Me too. Also I do not like the idea of single use plastic stuff. In fact I sometimes reuse my disposable sheet a few times. Not sure if that creates a bedbugs transfer mode.
Lost stuff
These are few things you can do to help you stop losing gear and also have it returned to you if you do leave it behind.
1. Try to putting things together when you stop for a rest.
2. Try to put thing on the side you are leaving...
I have a copy of the front page of my passport stuck in my credencial and most times it has been accepted. However there have been times when I have had to produce the original. Depends on the staff at the albergue.
I am on my 4th Camino and have a laminated copy of my passport id page in the front page of my pilgrims
Credential .
It makes it simple and easy to access.
I try never to give anyone my original passport as there is alway a chance of it getting...
I recently booked ALSA tickets on line. I went to 'Other' and used my passport number. That worked well. But I then had difficulty paying online - the system repeatedly crashed when I went to 'secure payment' for my credit card. Again I went to...
I advice you to take a specific credencial (« Salvadorana ») in León. Then in Oviedo another one for Primitivo. Then in Santiago the last one (specific) for Muxia-Fisterra.
My other hack for protecting my passport, it to have a laminated copy of the password ID page taped to my pilgrim’s credentials. That way in most cases people registering for accommodation accept the copy rather than hading them the original.
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