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    walking sticks / poles

    John Good advice. I use trekking poles because I have bad knee problems on the steep downhill slopes and on any downhill slopes on real long hikes. I don't like the poles myself and they are cumbersome most of the time (for me), but now that I use poles, when I get to the steep downhill slopes...
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    Plug adaptor

    And only 11 more sleeps for me!! Wow we are all almost there!!! Thanks for your replies...and I am assuming yes it is the same one for both France and Spain. Buen Camino
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    Plug adaptor

    Will I need the same plug adaptor for both Spain and France? And is it the one with 2 circular prongs. I think there are 2 plug adaptors with circular prongs, one is a bit larger, and if I remember correctly the smaller circular prongs are for France and the larger for Germany. But I don't...
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    Tell me about Pacer Poles

    Hi Wombat Have you had experience with regular poles prior to using pacer poles? I am currently using regular poles. Just started about a month ago. I am finding them an annoyance really...but the certainly do help on the up and downhills. I will also walk in September, maybe we will meet on the...
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    What Size Water Bottle?

    Br David I like the 750ml size water bottles, that's what use here. I just buy a bottle of water and refill it. Are 750ml size readily available in Spain or should I bring bottles with me? Rita
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    Tell me about Pacer Poles

    Has anyone had experience using regular poles and then switching to Pacer poles or vice versa? I use leki poles right now, which are a great help, but I do have some irritation on the wrists from the straps. I am considering changing to pacers.
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    Product reviews from recent VdlP trip

    Duct tape?? Sock liners Looking at this old thread Ifound some nice tips on first aid items to take along. I am wondering about the duct tape. How does one use it on hot spots? Has anyone else used duct tape for foot problems? And while I am on the foot care subject someone told me to wear...
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    ALTUS RAIN COAT

    Oh, I don't like the sound of that. I was just about to order an Altus. Has anybody else had this experience with the Altus? Or can someone recommend some other type of rain gear? I plan to walk the Camino in September, hope it doesn't trun out to be a huge rainy season. Rita
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    Backpacks... What else?

    Smart thinking...not to buy a popular brand on the internet. I bought the GOLITE Jam2 online, it was so uncomfortable, it didn't matter that it was a feather weight. I tried everything ...packing, repacking, adjusting. Nothing helped. So the golite went back and I am back a square one. But a...
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    Hair dryers???

    You are so right. And I probably will be wearing a hat lots of the time anyways. Rita
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    GoLite backpack

    I just received my Golite Jam2 women's backpack. It is a feather weight at only 1pound 9 ounces, 43 liter capacity. Just trying it out now. The first day was a little uncomfortable.... I think it was because my old backpack is well worn like an old shoe...fits just right and so comfy. After a...
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    Hair dryers???

    Thanks Deirdre and Cecelia. That seems to be the oppinion of so many that I talk to. But since I am in my 60's, I may opt for shorter hair. or who knows...ponytail it may be!!
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    Hair dryers???

    Thanks for the replies. The extra weight is not worth carrying a hairdryer. My hair is very fine and short so it should air dry rather quickly.
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    Hair dryers???

    Hello all. I just joined and am planning on walking the Camino Frances in September. Can anyone tell me...are there hair dryers in the alburges?? If not, what do you ladies do about hair? Shall I cut it real short before leavling home?

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