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I hI’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
I have carried some purification tablets as emergency backup, but never used even oneI’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
Same, I've always carried some water purification tablets in my mini fist aid kit. Weigh almost nothing and there in case of emergency.I h
I have carried some purification tablets as emergency backup, but never used even one
I’m really in two minds about whether to bring my sawyer…did you ever use your life straw on the Frances?For the weight of a LifeStraw, I consider it good insurance.
I think so. On two Caminos, I brought little water purifying tablets I would drop in my water pouch every 2-3 days to purify the water. No taste. Felt secure. No gastro problems either.I’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
I don’t think that a water filter is required in Espana . The tap water and drinking fountains are fineI’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
Should you carry a water filter?I’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
I remember that fountain. I think that it was in or near Azofra.I can recall only one instance of my walking partner having issues with water from a fountain - and that was the consequence of ambiguous marking. The sign said "potable water" (or equivalent) followed by a bent arrow - we worked out that this referred to the tap behind the wall, and not to the taps in the front of the wall. My walking partner took one sip from the tap in front of the wall and quickly worked out that this was contaminated water...
I think that's it. I ate lunch or had a drink at one of those tables, and we were constantly telling people to go around to the other side.This could be the one - although I cannot make out the conent of the notice at the top of the wall...
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I have not completed the CF due to leg injuries but I did use it once, and still here to tell the tale.I’m really in two minds about whether to bring my sawyer…did you ever use your life straw on the Frances?
This is the one... Same fountain but now has the second and lower sign advising, somewhat cryptically, that the tap at the back is the potable water...This could be the one - although I cannot make out the content of the notice at the top of the wall...
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Gosh I hate to disagree with you all…. I drink a lot of water so I carry a 1 ltr Life Straw bottle with filter. it. When walking in October 2021, there were some exceptionally hot days. Can’t remember where I was, but had to sip Cautiously so I wouldn’t run out as I couldn’t find any water.I’ve got a sawyer squeeze I’m thinking of bringing but wondering if it’s a waste of time…are there water fountains regularly along the route? Say every 10km? I’d rather not carry more than a litre at a time
Where are you filling up that has non potable water??Gosh I hate to disagree with you all…. I drink a lot of water so I carry a 1 ltr Life Straw bottle with filter. it. When walking in October 2021, there were some exceptionally hot days. Can’t remember where I was, but had to sip Cautiously so I wouldn’t run out as I couldn’t find any water.
I fly to Madrid tomorrow and then on to Leon to begin.
Sorry for the delay. I fill up anywhere. Bathrooms etc. Just gives me peace of mind. Relaxing in Villar de Mazarife. Perfect day for walking.Where are you filling up that has non potable water??
Agree, I’m guilty of carrying way too much, appreciate it warmer than London, and I’m walking further , but need to be realistic about how much to carry. Plenty of bars and potable water if requiredWhere are you filling up that has non potable water??