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Kit advice please

jostony

Camino del Vino
Time of past OR future Camino
Frances 2015
Portugues 2017
Primitivo 2019
My Camino start date is fast approaching and I am now training with my Pacer Poles but I am finding that my existing RAB (VR Tour) gloves are too warm and sweaty. Really would like some thin breathable gloves to use in May/June - to avoid chaffing and for sun protection too - what do you recommend? Also having suffered a few blisters around the left ankle I want to try some sock liners - again which ones work best best to wick moisture away. Using vaseline on feet and that does seem to help.
 
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Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

€149,-

I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.
 
Anniesantiago said:
I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.
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I prefer boots. I wear combat boots at home. I don't even own shoes or trainers! Its what I am used too and my feet are happy in. I could never wear trail runners with a pack. But everyone is different and I can see why some people prefer them. Use what is best for you!

Davey
 
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I was speaking to jostony, who said he had blisters around his ankles.
 
I don't wear gloves with my Pacer Poles either, and that works fine.
 
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
Anniesantiago said:
I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.
Click to expand...
With cold weather gloves whilst walking have been welcome but hands soon get warm. Hopefully weather in May/June means I won't need them. I have dodgy ankle so like reassurance boot support gives me.
 
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