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  1. Anthony Rocco

    Liner Socks

    My wife and I regularly train new walkers. We always say that the three most important items are shoes, socks and backpack. We make no recommendations; they must suit the walker. Feet can be so different, even the two feet of our own! If you like the trail runners, stick with them. We prefer...
  2. Anthony Rocco

    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    I guess you could call our process "Wring, roll and stomp." And if there's time and room on the string to hang them, do so. And we have had times when rain resoaked some clothes. This is why we always carry diaper pins to attach wet socks and others on our backpacks. Never carry something you...
  3. Anthony Rocco

    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    On the second day of our first camino, when we started washing and wringing our clothes, a delightful Irish lady who had grown up in a convent came over to us and showed us how to do it quickly and efficiently. From that day on, in the 9 camino paths we have walked, we never had a problem. Of...
  4. Anthony Rocco

    SIM Card doubt - Arriving from Paris

    Last September, we went first to Lyon, one of our favorite cities. Cuisine makes one cry, but in a good way. Excellent way to kick off a camino. We discovered that an "EU roaming" Lyca card, good for a month, rechargeable and incredibly cheap with plenty of minutes and data. We were skeptical...
  5. Anthony Rocco

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

    I lived for years on the Arabian Peninsula and it was no mistake that the folks there cover up. The men need not cover up for modesty's sake; they do it block the sun and keep moisture in. We are so blessed to have wicking clothing these days. Last September we walked the Camino Podiensis. For...
  6. Anthony Rocco

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    ⚠️ Warning. If you are new to hiking, please know that a rubber tip on rocky steep declines can prevent injuries. I bring extras with me on long caminos. I want to finish, and I am sure you do as well.
  7. Anthony Rocco

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    Just as trying out various backpacks, shoes and socks are important to getting what best suits YOU, same goes for guys and parts down under. I have found thin, quick drying, long boxer shorts ideal. Please don't skimp on price; those guys down below want to be comfortable, while you absolutely...
  8. Anthony Rocco

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    Never needed one. I guess if you're camping it makes sense. But don't bring it with you. Buy one there at a China store, as peregrinos usually refer to the dollar stores. They are not only cheap but are lightweight. They won't last long, but long enough for a camino.
  9. Anthony Rocco

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    I took heavy Tevas on my first camino. After that, it's been Crocs every time, including my upcoming trip soon. They are so light, perfect for the shower and have logged hundreds of miles of city walking. Mine are called Croc Swiftwater Sandals.
  10. Anthony Rocco

    Sandals

    It was a surprise, but perhaps that's normal on the Camino Portugues. In all honesty, we rate this camino at the bottom of the list of camino paths we have walked. Crowded, with so many day hikers with day packs. We wisely decided to zigzag between the central and coastal and were rewarded. The...
  11. Anthony Rocco

    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    Waterproof are fine for most of the Camino Frances, but when you get into Galicia, you may find as we always have that the rain comes at you in all directions. You cannot keep it out of your shoes. Vented shoes dry out quickly with some newspaper stuffed inside, which every albergue has on hand...
  12. Anthony Rocco

    Sandals

    It's what you like and what you are willing to carry. My wife carries 13 pounds, including water, and I'm at 16 pounds, including water and trail food. We average between 16-17 miles per day and are very comfortable, despite bringing up by a long shot the average age of a camino walker. Even...
  13. Anthony Rocco

    Sandals

    Just for an opposing view. I took Teva sandals on my first camino. They weigh a lot and weight matters. Ever since then, I take my Crocs Swiftwater Sandals. They weigh only a few ounces but are super sturdy. My first pair clocked over 1000 miles, same for my second. I'm now on my third. I wear...
  14. Anthony Rocco

    Backpack question: Ospreys Stratos 36L vs 44L?

    I've done two caminos with the 36L. Love it. There's plenty of room for me, but I pack less and less and less with each subsequent camino. I suspect I'm not alone in that regard. I do hang my sandals on the back, but that's because it feels sooooo good at the end of the day to shed the shoes and...
  15. Anthony Rocco

    Burgos - China Store and Tapas Bar

    Delighted to see someone mention these stores. The experienced peregrino depends on them, as we learned. On our first camino, there were items we didn't bring (which was a smart decision) that we picked up as needed. We all know about the pharmacies which are well stocked for what ails the...
  16. Anthony Rocco

    Pairing Injinji toe socks with waterproof socks - experiences and advice?

    We hike/walk thousands of miles every year. It was a long time ago that we decided that wet feet is not the end of the world. So we now walk through streams, puddles, whatever. If you have ventilated socks and shoes, they will dry quickly. Even if you are in snow or constant rain, as long as...
  17. Anthony Rocco

    Pairing Injinji toe socks with waterproof socks - experiences and advice?

    Reminds me of why I counsel wannabe peregrinos not to buy waterproof hiking shoes. Once the water gets in, it won't go out. I learned early on with my ventilated shoes that it's no big deal to walk straight through a creek rather than dance on the rocks. The socks and shoes dry quickly.
  18. Anthony Rocco

    Pairing Injinji toe socks with waterproof socks - experiences and advice?

    If it's raining all the time, there's no solution other than a laundromat to get dry clothes. But so often, the rain is intermittent, so attaching wet socks with diaper pins to the backpack works beautifully.
  19. Anthony Rocco

    Pairing Injinji toe socks with waterproof socks - experiences and advice?

    I had recurrent blisters on my first camino 9 years ago until I encountered a Danish walker who looked at me like I was truly a rookie who didn't know the secrets of non-blister walking. So...what is that secret? All you need is gauze and paper tape, both of which are available at every pharmacy...
  20. Anthony Rocco

    Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)

    One final point, which was mentioned by another posting. It isn't the bladder or bottles that add much weight;it's the amount of water that you carry. We found so many fuentes and cafes along the Frances that by our second week, we were carrying much less water every day, no more than two half...

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