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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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