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    Do I need spikes for icy terrain when walking from Burgos to Leon next month?

    and for the more forensic reader... while my last listed camino was 2014 and the shoe above is 2015. I also walk on other trails.
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    Do I need spikes for icy terrain when walking from Burgos to Leon next month?

    I have noticed over the years that US shoes don't really do mud. The traction always seems to be designed for dry conditions. So it isn't a daft question. Not by a long way. And proper vibram type boots do tend to be heavy. I have been using trail runners. The Hoka Challenger suits me but...
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    Trail Runners I'm Looking at

    I know what that is like I also have the high top of arch and narrow heel. I've found Keen Newport sandals to be quite a good fit. Also had Asolo recommended but never tried any yet.
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    Trail Runners I'm Looking at

    Rob Hoka are nice enough. The latest clifton 7 has a lower cup to the back of the foot. My partner who has tendon issues swears by them. The only downside is that I think you can have too much grip. And they are pretty grippy. I'd probably give them a try if I was you. Fin Edited due to...
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    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I was told by my optician there is a connection between macular degeneration and bright light. sunglasses are a good thing
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    Barefoot hiking shoes/boots?

    barefoot as in zero rise trainers? Inov-8 terroc with added sorbothane double strike footbeds worked quite well for me. The inners were essential for the Portuguese granite cobbles. I could feel how soft tarmac was after a hundred km of cobbles. But essentially - my advice is to use your...
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    Rain protection - ( Overkill ? or cut back to save some weight?)

    jimavro this is a cold weather version of your ventilated jacket that doesn't even try to keep out the rain instead it creates a tropical microclimate next to the skin I think you would like it http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/special-6-shirt/
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    Outdoor Gear, Backpacking Consumerism, and the Marketplace

    Ethics are important Paramo pretty much supports a village of rescued vulnerable women. And their coats work. I've a few of their garments ( understatement ) https://www.paramo-clothing.com/en-in/ourethics/manufacturing.php
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    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    socks and sandals are in
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    Winter Camino Equipment Dilemma.

    the down blanket Personally I find buffalo to be very cost and weight effective. Does the USA have Buffalo stockists? http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/
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    Treking Poles

    Which I believe carry an armed guard on every flight. Leki poles vs armed anti terrorist officer is a classic YouTube fail.
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    Help! The walking pole makes me feel like the walking dead!

    I think they are too light. I found the handle too squishy. But would and do use them for the odd fell running expedition. If l was to only have one set l would probably go with the leki Z carbon. Which are only 40+g heavier each and much better designed handles.
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    Stuff I was wrong about - And Trail Runners

    please Let us know how the Bondi Wide is. I've heard that they left the toe end alone and made more space for the rest of the foot. Which doesn't much suit my narrow heel and high arch. The search goes on for perfection. (my problems are so first world.)
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    Stuff I was wrong about - And Trail Runners

    I'm a fan of bondi's too but they are annoyingly tight. This guy is pretty sorted when it comes to dealing with a narrow toe box. https://fellrnr.com/wiki/Shoe_Modifications
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    Sleeping bag or liner?

    liner
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    Advice on Walking Poles

    I love my leki z pattern. 230g each. I use one on broken ground, two on hills, three when drunk. Which is why I fall over. I've tried cheap ones, adjustable ones, even very lightweight ones, fell running jobbies too, mountain king trail blaze they were, they were nice. But go with leki...
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    Beware of Crocs .

    What you need is more coal fired air conditioning. What could go wrong?
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    Walking stick

    the Mrs uses 120cm, she is 5'7". too short is worse than too long. IMO. (I prefer a Mrs of more than 5'6")
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    Running the Camino Frances - Gear? Any experiences?

    A really cheering video. Thanks CharlieWart. I had to laugh at the pilgrim office response. You doing it the easy way, like. Bad dog!
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    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    My friend did a chafed anus impression with sound effects in a chemists shop on the French. And he pointed at me. It was very difficult not to laugh, he had no idea why the staff were looking stone-faced. Basselina sounds about right. It's a few years since I was there but the memory will be...

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