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Thanks! I was there today as well—they are great! They actually talked me out of getting any more gear…thought I was fine with what I have for what lies ahead…I have enormous respect for that approach to business. They now have a new raving fan even though they did not sell me anything!
Hello! Thank you to everyone on this forum who so generously gives help to us new pilgrims. I have learned much from you over the last few months. I am almost ready to start my camino…
Now I am in Paris, with a 7:11a train reservation to SJPdP for tomorrow …and have just learned that the...
I like the idea of using a small crossbody bag for carrying those small valuables while walking. Can you provide a link to show the crossbody bag you use?
Hola! I will be starting my first camino (francés) in Septiembre. May I just ask : are there albergues that are not listed on all the apps? Where does one find out about the non-reservable locations? Like some other camino novices, I have gotten a bit panicked when trying to reserve a bed on...
OK, so one more question for veteran walkers: Will there always be a commercial dryer available somewhere in the town where bedbugs are discovered? Or might I have to walk to the next town before dealing with the issue? Just trying to get my head around how I'm going to cope with this potential...
Also, 50 degrees Celsius is about the temperature inside a dryer on "low" setting. Both Darn Tough and Woolx say it is ok to dry their items in a dryer set on low. So if one does get bedbugs and must put everything in a dryer, everything may come out ok, even the merino wool.
@MARSKA: Have been following this thread closely, as I too am preparing for my first camino (September), and have had lots of the same questions. I saw that you purchased the Magma used from REI Re/Supply. Just thought I'd chime in here: Are you aware that the return period for used gear...
I have the same question. Also, wondering how Timp 4 compares with the very highly rated Lone Peak 6, which now seems to be on sale everywhere. Maybe Timp 4 is its 2023 replacement?
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