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    Hiking Sandals only?

    Chacos - SJPP to Muxia. Altra trail runners in the BP for backup
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    Best all purpose soap

    I use Sea to Summit brand liquid laundry soap for hand washing clothes. A 89 ML bottle of this lasts an entire Camino. For body and hair I use whatever bar soap I find in the store along the route. My wife on the other hand, packs about 5 kilos of clothes and sleeping bag and another 5 kilos...
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    Osprey Kyte 36 or Tempest 34

    You will need to have your torso measured. Hopefully you have a sporting goods store that can measure your torso. If not, the Osprey website or YouTube should have instructions on how to do this at home. An accurate torso measurement will get you the correct BP size then you will have to make...
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    Osprey Kyte 36 or Tempest 34

    I have used the men's versions of these backpacks, the Kestral and Talon, respectively. I replaced the Kestral with the Talon because the Talon is simpler. If you like a lot of zippered pockets, compartments, and loops to hang things the Kyte may be better for you and if you prefer a simpler...
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    Chaco Odyssey Sandals?

    I am not familiar with the Odyssey but I find that rocks in Chacos are much easier to remove than rocks in shoes. I have worn Chacos on my last four caminos. The simplicity and heavy sole is perfect for the trail surfaces. I do carry trail runners but only as a backup for muddy or cold days
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    Towel - Help!

    I get dressed wet and I am dry within ten minutes. I did carry a BP towel and rarely used it and when I did I had to deal with yet another item, a soggy one at that. To further my effort to simplify on the trail I stopped carrying a comb, shampoo, camera, iPod, cup, etc. This probably saved...
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    Gore tex shoes or boots?

    Gore-Tex is preferred by many in this thread. People can have different results with footwear, product materials, backpacks, use of merino, how much stuff they bring, and whatever else. What works for me may work really well for another or may not work at all or work somewhere in between. I...
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    Gore tex shoes or boots?

    I am also a big fan of sandals on the trail. On a Camino I wear regular hiking socks with the sandals but at home I don't.
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    Gore tex shoes or boots?

    I use breathable trail runners in the warm months and goretex lined trail runners in the wet months. I also use Chaco sandals when warm. I size up for use on long hikes. An example of trail runners are Brooks Cascades and equivalent models from Salomon, Altra, and Hoka, etc, etc, etc What...
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    Vasque boots

    I think Vasque boots are great however what works for me doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you. I use boots for backpacking short trips where it is rocky whereas I use Altra trailrunners and Chaco Sandals for a Camino. I size up for both applications. All of this takes time to get...
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    Decathlon/Quechua MH500 40L pack

    I use an Osprey Talon for Caminos. You will find it comfortable, lightweight, well ventilated, and durable. It will last for many caminos and will become a prized possession. I actually use the 44 liter model, which is too big for a Camino, but I only fill it about 2/3s. An advantage of...
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    Best shoe for Planter Fasciitis

    Oh sorry, my description of footwear use was ambiguous. I wear Altras with Superfeet insoles. I wear Chaos sandals without SF insoles. The Chacos are my primary footwear on the Camino. I wear them over 90% of the time and I wear them with socks. The Altras are only worn when it is cold...
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    Best shoe for Planter Fasciitis

    I use Superfeet footbeds in Altra trail shoes and Chaco sandals. I switch back and forth depending upon the trail surface. Walking 30 to 40 days in a row results in various aches and pains and I also have to carry K-Tape, Volteren, and Naproxen. The cafe con leche and vino tinto also...
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    Osprey Backpacks are awesome!

    I use an Osprey Talon 44 Liter backpack. My base weight (no food or water) is between 7 and 8 KG. This is about 10% of my weight. The contents of the pack is loosely organized, about 3/4 full. What I like about the Talon is that it is really simple without the numerous external pockets where...
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    New Hoka Hiking Sandal

    Those Hoka sandals look really great. I wear Chaco sandals when hiking and on Caminos. I have several foot issues that sandals solve. When it rains I wear Altra trail runners but the Chacos are more comfortable for me. I will definitely check out these Hokas.
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    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    I used an Osprey Kestrel 48 liter and never filled it up. I find it nice to have a little extra room so I can easily find things in the pack. I was considering replacing the Kestrel with an Exos 48 but ended up choosing the Osprey Talon 44 because the Talon actually meets the carry-on...

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