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  1. M

    Rain gear in July

    My vote goes to a small umbrella for the summer hiking - awesome in rain, awesome in the sun.
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    Hiking Trailer, advice

    This 71 y.o ultrarunner uses a baby-jogger to run across the US. http://suneson.se/index.php I know that you are not running, but with three wheels it will take all the weight off you, and you only have to push. Very clever, i think.
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    Advice on Walking Poles

    I honestly feel you should read my and the previous post again if that was your conclussion on my logic. My main argument was the CF route, which is a long but fairly easy well-paved walking route. Would you also argue against me about people bringing way to too unessearry weight in backpacks...
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    Advice on Walking Poles

    I personally agree with @steve cole on this one, especially on the CF i feel there is no need for Walking poles at all. I saw many people walking incorrectly due to the poles. Of course. each to his own. But I would say that the main reason you would need poles on the CF is if you are carrying...
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    Runners or trail runners?

    It depends... I walked most of the route in regular runners and they were perfect for it. However, I only had a single day with rain on the whole trip, which doesnt Seem to be the case this year. The CF route is largely on road or hard packed gravel which is no problem for runners - if it is...
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    Shoe and Foot Strategies When Walking While It Is Raining and Wet

    Jeans + heavy armyboost. Honestly I think that for 99% of the people here this would be a absolute disaster. Not just killing your feet with the warm heavy boots, but also destroying your legs with chafing from the friction of the jeans. I’m not saying that is not working for you, but I would...
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    Shoe and Foot Strategies When Walking While It Is Raining and Wet

    Great write-up, excatly the reason with I recommend walking the way in trail-running shoes. The quality non-goretex ones are made to eliminate moist and drain quickly when getting get- which IMO is more important than waterproof. The secret is to have plenty of dry socks with you, and...

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