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  1. Cicada

    LIVE: in need of bag & gear today in SJPP

    May your God Bless you Buen Camino
  2. Cicada

    My First Hiking Shoe question

    Just one word MERRELL
  3. Cicada

    Camino Frances in March. Warm clothes

    We walked late April! Definitely layers and most mornings wore a light puffer jacket! Not an Everest type but a 550 fill very light and squishes into one of it's pockets.
  4. Cicada

    Headlamp question

    Here here!!!
  5. Cicada

    To shave or not to shave

    No shaving !!!!!!
  6. Cicada

    Tight boots and dodgy tendon -5 weeks to go. Help!

    Attend to both problems (not sure how) before you start! Or you won't finish. Maybe a simple pair of joggers will do the trick. Buen Camino
  7. Cicada

    Rain proof gloves necessary in April?

    I must say terrific photos Susan!!!
  8. Cicada

    Rain proof gloves necessary in April?

    Not sure about rain proof but definitely cold proof gloves! Buen Camino
  9. Cicada

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    Well said Bill have fun!
  10. Cicada

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    So all's well that ends well .
  11. Cicada

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    I'm surprised the sales assistant didn't advise you better. Especially your size selection ! Did they have a small incline for you to walk down? If you didn't perhaps when you return your shoes you should consider a shop that specialises in hiking equipment.
  12. Cicada

    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    Wow you walked all of those makes my Frances and Portuguese look pretty ordinary!!!!!
  13. Cicada

    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    We bought Altus in April 2017 from SJPDP only need them a few times.Apart from the colour (red) which was the only ones available they worked very well and kept us dry. We took them on the Portuguese the following year in September and didn't need them once. A year or so ago we took them out for...
  14. Cicada

    IKEA dry bag

    Haven't used one but if they're as good as the poncho they'll be excellent
  15. Cicada

    European walking shoes?

    My wife has a pair Zamberlan walking shoes that she swears by they're made in Italy and have lasted very well! A Frances and a Portugues and could probably do another if we were able!
  16. Cicada

    Poncho

    I have an Altus which I swear by! But a couple of weeks ago during the very heavy rain that we had in Sydney i wore an Ikea 11 buck poncho and surprise surprise it kept me perfectly dry! Buen camino
  17. Cicada

    Adios Moabs

    That's true Geràrd they are very popular on the Caminos as are Osprey backpacks but I guess that's a thread for another time
  18. Cicada

    Adios Moabs

    Good one Bob!!!
  19. Cicada

    Adios Moabs

    Hi Dee. Yes the cobblestones are a bit of a pain take care as the Portuguese drivers travel at the same speed as they would on the highway.As for boots you'll need them to have a fair amount of tread.As for ankle support the PC is far less hilly terrain than the CF so your plan soundsfine to...
  20. Cicada

    Adios Moabs

    The upper is coming away from the sole so yep they're done Thinking of using them in the garden maybe as flower pots for a pair lovely red gerainiums!

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