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    No Blisters!!

    We are all unique, being blister free is a combination of shoes, socks and immediate attention to any hot spot (once you have found The Combination for You just walk with it).
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    Recommended Shoes

    Perfecto❣️ It’s all about what works for you. Buen Camino to you. My only warning as some others may have already said - you will love it, but Caminos are extremely addictive. 🤣
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    Recommended Shoes

    The advice here is gold. I have walked one Camino - the Frances from SJPdP to SdC in Autumn 2019. I bought my shoes a size larger than I would normally wear. I wear good Merino wool socks. I trained with my backpack - on concrete/asphalt pavements and gravel, both steep and flat. As I live...
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    Test and Assessment of Armaskin Socks as Blister Protection

    Many thanks Dave for your very informative and unbiased review of the Armaskin socks. As always it is great to read one of your posts. I use the Armaskins personally every day when training or hiking. I wore them every day on my Camino Frances in September 2019 from SJPdP to SdC. I live in...
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    Outdoor Gear, Backpacking Consumerism, and the Marketplace

    Very interesting thread. Thanks for posting Dave. I have read all the comments with interest. As many have said the best gear for you is fit for purpose, as comfortable as it can be for your individual body type (in the case of clothing, footwear, backpacks etc) and meets your budget...
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    Slippery When Wet? Trail runners on Portuguese tiled walkways

    Interesting and thoughtful comments. I also think being aware of the hazardous nature when wet of some of the tiles in cities can really help. On my Camino in September I slipped over coming out of Leon in the rain and broke my wrist. I wasn’t paying as much attention to how I was walking as I...
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    Raincoat or poncho?

    I vote for the Altus Poncho. Bought it from the hiking store in SJPdP and they showed us the quickest way to put it on. It was excellent, lightweight, able to handle different volumes of layered clothing and with sleeves big enough to accommodate my broken wrist in its cast. We had about six...
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thank you all for your suggestions and experiences. The pack is washed! Had to send away for the wash Gearaid. Have just ordered a special permethrin spray for spraying the pack (could not get this at the outdoor shops where I live) so I’ll be good to fly out on 15 September. Dougfitz, had a...
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    Best Shoes?

    Many thanks Dave. 👍
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    Best Shoes?

    Thank you Dave for explaining this. Are the Hola Bondi 6 classified as trail runners or road running shoes? I bought a pair and have been alternating between my Salomons and the Hokas on my training walks to see what are the most comfortable. My podiatrist favoured the hokas for cushioning and...
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thank you. Hope so!
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    A Test/Review of the Engo Blister Patch is Coming

    Many thanks in advance Dave. I read all of your posts and reviews with great interest.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thank you for taking the time to reply.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thanks again Dave. I love your responses as it’s good to know the reasons for/and sometimes against a particular product. Also like your attitude to the marks on the backpack.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Many thanks! I will look for the Nik-Wax. Dave Bugg spoke about this as well. Have looked on the manufacturer’s website and can’t find any washing instructions. Thanks to everyone here I have great advice once again.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thank you. I think front loafers are more gentle than top loaders. Laundromats around here are all top loaders. We also have lots of coal miners around here so backpack could come out dirtier than it went in! LOL!
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Sounds good to me. Thank you.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Thanks for the advice. I have a top loader though so it will be the pure soap, brush and sponge for me.
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Many thanks Dave!
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    Washing Backpack - Dumb Questin?

    Hi Dave Bugg. It is a Kathmandu 28litre XF Air Women’s fit. I have looked at their website and it seems that this model is discontinued. I bought it probably 15 months ago. What do you think about dishwashing liquid in warm soapy water with a brush and sponge for the inside. Then hosing off and...

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