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  1. mvanert

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I've learned I need 'long' underwear due to chaffing and heat rash, briefs are good for 5 or 6 km but anything longer...long underwear!
  2. mvanert

    Socks!

    How are these for blister prevention?
  3. mvanert

    Vaseline - Is it an Essential Item to Pack?

    Alas, me too, it works like a charm and makes my day a whole lot nicer!
  4. mvanert

    Mini video camera to record my walk - thoughts?

    I own the DJI Osmo Pocket, it takes great photos and 4K video, it is small. Having said that I have put it on my backpack and found it is too big and clumsy even as small as it is because I've not found a way to make it stable while attached to my backpack. My other issue is it is delicate and...
  5. mvanert

    Do I change it or do I still keep it?

    Me too, worn shoes stay at home.
  6. mvanert

    Do I change it or do I still keep it?

    Regarding shoes, I wear them until holes appear, as for a backpack I've been happy with the one I bought in 2014 which I've taken on three caminos, I can't imagine it wearing out.
  7. mvanert

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    Right, and poles for those of us who are vertically challenged.
  8. mvanert

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    Nope, spot on.
  9. mvanert

    Gaiters

    Nope.
  10. mvanert

    What's happened to the Buen Camino app?

    Your website as of this morning, 7 am PST, Jan 4, is not working properly with broken links.
  11. mvanert

    Are Walking/Trekking Poles neccesary? Sleeping bag or Sleeping Bag liner

    Walking poles, for me, absolutely, especially going downhill, in the rain and going uphill. Basically, all the time LOL. As for bag or liner I think it will be very cool in the evenings by then and you'll appreciate having a bag.
  12. mvanert

    Communication with Home

    Yes.
  13. mvanert

    Communication with Home

    My wife and I find that Viber works really well. We’ve used it on three different Camino’s and it works on PC’s, android and IOS devices so it’s pretty complete.
  14. mvanert

    Waterproof pants yay or nay?

    June and July on the French route is warm, sometimes damn hot. So, my experience says your quick dry tights will serve you well.
  15. mvanert

    Cost of Treking Poles in SJPdP?

    OMG, yes, a lot. Especially for those over 65 and no longer swvelt. Yes, me. LOL.
  16. mvanert

    Cost of Treking Poles in SJPdP?

    I paid 30 euros for mine in 2016 and was very happy with them.
  17. mvanert

    Now I Pack

    Like others have said, forget Brierley, it's your camino, not his, you'll be fine without it. There are a number of good apps that have everything it has and are kept up-to-date regularly. Plus, at St Jean you'll get a map with elevations when you sign in to the Pilgrim's Office.
  18. mvanert

    Men's Underwear & Anatomy

    I had the same problem on my first camino, horrible chaffing, found a pair of long bike short style underwear and the problem went away. Now any time I know I'm going to walk for more than an hour I have my longer underwear on. Won't be without them on camino every again.
  19. mvanert

    Pants or Shorts or Zip off Convertible Pants?

    Convertibles, this time, last two times, all the time. Love the zippered pockets I have.
  20. mvanert

    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

    Being judgmental is easy. Erasing it from my character is an ongoing challenge, sometimes I succeed, sometimes not. I think it is a goal worth reaching for though.

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