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  1. TheRealPixie

    Not quite Camino footwear...

    I probably spent that much on shoes last year... (I like shoes) But a well fitting smart looking shoe that lasts mostly forever sounds like a fantastic investment.
  2. TheRealPixie

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    I love that my fellow wine appreciators have such wonderful senses of humor. :D
  3. TheRealPixie

    How to get the soap residue out of socks

    I use a shampoo/conditioner combo product to wash my woolens. Because you are right! Wool is hair.
  4. TheRealPixie

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    It is if you can't get it out of the bottle.
  5. TheRealPixie

    How to get the soap residue out of socks

    As a knitter. This is the recommended way of drying wool garments. Water pressed out in a clean towel and then lain flat to dry. It is generally a no-go. But if your instructions say it's ok, it's ok. It's possible the wool used in your sweater is "super wash" wool in which the wool/yarn fibers...
  6. TheRealPixie

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    And stemless are not ideal for white wines. Hand heat, bad for the white wines. :D I am fine with them for reds. It's only 13:00 here right now and I am craving a wine.
  7. TheRealPixie

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    A hem! Wine IS important.
  8. TheRealPixie

    Corkscrew do I take one with me?

    Oh! I did not know this was ok! https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/corkscrews-no-blade Could I assume other security agencies would allow? I am flying a small Dutch airline from Paris to Biarritz/Bayonne. I suppose I wouldn't cry if it were confiscated. But it's...
  9. TheRealPixie

    New lightweight backpack from REI

    I have an REI pack that has easy water bottle access too. Thank you REI pack designers! (My Gregory requires a buddy, or taking my pack off.)
  10. TheRealPixie

    Walking with a messenger bag rather than a backpack

    I was thinking of this video too. He uses Sierra Design. Mountainsmith has a couple too. The largest is 13L. I used to backpack with a gal who used a lumbar pack. She used a hammock and her things fit in a Mountainsmith.
  11. TheRealPixie

    Another Boring Kit Thread

    Assuming PJ bottoms? I leave right after you on the 11th, but we will likely not meet. I think though you were the Scot on Reddit I have to thank for reminding me of San Fermin. As a result I have made plans appropriately and booked a hotel weeks ago for when I get to Pamplona on the 14th...
  12. TheRealPixie

    Another Boring Kit Thread

    Bitchin! (And for those that don't know, it isn't an insult, or complaining, but an exclamation of positivity.)
  13. TheRealPixie

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    Ooh! This is helpful. Thanks.
  14. TheRealPixie

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    I am hearing mixed viewpoints on whether there are microwaves or not in most albergues.
  15. TheRealPixie

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    What would be the suggestion to buy the coil IN Spain so no need for an adaptor? What types of stores might have one? Decathalon, perhaps? How common are mugs and microwaves in albergues (on CF)? I wasn't going to bring any of these things, but I need my morning tea when I wake up. And would...
  16. TheRealPixie

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Technically mine is a large airy scarf. Sold as a scarf. But it is certainly big enough to use around the waist. I bought it in a gift shop years ago, so I don't have a link to share.
  17. TheRealPixie

    One (water) bottle to rule them all?

    link please. I am searching for a glasses solution. (Far sighted and don't like wearing my progressives when I need to look down at my footing and prefer not to wear them if I don't actively need them. But I need a good place to access them easily and quickly.)
  18. TheRealPixie

    What do you wash your clothes with

    Sensitive skin here. Even Dr Bronners bar soap for babies irritated me. Also I hate washing my hair with a bar. It doesn't lather well in hands and rubbing it on my hair tends to break my hair. I've never liked them. My favorite travel "soap" is Aveeno unscented baby wash. It is super gentle...
  19. TheRealPixie

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    I thought of another purpose. I hear that walking the same direction that people get sun burned on one side of their body. I think I could use my sarong scarfy thing to tie at my ankle and at my waist and cover one leg while walking. Heck mine is so stinkin lightweight. Don't forget too that it...
  20. TheRealPixie

    Topo Wearers!

    Ok, update. I didn't need to try an extra insole to boost my foot up. But the clever way of lacing seemed to completely alleviate any rubbing. I've now walked a good 20 miles in them and seem to be just fine. I can even wear my favorite drymax socks. I quite like them. Now I'm curious about...

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