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I did Primitivo aged 66. Took 2 poles, cos have found them good on steep mountain hikes & trekking.I found 2 werent really neccessary, Primitivo is hilly but not that rugged. Why not buy one cheapo pole at Oviedo Decathalon, which you will pass, and give it away when youre down from the hills...
At art college we were told that a small amount of red in a picture enhances larger areas of green. So an artist might, for example, include a few red poppies as he paints a green landscape, to increase the effect of the green.
So a bright red backpack will enhance the landscape of any green...
For increasing ventilation with an Altus poncho, why not check out " Altus poncho ventilation" thread started by "Crickpicker". He has a simple method of increasing the sleeve ventilation. Using a plastic bottle.
I have tried the Armaskin liner socks. First doing about 450 km on the Pilegrimsleden in Norway, then 360km(or whatever it is ) on the Camino Primitivo. Same pair. Theyve got small holes now.
I got blisters on both little toes in Norway, but I dont blame the socks for that, my Salomon boots...
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