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  1. basquelady

    Hiking Poles with Angled Grips similar to Pacer Poles?

    Sorry, but you really have to use them to realise how it works! No grasping at all, they just swing forward as you move. Watch the video. it may help understanding.
  2. basquelady

    Fans on the Camino

    I have a TINY paper fan that came out of a Christmas cracker many years ago. It fits perfectly in my bum-bag and has proved so helpful on many occasions, on camino, but also sitting beside a very hot learner pool , whilst my grandson had swim lessons.
  3. basquelady

    Compeed vs hikers wool or both?

    Know your feet before you walk. That's my best advice. I am now 74 and have walked whole and part Caminos since 2013. My feet keep changing! See what works for you. Lots of good advice here on the forum do just make sure you leave yourself time to see what works for you. Enjoy.
  4. basquelady

    Family want to track my route

    Works well for me.
  5. basquelady

    Is there any reason why I need more than 2 outfits?

    Or as my Basque friend puts it: "Quita y pon", meaning 2 outfits will do!
  6. basquelady

    Rainware....From a different perspective

    I wore gaiters as well as Altus when in heavy rain; worked well.
  7. basquelady

    Rectangular sleeping bag

    I had a similar problem but bag was replaced under the 12 month guarantee, provided by manufacturer.
  8. basquelady

    Rectangular sleeping bag

    Snugpak Travelpak Traveller http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000O1PKG4/?tag=casaivar-21 . This is what we took on 2 caminos, starting end Aug, finishing beginning Oct. Perfect.
  9. basquelady

    What are pacer poles?

    Carbons are fine, I've found.
  10. basquelady

    RED Flashlight

    The earliest we were disturbed was in El Burgo Ranero; 3.40 by a Canadian man who left at 4am; this was Sept 22nd, so still dark for at least 3 hours!
  11. basquelady

    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    This is the Royal Robbins skirt I wore for most of our Camino last Sept/Oct: http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/royal-robbins-urban-garden-skirt-27110341?id_colour=98 On cooler days, I wore lightweight thermal leggings as well. VERY comfortable. Will be using when we start again next week.
  12. basquelady

    sleep sheet vs light sleeping bag

    We walked Sept/Oct 2013 and used these bags: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000O1PKG4/?tag=casaivar-21 They open all round to make a cover if that's all you need. Was great to have our own bedding, not relying on "well-used blankets", when they were available. Will be taking these bags again this...
  13. basquelady

    Beginning in Sept.

    We walked Sept/early Oct 2013 and took these: http://www.snugpak.com/outdoor/travelpak-traveller. They open up to use as cover only. No regrets! 850g. Comfort zone to 7C. We are in 6th and 7th decades and do like our comforts; seldom felt too hot. Will be taking them again this year, same...
  14. basquelady

    not many people know that.......

    Thanks! Found them on my Aura 50 and Sirrus 26! Who would have guessed it?!
  15. basquelady

    New Shoes - too big :(

    I recommend you put the following in search box. Greg Dedman gave really good basic advice; I read it AFTER I returned from Camino and vouch for the value of his opinions. Please read! "Anyone need footwear/foot advice?"
  16. basquelady

    Help with an Altus Poncho

    I saw the Altus "Poncho impermeable Atmospheric" in the Perigrinoteca shop in Sarria o Oct 1st. They sell on-line.

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