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  1. trism286

    The wait is over, but unfortunately the weight is over.

    I'll see you at Orisson on the 18th.
  2. trism286

    Another Backpack recommendation request

    I have an Amos 50 that I love because it fits me well and the bottle holders have 2 openings 1 at 45 degrees which allow me to drink without taking the pack off. the rest of it is just the usual Osprey genius. yes 50 is a little big but I don't use the top bag as a top bag instead I use it as...
  3. trism286

    Biarritz airport to Bayonne rail station

    Yes 1 euro make sure you get a coin from the airport as I only had a note and sort of got moaned at(welcome to France) Bayonne is lovely.
  4. trism286

    Newbie starting 23 April from Pamplona

    Hi Tina I'm starting in SJPP on the 18th so we may bump into each other, this is my second Camino from SJPP I do sweat in waterproofs and hats and don't like having a hood up so I'm trying this one and leaving my poncho behind but taking a waterproof coat...
  5. trism286

    What do I do when I feel like giving up?

    Are you using walking poles? If not they help a lot but you tube how to use them as a lot of folk talk them for a walk, it takes a while to get the flow. Also consider how much weight you have in your pack, are you overloaded? Hope it comes good for you. My hips and knees ached a lot at first...
  6. trism286

    Garmin GPS Map

    Absolutely no need to take a gps, you will always be pointed back to the way even driven back in a car or tractor by the locals. If you don't see a pilgrim for a little while turn back and find the arrows, the weight is more important than anything. Please don't not over pack, that's when it...
  7. trism286

    Best and reliable way to get to Santiago airport for early morning flight

    The buses run from 6am so no good for you, I had a 10am flight a couple of weeks ago and the airport wasn't busy on a Wednesday.
  8. trism286

    Equipment,What worked for me.

    That's the ones.
  9. trism286

    Equipment,What worked for me.

    I had an issue with the one with my sleeping bag in, I think it was when I put the pack down on the wet ground, my sleeping bag was in the bottom section maybe its like a tent when something has weight on it the water seeps past?
  10. trism286

    Equipment,What worked for me.

  11. trism286

    The dreaded socks

    I just walked in my new boots for a couple of months and sorted my socks eventually a lightweight pair of merino wool Brigadale socks were the best for me. I walked SJPP t0 Finnisterre and not a single blister. Nobody else I meet hadn't had a blister of some kind. I didn't use tape or talc etc...
  12. trism286

    Equipment,What worked for me.

    The ones I had are that shape but also had 6 Tungsten tips, I found them on e bay for about £20.
  13. trism286

    Equipment,What worked for me.

    A few things that worked for me and a few that didn't. Good things. 1. A small led red bike light with a rubber strap mount which I could fix to the bunk bed for early morning packing and for clipping on to a pole for walking by the side of the road in the dark. £2 ebay from China 2. Osprey...
  14. trism286

    A compendium of useful links for travel from Biarritz Airport to Saint Jean Pied de Port

    Thanks for the info, I think I will stay in Bayonne for a night and take a morning train otherwise I will stress the whole journey. about times
  15. trism286

    A compendium of useful links for travel from Biarritz Airport to Saint Jean Pied de Port

    I was wondering how long a taxi would take from the airport to Bayonne. my flight arrival time only give me an hour to get my rucksack which will be in the hold and get to the train station for the last train.I don't think its viable and may need to sort a different place to stay. Any advice...

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