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  1. maryalex

    Trekking Poles Tips

    If you have Black Diamond poles, tips are not available. I know, because that's what I had & the fellow in.. Burgos, maybe? told me tips for BD are not to be found in Spain, but he offered to fit some others by filling in the gaps with some sort of stuffing. I now have Leki - pieces readily...
  2. maryalex

    Day pack questions

    I used Jacotrans from Roncesvalles to Santiago without a single problem. This time, my daypack is slightly more substantial than what I used in 2019. This fall I'll be taking the Gregory Maya 16; I like all the adjustments I can make & it is very comfortable for me. I'm wondering why you need...
  3. maryalex

    What's Your Go-To CF Shoe?

    Actually, I found some other descents trickier than the Pyrenees! Steep descents with round rolling rocks in ravines, for example. I wore boots. I'll wear boots this fall, too. Mine were WP & are again. In 2019, I wore Oboz Bridgers - this time LaSportiva. I'm loving the Sportivas! However, I'm...
  4. maryalex

    Icebreaker Merino Shirts - Now a Blend - Alternatives?

    I wore Smartwool 150 short sleeve and long sleeve on a Sept/Oct Frances. And I've worn them for two more years. I don't throw them in the dryer, but they seem to be indestructible. Although I don't buy the zip styles, I can attest to the quality (and quick drying quality) of the fabric.
  5. maryalex

    Ass Pads - A Serious Topic!

    I bought this pad and didn't take it. It's very lightweight and takes up very little space. I'm taking it next time!
  6. maryalex

    Clothes lines

    I decided NOT to take my line in 2019. That was a mistake. I stayed in private lodging and was hanging clothes off ceiling fans or anything I could find in the room! Next time.. the line goes with me.
  7. maryalex

    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    I had to buy new poles in Astorga. Got Leki & the fellow in the shop showed me 3 levels of "hardness". The toughest was more than I needed for the Camino - according to him. I got the next level down. No problem or wear from Astorga to Santiago & use them for local hikes.
  8. maryalex

    Gaiters

    October 2019 - Like walking through a car wash in Galicia. Whew. I'm bringing gaiters again this year even though I have WP boots. In those kinds of downpours the water will find a way inside the shoe from the top.
  9. maryalex

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    You did EXACTLY what I did (used an IKEA blue plastic bag for the duffel). I go back two more times this year and will follow that practice again.
  10. maryalex

    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    As is the consensus.. we are all on our own camino. I stayed connected every step of the way. My husband followed me from Kansas City using Google (we were connected via google maps). I stopped along the way and took photos a few times during the day and posted them to the family WhatsApp group...
  11. maryalex

    Clothes lines

    Makes me think of all the athlete's foot. hmmm
  12. maryalex

    Gaiters or waterproof socks

    I didn't walk during times of snow, but I wore waterproof boots and gaters for the rain. However, this September when I return, I'll bring a pair of waterproof socks to wear with my sandals in the evenings. I wear Ecco sandals at the end of the day, and during rainy days, my feet were always...

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