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    Question about phones and SIM cards in Spain

    I was able to get a Spanish sim card in 2018.
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    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I walked the Portuguese from Lisbon beginning mid-March. There was rain some part of nearly every day. Let me start by saying walking in wet socks sucks when you have sensitive feet. In addition to three pairs of socks, which I changed every time I took a break, I also took hiking sandals. Many...
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    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?

    Why Gortex? The heat is likely to be more of an issue than water. Your feet are likely to sweat and get your socks wet from the inside.
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    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Personally I think you're being romantic if you're walking 500 miles. One staff will throw off your balance and rhythm. Poles make your movement much more efficient. If you're walking 66 miles, it probably won't matter.
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    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    Personally, I'd lose the third bra and take the third panties and the swim suit.
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    Quiet pole tips?

    https://www.pacemakerstix.com/collections/pole-accessories/products/asphalt-paws
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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    Actually rubber tips are much better on concrete, slippery tile (like in parts of Portugal) and cobble stones. I wouldn't walk the Camino without them and that is without ever considering how loud the alternative is. But you do you.
  8. M

    sweat/jogging pants, and electric toothbrushes

    I have a Phillips Sonicare toothbrush. Toothbrush and case plus charger comes in at 12oz. Worth it to me.
  9. M

    Favourite Socks

    Darned Tough merino wool light hikers. I don't use a liner.
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    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    I have exactly the same foot-wear. I usually start with the Moabs and switch to the Chacos mid-day. My feet are always happy with the change. And if I change back from the Chacos to shoes again, I wear a clean pair of socks...always Darned Tough merino wool. Works for me.
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    Quiet pole tips?

    I use Pacemaker all terrain tips. They're perfect for the Camino because they work in all terrains and are quiet. https://www.pacemakerstix.com/collections/pole-accessories/products/asphalt-paws
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    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    First of all, I think that "10% of body weight" rule is not a rule. You would have to buy all new ultra-light gear to meet it. It is a suggested guideline, but in neither of my caminos did I meet it and I was older than you both times. Also, it would not include food or water. Personally I would...
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    Sleeping bag - yes or no?

  14. M

    Pack help please.

    I carried a Gregory Diva 60L on the Camino Frances. It was fine, the fit was very comfortable, I could reach my water bottle while wearing the pack and having lots of room made packing a breeze. This year I am walking the Camino Portuguese with a Gregory Sage 36L. It's a bit lighter, I have to...

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