I'm from the old school of trekking hence I would be looking for comfortable shoes that can also double as walking shoes on the trail itself. This is on the premise that to keep weight down we only pack the absolute minimum rather then multiple pairs of foot ware.If for some reason your main pair of boots or shoes fail you will need a backup.…[Read more]

I would get an opinion from a good Physio/doctor as the knees tend to bear the brunt of the punishmentI walked the trail in '06 and asked my brother in law at the last moment (4 weeks from departure) if he wanted to come. He was sporting an "Old Knee injury" at the time but some intense physio got him across the trail without a problem.Good…[Read more]

Hi TillyWalking poles are very much a personal choice based on a couple of factors , what may be right for one person may not suit another.The pole supplied by ktl is a great keep sake and will definitely get you over the trail but you will not be able to practice with it until you get there. it is also heavier then a modern walking pole.Things to…[Read more]