How do you prevent blisters on the Camino?
How do you prevent blisters on the Camino?
The steps that we try to follow to minimise the risk of blisters on the Camino are:
- Choose footwear that fits well.
- Train in our Camino footwear.
- Wear socks that help to prevent friction.
- Take care of our feet at the end of the day.
Do I need a pillow for Camino de Santiago?
We would recommend that you do not pack a pillow for the Camino de Santiago. We don't think you will need a pillow, unless you're planning to wild camp of course. All albergues and guest houses will have pillows.
How much weight can you lose walking the Camino?
You are using so many calories each day that it is difficult to replace them all with food. Most years I have started my camino several kilos over weight and generally lose around 6-8 kilos. However last year I made a big effort to lose my extra kilos before starting my camino and only lost 2 additional kilos.