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    Buckle on shoulder strap uncomfortable - new bag or solution?

    Hi, Im looking for advice, I used this 30l bag on my camino. (not naming brand or make because its a grand bag and I think I might be doing something wrong rather than the problem being the bag.) It has a buckle at the end of the shoulder strap thats a little uncomfortable. Just walking 5 / 8...
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    Hiking pole handles, grip tape?

    Hi, I have a set of poles with plastic handles. I've noticed they sweat my hands. The handles can't be changed. Can you get grip tape for them? Thanks.
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    Blister under crease of big toe

    Finished my 6 day camino. LOVED IT. But got a blister in the crease under my big toe. Never had one like that before. How are they caused? I wore the same shoes for weeks, and same type/make of socks. Only difference was multiple day walking? Any advice on how to stop in the future?
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    Old healed blister. Dead skin came off, no blister, should I tape?.

    Hi, walking the camino at the minute, just walking 2 days. I had a blister about a month ago which healed.It didn't burst I used compeed and it went away. But when I took my socks off today the old skin has come away. New skin underneath is fine, and it's not sore at all. Would you tape it over...
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    Walking in warm weather when not used to it.

    I start my camino next week. All my "training" walks have been in cool weather 5'c - 12'c. I've noticed temps are in mid 20s c next week. Any extra tips other than drink water, take your time and wear a hat for dealing with heat when you are not used to it? Thanks
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    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    Hi, I am looking for some quick dry tshirts, though I don't like the Polyester Elastane ones. Are the only other options merino?
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    Training, heavy rain for 2 weeks

    Sorry if wrong place. I'm 4 weeks out from starting the camino. Starting to up the training kilometres. Weather forecast for next 2 weeks is heavy rain. Any tips for alternative training or is it a case of just suck it up and put on the rain gear and get out? Main concern is walking for 2...
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    6 weeks to go - Plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis

    6 weeks to go and visit to docs confirms Plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis. Off to the physio. Was just about to up kilometres for training now this. Not ideal, but that's part of things. Sort it out and move on.
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    New shoes, lighter than older ones

    My new shoes arrived today ahead of starting in April. New ones are 315g lighter than my old ones. Was surprised at how much of a difference that made.
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    Sellos - Full list

    Hi there, Doing my first camino in April, and was researching things when I found this site. Its a list of different sellos from the camino, 3600+ cataloged. You can select the route and stops to see whats there from the area. https://www.lossellosdelcamino.com/
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    Craghoppers Roswell jacket

    Hi, Has anyone used this jacket on the camino? Craghoppers Roswell I have one, but not sure if it would hold up or not. https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-waterproof-roswell-jacket-black-pepper-cloud-grey/ Thanks
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    New jacket - Revolutionary Race

    Hi everyone, Has anyone heard of, or have a jacket from Revolution Race? If you do have one, how did you like it? Thanks
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    Merino wool socks wrecked?

    Hi there, New to walking and mistakingly put merino wool socks in washing machine with rest of wash Supposed to be 30'c with woollyte. Are they wrecked? Thanks
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    Route with minimized walking on main roads

    I was wondering if anyone knows which route has the least amount of walking on main roads? I had a quick look at the Portuguese route and it seems to run along a lot of main road.
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    Sarria-Santiago April 2023 - Equipment and weather question

    Hi, We a going on our first walk at the end of next April, Sarria to Santiago. Watched lots of videos and even though there is amazing information out there I do have specific things I'm wondering about. 1. I know you can't predict weather, but can it be cold in the mornings evenings at the end...

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