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Goretex shoes?
i think it depends on how much you sweat. everyone is different. I'm a heavy sweater and found my socks were soaked on my first camino while wearing shoes w goretex and yes I got a huge blister on the ball of one foot. On my next camino (also summer) I chose a non-goretex version of the same...- flickchic98
- Post #27
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Are waterproof hiking shoes a good idea?
Hi Sundevil, I worried about Rain too on the camino and wore waterproof moab Merrells. For me, it was a mistake. The shoes did not breathe, causing much sweat and I did get a nasty nasty blister on the bottom of my foot which took me out of the walk for 2 days (though I enjoyed my break...- flickchic98
- Post #33
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Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino
I suggest you leave the coffee behind. It will give you the opportunity to stop in small towns after a few hours walk and sit for a wonderful cup of cafe con leche. And these locals rely on you!- flickchic98
- Post #132
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Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino
for my old arthritic hands - dishwashing gloves! I used them every day to wash my clothes in cold water (rarely did washing sinks have hot water)- flickchic98
- Post #131
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$31 pack?
My experience has been that whatever SIZE of backpack I use I tend to fill it. So if you get a cheap 30L one, you can't overcarry since there's not much room which is a GREAT thing!- flickchic98
- Post #32
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What clothes do you wear after shower
I wear tomorrow's walking clothes *and yes I sleep in them too. But if you're going in the summer time when it's super hot then a light cotton dress that could double as a night gown might do the trick to get you to the next day. Remember you're carrying all of this on your back. no one expects...- flickchic98
- Post #89
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Clothes lines
I carried a piece of Bungie rope for that purpose and used it as a clothesline on the Frances (rainy day). On the Le Puy, I found multiple uses too. On a windy day, I used it as a belt to wrap my poncho around my waist. I also used it to hold up a makeshift shelter on another rainy day. I think...- flickchic98
- Post #40
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What to wear in bed?
I took 2 sets of clothes (with an extra pair of underwear and socks just in case) and this was my routine. I would arrive at the albergue, shower, change into set #2, wash set #1. I slept in the clothes I would walk on the next day. I would recommend to stay away from anything cotton because it...- flickchic98
- Post #80
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Poles or no poles
I'm another pole believer. Of course it is a personal preference, but they'd been suggested to me since I have bad knees, bad back and I'm slow as molasses. With the poles I felt NO knee pain, NO back pain (which I also contribute to a well fitting backpack) and I felt they propelled me up the...- flickchic98
- Post #38
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