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    Do I take a tent

    No
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    Favourite Socks

    Darn tough - regardless of weather, season or terrain ! (and Vaseline the feet)
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    The Case for Using Hiking Poles When Going Uphill

    I was taught the correct setting for the height of your poles is with your forearm at right angles - parallel to the ground - which allows for any variation.
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    The Case for Using Hiking Poles When Going Uphill

    Best thing I ever got bullied into ! The power you get going up hill is surprisingly significant. I'm a 6'3 bigger guy whose hard on my gear and I've had no problems with the cost effective decathlon poles including on the last camino of 1500km...and I use them all the time regardless of...
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    A good hat.....

    Mate, pop into Kathmandu and grab one of the caps with removal neck covering I think it's called a legionnaires cap. Folds in half, washable etc.have used on all my Caminos and as someone who burns easily highly recommended. Buen camino
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    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    Not really. There are those that answer the question asked and point out that if you need something there are plenty of opportunities to get the item in country - in this case a corkscrew. I've yet to not find one in an alberque kitchen. Chances are in a group someone may well have one. The...
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    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    No. Yes. Buen Camino
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    Wet shoes, cold feet, blisters

    I wear waterproof keen boots, "darn tough" socks (which are seamless) and Vaseline my feet. This combination works for me. I'm hard on my footwear lucky to get 1000km, large wide feet and wear orthotics. I endorse spending time finding the right footwear, training in them and going with what...
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    Too big shoes?

    Some great advice here. I would only add that once you put the added weight on your back the game changes so make sure you train for it. Regardless, plan on getting blisters and learn how to deal with them as no matter how perfectly you think you have prepared the camino always provides!
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    Help With Shoes for Over Pronation

    Hi, 6'3 guy and over-pronator with customer orthotics. Highly recommend Keen boots. Walked Cadiz to Muxia this spring every step and feet (and back) great. I train in them also every walk. You're right that the CF is more walking than hiking but its what you're used to and what works for you...
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    Camino maps

    I always liked this one as a reference for Spain/Portugal and Ivar sells a fantastic 1:1,250,000 map, but if you google camino maps you will be spoilt for route choice Europe wide :)
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Well said. Weight saving is usually done at the expense of comfort. The bulk of the weight should be carried on the hips so the comfort there is critical. I can highly recommend Aarn packs. The fixation on price, brand and volume misses one crucial fact that you will have it for more than one...
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    I find two 450ml Powerade bottles ideal. Not flimsy, nozzle top, easily replaceable enroute and reachable on either side of my pack. Any long or exposed stretches i can always supplement to get me to the next radler 🍻 Simple, cheap, replaceable and flexible.
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    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Loads of conflicting advice. Like many things it depends on you. I'm 6'3 and my stuff takes up a lot of space especially a pair of size 14 runners ! Yet I manage with a 32 litre pack. Work out your gear then choose your pack based on fit. Like advice on footwear, its what works for you and...
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    Shoes for wide feet, want to avoid problems with zero drop shoes

    You've opened Pandora's box ! I have had feet issues in the past including a stress fracture. I have size 14 wide feet. I have hard custom orthotics. I use keen boots - yes boots. I am very hard on my foot wear, need the support and having today just walked 39km to finish the via Augusta on...
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    Help me pick my pack! :)

    Figures 😂
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    Help me pick my pack! :)

    Did he walk in bare feet too ?? As a wise man once said "any fool can be uncomfortable" !
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    Help me pick my pack! :)

    Hi Seriously look at this award winning range from AARN and the philosophy behind the packs. The design is perfect for Camino and I have used it on all of mine. The link is for the pack but you'll find your way onto the website. Good luck choosing...
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    New Altus like rain gear from Aarn (and other ponchos)

    Not sure on the poncho but absolutely agree about AARN packs. Simply brilliant.

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