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  1. Sanman

    Lesson learned: must unlock phone to use a European SIM Card (My Fail)

    I always buy an eSIM in Canada before I leave then I activate it the day before to make sure everything is working. No need to pop any Sim cards in or out
  2. Sanman

    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    Thx FireDRagon
  3. Sanman

    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    Thx so much Trecile!
  4. Sanman

    Buying Trekking Poles in San Sebastian

    Hi, anyone purchased trekking poles in San Sebastian within the last year or two? There "appears" to be several stores - Decathalon, Forum Sport and Deportes Ada - wondering if they carry poles and if they sell something modestly priced...(I will leave them in Muxia when done) Thx in advance...
  5. Sanman

    Hiking skirts ... For men

    We are walking Le Puys now, 32-33 temps crazy! My wife has been trying to stay cool and cover her legs, sun relentless out here. She developed heat rash as did many hikers.. Today we discussed skirts, kilts, saris whatever and thought the idea was brilliant When she gets home my wife is...
  6. Sanman

    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    I have used both. The clasp on my telescope poles kept loosening making them almost useless when pressure was applied. I switched to collapsing which yes while bulkier still work with my Osprey. They are carbon and i prefer them.
  7. Sanman

    Trekking poles in my carry on luggage

    Here's my YouTube video on poles you may find helpful as a first timer And answers to questions like - can you can you "carry on" hiking poles and pocket knives? - getting food, water on the trail, accessing money on the Camino, using an App etc. Hope it helps!
  8. Sanman

    Searching for the perfect hiking pole

    Hi Nick - not sure if this will help but here's a video i did yesterday on hiking poles...maybe some ideas Cheers, Sandy
  9. Sanman

    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    I'm pretty experienced long distance walker, several Caminos and more - my reco by far is Arc'teryx. They make several levels but the quality is second to none - oh and "Made in Canada!"

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