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    Topo Wearers!

    I wore Topos on my Camino last fall. They worked well. I did go up 1 full size. I found that the ups and downs caused my feet to swell.
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    How to wash a back pack?

    I have washed my pack twice (after 2 Camino Frances) and it still looks fine. I soaked it in the bathtub using Woolite, then rinsed twice, then hung it upside down until it was dry. Good Luck!
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    Best Camino App for Camino Francés

    I used Guthook last time. It’s now called Far Out. It works as you described on airplane mode. Good luck!
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    Jeans on the camino

    You will hear this a lot….-Jeans are heavy, jeans take forever to dry. Both will make you regret your choice. Look for lightweight, quick drying pants. You will be glad you did. Good Luck!
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    My first Camino! Tips appreciated for shoes :)

    You will get so many different opinions. Be sure to check out your shoes on a few long walks before you start. Also, I have found that going up a whole size from what my feet measure works best because it leaves room for good wool socks (and liners if that’s your thing) and also for swollen...
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    Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?

    I wore Hokas on an AT hike and my feet and ankles wouldn’t forgive me. I walked the Camino in ‘21 and a trail friend started in Hokas and his feet hurt so badly that he bought new shoes and tossed the Hokas. Maybe rethinking your shoe choice will be a good idea.
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    Backpack indecision help!

    I have 2 ULA packs and I think they are the most comfortable packs I have ever tried. I have used the Circuit backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, so I agree that it may be bigger than you will need. I have never walked the Camino but I have ordered a Photon ULA pack, which is their smaller...
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