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You’ll notice on my pack the 2nd bottle holder is empty that’s where I keep my factor 50 suncream (I’m Scottish I burn in a strong moonlight 🤣) and as I’m bald I always have a full floppy hat but I totally agree with protecting yourself from the...
...a cautionary thought: SKIN CANCERS. There is NO SUNSCREEN in the kit.
* whilst the topless hat would be a pleasure to sport, cancer of the scalp is not. Thick hair does'nt protect from UV rays.
* short sleeves and shorts are cooling but...
Lime green is micro fibre towel blue is sleeping bag liner, stored on top in a dry bag 👍 second dry bag for spare clothing. I take a paramo smock which is also stored on top and yes shoulder straps which can take a pouch…for food I normally buy...
Which is too bad, because I find the Camino information on those types of platforms to be disjointed. IMHO this forum is the best source of Camino information, but I might be biased. 😉
Funny story about age…I walked my first camino with my father in law and when we went to receive our compostelas he thought he would probably be the oldest that day at 75…well as fate would have it the name above his in the registrar that day was...
I've noticed that many people who walk the Camino experience irritation with the behaviour of others, in the matter of music or otherwise.
Imo this is a not a bug of the Camino, it's a feature. Why would Westerners who come from a culture in...
I use bone conduction headphone since years now. I mainly walk alone and I want to be aware of the surroundings, but at the same time I'm a huge fan of audiobooks.
Bone conduction is the perfect solution for me, as the ear is free and I can...
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