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  1. Davey Boyd

    Do they live up to the name

    Yes I do. I have worn Lowa Camino Boots on every Camino I have ever walked. And I use them at home too now. Firstly, it is nothing to do with the 'Camino' name. Basically, Lowa boots have a great reputation, and their Camino Boots are slim fitting that suited me at the time - and loved them so...
  2. Davey Boyd

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    No not so much an infantry thing. So far when I have walked it has been between 5-6 months walk at a time. And I like to sleep outside often so extra for that. Then when I know I am staying outside I carry wine or beer and an evening picnic. It all adds up. Really, it is because I like to be...
  3. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    Oi! I'm a beer drinker! But I only talk drivel when I am awake! :cool: I carry beer with me too. Sometimes it can be over 100 meters to the next bar.
  4. Davey Boyd

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    While not a shoe type, so far I have met three pilgrims who walked barefoot from SJPdP. Two said they would never do it again, while the third was a happy chappy. Probably not worth adding barefoot though!
  5. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    I got donated a jar of Marmite on my last Camino by an Englishman who was carrying six jars. Just in case. I found it either keeps Aussies away or sets them off ranting. I don't particularly want to keep Aussies away, but the ranting was amusing. I think they were jealous....
  6. Davey Boyd

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    Boots. Because I have to (I'm an ex infantryman, and my ankles are buggered). I have to wear boots at home always too. Plus, on camino I carry 16 kilo's +, so boots again. I think boots are not necessarily needed on most caminos unless you are like me. I would wear something lighter if I could...
  7. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    The Skateboard reminds me of a crazy Brazilian I met when walking back to France in 2016. He had just walked the Camino Portuguese to Santiago, when I met him near Melide he was walking to Rome! Thing is, he did not have a rucksack of any discription, he had a very large holdall which he...
  8. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    One would look good in Bar Elvis I reckon!
  9. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    I actually wondered about it a lot at the time. (Lots of time to do weird thinking isn't there)? I wondered where it had actually come from, as the sign is in English, but as it is very well made it must of been carried there. I wondered who on earth would carry such a thing! Now I know. I loved...
  10. Davey Boyd

    Luxury items

    So it is you! First time I saw one of these (between El Ganso and Rabanal I think), I cried with laughter! Got a photo somewhere!
  11. Davey Boyd

    Poncho

    I carry both. I can use one or the other or both at once. In the rain my poncho is only zipped to above my waist with the hands free brolly, so I don't get condensation. In the sun the brolly means I don't have to wear a hat. Plus my brolly has only been defeated by wind a few times. Yeah, not...
  12. Davey Boyd

    Poncho

    So is gaffer tape!
  13. Davey Boyd

    Poncho

    I wouldn't if you are walking to Galicia! Davey
  14. Davey Boyd

    boots vs shoes

    Bit of a problem with people pooping behind the bushes. Be careful where you tread if you head off the track for any reason! Davey
  15. Davey Boyd

    boots vs shoes

    You missed compacted latrine! Anyhow Theo, as Tinker says, the Frances is a mixture of everything going. Some is ust like the picture you posted. Some prefer boots and some not. It is a bit of a hot topic! Train with what you are comfortable with, any problems you might need to reconsider...
  16. Davey Boyd

    Trail runners on the Salvador?

    Hi Jo Jo. I have very weak ankles so always need boots. Unless you are like me I don't see why not. I think trail runners would be fine on the Salvador, especially if you are used to them. You will love the Salvador! Buen Camino Davey
  17. Davey Boyd

    October Primitivo Gear

    Hiya, A few points. Never assume there will be blankets available. Much more likely in private albergues but not guaranteed. Private rooms in private albergues will though I am sure. Rain pants are awful to walk in, you will get wet anyway. Never met anyone wearing them. Better to get your...
  18. Davey Boyd

    September Portugese Coastal: 26 l Osprey or Eja 38 backpack?

    Every day is a schoolday! Can't go wrong then! Davey
  19. Davey Boyd

    September Portugese Coastal: 26 l Osprey or Eja 38 backpack?

    Ps welcome to the forum!
  20. Davey Boyd

    September Portugese Coastal: 26 l Osprey or Eja 38 backpack?

    Hi Ducks! I don't know the Eja 38, but I know the Osprey. The Osprey 26 would be fine. Best thing about the Osprey is the guarantee. I had an Osprey Aether 70 for five years. In the last year a zip lost its stitching and two clips broke. Not the packs fault, I really hammered it (7 camino's)...

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