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  1. Portia1

    SIM purchase in Sarria?

    Hopefully I will have time in Santiago to purchase a SIM before leaving for O’Cebrerio. Wondering if there is a place to purchase a SIM installed and activated in Sarria if I get pressed for time. I’ve looked on-line but not clear if there is an actual store where such services are available...
  2. Portia1

    My 3.9kg Packing List (and opinions/thoughts on each item)

    A place to attach a trash bag when I am collecting pilgrim debris along the way. Can also be where I put wet, muddy sandals to dry.
  3. Portia1

    Can you replace pacer pole rubber tips with leki rubber tips?

    I put black diamond tips on—nice tight fit. I also have another pair (Komperdells) just in case. Thanks
  4. Portia1

    Washing

    La Faba had one.
  5. Portia1

    Can you replace pacer pole rubber tips with leki rubber tips?

    Thanks everyone! My pacer poles have done 2 Camino’s and getting ready for a third.. I hate the clacking sound of poles without tips. I will take them over to EMS and see what works. Knowing that you’ve been able to find replacements is helpful.
  6. Portia1

    Can you replace pacer pole rubber tips with leki rubber tips?

    Excellent! Thanks
  7. Portia1

    Can you replace pacer pole rubber tips with leki rubber tips?

    The rubber tips on my pacer poles have worn completely thru so that the carbide tips are exposed. I live in the USA so pacer pole replacement parts are not available here. I leave in less than two weeks and wonder if leki rubber tips will work. Thanks.
  8. Portia1

    What was in your pack when you finished?

    Everything I took with the exception of my pack towel which was lost in Roncesvalles—big pile of laundry (cold, rainy day so they offered to dry stuff in the dryers). even had my name in big, bold letters. Oh well, purchased a cotton tea towel in Pamplona that served me well for the rest of...
  9. Portia1

    Sleeping bag liner or sleeping bag for mid august 12 day camino?

    There aren’t always blankets and some of the ones available aren’t particularly clean. But you will most likely be ok with a liner in August and early September. There may be a night or two when you’ll need to put on whatever layers of clothing you have to keep warm. I also found that my...
  10. Portia1

    Osprey Exos 48 good pack for Camino?

    I’ve done three Camino’s and getting ready for number four this fall. Each time I’ve carried my Osprey exo 48/46. I also use it for weekend hiking trips. It is a great, lightweight pack — mine is the 2009 model—grey and orange. Saw lots of them on the Camino. You don’t have to fill them up...
  11. Portia1

    Sock, to wash or not too wash?

    If it has been a hot day, I wash them. If cold, perhaps not. If dusty trail, yes. If rocky, paved, perhaps not. So much depends on your feet and conditions. It also depends on whether sock are merino wool or not. I do not go more than two days without washing as it restores the “bounce.”...
  12. Portia1

    Crocs

    crocs with pockets! Now you’ve got some options!
  13. Portia1

    The Lush shampoo bar review thread

    I’m a Liggetts girl. Cut it into 4ths so only used the smaller cube. Kept the rest in great shape. Only ended up using half a bar for 30 days. Also carried a 1/4 of a bar of FelsNaprha for clothes washing.
  14. Portia1

    For Sale/Wanted New Macabi skirt for sale, Slim, XL, Long, Bark

    I’ve messaged you through this site. Please le5 me know if you received it. Look at the envelope at the top near your name.
  15. Portia1

    For Sale/Wanted New Macabi skirt for sale, Slim, XL, Long, Bark

    I am interested. How to contact?
  16. Portia1

    End of the day sandals

    Oofos slides for me. Lightweight and the arch/footbed support is just right for me. I can wear light socks with them too. I use them around the house as slippers.
  17. Portia1

    Adding a zipper to a Costco quilt

    I have a rumpl down throw—this would be a great add! Thanks
  18. Portia1

    New Backpack

    I’ve used the exos48 on my Camino’s—using it again this fall. It doesn’t open at the bottom but a solid, lightweight bag without lots of weight inducing bells and whistles. Call it my Camino amigo. I don’t like bits hanging off the back so it holds everything I need and is a comfortable...
  19. Portia1

    First time walkers, poles?

    Another very satisfied pacerpole user. I am in the 70+ group and swear by the extra stability. Downhills are especially treacherous for older walkers. We did Porto to Santiago and I used them daily. There are some rocky downhills on this route which I know I would have dreaded without...
  20. Portia1

    What to bring in the daypack?

    One suggestion. Try walking five plus miles with each pack loaded as you would on the Camino (the day pack packed for rain/bad weather). The only one who can tell you what works for you is you. I carry an Osprey Exos 48. I carry a Rumpl throw and a silk liner for sleeping and 3 tops and two...

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