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  1. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Wow, thanks for the detailed response and kind words. Really appreciate the effort that took. I will definitely take heed of this advice and work it into my plans. Thank you so much.
  2. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    I use compression pants as a base layer. It aids circulation and keeps warm at the same time. Its just a 'me' thin, nothing technical or fancy.
  3. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Ah wow sorry to hear that LucyK, and thanks for the advice. I am currently on the hunt for silk liners and the proper socks I am looking for. Trying to find them in South Africa is not easy. I want to get them soon so that I can test the gear out and make a decision. Great advice, and thank you.
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    What to pack for my First Camino?

    That Great advice and much appreciated. The sleeping meds are prescription, and I have severe sleep issues - I would rather look AT them than look FOR them. The kindle is definitely staying and I don't think the head lamp will make the journey either. Each time I get advice I cull my list...
  5. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Thanks so much, I will have a look at that and see what I can do to get going. Much appreciated.
  6. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Looking lie the middle to end of March...
  7. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Great advice and experience there boss - much appreciated. Never had a problem with electrolytes and I think a 2l water bladder will do me. I eat way too much salt anyway - but being a personal trainer (16 years experience) the hydration side of things I am ok on. Thanks for all the advice to...
  8. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Hey Sixwheeler, thanks for that. The buffs have been changed to two. One for my wrist and one for my neck/head.
  9. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Good to know... thank you.
  10. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Wow thank you so much for sharing that. At this time of my life I am in a similar space, and have no expectations but secretly I feel something building. I have a feeling this will indeed be a changing point, and dare I say I may consider more long adventures like this in the future. Perhaps...
  11. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Sound advice there Rover. Thank you. I am sort of planning th whole pack out thing and I am not overly concerned about it, however being a light sleeper, earplugs and eye mask would pretty much be sure to go with. The rest I fully agree with you on. I am most excited and ready to get going...
  12. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Good advice, I do have a multiple usb hub, but not an extra long cable. I shall get one. And hydration tablets is a good call. Would I need them even with 2l of water a day?
  13. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Yeah I am trying to find out if I can get some around here. I am not too worried about the first aid kit, I have heard that the vaseline and some silk liners and decent socks is a winner. If I fee a hot spot im gonna stop on the spot to sort it out. Like you say - prevention rather than cure...
  14. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    M Martin thanks so much. I am listening to your episode now. Im hoping I can get a bit of training in here. The problem is I live in Spain but I am here (with all my regular luggage) in South Africa on holiday and will only go back to Spain about a week or two before I leave fro the camino...
  15. Gibbo147

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Dave thanks for the feedback. I also like the idea of hydration packs over bottles. I do have one question though, do I need some sort of filtration device? Having not done a Camino yet, I am not sure of the water purity on the route. Is it drinkable or should it be filtered? Thanks again.
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