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Please... Seriously Need Shoe Help

Such a useful video. Not least because I own those exact boots, and saw lots more Vasques racked up in the albergues.
- FelixBC
- Post #12
- Aug 23, 2016
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Linen as a towel

I took a flour-sack tea towel each time, kind of like linen. Very absorbent, very light, dries fast, washed it frequently. Can't stand microfibre. Did appreciate proper bath towels when available!
- FelixBC
- Post #4
- Mar 9, 2016
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Sleeping Bag?

I learnt the Spanish for "got blankets"? Disculpe, tienan mantas? Sí? Muchas gracias! Es mucho frio. Sí, soy de Canada. Pero...
- FelixBC
- Post #22
- Nov 10, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Sleeping Bag?

That's what I took, and froze in April/May. And I'm a Canadian who sleeps with windows open year round. It all depends on if you sleep hot or cold, how cold and wet you may have gotten during the day, and if the hostel supplies heat, hot water, and blankets. Brrrr. I could do with a down...
- FelixBC
- Post #20
- Nov 10, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Sleeping Bag?

I walked Sevilla-Astorga-Santiago this April-May. Except for Sevilla, it was a challenge to keep warm. Many hostels weren't heated, some didn't have blankets. I took only a thin bag, more like a liner. Regretted that. I sleep cold, and should have brought a decent bag. Cutting weight is...
- FelixBC
- Post #8
- Nov 8, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
How much distance do hiking shoes last?

I've done 2 caminos in my Vasque boots, 1400 km so far. They look great, planning a third with them. Haven't even needed to replace the laces.
- FelixBC
- Post #5
- Jul 21, 2015
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes