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  1. Dilbin

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I wear nike/regatta swim shorts when walking. They have a built in mesh brief so no need for boxers.
  2. Dilbin

    Ultimate Dog Repellent

    I've been bitten at home in Ireland (drew blood, stitches etc) while out training for the Camino and it affected me psychologically for the rest of the training. Two days into that particular Camino(Salvador) two large dogs ran at me barking and growling. Bizarrely enough I didn't panic and...
  3. Dilbin

    The Solution to Toilet Paper for the Camino/Outdoors Anywhere!

    Okay. I'll get that bottle thing and complicate my next Camino even more.
  4. Dilbin

    The Solution to Toilet Paper for the Camino/Outdoors Anywhere!

    Compostable tp and human waste is a great fertiliser and just needs a bit of common sense when one is finished there business. Et Voila
  5. Dilbin

    Trail shoes for a New Balance 880 lover?

    Hi. Its been a while but would love to hear your experience with the Moab FST. They are my favourite blister/injury free shoe so wondering how you found them? Daniel
  6. Dilbin

    How important is a rock plate for CF?

    Hi. What's a rock plate. 😁 1400kms later on Del Norte and Portuguese. If its important then maybe that's why I should have had one. Seriously don't worry about it. More weight on your feet that you can do without. Buen Camino
  7. Dilbin

    How common are hiking shorts on men

    It's an amazing thread!
  8. Dilbin

    How common are hiking shorts on men

    Without disrespect to you or your question I don't understand where the idea that men don't wear shorts in Europe came from . Personally I always wear shorts Nike/ Speedo swim shorts( no not the tight ones) They are lightweight/ quick drying and so comfortable. Most of the male pilgrims I've met...
  9. Dilbin

    Merrel MOABs

    Hi. I have tried Moabs but they did not suit and had a bad couple of weeks with them in 2019. My go to shoe are the Moab Fst if you can find them. Before and after I used standard Moab I have walked in these and no pain or blisters anytime. They generally have the Fst version on Amazon and I...
  10. Dilbin

    Need a larger backpack - advice please

    Hi Margaret. I appreciate your issue and need to bring alternative forms of foot wear. My backpack is not a brand name and 45litre. For your issue the backpack themselves are usually lightweight regardless of litre capacity so switching to a bigger backpack may indeed solve your problem. However...
  11. Dilbin

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    My honest opinion from much camino experience is bring what ever you want. I've a smaller backpack but it means more time to pack/unpack each time. P.s It's not very expensive. If I were to reconsider I won't bring a bigger pack. Very handy for purchasing lunch and groceries for evening meals...
  12. Dilbin

    Running shoes, not trail runners

    Hi. My go to are Merrell fst moab gortex but I use insoles that were designed for my feet instore(50 euros). Completed 600 of the Camino del Norte in these and not a blister to be had, nor any leg pains etc. Other trail runners and hiking shoes from same manufacturer and my feet were destroyed...
  13. Dilbin

    Question about raintrousers

    Hi. Having walked same route in September 2018 I would suggest better safe than sorry. If its raining then you will be glad you did. I have brought a poncho in the past but found it too cumbersome. Personally I have a good pair of Golf trousers which stop rain, wind but designed against...
  14. Dilbin

    Minimalist running shoes?

  15. Dilbin

    Best Shoes?

    I have had various issues of pain, blisters and leg problems on the different Camino trips. Twice now I have worn Merrel FST 2 Gortex and walked some days up to 29 or 33 kms without blisters or any pain whatsoever. Just my experience but each of us are different. Check them out on Amazon. Get...

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