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Hi, Iriebabel!
After I shower with my keen sandals and use them to walk in the refúgio or to go to the village they keep wet forever.
How do you manage to dry them after shower and before walking in the refúgio or going to village?
Thanks for your advice!
There’s not enough time for them...
I have gotten toe nail damage hiking with Lowa Renegades, toe blisters hiking with Keen Newport H2 and never-dry feet showering and walking to village with Keen Newport H2.
How to avoid these problems?
Thank you for your advice!
I have tested Lowa Renegades hiking boots for hiking and Keen...
So, no raincoat? I have already read that the raincoat plus the pack raincover doesn’t cover the pack straps. But raincoat seems so much better than a poncho. What tells us the voice of experience?
Which of the following backpacking packs would you recommend for Camino Frances from late September through October?
Source: https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-backpacking-backpacks
1. Osprey Atmos AG [50]
Weight: [4 lbs.]
Fabric: Nylon (100D x 630D)
Capacity: [50L]
What we like: Close...
Greetings, davebugg!
I consider the low-top hiking shoes alternative.
What about Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX low-top hiking shoes? How would you recommend it?
Thanks for your advice.
My concern with the low-top is the cold weather in October, the mountains from SJPP through Puente la Reina and...
Which of the following hiking boots would you recommend for Camino Frances from late September through October?
Source: https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-hiking-boots
1. Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX
Category: Midweight
Weight: 2 lbs. 13.8 oz.
Waterproof: Yes (Gore-Tex)
What we like: Tough and...
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