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    Which shoes should I wear in September \ October?

    I have always hiked/walked (35 years)with all leather boots, no matter what the season.I rarely get blisters or have wet feet. Leather is naturally breathable and If treated with a good wax polish will always be waterproof. On good quality boots the soles can be replaced just by removing a few...
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    First time walkers, poles?

    The only time I did not use them on the Frances, I took a nasty tumble. Great for balance and stability. Buen Camino
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    Backpack recommendations

    The Lowe Alpine Air Zone Pro 35-10, is designed with women in mind (although a lot of men use it). It is height adjustable, fit narrowly on the back for a good centre of gravity. It has a well padded Waist/hip band with good pockets, two good water bottle holders and comes with its own...
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    How heavy is your backpack

    Don't all packs feel like this after a hard days walking?
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    Keen Koven Shoe?

    Hi Les Brass, I have recently purchased a pair of Keen Koven shoes, they do have plenty of room for wide feet, they are comfortable. But they have a design fault, the tapes through which the laces thread are very weak and if you pull hard they tend to break, also when walking, there is quite a...
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    Good backpack for petite women? Help!

    Hi Serena, My wife and her friends who have all walked the Camino, all use the Lowe Alpine Airzone pro 33. It is fully adjustable and is quite narrow on the back line. My local hiking shop has a series of different weights that fill a pack, I spend hours browsing around the shop with a full back...

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