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    The Shell Toucher hat

    Looks like a good way to guarantee that you’d walk the Camino alone. It is a hard shell, so it doesn’t fold up, can’t be put in a pocket or otherwise ‘travel’ well. It actually doesn’t even provide good sun coverage, which is the primary purpose of a Camino hat. Sunday Afternoon has nice light...
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    Kdrama Camino Sighting!

    LOL, I love patatas bravas! I swear I was at risk of scurvy by time I got to SDC. The only thing that saved me was the fruit in the sangria.
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    Kdrama Camino Sighting!

    Two thumbs up for the bibimbap at Albergue Orion. It was SUCH a relief from the seemingly never-ending diet of “Camino fries”…formerly known as French fries, a formal name change is in the works. The Koreans I met were walking alone, or in twos or threes. All made great walking companions and...
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    How to order from Decathlon Spain if in Canada/USA.

    Thanks, I’ve decided I’ll have to wait.
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    How to order from Decathlon Spain if in Canada/USA.

    Hello, I am in Canada and Decathlon Canada (and USA from what I see) carry only a fraction of the stock that Decathlons in Spain or France do, even of their of “company” brands like Quechua/Forclaz, etc. I have emailed the Canadian Decathlon, but they have not been overly helpful, essentially...
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    How to get to SJPP from Biarritz?

    I am entering Biarritz 6:30pm August 19 by AF, so will be taking Express Bouricott. Not my first choice of schedule but I was sort of hemmed in the airline. I am hoping that there will be others at that time, otherwise I'll be taking a big hit. If I read the travel times correctly on Rome2Rio...
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    Pacer poles / York Nordics?

    Hello, I have decided to take the plunge and do another Camino but I am in somewhat agony about hiking poles. I have a pair of servicable Leki poles, nothing wrong with them. However I do currently suffer from 'trigger finger' and grasping can sometimes be annoying. I have stalked the Pacer...
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    Albergue pillows

    I’m not keen on the idea of putting my face right against a permethrin treated pillow myself. We each have our own comfort levels though. I’ve not done it, but have considered, bringing my own bedbug proof pillow case. They’re cheap light and you could stuff whatever you want in. I bring an...
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    Pack Cover Failure

    If I may offer a possible solution… go to the dollar store, sewing supplies and buy a plastic grommet, so cheap they’ll come in a bag. Poke a hole in the bottom of your rain cover, affix said grommet to prevent the hole from becoming larger, you’ve now got a drainage hole. I also prefer to use a...
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    Reflective SOL Poncho

    I admit it…I love my brilliant orange/red Decathlon poncho. I suppose it’s’ our fate to always be muttering under our breath on Camino…whilst on trail “WHY did I bring XYZ, my pack would be so much lighter if I hadn’t “….then once in the albergue…”WHY didn’t I BRING XYZ! My life would be...
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    Reflective SOL Poncho

    Hi, A peregrina turned me onto this SOL poncho awhile ago, wondering about Forum thoughts. Only 2.7 ounces, 77 grams, it is robust, waterproof. I presume it is hot due to the reflective nature of it, but all ponchos are hot.... If not travelling in the early Spring or late Fall this may useful...
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    Lightweight Blankets for Walking the Camino

    No, I’ve not. TBH I got the hack ideas from an ultralight thoughhiker on YouTube and I haven’t tried it “in the wild” yet. I found that some of the albergues on the CF in mid October were cold as heck…and I had a lousy sleep, and felt brutal the next day. I’ve ditched the Decathlon sleeping bag...
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    Lightweight Blankets for Walking the Camino

    No…and yes. Those mylar blankets are way too noisy (as noted elsewhere) and while they hold heat well, they also collect moisture so you wake up in the middle of the night dripping wet from your own condensation. However: https://www.surviveoutdoorslonger.com/products/escape-bivvy-orange Makes...
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    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    Damn you’re hardcore.
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    The Packa vs Altus Poncho

    https://www.decathlon.es/es/p/poncho-impermeable-de-montana-y-trekking-max-75-litros-adulto-quechua-900/_/R-p-5389?mc=8302453 45 Euro (about same as USD)
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