Download or read book Backpacks, Boots and Blisters--Black/White Edition written by Mark H. O'Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for everyone thinking about or planning to do a long walk, like the Camino Frances from southern France to Santiago de Compostela. Are you curious about the Camino? What is it; what secrets does it hold; where does it start and finish; what to take; where to sleep; how difficult it is to walk; and what preparation and equipment are needed to succeed?Mark O'Sullivan has done the research, walked the walk, and can help you successfully prepare for the Camino Frances and similar long-distance ancient pilgrims' pathways-or the Inca Trail, which he has also hiked. Boots, Backpacks and Blisters focuses on seven key topics based on Mark's experience: 1. Boots vs. blisters. Choosing the right boots for long distance walking.2. A get-fit program. To be physically and mentally prepared.3. Are you a greaser or a strapper? Protecting your feet each day; avoiding blisters; choosing socks.4. Weight creep--a killjoy. Your backpack and contents.5. Water: why, where, and when. It is not just about sipping.6. Trekking or walking poles. Why, what, and how.7. Sundry useful tips. SIM cards, keeping valuables safe, rain gear, free Wi-Fi, et al. There are also two articles by fellow pilgrims, one on what to expect and how to manage lodging in albergues, the other all about bed bugs with a focus on avoiding them and, if it happens, how to treat the bites and avoid carrying them home.