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  1. wcsjms

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    buy the poles, scissors and knife in St Jeanie wherever you start from. no hassels this way
  2. wcsjms

    My draft winter Camino Frances packing list

    5kg ? ,only if you're a size 0 petite female who weighs 20kg ... doing 9.7kg and it's impossible to get below that 6'1" & 100kgs Start the beginning of February but spending 1month in the Alps.
  3. wcsjms

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    If you're up in years, boots are more stable, as there many craggy places on the Frances where ankle support is needed. I've also worn Solomon trail shoes on the flatter areas. If you're young to middle age trail shoes are good for fair weather Camino's...doing winter Camino in December and...
  4. wcsjms

    Trekking Pole Suggestions

    Walmart, $20.00 fully adjustable and used on two Camino's so far and they work extremely well.
  5. wcsjms

    My draft winter Camino Frances packing list

    Don't forget you will be adding in the weight of water and water food items you'll need. We used Snicker Bars as a pick-me-up :-)
  6. wcsjms

    My draft winter Camino Frances packing list

    You pack mule is going to die carrying all that .... lol Put everything in your pack then take half of it out ... now you're ready. Two Camino de Frances in 11 months, wife and I left a lot of articles, clothing and footwear along the Way. First Camino my pack was about 22kg ,second Camino 9kg...
  7. wcsjms

    Rigid soles on boots

    THIS IS WISDOM !!! :-)
  8. wcsjms

    Rigid soles on boots

    James was from Australia, had long brown dreads and had a staff about 6 feet long. You most likely did meet him, he is a very personable guy, and my wife and me too! We were walking the Camino with our daughter and her husband. Rachele and Chad. I too apologize for veering off course on you...
  9. wcsjms

    To thermal or not to thermal

    We had these with us too....worked great ! Although we hardly used them.
  10. wcsjms

    Rigid soles on boots

    The Asolo boots (two Caminos SJJP-Santiago) I wore are rated mountaineering. I had zero issues with my feet from wearing them. Great ankle support for one who has bad ankles from sports injuries, Everyone has different needs.
  11. wcsjms

    Rigid soles on boots

    I can only speak from experience, Frances SJJP-Santiago Sept.-Nov. 2016 & Aug. thru Oct. 2017. I used Asolo boots with the Vibram sole. It is thick soled and had zero issues with my feet. My wife had a pair of Merrills, she ended up with a broken bone in her foot and tendon damage which she...
  12. wcsjms

    To thermal or not to thermal

    We found layering the torso is enough even on the cold rainy days, the legs stay warm from constant exercise. We trekked the Frances Sept-Nov 2016
  13. wcsjms

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    Had rain gear ... just as wet inside as outside from perspiration ; had rain cover attached to backpack (Osprey) the part against the back got soaked .... finally we bought ponchos that covered the back back and when not in use snapped closed leaving it looking like a normal poncho (bought in...
  14. wcsjms

    The best hiking trousers...

    Wife and I got ours from Amazon and have worn them on two Camino's and will on our third.. Saved a lot of money and clothing weight by doing this.
  15. wcsjms

    Sticks or no sticks?

    One thought to add to the conversation ... when going through towns, put away the poles out of courtesy for the residents, no one wants to hear our endless tic, tic , tic,
  16. wcsjms

    Best backpacking pack for CF October 2018

    My opinion on bladders is...in hot weather it's hard to keep it bacteria free. Places to buy water are everywhere and fountains to refill as well.
  17. wcsjms

    Sticks or no sticks?

    Ditto ...Sticks
  18. wcsjms

    Best backpacking pack for CF October 2018

    Osprey makes a great product...you may want to consider the Oprey Kestrel 48. It's light weight and has two side pouches for water bottles and a side opening ,so you don't have to rummage from the top looking for something...side pouches are important for carrying food and water.
  19. wcsjms

    Looking for a review of these hiking boots.

    This is so true...they are glorified sneakers on steroids and I have two pairs. Worn them on two caminos and probably again in 2019...but, if you need ankle support ..they have none...there are many places on the Frances and Norte that warrant ankle support...the rest of the time hikers are...
  20. wcsjms

    Best backpacking pack for CF October 2018

    My search for a light-weight full frame pack took me, eventually, to zPacks. At about 600 gram it has been with me for over three years and about 4,000 km (about half in training) and still holding up. zPacks also provided a drySac for internal use but generous enough to envelope the pack for...

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