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Gaiters
Anytime I have my hiking boots on a trail I have gaiters on. Key is to find some that are easy on/off. Keeps dirt, pebbles, leeches:), rain out of shoes.- fred4ski
- Post #18
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Problems with Carry-on Back Packs
On over hundred's of international flights (since 911) I have repurchase too many swiss army knives, nail files, etc. If I knew that airport security would donate confiscated items to kids/homeless people, I'd probably carry my own on board. Any security person anywhere in the world may single...- fred4ski
- Post #19
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Poncho
Contrary to most posts here: I stopped using a poncho years ago - high winds, soaked pants & sleeves (using poles) . Even with custom strings, tabs, etc. a pain in the arse! my method: I first put a plastic garbage bag in my pack, then have colored stuff sacks for everything AND a tight...- fred4ski
- Post #42
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Weight/equipment, winter caminos and medical issues
I will also be doing the CPC this winter. It'll be my second winter camino. I learned a lot for the last time - less weight = more joyful walking. Here's my list of stuff I'll be carrying. btw I am an ultralight long distance backpacker (northern California). My camino pack is an ultralight...- fred4ski
- Post #56
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Shirts and underwear
I agree. No need to have more than 2 pair - of anything - can even use Tshirt as a towel. Merino wool is nice, but there's other hi-tech clothing on sale with similar properties (i found some along the CF at Lidl, Decathlon. where i don't skimp is SOCKS... just paid $25 for one pair of Darn...- fred4ski
- Post #49
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Who has packed the lightest pack?
On my last CF I met a French lady who carried less than 4 lbs. She had no sleeping bag (used Alburgue blankets), she carried only one extra pair of socks and a t-shirt that doubled as a towel. i went from 22lbs to 5lbs after meeting her (mailed it to Santiago) and walked farther and happier...- fred4ski
- Post #168
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Slippery When Wet? Trail runners on Portuguese tiled walkways
i prefer Keens. Upper ankle is almost a necessity. I do alot of PCT section hikes. Doing the Portuguese Coastal route in February with the Keens. Poles are essential for balance - esp when tired and on slick tiles.- fred4ski
- Post #33
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