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  1. momof34man

    The best gadget for the Camino!

    I used my cell phone to take photos, so my external hard drive (Sandisk) was a lifesaver. It connected to my cell phone wirelessly which allowed me to dump my photos onto it daily. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DR8LAE2/?tag=casaivar02-20 Another cell phone related gadget was my Mophie. It...
  2. momof34man

    What is the best light towel to take and what do you use for Washing hair, body and clothes?

    I used a Lush Shampoo Bar for everything until about half way. Then, I lost my Lush bar. I found a three in one travel soap that I found at a sporting goods store in Spain and used that afterwards.
  3. momof34man

    What is the best light towel to take and what do you use for Washing hair, body and clothes?

    It is probably not going to help much because this is a personal choice. This is what I actually did on my own camino. I had similar ideas with washing clothes with proper soap etc. In reality, you do not want to carry anything extra. It saves time and money if you just use the same soap...
  4. momof34man

    are gloves needed ? leaving SJPP in 2 weeks

    Gloves.....if you are using trekking poles, the fingerless gloves help prevent some of the damage the sun can do to your hands. If you have no poles...I wouldn't worry about bringing them. I didn't use fingerless gloves and had the dreaded camino hand tan when I returned home. (A fully...
  5. momof34man

    Poles or no poles

    We are neighbors if you are from SF! I am east of you. I just returned from walking the Camino Frances about a week ago. I brought my poles from home on my trip (plus rubber tips that I had to replace at Sarria, I lost one in the mud.) I used them every single day. They were an...
  6. momof34man

    Has anyone bought a silk liner from TrekSilk?

    I bought one too. Be sure you wash it before you really use it, especially if you buy one that is a "color". I bought one that was a red tone. Just testing it out briefly to see if I fit in it...gave me pink socks. I immediately went and washed it up. so I wouldn't have any issues with...
  7. momof34man

    Packing Revisited 2016: What NOT to take and etc.

    We leave April 26th from SJPdP, but we are breaking up our first day with a stop in Orisson. We may end up crossing paths sometime along the way. I am bringing a sleeping bag and not counting on using their blankets. But, I tend to sleep cold. What I have learned on this forum is that it...
  8. momof34man

    Do you like to look at packing lists?

    I've made copies of this Galicia Guide - Copied and pasted in a Google Doc for sections of the camino. (and made it available offline). http://www.galiciaguide.com/Camino-de-Santiago.html I've also created a Google Document from the list of monasteries along the way from this forum...
  9. momof34man

    Camino Backpack and Kit Video

    Thank you for posting the gear list so quickly. My camino is coming up in 6 weeks and this information is really helpful. (Especially since my pack is the same brand and similar in size. )
  10. momof34man

    Anyone sew their own Camino clothing or gear?

    I just bought and received one....and love it. So nice that it is a local shop. I like hiking in leggings, but leggings lack pockets, which Purple Rain Skirts provide.
  11. momof34man

    Camino Equipment Videos

    Great informational video. I'm bringing a Deuter as well (45+10). I like your idea about the bicycle lights. I bought an additional pouch to add to the front to hold my cell phone, its nice to know that great minds think alike. I'm now curious what is in your pack.
  12. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    Did you ever wish you had shorts or something else because of the warmer weather? Also, were your leggings full leg? Or capri?
  13. momof34man

    Calling all Techies ... re: Travel Adapter with USB ports?

    I got this one too for the same reasons - sharing.
  14. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I just received my purple rain skirt. They have two pockets on each side of the skirt. One pocket is open - one you can put your hands in easily. On top of that same pocket is another pocket with a flap and it is velcroed. You have a total of 4 pockets on the skirt.
  15. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I will let you know when I receive them. That part wasn't important to me. I was just thrilled to have side pockets to hold misc. items.
  16. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I'm glad you mentioned this company. I just bought one of their skirts for the camino to wear over my running tights. I really like that they have side pockets.
  17. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I feel uncomfortable just walking in leggings as well. For the camino, I bought a purple rain skirt to wear over it. It is longer in length and it is modest for entering the churches. I also like the side pockets. http://www.purplerainskirts.com/hiking-skirts/ I literally just ordered it...
  18. momof34man

    Gym leggings instead of "hiking pants"

    I use the compression sleeves for calves and they work wonders for my legs while hiking. It does help with muscle fatigue. My vascular doctor says that we should be wearing them nearly all the time if we are walking this type of distance every day. I also have compression socks, but I'm using...
  19. momof34man

    Sleeping Bag April/May

    I have no other options in my price range. This is as light as it gets without being too cold since I cannot use down. I am pleased with my choice. I guess that's all that matters, right?
  20. momof34man

    Sleeping Bag April/May

    Just for information on whomever was following this feed. I ended up with this bag: http://www.rei.com/product/880130/mountain-hardwear-laminina-z-spark-sleeping-bag-womens It is 2 pounds 7 ounces.....lighter than my almost 4 pounder. It fits me perfectly. I hope it works well on the camino...

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