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  1. PilgrimPillar

    Gore-tex

    I remember a known resource within pilgrim community , when asked on advice on shoes, stating he recommended Salomon trail shoes as he was on his s e v e n t h p a i r , all of them lasting more than 1000 km. With knowledge of his experience level that means he has used this brand/type all his...
  2. PilgrimPillar

    Rate my packing list!

    A light poncho covering backpack is preferable A water bladder - ease of sipping and flexible volume without weight penalty Technical sandals Custom inlay soles in shoes Around 35 ltr min Ultreia 🙏🏼
  3. PilgrimPillar

    Which poncho?

    A poncho that cover backpack and body with 5000 watercoloumn protection is sufficient 98% of time on path. In other words, exellent protection level. For me…?… in my experience as a repetetive peregrino…?…this norm has become a m i n i m u m cause rare, random and severe rainstorm with...
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    When It Rains It Pours?

    A poncho that cover backpack and body with 5000 watercoloumn protection is sufficient 98% of time on path. In other words, exellent protection level. For me…?… in my experience as a repetetive peregrino…?…this norm has become a m i n i m u m cause rare, random and severe rainstorm with...
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    Frameless packs

    Valid points all through this post. Top notch. Just to give reference of choice out of personal preference and/or experience Bought another exped lightning 60 ltr cause my son ,( who is twelve), can use same features. It has adjustments for different lenghths of ones back and weighs one kilo...
  6. PilgrimPillar

    Best all purpose soap

    Try a bar if olive-oil soap at home before you go….compact, good on synthetics….would bee happy to hear your reasoning later…. What brand have you used up to now? Ultreia🙏🏼
  7. PilgrimPillar

    Mid layer question

    My mid layer for years now is a skiing vest….alternative is a runners vest….serves me well and is functional by far….. Ultreia🙏🏼
  8. PilgrimPillar

    Leave your walking poles at home....

    Pooh…..advice a tad to late….order Black Diamond carbon ones from Decathlon and pass hand luggage security check with ease….my mo for years now…
  9. PilgrimPillar

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    That is actually a very valid point…..very often overlooked by most… I think a third of volum in «overhead» could bee sensible in contigency… Example….it’s increasingly hot and/or one plan to purchase lunch,dinner and next days breakfast….? That means filling up to the max with water and lots...
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    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    All the best Karl….see you in the wind🙏🏼
  11. PilgrimPillar

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    I feel you Karl, I do… …when the right rainstorm hits….they get soaked from the top in…..I’ve experienced that to that degree….»never Gore tex again»….and by then a overnight dry up is NOT enough…it’s how the membrane works….cause they just do not….sorry Karl…it’s factual… Another point is...
  12. PilgrimPillar

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    It’s in reality the opposite Challenge is not how long the feet stay dry - they get «bath tub» soaked in Gore tex fabric eventually, trust me on that Challenge is how fast the shoes dry up - Gore tex ones «never» do Use light weight plastic bag over the socks in a stinge instead Ultreia🙏🏼
  13. PilgrimPillar

    Winter Clothing for Camino Frances

    Very little difference from spring / autumn which include ski-vest and nordic walking poles…. Extra; A thin beanie, runner mittens and down light weight isolation jacket….. You will enjoy your walk very much🙏🏼 Ultreia!
  14. PilgrimPillar

    Posting Walking Poles Home

    As a future investment for you guys ; my strategy of choice is Black diamond Carbon poles. No worries anymore and security check is doable for onboard luggage. I bought them online through Decathlon and pick up locally/Sevilla for just over 100 euro……cost divided for years to come and veeeery...
  15. PilgrimPillar

    Gore tex shoes or boots?

    Neither The challenge is not how fast you get wet but how fast you dry up In shitty weather the rain dropples from the the top and seaps into whatever material you choose ….and it becomes a bathtub that wont dry out…. And anyone that think otherwise has not encountered a proper storm That...
  16. PilgrimPillar

    Best shoe for Planter Fasciitis

    I think custom inlay soles is first priority .....then long distance running shoes with huge cushioning ability .....Altra , Hoka , ASICS , NewBalance ....I always bring two alternating brands for break up of monotonous and repetitive pattern of long walking days..different tech gives different...
  17. PilgrimPillar

    So here I go - compiling that lightweight kit - I started with the Rucksack

    This link for inspiration and personal reflections👍
  18. PilgrimPillar

    Are custom inserts worth it?

    You state that your knees could bee a challenge...? Two things; You want to minimize risk of beeing hurt You want to maximize the potential of footwear There is no way around taking a custom route I recommend 3D printed soles with a rigorously outlook on height of foot arch. It has to bee...
  19. PilgrimPillar

    The Best Clothing ? And the winner is....

    I think correlation between price and quality often gets delluted....mostly because we pilgrims as individuals are very biased most of the time.....closed up in our own corner of the world. Outlook is depending heavily on income, experience and grade of detail orientation..... So, in meta...
  20. PilgrimPillar

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    On topic; https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/altra-happy-feet.69029/post-894482

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