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And that is the biggest problem with the forum 😂., you will become addicted but just know this ,
1 you do not need Merrell shoes to walk the Camino
2 you do not need an Atlas Poncho to walk the Camino
3 You do not need an Osprey Talon to walk the Camino
thousands who couldn’t afford any of the...
I would just like to say it’s brilliant to see all the posts about Back Packs , Ponchos , Socks , Orrison , Blisters again after the past 2 years . Though they drive me insane , it means people are going to return in numbers this year and that is great .
I would just like to say the most...
Here in Ireland ,Lidl and Aldi often have small ones for sale , very light maybe €10 and I found my Lidl one very good and it kept its charge for a long time .Its mainly as a back up as you will only use your phone mostly in the evenings.
What will determine your answer is how much space you have left in your pack .
advantages of a coat are it is more comfortable and better looking
disadvantages are it will be bulky to pack
advantages of a poncho are they are light and fold up neat and small and can be easy to access and put...
I walked 3 times in Karrimor Aspen Low walking shoes that cost €40 , I bought good insoles to replace the originals and I have never yet got a blister thank God .They are available from Sports direct but have increased in price since to €65 but they are great value at that with a Vibram sole
I totally agree with you , sometimes you would think Osprey are the only pack that would get you to Santiago from reading posts here . When you walk the Camino you see every brand , size colour and condition and they all do the job for their owners . The biggest factor for anyone walking is buy...
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