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  1. arturo garcia

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    Well, I've been using two poles for more than 25 years and the only that I know is that my both knees are intact. Other friends of mine (I'm a mountain guide as they are too) have had knee surgery and many other problems. I don't know if that is because my genetics or because of the pair of...
  2. arturo garcia

    Boots?

    I have the same experience for over 40 years, in the andes, in the wet and hot amazon, in the "Camino", in the Cantabric range, in winter or summer. I've try Chacos, Keen, Merrell sandals, Trail runners of all brands but I prefer BOOTS (Italian boots). So, Get on your Boots! But this is a very...
  3. arturo garcia

    Collapsed black diamond z poles don’t lock anymore

    Maybe they were close to some materials/chemicals than makes the plastic to degrade faster or easier. Also those poles were designed for trail running, not for backpacking, so using them for that might shorten their life expectancy. Just my thoughts. Maybe I´m wrong. Best regards
  4. arturo garcia

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    Patagonia Baggies Shorts (the classic version/model), not the light version/model. They last forever.
  5. arturo garcia

    Ferrino backpack?

    Ferrino is a well known italian outdoor equipment company founded in the 19th century. https://www.ferrino.it/es Similar to Millet and Lafuma from France, Vaude or Salewa from Germany or Mammut from Switzerland. All Classic mountain equipment companies.
  6. arturo garcia

    Can you buy Chacos in Spain?

    Hello, I live in Hospital de Orbigo in the French way. I order my Chacos here in Amazon Spain. There are also other internet pages with Chacos (24 to 48 Hrs deliver) No Problem.
  7. arturo garcia

    Question for DSLR users

    I wonder why Sebastiao Salgado (I got the chance to be with him in a 45 days expedition in the Amazon) or Steve mc Curry are not using iphone or P&S instead a heavy DSLR or Mirrorless camera. It clearly depends on which kind of photography results are you looking for. Photography is an art...
  8. arturo garcia

    Men's Underwear Thread, anti-chafe/pro-support (NSFL 'not safe for ladies')

    I always prefer to walk without any underwear, I only use a very thing layer of Monkey Butt Powder in all the critical areas. Is like air conditioning! it never fails with me!
  9. arturo garcia

    Rigid soles on boots

    I also use Asolo. I like the protection that gives semi-rigid boots
  10. arturo garcia

    Rigid soles on boots

    Rigid soles boots are designed mostly for technical terrain and mountaineering. There are two kinds of hard-sole boots: backpacking and mountaineering. Although both have hard soles, the level of stiffness varies greatly. Backpacking boots are stronger all-around than regular hiking boots, and...
  11. arturo garcia

    Overheating Gortex Shoes

    we all sweat. some people more, some people less. We just have to learn how to manage that, taking breaks during the walk, using feet powder, and trying different kinds of socks at home before we go. https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/expert-advice/how-to-choose-hiking-socks
  12. arturo garcia

    Is passport needed ? (EU citizen)

    Hi Guillaume, I had had many pilgrims from Switzerland and the ID Card is fine with the APP. No problem and no need for passport in that case. Buen Camino!
  13. arturo garcia

    Is passport needed ? (EU citizen)

    If your country use ID but is not part of the European Union you cannot check in at the Albergue. The Guardia Civil App doesn´t accept it.
  14. arturo garcia

    Is passport needed ? (EU citizen)

    I´ve been managing a Private Albergue for 3 years and counting, in the meseta, and talking with the "GUARDIA CIVIL" of spain I found out this: Every Pilgrim has to register with a physical Official passport or Id for the check in: -ONLY Spaniard citizens can check with Passport, driving license...

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