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    Genecamino55 reacted to Richard Smith's post in the thread Puffy or Down Jacket with Like Like.
    I started early September (and the lead up days in Paris and SJPdP were really hot so only at the last moment did I include a short sleeve merino T-shirt, which I then wore every morning on the camino till it warmed up during the day). I took the...
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    Genecamino55 reacted to C clearly's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like Like.
    Either walk in wet shoes or take a day off and probably still get wet feet from walking around the town
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    Genecamino55 reacted to dreaming's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like Like.
    I use a simple hand held umbrella. New balance runners weren't very wet despite two weeks of solid rain. Just put newspaper in at night. Sometimes replaced it once.
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    Genecamino55 reacted to tjz's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like Like.
    Foot comfort is a very personal thing. Some folks can't stand wet feet, some, like myself could care less. My experience is that whatever type of shoe you wear, you are likely to have wet feet, either from the weather, or more commonly from...
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    Genecamino55 reacted to ShoshTrvls's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like Like.
    I bring hiking sandals and waterproof socks for rain days.
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    Genecamino55 reacted to Juspassinthru's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Haha Haha.
    If it rains enough, your feet will be wet. “Waterproof” shoes/boots are also very hot. I walked 43 days earlier this year, 7 in the rain, me in my Keens, my buddy in his waterproof trail runners. Both had very wet socks at the end of the day. No...
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    Genecamino55 reacted to Grousedoctor's post in the thread Wet hiking shoes with Like Like.
    Not having waterproof shoes in September might be a good thing. You’re likely to hit some hot weather. My experience with my GTXs is that they can become uncomfortably hot. Nonetheless, you’ll hit wet weather as well. Pull your insoles and...
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    Genecamino55 reacted to vkimble's post in the thread Puffy or Down Jacket with Like Like.
    I took my puffer vest (End of May/early June) with me and it was sufficient. I also have SmartWool layer and wool buff. It was enough for me.
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    I love my hiking shoes.. but they are not water proof. I would love to hear some opinions on what to do if it rains. I will be doing the CF in september. Im trying to pack as light as possible.
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    Genecamino55 replied to the thread Puffy or Down Jacket.
    Thats what I have.. super light .. it can be compressed into a very small bag.

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