my opinion, a waterproof and breathable jacket and pants work best. For a long time I've recommended Marmot - this is what I wore on the Camino. Though panchos are ok, the key downside in my view is their potential inadequacy during...
  9. 30daystosantiago

    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    The issue with hiking shoes in my view is the lack of ankle support- especially if one is walking very long distances (ie 500 miles of the frances). In my view lightweight mid height hiking boots like those from merrell are the best...pair them with smart wool socks and you may be lucky like I...
  10. 30daystosantiago

    March/April footwear on the Camino Frances

    I walked the camino in the April timeframe and wore merrell mid boots- lightweight and water proof...was plenty and no blisters in 500 miles!
  11. 30daystosantiago

    Strange issues with my Merrells, anyone else encounter this?

    I wore Merrell hiking shoes and never had an issue or blister in 500 miles. Also, I used a heel insert - not sure how much that contributed to success. Only issue I had was a lack of ankle support - this next camino I am considering a lightweight boot.
  12. 30daystosantiago

    Boots, shoes or sandals

    I wore hiking shoes on my first Camino and was sorry I did not have the ankle support of lightweight hiking boots. I would suggest lightweight boots. I also took a pair of crocs which I wore after showering at the refugios. My feet needed a change from the boots each day and I found crocs to...
  13. 30daystosantiago

    my camino packing list

    I posted my gear list on my website...its pretty good....would not change a thing.
  14. 30daystosantiago

    footwear on the Camino

    I wore hiking shoes by Merill...also had heel inserts...the shoes were ok- there were times though that my ankles were strained...next time I will likely wear a pair of light hiking boots. Buen Camino!
  15. 30daystosantiago

    advice on trekking poles please

    I used a single Lekki pole for 500 miles of walking -- loved it!
  16. 30daystosantiago

    Blister-free socks - or your money back!

    Interestingly, I wore a pair of simple smart wool socks (sometimes 2 pair) for 500 miles without a blister...
  17. 30daystosantiago

    walking sticks / poles

    I used a single walking pole on my Camino and found it to be very helpful. LIke so many things, it is a matter of personal preference...I found a proper pole helped me a great deal...
  18. 30daystosantiago

    Wicking Underwear

    Re: WICKING UNDERWEAR... Regardless of the brand, wicking underwear rocks! I had a no name brand from REI and they worked very well.
  19. 30daystosantiago

    Inserts for shoes

    I also wore Merrill shoes on the Camino and avoided blisters. I had heal inserts from REI. They were kind of expensive (e.g., $20-$30+ I believe), but well worth it in the end.
  20. 30daystosantiago

    cooking

    Hi, I would not bring cooking equipment (such as burners, etc). The preference to bring camping pan/cup if a personal one. I brought a very small aluminum bowl, knife/fork/spoon and a cup. This was very lightweight. I did not use it much because I chose to eat at cafes and restaraunts. The other...

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