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  1. uniQ

    Icebreaker vs Smartwool socks

    Either/or, both are quality merino socks.
  2. uniQ

    Super cushioned footwear for Camino Portugues

    It really comes down to what you are used to wearing and do you have any problems with weak ankles? I've walked 3 Caminos each time wearing Nike Air Pegasus running shoes. I took these on the Camino Frances, Camino Baztane, Camino Salvador and the Camino Primitivo, proud to say blister free...
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    Merino Wool ~ YES, it is worth the high price + its "stink free"

    I love merino as casual wear and in winter but even 140g wool I find too warm in the summer and prefer synthetic tops. I just finished the Del Norte a few days ago and wore synthetic T's during the day and a Merino T in the evening as it looked smarter :)
  4. uniQ

    Call me crazy...

    Completely overkill (imo). I think you'll regret taking something that bulky and heavy. Layering with lightweight layers is key :)
  5. uniQ

    Decathlon

    I don't have a Decathlon/Quecha pack. But when I walked my Camino last year they were absolutely everywhere. By far the most popular brand I saw during my walk.
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    Your 3 Essentials and your 3 Useless Burdens

    Essentials: - Packing cells, they make, organising, separating, compressing and retrieving your clothes so easy. - buff, amazingly versatile. Next time I'm taking 2 - Running trainers, lightweight, breathable, blister free, an absolute joy to walk in Burdens: - iPad Mini. Pulled it out twice...
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    Lightweight wind jackets for Sanabres in summer: advice wanted

    As a cyclist I have a lot of specialised cycling kit. If all you want is a windbreaker then something like a "Sportful hot pack vest" would be perfect I think. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sportful-hot-pack-5-vest-ss15/rp-prod118082
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    Evening Wear

    I'm taking a Berghaus Hypertherm hooded jacket this year. They're reversible according to the marketing; one side keeps you warmer by blocking the wind and the other side lets the wind through keeping you cooler. Weighs 210g and packs into the size of a small apple. I also take a lightweight...
  9. uniQ

    Convertible Hiking Pants that zip off above the knee?

    I'm not a fan of the zip off pants and found they rubbed around the knee area. Personally prefer dedicated trousers/shorts.
  10. uniQ

    Three UK - Free roaming in France/Spain

    You can get free roaming with Three (UK) as they've just added Spain to the 'feel at home' roaming offer. This is probably the most cost effective method of using your phone whilst on the Camino if you're from the UK. To be eligible you need to be either on contract or of had a Three PAYG Sim...
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    Shoes

    I personally wouldn't recommend GTX (Goretex) shoes as they are less breathable and when they do get wet, i.e. water will come in from your ankle, they take much longer to dry. My preference is a light weight, breathable shoe combined with merino socks which do a good job at keeping your feet...
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    Hiking Shoes

    I walked the Camino Frances in trainers; Nike Pegasus. I then did the GR20 in New Balance 980 Trails. If you don't have problems with weak ankles you'll be fine in trainers.
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    To headlamp, or not to headlamp?

    I did not take one on my first Camino but did walk at night/before sunrise on a few occasions and was at the mercy of others around me having lights. On one early morning rise through some woods it was very difficult to see and a light would of been beneficial even only for this one occasion...
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    Outerwear question

    A synthetic insulated jacket is useful. I started roughly a week before you last year and I took an Arcteryx Alpha LT (394g) with me. I only used it a handful of times but was grateful I had it with me for those occasional early starts. I now have a Berghaus Hypertherm hoody which weighs 212g...
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    The best, stripped-down guidebooks (Le Puy and Frances)

    John Brierley does a couple of stripped down Map guides that contain only the essentials. I used it last year and was quite happy as the full guide is considerably larger with lot's of interesting but unnecessary (imo) details. You'll also meet people all a long the way with interesting...
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    Power Adapter?

    I definitely recommend taking something with dual USB if possible. Socket space can be in high demand at Albergues. If you're ahead and lucky to get a free socket someone after you can also use the spare and it you're out of luck, most people won't mind if you swap their plug for yours as long...
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    Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes?

    No problem, I started on July 29th in St Jean and walked to Santiago arriving 29 days later :)
  18. uniQ

    Sleeping bags a must?

    I've only walked one Camino which as in 2014 during July/August and all that was necessary was a liner. I'm hoping to do either Camino Norde or Portuguese in the next month and will probably take a 600g sleeping bag + silk liner as I expect it to be a bit colder but I don't think it's necessary.
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    Running Shoes or Hiking Shoes?

    On the Camino Frances last year I wore a pair of Nike Air Pegasus. No blisters, super breathable and comfy (my favourite neutral running trainer). I also wen't on to hike the GR20 in Corsica and I wore New Balance 980 Trail shoes (trainers) which were better for the mountains but not as...

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