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Gaiters are good for keeping stones out of boots, walking through snow and prickly gorse, and keeping mud off your trousers. They are not really designed to keep your boots dry and will not do so if you have to walk all day in rain.
I found the best combination for me was my Altus poncho with...
Hi LTfit,
I got the 1000 Mile Fusion (2028) sock. I think this is the standard basic sock. I just bought one pair to try. I did a 27Km hike and was very happy with them, so I will buy a few more pairs, although I do agree with your point about doing long single hikes before the Camino and then...
Having suffered serious blisters on the first two stages of the Camino Frances, ( SJPP to Burgos, June 2009 and Burgos to Leon, March 2010) I am determined to avoid them on my third stage, Leon to Santiago, Sept. 2010. Only 4 weeks to go!! I have taken on board much of the advice from this...
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