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  1. HermanTheGerman

    Poll: Which backpacks are most popular on the Caminos?

    For this half Aussie half German, an Osprey Kestrel 38 for better weather and a Deuter ACT Lite 50+10 for cold weather; just call me diplomatic. ;)
  2. HermanTheGerman

    Which Osprey backpack?

    I just ditched my 50+10 Deuter in favour of a Kestrel 38. My warmer sleeping bag does fit in if necessary, but ill be taking my 800g salewa in 3 weeks. After trimming 1.5kg from my pack list, the deuter felt like a garden sack on my back. Everything I need fits perfectly into the kestrel 38 and...
  3. HermanTheGerman

    Footwear: do you need waterproof?

    I vote a big YES to waterproof footwear, but it also depends on what your definition of waterproof really is. ;)
  4. HermanTheGerman

    Coffee in the morning...

    Coffee is readily available in Spain and also very strong. It's a great way of kick-starting your morning. The longest we ever had to walk in search of one was 10km, which was apparently too far for my fiancee ;) After returning from Spain the first time, I found myself craving Spanish coffee in...
  5. HermanTheGerman

    Disappointed with my hiking shoes

    That's exactly my point. Buy boots that fit the shape of your foot instead of listening to other people's opinions of what's good and what isn't. A Lowe Renegade GTX for example doesn't comply with the wishes of my feet, but some people swear by them... and then others run out and buy them based...
  6. HermanTheGerman

    Will a Spanish SIM card work in an original iPhone?

    It might make sence to take a small and reasonably priced multi-function device that does everything you need, such as an android smart phone. I use mine primarily as a camera and also for GPS should the need arise.
  7. HermanTheGerman

    Getting replies regarding Altus

    I ordered 2 atmospheric ponchos (old model) from Peregrinoteca about 6 weeks ago. They were delivered pronto to Germany with FedEx within a few days. Since then I've also been receiving promotional email from them with special prices for exactly these ponchos which I paid over 40 euros each from...
  8. HermanTheGerman

    Excellent device for your cell phone

    My HTC Desire S is small enough to fit in the front pocket of my hiking pants with a silicon shell around it. I wore rain pants along the Camino Portuges last time every day due to constant rain and it never got wet. Not only does it function as an excellent camera, it also has music of course...
  9. HermanTheGerman

    Deuter Back Packs

    Had a ACT trail 32 which I changed for an ACT lite 50+10 due to the unadjustable back length and insufficient space. Trimmed down my pack list and the 50+10 felt like a garden sack on my back. Ditched it for an Osprey Kestrel 38 which still has to be put to the test. So far so good. All packed...
  10. HermanTheGerman

    Disappointed with my hiking shoes

    Start by buying boots that fit the shape of your foot instead of beginning damage control before you've even started. 2 pairs of socks!?!? Buying boots one or sizes too big!?!?! Really, some of what people here have written here is absurd. Thin running socks combined with boots that fit are all...
  11. HermanTheGerman

    Recommend Rain Gear

    I agree with you Fatma! :D The rain pants and gators will be coming along too! I found the Boulder childrens' gators from Deuter (assuming this as they're only available in one really small size) are low enough not to cause overheating problems over the legs from not letting the sweat out, and...
  12. HermanTheGerman

    Recommend Rain Gear

    I will never enter Galicia again with just a Marmot Precip jacket for defence against the rain. Within a short amount of time I was drenched; sodden, completely through. I would recommend washing it new and giving it an overhaul before even starting; waterproofing solution that is then heat...
  13. HermanTheGerman

    Knife

    Totally adequate.
  14. HermanTheGerman

    Down v synthetic bag?

    Anything more than an ultra light polyester sleeping bag is overkill in my opinion. 700g is quite an acceptable weight. In my never ending quest to refine my pack list, I tried a heavier and warmer sleeping bag last Camino and found out that it was far too warm. Most nights in the Albergues I...
  15. HermanTheGerman

    Apps

    I've been using Alpine Quest for Android. At 4.95 e you can't go wrong. I have detailed maps with contour lines for the Frances and Portuguese. I created the maps with MOBAC but you can also save the maps directly out of the App itself onto the S.D. card once you are connected with the online...
  16. HermanTheGerman

    Gaiters in late April & May walking the Camino.

    Gaiters are a bit of overkill if you ask me. Sure, there are some areas where you'll be up to your ankles in mud, but if you've got ankle-height and above waterproof hiking boots, you shouldn't need them. Most gaiters don't breathe also. If you're wearing just hiking shoes though, the extra...
  17. HermanTheGerman

    Buying trekking Poles?

    Ah yes yes, this is the one! They didn't object to us walking around the shop with an open can of San Miguel either. :)
  18. HermanTheGerman

    Buying trekking Poles?

    Last time we rocked into Pamplona, we stayed at the Jesus y Maria Albergue. Right around the corner was a newly opened pilgrim shop believe it or not, packed to the brim with everything a pilgrim could possibly use and more. They had a good range of poles. The prices we're very agreeable and the...
  19. HermanTheGerman

    Packing

    ... the kautchuk flip-flops I forgot to mention will be attached to the outside of the pack via mini double ended carabiners which weigh nearly nothing. Frees up valuable space in the pack for other essential items. The beauty of this pack is that it feels like sitting in a racing harness and...
  20. HermanTheGerman

    Packing

    Re: Re: Packing Hey David, My meru ultralight sleeping bag weighs 700g for the long version and has a comfort zone temperature of 10 degrees celsius. It fits perfectly into the bottom of my Deuter ACT Trail 32 and even provides some room to spare for an inflatable pillow widthwise. Have you...

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