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I being my 5th camino in 10 days. I use to use Keen Tarhee III hiking boots. I now use Hoka Stinson ATR something. I love them. I am bring two pair with me. I will be switching out each week. I am walking a longer Camino combining the Frances with the Sanabrea. My total distance will be...
I tried on a pair of Hoka one to one Stinsons shoes and my feet feel happy. I have hiked in the desert for 5 days in a row and the style took some getting use to. However, now I love them. When I begin my 5th Camino mid August I will be using the Hoka's and not my Keen tarhee hiking boots.
I hiked the Frances beginning in April/May and I had pretty much what you are packing. I got hailed on, snowed on (lightly) but mostly I was rained on and it got cold at times. I needed a warm hat as some of the alberques were very cold. I am considering walking it again this April and will...
I have checked my backpack. I wrap it up in a plastic garbage bag and tie it with a thin nylon line. The scrappy bits are protected and the rope acts as a handle. When I get my destination, I claim my bag, untie the line which also works as my laundry line at albergue, take off the garbage...
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