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  1. J

    shoes for Camino Ingles in April conditions 2024

    I walked it in June last year. We had no rain but the path was always firm so I dont think you need worry.
  2. J

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    My Aldi back pack has served me well for two caminos and I will probably use it again on my next. It cost me AUD$30.
  3. J

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I agree. I always have worn Airism shorts on all my 5 caminos.
  4. J

    Lidl UK RockTrail’ Hiking Gear

    I dont know about Lidl products but I bought a back pack from Aldi which has been very good for two Caminos. I hope to use it again for another Camino later this year.
  5. J

    Sleeping bag needed in private accommodation on C. Primitivo?

    I have walked four caminos and never found that. Albergues may be different.
  6. J

    Sleeping bag needed in private accommodation on C. Primitivo?

    All pensions and hostals provide sheets bedding and towels
  7. J

    Mystery Ranch Packs

    Sadly eons ago someone posted on the internet that Osprey was the best pack for the Camino. Since then the vast majority carry this pack. When I walked the CF in 2015 my walking partner and I would play a game that we dubbed "spot the Osprey" There were almost too many to count. The same...
  8. J

    $31 pack?

    My backpack I bought from Aldi for $30. It has served me well for two caminos and will be used again on my next. Someone a long time ago posted that Osprey was the best so everyone followed. The best is what works for you. It does not need to be a designer label.
  9. J

    silk sleeping bag liner: Browint XL or Lone Wolf?

    i bought a reputed silk liner from Vietnam. When it arrived if was obviously not silk. However it did the job.
  10. J

    The Best Clothing ? And the winner is....

    My designer label gear all comes from Aldi.
  11. J

    Osprey Backpacks are awesome!

    My backpack is ALDI. Cost me $30 and it has been excellent. Two caminos so far and not showing any sign of wear.
  12. J

    Help for Portugues Newbie

    I walked from Lisbon in 2016. I had only my old Merrells that I had worn on the C2C and the CF from SJPP. I had no problems with the cobble-stones. If you have the time consider walking from Lisbon. There is so much more of Portugal to be seen before Porto.
  13. J

    Socks

    Will they dry overnight when washed?
  14. J

    Aldi Outdoor gear sale coming up

    I bought an Aldi back pack and used it on the Primitivo last year and it was fine. I am using it again this year on the Sanabres. My two sons also used the same Aldi backpacks on the camino and had no problems with them.
  15. J

    Sim Card in SJPdP?

    In 2015 I purchased a chip in Pamplona as I could not locate one in SJPP.
  16. J

    How long do your shoes last?

    I got more than 2000 kms out of my Merrells. I walked the C to C in England, the CF from SJPP and the PC from Lisbon. Add to that many kms at home in Oz. I am now wearing Scarpa which are also very good.
  17. J

    Primitivo - May - reducing backpack weight

    I carried 5kg but did not take a sleeping bag. All the albergues I stayed in had blankets. I would point out however, that it was early September and very mild and most evenings I did not use the blankets. I did carry a silk liner.
  18. J

    Are the shoes safe outside?

    In 2015 I met an Australian girl in Ponferrada walking barefooted looking for a shoe shop. Her shoes had been stolen at an albergue.
  19. J

    Perfect socks

    Does anyone know of a sock that is genuinely quick drying that will dry overnight? For my French way Camino I bought socks online that were advertised as Quick-drying. In reality they took about two day to dry. On my Portuguese I took wool and they took about the same time. I am commencing the...
  20. J

    Men's Underwear & Anatomy

    Yes, on my two Caminos I wore Airism and they were great. Will use them again this year on the Primitivo.

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