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  1. davejsy

    Aug/Sept Camino

    I have no idea about your shorts, but potentially you could be looking at temperatures easily in the mid-thirties.
  2. davejsy

    what Camera option are people using

    This doesn't make sense really. Everytime you use your camera you are advertising it to any people who might be of the disposition to steal it - so you are already more attractive to potential thieves. Also my camera and a lens would cost me £4k to replace - totally different to a mobile phone...
  3. davejsy

    what Camera option are people using

    I didn't carry a wallet. I had a bank card stashed away in my ruck-sack for cash points. Other than that everything was done via my phone. My phone and passport stayed in my back-pack for showers etc, or sometime the phone would be left charging. Only once did I ever feel the need to take these...
  4. davejsy

    Shoes camino primitivo

    I haven't done either Salvador or Primitivo (yet), but I do know from the CF that the good cushioned soles of my trail runners were very welcome on the asphalt sections, yet they still had great grip on the more tricky sections. Buying some in Oviedo would be a good call IMO, especially if your...
  5. davejsy

    Shoes camino primitivo

    I think anything but the cheapest trail runners would be ok for the 2 weeks of the beautiful Primitivo, with Asics you would hope that the quality will be more than sufficient.
  6. davejsy

    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Tbf I would have loved to have taken my camera, but, I think all of the negatives outweigh the positives. If you have a decent phone (mine some Sony Xperia thing) then 99% of the time it is going to suffice for what you want/need. Sure, there were times when I would have killed for my DSLR, but...
  7. davejsy

    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Well it has to be the 24-70 over the 50. I'm not sure of your experience of Albergues, but they seldom have secure storage for the like, and advice is always to carry valuables with you at all times. You may get funny/alarmed looks taking a camera into the shower with you. Although I have to...
  8. davejsy

    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Well I didn't take a DSLR, so not technically allowed to answer this, but. . . It is the vista's, they are beautiful, so probably a 16-35 is going to be your best friend with a bit of wiggle room. But then you maybe want to try and get some portraits of other pilgrims. . .So like everything...
  9. davejsy

    Sleeping bag or Sleeping bag liner

    There are no guarantees a camino in June is going to be warm all of the time, similarly, there are no guarantees Albergues will have blankets if you need them, or if they do that they will be useable/agreeable.
  10. davejsy

    Question about adding Alert Cops

    I really have no idea, but I'm sure someone will. I found this which may help.
  11. davejsy

    Do I take a tent

    Would this not require the OP to be able to predict the future though!
  12. davejsy

    Do I take a tent

    It's a predicament without an easy answer as you may have no problems at all, but then again you might. Carrying a tent on the off chance though is quite a commitment and potential pain in the ar5e.
  13. davejsy

    Paving, dirt, gravel, or...?

    Well for sure the section down from Cruz de Ferro to Molinaseca is one of the most demanding descents on the CF, but you should be ok in what you are suggesting, I think especially if you are using walking poles?
  14. davejsy

    Complimentary Hiking Poles in Bilbao Airport ?

    I have no idea, but it's not a bad idea if there are restrictions to traveling with them meaning many are discarded in some way.
  15. davejsy

    what Camera option are people using

    Beautiful words as always. I totally understand, and there were many times I wished I'd had my camera. But it just wouldn't have worked for me, because very few if any of the Albergues had secure lockers so if travelling alone it's not really viable to leave several thousand pounds worth of...
  16. davejsy

    what Camera option are people using

    I love my photography, but carrying an expensive camera and potentially multiple lenses just doesn't really work unless you are on some production expedition. The first thing is what do you do with it when you go shower etc (assuming you stay in Albergues)? And secondly, I think it would...
  17. davejsy

    Sleeping bag or liner and blanket

    You can't always assume that the Albergues will have blankets. . .
  18. davejsy

    Using a blanket as a jacket on a cold day

    You're certainly better off not taking the big heavy jacket, as you will have very minimal use for this versus the pain of carrying it. Instead just take layers, so your lightweight windbreaker and then maybe a fleece top which tend to be very light and can be used as an extra layer, and also an...
  19. davejsy

    OK guys, what underwear?

    These although not specifically purchased for the Camino ended up doing a splendid job.
  20. davejsy

    Silly Stuff that you have Worn on Camino - Pics

    Standard pilgrim casual off the shoulder (or should that be on the shoulder) number with side ways hat👌

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