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    DIY hiking wool?

    One old soldier in the Army told me of a trick where you soak your feet in cold tea to toughen them up. He swore by it. I think in Europe you can buy cream with tannin in it. Might be a long slow process but the idea of toughening the skin has merit.
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    Merino Wool Care

    Don’t forget there are lots of weights of icebreaker fabric. From ultra lightweight at 130 up to around 260 grams The lower weights won’t take the beating heavier weights will take.
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    Merino Wool Care

    Some advice from Icebreaker. Interesting they say to wash garments occasionally with denim jeans ( zipper shut) to reduce pilling. Some good info on their website.
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    DIY hiking wool?

    Take a look. ENGO Rectangle Blister Prevention... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QLQJ64/?tag=casaivar02-20
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    Psst.... Aussies, did you know????

    An REI close to LAX if your passing thru. Try Amazon basics line too. Really good prices on their own label stuff.
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    Shirts and underwear

    Until you use Merino garments you won’t really get how practical they are. Warm when you need them cool when you need them. Dry in half or less time. Don’t need to wash them everyday. I’ve done 5 caminos. If you can try it. Look on line for sales. Don’t get them too thin. Good luck.
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    Useful Items from the Dollarstore to take with ? On a budget

    Hi we picked up much the same kind of stuff. White laundry bags etc. small bottles to put olive oil. Basaltic, Salt container. By taking a few condiments you can save a fortune on lunch.( Buy you own roll with cheese and Tomato) Get a knife with gold out blade. Cut tomatoes. Just don’t go crazy...
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    Adidas Ultra boost shoes

    Two thoughts. On our last Camino we added some of those gel support pads for high arches. Great result. Plus the heal portion really made shoe more comfortable. Walking on ashfelt on a hot day really gets those shoes warmed up. Not sure which sole deals with heat better.
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    Should or shouldn't I bring a camera (Sony a6300)?

    Absolutely bring it. You will look back in 6 months and realize how many of the little moments that make it magic you start to forget. Carry it in your hand as shots pop up. 1kg is nothing. It’s not all slow scenery shots. Take a waterproof bag from somewhere like REI. Or even a few big Ziplok...
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    Clothes washing - what to use?

    Go to carfour (sp) if your starting in SJPP and look in laundry section you will find a great blue tube of laundry gel. Not large. Cheap and works well. Hard to find in Spain. Lux are you kidding me. That will leave residue on everything. Use Merino it washes and dries so much easier than cotton...
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    ? buy hiking poles in SJDP

    Just make sure you arrive on a week day or Saturday. Often Sunday they may be closed.
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    Need help with shoe debate

    A bit off topic but a bit off topic but have you thought of adding a pair of Scholl pads to whatever boot/ shoe you buy. They get fitted off those stands in Walmart in US. Not cheap as far as inserts go but they claim to reduce heal shock by 40% from memory. I added them my last camino. A huge...
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    Bottle vs hydropack

    So many stores selling water that in most cases it’s much easier to carry a small 500 ml bottle and only on long stretches add a second. Drink at lot at breakfast.
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    Pants or Shorts or Zip off Convertible Pants?

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    Pants or Shorts or Zip off Convertible Pants?

    Wear the convertible zip pants. Everyone will know your from US. . Easier for terrorists to ID you. Serious waste of time and with quality from most manufacturers dropping your zips wont last long.
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    Drying clothes while walking

    Buy Merino T shirts. They dry incredibly fast. $$$ but well worth it. Get a few different weights. Try Icebreaker.
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    Drying clothes while walking

    If it’s the type of bag m thinking of you can get them at the Dollar store or similar. In laundry s cation. Mesh bag with zip. Quality’s not as good as it was. Get a few.
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    Drying clothes while walking

    If it’s the type of bag I am thinking it was you can get them
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    Water carried -- how much is enough?

    Don't forget. So many places are open that sell water or other water sources your never that far from hydration. Unless it's the meseta Two liters of water is a lot of extra weight. The latest research on hydration is showing that our current fixation is over rated. Don't panic I'd suggest.

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