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  1. bokormen91

    Smelly boots

    I use essential oils. I put 3-5 drops on each insole, on multiday walks I'll normally repeat this every week (more often if needed, ie if I feel the shoes smell). I normally use teatree or lavender oils, but have also used manuka when I've had it available. All of those are antifungal and...
  2. bokormen91

    Looking for Outdoor Stores in Galicia & Portugal?

    One of the best places I have been to in last 20 years. Galicia, Ourense Redonet is really good. Not the biggest shop, but all very good gear. Long story short - I needed to get shoes for Camino dos Faros, as I finished Caminho Portugues quicker than expected- and the Sanabres was too hot (for...
  3. bokormen91

    Best Salomon shoes for Camino Frances

    Likewise - men’s (they are wider) XA Pro 3D non GTX. I have «hot feet» when walking; in GTX that seems to translate to wet/humid feet starting 30m after walking, and it stays wet/humid all day= blisters= me being a crybaby! My feet do ofc get wet when it’s rain, sleet, snow, but even when I...
  4. bokormen91

    Is there really a difference between men's and women's shoes?

    I'm one of those that now wear men's trail runners/hiking shoes. My 1st Camino I wore a woman's pair, they were awesome, I managed to get a 2nd pair - then they stopped making them. As said above - men's shoes are generally wider. I used to wear a lot of narrow shoes, court type, kitten heels...
  5. bokormen91

    Blisters - Is it too late to change boots?

    Sorry to hear about your blisters, Les:( I think it might be worth looking at moving away from boots, and look at trainers/trailrunners (And yes, I would say this - after much trying and failing the only time I can be convinced to plan for boots is if there is loads of snow and below 0°...
  6. bokormen91

    Raincoat-Poncho

    I bought a new poncho a couple of weeks ago (as I had given mine away to someone that needed it). It's a German brand, Wäfo - I bought the 4011 Monsun model (which for some reason is listed under the green 4006/4007 model ????). It's not the cheapest (ca € 50) , but it works well with a pack and...
  7. bokormen91

    Women needs?

    I think it's worth bringing a hair band/bandana. If you have long hair it's nice keeping hair out of your face on windy days, I have short hair but use a bandana to cover it to stop it from drying out, + it's less dust to wash out. On hot days, I often start with wet hair, and will wet it again...
  8. bokormen91

    Any alternative to condensed milk in a tube????

    Like others said - powdered milk. I always used to think it was rubbish, but after not having access to fresh milk, I decided to give it a try and it was less bad than I thought. I still prefer fresh milk, but it is loads better than the "creamers", which I find revolting. A lot of the powered...
  9. bokormen91

    Best "literage" for my ruck sac?

    Most people seem to be ok with a pack that takes around 40L (+/- 10L as you can see from the comments above). Backpacks are expensive so I think it's worth considering "after use", too. In warmer months you might find that you need less volume, whereas in colder months you'll need more to fit...
  10. bokormen91

    any advice what sort of footwear - ?hiking boots

    It is all down to personal preference. Imo there is no need for boots from Le Puy, but then I would say that as I generally do not wear boots;) I prefer trailrunners, or will use regular trainers if I cannot get the trailrunners that I like. I will wear boots if I know that I'll be walking in...
  11. bokormen91

    Equipment for the Trek

    First of all - enjoy your planning:) I think it's great that you're planning to take a gap year. So far I've not met anyone that said "I really regretted taking a gap year". Many of the equipment questions/answers here deal directly with the Camino. However, if you're taking a year out, you...
  12. bokormen91

    Oh no! Not another equipment Question...

    I would bring a fleece, but then I do feel the cold. Whilst the weather is generally warm in June, do not be surprised if you have evenings/mornings with temperatures around 10-15 C, especially at the higher altitudes. It might not happen, and it might just be a couple of days, so it it depends...
  13. bokormen91

    Pole usage from Sarria to Santiago

    It depends on why you use poles ;) Some people love them... some people detest them. If they make you feel more comfortable walking, bring them. There is no "need" for walking poles on the CF unless you have a disability or you have subscribed to the "fitness" benefit of them. I detest...
  14. bokormen91

    Another of the endless boot questions (sorry)

    There is a continual discussion of the need for boots versus trainers/trailrunners. I grew up with boots, the heavy leather ones, those you have "for life", and that you inherit from aunts/uncles/grandparents. Some people are more comfortable with those, and that is fine. However, the Camino...
  15. bokormen91

    Telephones on the Le Puy Camino

    As a non techie... This is my understanding: Europe uses the GSM network, so does most of Asia, if you have a GSM phone - once it is unlocked, you can get a SIM card from any country and put it in your phone. North America uses both GSM and CDMA - so not sure about providers. If you have an...
  16. bokormen91

    My March/April packing list - opinions welcome!

    I know that keeping weight down is important, and that the 10% rule is a great guidance. I sometimes follow this rule, but more often not. I keep my "walking" gear down to the minimum of what I need, but I normally have a camera, used to have a couple of books (now a kindle), those to me are...
  17. bokormen91

    Complete Pack List for May-June (SJPdP-Santiago) - With Brands and Make

    Buen Camino:)
  18. bokormen91

    Sleeping Bags/Liners are ESSENTIAL!

    I bought a 100 % mulberry one like that in Viet Nam in 2008, they are sold pretty much everywhere and generally come in 3 different qualities; 100% mulberry silk, mix of mulberry and faux/artifical/plastic silk or 100% faux/artifical/plastic silk. The one above seems to be the latter. Whilst I...

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