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  1. klimmo

    Remedy for lessons learned

    Have a great camino Wildtrout, where are you going? I'm preparing for my GR walks on the Balear islands and it's still 25 to 30 degrees C there. Don't know what to pack!
  2. klimmo

    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    Hi, I walked the coastal litoral in october-november '21 and I brought a string bikini (for my not skinny body type) and I was glad I did. it was super light and didn't take any place in my bag but allowed for dips in sea and pool, which was great with the 20+ degrees C and sunny weather. This...
  3. klimmo

    liner - the one

    Hi all, Last weekend while sleeping in an alpine hut, in a burst of frustration for being squeezed by my liner I litterally tore it apart. So I need a new one. - one that allows me to move around in without choking me - one that protects the mattress (and perhaps the pillow too) and me from...
  4. klimmo

    Help with shoes!

    Hi! Ugh I can so relate to your frustration. I have more shoes than clothes it feels like. And I thought I'd nailed it down, but after injury I need to rethink again. You say you have no injury because you had an x-ray done. Many foot problems would not show up on an x-ray as they are related...
  5. klimmo

    Goretex shoes?

    nay Agree with @J Willhaus, in my experience my feet sweat even more in gore-tex shoes. More so than the moisture wicking can deal with. Also, once gore-tex shoes get wet, they take a long time to dry, which can create extra rubbing on the feet. I find I walk my trail runners dry quite quickly...
  6. klimmo

    Another question from Marska ... sorry all!

    Hi Marska, I've done two caminos in october/november. The first one (Mozarabe in Andalucia) was cold and miserable, the second one (Portugues coastal) was warm and sunny (even got a swim in). I go lightweight and minimal: yes to sunglasses and a hat; no to a second pair of shoes, I had simple...
  7. klimmo

    Altras - different types ? how to modify the zero drop & comparison to other wide ‘toe box’ trail shoes.

    The achilles problems come from the zero drop and that for those of us who are often walking in shoes with a slight heel. The problem basically is that your achilles has become shorter than needed for walking bare foot. Tight tendons can also create problems higher in your leg (shin splints...
  8. klimmo

    Bring or Buy?

    to go against the tide: if I really wanted poles I'd bring them, everything else I'd buy locally. Sunscreen because I need loads and a tiny bottle just won't cut it (and another piece of single use plastic that I try to avoid). Bug repellent, vaseline and tape I'd buy if it turned out I'd need it.
  9. klimmo

    Tampons

    You'd fnd them at any corner shop, supermarket and what have you. They'll prob be quite expensive at the pharmacy, but they'll have them too. Curious about the question? Are they hard to get in the US? That would be good to know.
  10. klimmo

    Is this equipment ok?

    You'll be fine with Decathlon! They have a merino long sleeve that I've been using for years and it's still great. Shoes that are comfortable are the most important. You can walk in jeans and a button down shirt and you'll still make it! The important part is to keep putting one foot in front of...
  11. klimmo

    Is this equipment ok?

    I like the decathlon socks. good quality, work perfectly for me backpack looks good, more space seems to attract more stuff, which you may not "need". My pack is 30 which forces me to really check what I'm bringing.
  12. klimmo

    What shall I pack?

    Hi, great plans! So much to consider and it can get overwhelming. In the search box above the forum you can check out similar questions and go down the rabbit hole of many many packlists and work out what could work for you. Mostly, what you are wearing now for hiking will perfectly well on...
  13. klimmo

    Type and size of towel?

    I'm a fastpacker more than a traditional hiker (my pack is the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30) and try to be very frugal at what I'm bringing. I hate (sorry for the strong word) the typical lightweight mircofibre towel thingies, they just don't feel nice on the skin and just don't seem to dry...
  14. klimmo

    Outer layer CF mid-OCT to early Nov?

    Layers! As was said above, and good luck with gambling. For the Mozarabe I had very cold weather and only a super thin puffer and was a bit miserable. For the next, the CP, also october/november it was warmer than usual and I carried a thicker puffer for wearing it only once or twice. Apart...
  15. klimmo

    Type and size of towel?

    I use one of these: https://www.ikea.com/ch/de/p/rinnig-geschirrtuch-weiss-dunkelgrau-gemustert-20476346/?&extProvId=5&extPu=14231-gaw&extLi=18513668305&extCr=150572283108-626206967670&gclid=CjwKCAjwxr2iBhBJEiwAdXECwyDUaD1uKIR5pVLMHg9FkAF0qfjQG6A3vOaKdmEKIgq9udLJknU7oBoCLa0QAvD_BwE a run of the...
  16. klimmo

    Follow up to gear recommendations from Pilgrims

    All this until I find the unicorn among sleeping bags: super light, spacious, warm and taking little to no space :)
  17. klimmo

    Follow up to gear recommendations from Pilgrims

    Intrigued by this combi, what kind of down blanket do you have? For OP: the best advice I got here was "don't pack your fears". I walked Mozarabe and CP october/november and would have only needed some kind of extra blanket once. And I wasn't cold just not toasty warm. I don't where you plan on...
  18. klimmo

    What brand sports bra?

    Hi, ah sports bras! most important piece of kit! (I'm a runner). The ones that work best for me are the cheapest ones there are at Decathlon. In the upper price range they have some with a closure, to avoid the manic dancing to get it on or off when wet or sweaty. Also bought a few at Lidl...
  19. klimmo

    Where to buy injinji merino liner toe socks in Porto, Manchester or London?

    Injinji + shop + london in google brought up https://www.runandbecome.com/ who on their site say they sell Injinji, maybe contact them directly. A similar search for Porto and Manchester came up with some options too.
  20. klimmo

    Seized pack zips

    Ahh, the end of the suspense! Happy you got it sorted and I feel your disappointment for the lack of euros!

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