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  1. NYSE

    OK guys, what underwear?

    Icebreaker.....Camino tough, will be wearing the same two pair on my 3rd Camino and they look like they just came out of the box. Comfy too.
  2. NYSE

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    14 pounds not including water...
  3. NYSE

    backpack_size

    36 liter is more than enough (except for winter) and that includes sleeping bag in pack. Just from my experience.
  4. NYSE

    Wearing glasses when it rains

    Grin and bear it. Today heading towards Barcelos it was rain from the moment I left the albergue. Wet glasses, wet everything. Funny, the longer I walked the less I noticed it.
  5. NYSE

    What was left unused? What can be left behind?

    I’m weighing in at 13 pounds including 64 Super Beet chews (heavy). Got a change of clothes, rain jacket, waterproof pants, sweater and toiletries and super light Hey Dudes spare shoes and sleeping bag.
  6. NYSE

    sweat/jogging pants, and electric toothbrushes

    I did terribly miss my electric tooth brush, but, I'd leave it at home (again).
  7. NYSE

    Favourite Socks

    SmartWool….I wear a large but accidentally purchased extra large this spring. I thought I might get some movement, and maybe I did early on, but I found the extra size made them very comfortable, especially around the ankles.
  8. NYSE

    Pack weight question

    14 pounds (less food and water) is perfect. You'll not even know it's on your back.
  9. NYSE

    Socks, no really

    I walk 7.5 miles a day, 6 days a week. I wear SmartWool “light” socks size large. Some time ago I went to the local shops to buy another pair and accidentally picked up a pair of extra large. I gave them a go and after some early sliding I found them much more comfortable around the ankles. Now...
  10. NYSE

    Hiking shoes recommendations

    Ha! I have a very wide foot. I added a good size and a half for a perfect fit. No toe blisters for me 👍
  11. NYSE

    Hiking shoes recommendations

    Solomon X-ultra…. I get a good 700 miles on pavement on these and the tops still look like they did out of the box. You’ll get an easy 1000 miles on turf.
  12. NYSE

    Camino Frances in March. Warm clothes

    Light wool sweater + raincoat is all you'll need to keep warm. Remember, you're walking.
  13. NYSE

    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    I stuffed my back in a box and taped it up. It arrived safely. I did, however, get some strange looks from other passengers being the only passenger with no luggage but a cardboard box.
  14. NYSE

    Searching for GPS map for GPS viewer for Portuguese Coastal route

    Meo Drive is a very good Portugal map app just in case you get lost.
  15. NYSE

    Do I need to pack waterproof trousers & jacket?

    I did and they came in handy (started April 1).
  16. NYSE

    How much break-in for shoes is enough?

    Salomon X-ultra out of box and onto the trail.
  17. NYSE

    Shoes for wide feet, want to avoid problems with zero drop shoes

    I,as well, have wide feet. Plus I suffer with Morton's Neuroma which is just horrible. I wore Salomon's X-ultra wide boots. I can say, they are not really wide at all. However, wearing a size 9.5, at the shoe stors I kept going up a 1/2 size until I found the size that felt comfortable. That...
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    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    I put my pack and poles in a box, taped it up, and put it on the belt. Got a funny look from some as i waited in line: an international traveler with no luggage, but a cardboard box.
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    How to Properly Size and Fit Footwear for Distance Walking and Backpacking

    I would be happy to try my boots on barefoot if they would allow me. I believe you try your boots on with the thinest socks available so you can actually feel your foor in the boot. Once this is accomplished, you pick your size. For me it was two sizes larger and my feet never experienced a...
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    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    You could take a lot less and survive very well. My Camino was all about living well on the least possible and lookiing back, that was part of the fun.

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