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    OK guys, what underwear?

    Ex officio...dry quickly and the long work well for getting up in the night in albergue
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    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I would offer an alternative - because for me the purpose of the trekking poles is not just to prevent a fall but to take pressure off my 70 year old knees, especially the arthritic one. It is simple, with good sticks and good tips to simply put them on when on asphalt, concrete etc and take...
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    Hiking shoes recommendations

    And their W is actually Wide
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    Earplugs!

    same here
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    Waterproof Jacket

    Very,very expensive, but there is nothing better than Arcteryx for waterproof, light, breathable.
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    Do these earplugs work?

    Ohropax Wax Ear Plugs,
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    Gaiters?

    me too..for stones they are great...my stride kicks them up.
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    Merino wool socks wrecked?

    I have always washed mine with all my other cloths and dried them too...smartwool socks..never any problems...same on the trail with all kinds of soap including black soap....wear like iron
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    GPS Tracks - A Guide for this Dummy Please

    Wise Pilgrim app as well has many specific camino tracks and is free and I have found accurate..for the Olvidado tracks are in the Camino Olvidado app and I think they are Enders - and they are needed for that one...
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    Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?

    I would add. I love merino when need warmth. It can’t be beat
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    Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?

    I am sold on Arctryx short or long sleeve. Dry fast. More so than merino and they also don’t hold a smell until a few days. Remember when it rains it is difficult to wash and dry every day. It’s fine.
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    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    Yes, was not clear. My Leki poles fold in 3 pieces...very small and easily fit in a small pack.
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    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    I have used both kinds. I never thought I would like folding, but Leki makes a great set and I am a believer. I only break them down to pack inside the pack.
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    Bedbug repellent sprays?

    Same here....never a problem with over 70 nights
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    Trekking poles in my carry on luggage

    If you are lucky in the US and they are very small (3 piece). Forget it in Spain, especially out of Santiago.
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    Got My First Blister Training; Should I Get Different Shoes

    My experience with Vasque is that they are narrow. Your feet expand with long hikes...if blisters are on small toes you may consider wider shoes, but not sure the hot area.
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    Pilgrim office albergue guide

    Muchas Gracias! Tom
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    Pilgrim office albergue guide

    Does anyone know how to get a PDFs of the guide? Thanks,

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