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  1. bunnymac

    Is carrying your own backpack a thing of the past?

    I'm not sure that it is. Just back from my most recent trip and with the exception of a small tour group of older people, everyone was carrying their own pack. I like to carry my own pack for this simple reason that I need to really consider every item that I take with me. What's important...
  2. bunnymac

    Sandals.. a last minute decision.

    I bought a cheap pair of sandals in Decathlon last year (€12) and they were fantastic. I wore them again this year. Here's the link https://www.decathlon.es/sandalia-arpenaz-50-mujer-gris-rosa--id_8328723.html
  3. bunnymac

    3 simple questions: Lock, sleeping bag/liner, PJs

    I'd bring a sleeping bag. I almost froze in Leon (3degree C at the end of May) sometimes when tired and/or hungry you can feel the cold more. As for sleeping, I always wore my next day's hiking base layer cotton/lycra cycling shorts and a snug fitting T shirt. ALWAYS keep your valuables...
  4. bunnymac

    And Another Pair of Sandals

    I used Ecco Terratrail shoes (www.shopeu.ecco.com/ie/en-ie/ecco/terratrail-ladies_11680096/12899906?navId=175) and Decathlon apenaz 50 (www.decathlon.es/sandalias-arpenaz-50-mujer-id_8206190.html). I would highly recommend both pairs of shoes. No blisters and a dodgy toenail on the entire...
  5. bunnymac

    Last minute help for packing list please? :D

    I would agree with SYates. I'm just back from Spain and used my sleeping bag every night. It can get chilly especially when you are tired and/or hungry. Also I used 2 500ml bottles for water - you don't need a filter. I sent my platypus home at Estella.
  6. bunnymac

    What do you sleep in?

    Most people wear t shirt & underpants. I would consider robe and pjs an extravagance. Currently tucked up in my sleeping bag inmy tshirt & knickers. :-)
  7. bunnymac

    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    I have been in a number of albergues where they have sign distictly discouraging this practice.
  8. bunnymac

    1 day before I go - Last minute pack check

    I consider an ultralight daypack a neccessity. It has a multitude of uses.
  9. bunnymac

    Dealing with sweaty back from backpack

    I use an Osprey Tempest 30 It has a mesh air pocket between your back and the pack to allow air to circulate. It works quite well. My daughter uses a Decathlon Forclaz 30 air which is similar (and about half the price!!!) However if you've already purchased a pack and cannot change it, I don't...
  10. bunnymac

    Compeed Plasters

    I find a small bottle of alcohol will get me through most crises :-)
  11. bunnymac

    Merrell Sandals a delight!

    Just bought a pair of Merrells and have been wearing them for my training sessions (in Spain). So great in the heat. I'm taking them along with a pair Ecco walking shoes for my trip in less than two weeks. Leaving my boots at home this time. I love to be able to change shoes halfway through...
  12. bunnymac

    uggg my packing list has no fun

    Thank you - so it means all of your clothing even the stuff you are wearing at any one time?
  13. bunnymac

    uggg my packing list has no fun

    What's FSO? If it were me I'd ditch all the extras except the journal and the camera. But that's just me :) I regret not taking a journal with me last time and also not taking enough photos.
  14. bunnymac

    Appropriate dress in church

    I have found that a good rule of thumb is to be covered to your knees and to your elbows. This has worked well for me travelling, not only to Christian shrines but also while travelling in the far and middle east. Respect is key.
  15. bunnymac

    Do I need more stuff...?

    I use large ziplocs from diy/homestore for inside my pack. Some sort of rain jacket/poncho is essential - I see you have rain jacket included. I prefer a poncho. BTW my pack was a discarded former schoolbag belonging to one of my kids.
  16. bunnymac

    Do I need more stuff...?

    I've managed with a 20l pack. I store my sleeping bag outside the pack with a good waterproof bag for it. You'll probably need a rain poncho. It can get very wet on the camino.
  17. bunnymac

    Packing gear in waterproof bags?

    I always keep a complete set of dry clothes in a plastic bag and also my towel (if it's dry enough). I use standard large ziploc bags which I get from my local home store or diy. If my stuff is still a little damp and the weather is fine, I pin my towel and/or clothes to the outside of my...
  18. bunnymac

    Pants or Shorts in Late May and June??

    I have walked the camino in May in shorts. It can get a little chilly early in the morning and also on the Meseta (Leon 24/5/2014 2 degrees C). I find that once my torso and feet are warm, the length of my trousers is not an issue. You can always pick up a pair of long trouser en route...
  19. bunnymac

    Do I need a splitter?

    Whatever about the splitter, leave the spark making device at home. The Spanish have really strict laws about lighting ANY type of fire off your own property - be warned. When traversing the Pyrenees, at the most difficult points there are numbered posts every 50 metres or so. If you get...
  20. bunnymac

    40L pack too small or?

    Have you tried using compression bags for your clothes. You don't need special hiking ones. I use the ones from my local home store - the roll up type and keep one complete set of dry clothes in one and my dry(ied) towel in another. After that it's up to you how you pack them :-). I find...

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