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  1. sugargypsy

    KML tracks of all caminos - Instituto Nacional Geográfico

    Great news! Would it be possible for you, to give us a short reminder on this thread, as soon as you have the maps back in stock? I'd love to buy one, but tend to forget infos like that, when I'm not actively planning a camino like right now.
  2. sugargypsy

    Laptop

    Same here, worked perfectly on my camino.
  3. sugargypsy

    Lone Peak 5 - Sizing?

    I'm sorry that I can't help you with your original question and hope that someone else here can help you / can answer your question or share an experience. If not, have you tried Meindl shoes? There are distributors in France which sell them and they do have a normal and a wide/comfort edition...
  4. sugargypsy

    Do you carry an umbrella for the Camino?

    Why? Temperature was perfect, neither hot, nor cold. In the mornings I used a scarf, when the rather cold wind was blowing.
  5. sugargypsy

    Do you carry an umbrella for the Camino?

    I did carry my EuroSchirm teleScope handsfree UV Regenschirm (umbrella) in 2019 on the CF. I never had to use it. I simply had perfect weather - no rain, lots of sun, but temperatures around 22 - 26 °C. No need for an umbrella. The heat wave arrived at the Meseta, when I was crossing the...
  6. sugargypsy

    Borrow shoes and backpack

    There are enough shops in SJPdP, Pamplona, Burgos or Leon to buy a backpack, probably also for buying shoes though I wouldn't even start to consider that - at least the latter. You need to break in your shoes before you start walking the Camino, since you'll be probably be walking more...
  7. sugargypsy

    Orthotics

    Had the same problem last year that my orthotics did not really fit well in my trailers. I had them shaved off by an orthopaedic technician and it worked out perfectly. Walked the Camino with no pain or blisters.
  8. sugargypsy

    Pillow

    Same in 2019 (most pillows being long cylindrical), but they fit in the pillowcase of my rectangular liner perfectly. Though I agree that those pillows aren't that comfortable, but better than no pillow ;).
  9. sugargypsy

    Pillow

    Or take a liner with an integrated pillowcase like this one, worked out great for me. You can't see it well on the picture, but at the top there is on the backside another silk layer sewn which only opens to one side, where you can stuff the pillow or clothes inbetween.
  10. sugargypsy

    Pillow

    I did take an inflatable cushion with me on my first camino last year, but I actually sent it forward from Burgos to SdC with some other stuff via Correos, because I never needed or used it. In all albergues I stayed there was a pillow offered as well as a pillowcase.
  11. sugargypsy

    Which clothes/garments to wear during /buy for the Camino?

    Hi, thanks very much for your answers. Good socks (wrightsocks) and shoes I've got. I'm already walking with those for about two or three months by now and so far everythings just fine. Underpants I will have to get or try the ones I've got and handwash them at home, to see how fast they are...
  12. sugargypsy

    Which clothes/garments to wear during /buy for the Camino?

    Hi, my question is not really about the number of garments that you take with you. Nor which ones you take with you. Everyone has to decide that for themselves. But I would be interested - 5 weeks before my flight to Pamplona and start my walk to SdC - whether you buy & wear special garments...
  13. sugargypsy

    Backpack advice

    Don't pin me down on it, but as far as I remember correctly it was this backpack from Osprey or that one. About exact measuring of my spine, you'll have to wait till tomorrow or the day after, since I'll be going to sleep now soon. But I can tell you right now, I've got quite short legs, I...
  14. sugargypsy

    Backpack advice

    I wanted to buy my backpack a couple of weeks ago, thought about getting an Osprey too. Had two specific versions in mind, which were highly recommended in some articles I've read. I tried two of them and Ospreys are simply too lengthy for my body structure ( 5'4 / 167 cm). The back of my head...
  15. sugargypsy

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    Well, you could put in a link to that thread you've just found :D. Than others and I who're interested too of the answer won't need to search for it ;-).
  16. sugargypsy

    Sleeping bag and/or liner in October on the CF?

    Hi, I've used the search already, but didn't really find an answer to my question. I'm yet quite undecided if a liner will be warm enough or to add a sleeping bag - which I'd have to buy, since my old one is too big and too heavy. I'll be starting in September, taking time, I'll probably...

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