Just Karin
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I walked most of the VDLP last springI’m planning to walk the vdlp April-May 2019 and I wonder what you thoughts are about foot ware, would you recommend a lower or higher shoe, and goretex or not?
I’m thinking of Solomon Xa Pro 3d women, they have no membrane and I wonder how that will be on the vdlp when I start the end of March?
Second question - is it possible to walk with only a daypack and send your bigger backpack to the next albergue like on the camino portugués and francés?
Thanks for your comments!
I’m planning to walk the vdlp April-May 2019 and I wonder what you thoughts are about foot ware, would you recommend a lower or higher shoe, and goretex or not?
I’m thinking of Solomon Xa Pro 3d women, they have no membrane and I wonder how that will be on the vdlp when I start the end of March?
Second question - is it possible to walk with only a daypack and send your bigger backpack to the next albergue like on the camino portugués and francés?
Thanks for your comments!
I suffered foot injury after all the road walking on the Norte. HOKAS ONE have lots of cushioning. But I guess it’s very individual.Hoka shoes do seem to have a good reputation.
Thank you Paul. I know what you’re saying but due to health issues I cannot carry all the gear needed. Especially as you say yourself - I need to be prepared for all kinds of weather. So it’s one way or the other for me - only carry a daypack with what is necessary for a daytrip or no camino at all. I prefer the daypack that’s why I asked the question in the first place(Sending gear ahead, for me, diminishes the pilgrim experience.)
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Thank you Paul. I know what you’re saying but due to health issues I cannot carry all the gear needed. Especially as you say yourself - I need to be prepared for all kinds of weather. So it’s one way or the other for me - only carry a daypack with what is necessary for a daytrip or no camino at all. I prefer the daypack that’s why I asked the question in the first place
Thanks so far for your comments and tips
Due to a back problem and arthritis it’s impossible for me to carry a backpack with all I need for a 6-7 weeks walk.
However I found this:
http://hike-tech.com/
Hi JK, I too think about the VDLP starting early March 2019. In March 2018 for my Camino del Norte, I wore Salomon Speedcross 4 Gortex trail runners - great regarding traction, lightness, not slippery, but as it rained almost daily (many days it poured all day) the goretex was not of any use. I felt like walking in a soaking wet sponge.
However, I just finished walking the much shorter but equally very wet Camino Ingles (lots of climbing) for which I wore a HOKA ONE AREH (not goretex). It has a very light mesh top, I wore double smartwool socks and despite the shoes getting wet my feet never felt wet and my outer sock was only damp, the inner sock was dry. The traction was superior on wet stones than the more aggressive Speedcross 4 tread. For me I’ll wear HOKA ONE on the VDLP plus carry lightweight sandals to switch to when weather is dry. This is only my very personal experience. I carry my pack (30 L MILLET women’s VENOM 680 gm pack) but never carry more than a total of 5 kg of gear. ULTREIA !
Oh Dear. I see the coming of the end on that link
Whilst I fully understand the desire for pack transport for those with medical issues, the sad reality is that it also brings the hordes of tourists and holiday makers.At least my experience on the CF.
@Robo , I’m glad you found that link for pack forwarding because I feel that the OP really has few options given her health and I’d rather have her walk than stay at home so THANK YOU I’m sure she’ll appreciate it.
Dear JK. I note your circumstances and appreciate now why it is imperative for you to forward gear. Even in a day pack you do need to cater for all eventualities, of course; thorough preparation (and preparedness) is essential at all stages - so frequently overlooked by walkers/pilgrims. Apologies if my initial comments appeared to lack sensitivity. I wish you well. PaulThank you Paul. I know what you’re saying but due to health issues I cannot carry all the gear needed. Especially as you say yourself - I need to be prepared for all kinds of weather. So it’s one way or the other for me - only carry a daypack with what is necessary for a daytrip or no camino at all. I prefer the daypack that’s why I asked the question in the first place
thanks for your thoughts. Actually I was thinking the same but on other long distance walks there was quite a bit left - like 2,5 kilo extra on top of the daypack. It might seem nothing to you but to me it makes a lot of differenceSo what is left?
The only extra things to be sent on would be a) a sleeping bag b) a change of clothing c) a toothbrush/toothpaste and soap.... oh and a towel.
Hi Colette, thank you for your thoughts and tips. I am using Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX but mine seem to hold quite good in rain and mud. However when I walk on asphalt to me it seems I walk on football (soccer) shoesFor me I’ll wear HOKA ONE on the VDLP plus carry lightweight sandals to switch to when weather is dry. This is only my very personal experience. I carry my pack (30 L MILLET women’s VENOM 680 gm pack) but never carry more than a total of 5 kg of gear. ULTREIA !
Hi Colette, thank you for your thoughts and tips. I am using Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX but mine seem to hold quite good in rain and mud. However when I walk on asphalt to me it seems I walk on football (soccer) shoes
My big burning question to you is: can I please see your pack list? Because 5 kilo in total seems really little
I thought I was quite good in lw gear and packing but I think I am at least at 6kg.
I am planning to pack my Keen sandals as well, or my five finger shoes, not sure yet.
And ordered some Hoka ankle high shoes to see if those will fit - Hoka one one speed 2 mid. I seem to have trouble with most of those type of shoes because toes tend to want to go straight forward and shoe makers think people have their big toe in the middle
Thanks again and buen camino!
This has been said before ,,,there should be no difference in your pack and whats in it ,,(unless in mid winter)for a weeks walk or a 2 months walk !! But if you still cant carry a 4 to 5 kg pack ,,then a guy last spring on the vldp from seville to santiago was taxiing his main bag ahead every dayThanks so far for your comments and tips
Due to a back problem and arthritis it’s impossible for me to carry a backpack with all I need for a 6-7 weeks walk.
However I found this:
http://hike-tech.com/
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