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  1. debigetsout

    Hoka U TOR SUMMIT Shoe

    I am wearing the Hoka Kaha on the Camino Mozarabe right now. There are sections of the trail that are rocky and I feel those rocks, to my surprise, given all of the cushioning. My partner has Han Wag boots but feel the stones as well. Both of us have A-B flexibity footwear. That said, the Kaha...
  2. debigetsout

    Hoka goretex

    I have had many pairs of Hokas (Sky Kaha for long walks, running shoes for everything, sandals, and recovery sandals) and never had this issue, so you really should contact the company and request a replacement pair.
  3. debigetsout

    What clothes to wear at night?

    A sleeveless light silk or satin nightie that weighs very little and feels like nothing on (which is my usual preference). I also take a sarong, which works as a cover over the nightie (when needed), shawl, towel, picnic blanket, privacy screen, bed sheet, and more.
  4. debigetsout

    Collapsed black diamond z poles don’t lock anymore

    Hmmm, if that is the case, then MEC should not have sold them to me for backpacking....
  5. debigetsout

    How to store Z poles

    Very helpful replies, as I have just bought my second set. They are lovely poles to use, but not durable. I am keeping my first set, which has damage to the coating protecting the interior cables (sorry, not a tech precise description). However, I cannot really collapse the first set anymore...
  6. debigetsout

    Hot flashes and sleeping bag liners?

    Another option. You can open and raise it from the bottom, but the rest stays put unless you decide to remove it completely. https://en.bergstop.com/products/silkliner
  7. debigetsout

    Which poncho?

    Nice suggestion to use your poncho as a layer for extra warmth in auberges. Somehow that had never occurred to me.
  8. debigetsout

    Hoka Shoe Owners: Speedgoat 5 or the Bondi 8?

    Bondis have more cushioning. However, if it's cushioning that you are after, give the Hoka Sky Kahas a try... they are my all-time favs for long walks. I believe that you can buy them in high or low cut.
  9. debigetsout

    Shakedown request: February on the Camino Frances, 35 pounds current weight

    Any products that are largely water based can go (except water itself). For example, take a small combo shampoo/conditioner/body cleansing bar and dry toothpaste. They are easy to find these days, particularly in bio stores.
  10. debigetsout

    Hokas with wet grip?

    Love my Hoka Sky Kaha's, which are a higher cut for ankle support. Recently bought my second pair and hoping that they hold up as well as the first did.
  11. debigetsout

    Trail Runners

    I am far from an expert on shoes, but perhaps you could check out trail running shoes? I am impressed by the improvements in cushioning in recent years, initiated by Hoka. Very light weight, thick and cushiony foam is being integrated into a number of brands, which will be particularly...
  12. debigetsout

    The Lush shampoo bar review thread

    I have used the camomile shampoo for many caminos. It is a small puck made to fit in the round tins. No problem with mushyness, unlike other lush soaps. I never take it out of the tin. I only brush my wet fingers over the top to get the lather that I need. Great for hair, face and body.
  13. debigetsout

    Macabi skirt - which colour

    The narrow cut is best, even on medium-large women. Colour is your choice. I wear the lighter colour skirts all the time and the dark stay in my closet. The red snd sand colours are not quite as depicted. Love the dkirts!
  14. debigetsout

    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    Oh, and sarongs.... Find a large long piece of fabric, but of a light cotton. It is your after shower wrap, shawl, towel, privacy shield to hang on your bunk (when you are in the bottom bunk ), picnic blanket, someting to wear when everything is in the wash, protective sheet, and much more. It...
  15. debigetsout

    Equipment for Chubby Girls (perhaps an ongoing guide)

    Macabi skirts. What you wear underneath depends on the climate and your comfort requirements.
  16. debigetsout

    Has anyone used a trekking umbrella?

    I agree with all of the positives assessments. Buy the fancy German model that you pictured, in the silver reflective fabric. I bought the telescopic one that compresses nicely, although it doesn’t have the tilt of the full size model.
  17. debigetsout

    Macabi short skirt questions

    You will be fine with the small. Delivery time is good, but you can always email Mike and ask him when you can expect them.
  18. debigetsout

    Macabi short skirt questions

    Today is the last day of the sale, which includes a limited number of colours, but purple haze is among them. The regular cut does have a lot of fabric (which I like), but I am going to try the slim fit this purchase. BTW, Macabi is a one person company, and the owner, Mike, has been terrific...

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