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    A word of warning on trail runners or light weight shoes.

    My wife and I both walked the Camino Frances last fall in Altra Lonepeak 6’s. Hers were unmodified with the factory insoles as were mine but for a gel heel pad from Dr Scholls. No blisters or other foot problems. Yes we could feel the rocks, especially under our toes but little or no actual...
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    A good hat.....

    We use the Sunday Afternoon, too. You can instantly flatten it down to almost nothing and stow it anywhere in your pack till next time you need it. I only use it for Sun. Otherwise I use ball cap. The back apron protects your neck, yet blows up with the breeze for cooling. At REI.
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    Hoka Alternatives with Similar Padding and heel-to-toe Drop?

    I walked the Camino Francis in 2022 in Altra Lonepeak 6’s. I had plantar faciatas in 2018 and was worried about all the pavement on the CF so I put in Dr Scholls gel heel pads from the drugstore. They also give a few millimeters heel height. No foot problems on the walk St Jean to Santiago.
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    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    I know of several famous American thru-hikers who have used umbrellas going back through the decades. Ray & Jenny Jardine, Pete Jenkins, and Grandma Gatewood.
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    Trekking Umbrella - Availability

    My wife and I walked the Camino Frances in 2022 and used the Euroshirm, Swing,Liteflex (three names!) extensively. We love them. On Amazon $50-$60. 6 ounces. Silver but they come in other colors. Beautifully simple design. They slid into the top of our packs easily and to deploy could be pulled...
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    Weather/equipment needs vs weight in late June

    Thanks for the replies!
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    Weather/equipment needs vs weight in late June

    PS If anyone has a recommendation for a lighter or better down jacket please let us know. Mine is on its last legs. Thanks
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    Weather/equipment needs vs weight in late June

    Walked Camino Frances 2022 late August to October, so we had the heat of the Meseta and the rainy cold of Galicia in the fall. Like the U.S. football season. My one and only warmth garment was an Eddie Bauer 14 oz. down jacket without a hood. It packs into its own pocket. No other jacket or...

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