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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    Hey everyone! Thought I should post an update since I just finished my first camino! In the time I had, I ended up walking from Saint Jean to Leon For me the walking was the easiest part. Worring about where to stay and "hanging around" waiting to "sleep" was the most difficult. Couple of...
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    Thanks Everyone. SO. I feel like a failure here - I was able to find 4 shoes that were great but can't decide and will probe take them all (which is BAD!). That being said, my pack with 1 liter of water and all shoes weighs 20Pounds. I am 220 pounds - doesn't mean it is ok thought as i think...
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    well guys and girls. Thanks so much for the feedback. Well i'm a it of a failure here. My pack fully loaded is 20 pounds - but that is with 4 pairs of shoes and 1 liters of water. 4 pairs of shoes you say??! Yes its shit but i have size 15 feet and just really don't know what to do as I've...
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    thanks for the update from the road! DO you need long pants? Scott
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    Just fixed all caps.
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    I do really like the merino underpants. Ive been wearing the smart wool boxer briefs for over a year and find them very good.
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    Got it. Thanks for your advise! I am trying to thin down as much as I can now! Any need for a stuff able day pack?
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    well I haven't weighed the entire pack yet BUT i can say this. The following including the pack itself weights 8pounds OSPREY EXOS 38L PACK 3X MERINO WOOL UNDERRPANTS 3XMERINO WOOL LIGHT WEIGHT SOCKS (SMART WOOL PHD) 2XSOCK LINERS (1 SILK, 1 POLY) 1 LONG SLEEVE MERINO WOOL TSHIRT 2X SHORT...
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    Thanks for the reply but here's my reasoning TEVAS/FLIP FLOPS - Tevas aren't easy to slip in and out of - especially going to bathroom/shower at night in Algergue - flip flops aren't sturdy enough to walk on the trail. 1 LONG SLEEVE MERINO WOOL TSHIRT - not for warmth but for sun protection...
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    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    hi everyone, thanks so much for all your help! i am heading off tomorrow for my first camino. i wanted to run my pack list by you to see if i'm missing anything etc. let me know! thanks! here it is: osprey exos 38l pack merrell moab ventillators tevas flip flops 3x merino wool underrpants...
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    Hi Guys & Girls Thanks so much for all the feedback. Just over one day to go before I head on my way. My apt currently looks like a shoe warehouse but i have almost narrowed it down. Either Merrell Moab OR Keens Arroyo 2 as my "heavy shoe", a pair of Tevas as lighter alternative for air and...
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    Teva sandals or crocs?

    If i bring Tevas, do i need flip flops as wel or can u juts use the tevas int he shower?
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    Teva sandals or crocs?

    SWEET! I just ordered a pair. Am frantically trying to put shoes together for my first camino (leaving on friday). Size 15 feet has been a nightmare in finding shoes! Am desperate now and hope they fit!!! (can't wait to rock them with socks for the ladies!)
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    Teva sandals or crocs?

    Can you Hike the Frances in Summer with just Tevas?
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    thanks everyone for the feedback and advise. Not sure if the merrell shoes need "breaking in" or if they just aren't the right fit. I love the "springiness" and heel support they provide, but they do feel tight all across the foot around the ball area and i get what feels like friction. I...
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    thanks! I just ordered some Keens h2 and Arroyo 2 shoes to try out. Fashion disaster but who cares! There are more of a sandal hiking hybrid but maybe they are ok????
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    Thanks! I will ask at REI today about inner soles. I think the shoes fit ok (but i have never hiked before so no idea) but i am getting a feeling of pressure across the balls of my feet (even when resting). I will also take my reebok classics which i wear everyday around the city. Not sure...
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    thanks for the reply! Easier said than done though - size 15 shoes = nightmare to find. I did order a pair of the reebok classic nylons to take as well (my everyday shoe). I guess thats all i can do
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    1 Week to go. SHOE FEARS

    Hey Guys and girls! Newbie here. 1 week before I embark on my first camino. Dilemma. Size 15 feet - only shoes i could get were Moab Ventilators. Have been test driving them and find that i get a feeling of friction right across the balls of my feet almost immediately - not sure if this is...

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