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    How do you repair Atlus rain poncho?

    Yacht Chandlers sell Spinnaker repair tape in several colours. This is waterproof. Follow Jeff Crawley's instructions (above) on how to use it.
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    Vision and eyeglasses while walking

    On my Camino last year I wore single vision prescription sunglasses (it was sunny:)). I had a pocket magnifying glass which I used to read maps etc.
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    Do they live up to the name

    Lowa boots have a good reputation in Europe. The real question is - Do they fit YOUR feet?
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    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    Try washing your old jacket with Nikwax TechWash and then reproofing with Nikwax TX Direct spray on. It has kept my jacket going for some extra years. I have no commercial interest in the product. I am just a satisfied customer..
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    Slippery When Wet? Trail runners on Portuguese tiled walkways

    At College 60 years ago I was taught that "high hysteresis" rubber gripped much better on smooth surfaces. It looks identical to ordinary rubber but does grip better. The problem is to find shoes and/or boots with this! Also do consider trekking poles. They do help.
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    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    On my first Camino in September (Portuguese Coastal), I just had a basic mobile phone which was little used. The absence of UK political news was bliss. The presence of friendly pilgrims from many different countries was also bliss - not to mention the friendly Spaniards and Portuguese. I do not...
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    Need a new waist pack

    As a long shot: is the logo a New Zealand fern?
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    Taking water on the coastal Portuguese Camino

    We walked the Portuguese Coastal in September with temperatures at 30 deg C. Bars had freshly squeezed Orange Juice (and beer!). If you prefer not to drnk water, the local supermarkets sell packs of 200ml orage juice cartons. Of coursemMake sure the cartons are disposed of tidily.
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    Washing Gortex Rain Jacket and Pants

    I have found that the Nikwax instructions work! Their Spray On TX direct (sprayed on to a damp clean jacket) seems to be better than the TX Direct Wash In. Possibly this is due to the rinse cycle on my machine being too good.
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    Hiking poles with Ryanair

    You could buy hiking poles in Biarritz or similar for a lot less than Ryanair charge for hold baggage! I would try a Decathlon store.
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    The Five Pound Camino Pack

    I would add a first aid kit and a larger 1l metal (Sigg) water bottle. The shop 500ml bottles can crack and 500ml is not enough unless you can guarantee frequent replenishment
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    Poles don't fit in checked luggage!

    Alpkit in England sell poles that collapse rto about 45 cm https://www.alpkit.com/products/compact-ultra-II-twins I use a set because of this feature.

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