Basic necessities on the trail

[KariannNor]

I have now come up with the "perfect" business idea for the busiest routes and stops. Because I hate the small microfiber towels and miss good well-being products when I travel, I think that transport companies can transport and offer these along the way. Perhaps people can send a message the night before if they want clean, soft high quality towels or other products such as shampoo/conditioner, different lotions, bathrobes, soft slippers, perfumes or the like. Then a van comes to the albergue and offers this for a small payment. Then they take the goods with them, wash/dry and drive to the next location. I think the idea is interesting.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I have now come up with the "perfect" business idea for the busiest routes and stops. Because I hate the small microfiber towels and miss good well-being products when I travel, I think that transport companies can transport and offer these along the way. Perhaps people can send a message the night before if they want clean, soft high quality towels or other products such as shampoo/conditioner, different lotions, bathrobes, soft slippers, perfumes or the like. Then a van comes to the albergue and offers this for a small payment. Then they take the goods with them, wash/dry and drive to the next location. I think the idea is interesting.

Sounds like something that could work. Sheets and towels if nothing else.

 

[J Willhaus]

Its a spa on wheels!

 

[KariannNor]

Its a spa on wheels!

Exactly if you throw in a hot tub?

 

[henrythedog]

The mismatch between suggested level of service and ‘small payment’ might be an obstacle.i

Add a foot massage and you might have a winner.

 

[Robo]

Its a spa on wheels!

Like a mobile dog wash!

 

[Kiwi-family]

Someone is going to suggest you could just take all those things yourself and use a pack transfer service! Not intending to rain on your parade, just considering alternatives before you invest significant euros in this venture!!
And maybe the title could do with being changed from necessities to luxuries ;-)

 

[KariannNor]

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

 

[MARSKA]

Like a mobile dog wash!

Oh My! That was the very first thing that came to my mind!!!!!

 

[KariannNor]

This was a good one

 

[Antnix1]

This was a good one

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Jokes aside, they could probably do with some extra toilet facilities.

Re squat toilets. On the inca trail in peru, hikers managed to break the toilets at certain campsites. I'm not sure if it was vandalism or if people tried to squat on them but when they were replaced, squat toilets were installed instead.

 

[Turga]

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

Well, nice try

 

[dougfitz]

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

An unfortunate fact of life on an international forum is that unless you post very early on April Fools day, many of us get the post the next day when the fun has already died down!!

 

[Kathar1na]

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

If it is any consolation: Yours was the one where I was not sure whether you are serious or joking because some strange suggestions for Camino improvements are made throughout the year on this forum ...

And you did join the fun a bit late: 9:30 pm local time!

 

[Former member 104756]

If it is any consolation: Yours was the one where I was not sure whether you are serious or joking because some strange suggestions for Camino improvements are made throughout the year on this forum ...

Me too. I wasn’t sure, and didn’t want to offend @KariannNor - so I stepped away from the keyboard. Was relieved to see it was a joke

 

[jungleboy]

And you did join the fun a bit late: 9:30 pm local time!

Not even dinner time in Spain though!

 

[LTfit]

Me too. I wasn’t sure, and didn’t want to offend @KariannNor - so I stepped away from the keyboard. Was relieved to see it was a joke

Me too!

 

[KariannNor]

Me too!

Well, I can tell you, in a polite and humble way, on that date a year ago, when I was a "guest" on the site, I wasn't sure if baggage transport was an April Fool's joke..

 

[MARSKA]

Well, I can tell you, in a polite and humble way, on that date a year ago, when I was a "guest" on the site, I wasn't sure if baggage transport was an April Fool's joke..

Oh my!

 

[makingtrax]

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

April 1st?

 

[Tincatinker]

Ok, now we’ve all finished chuckling can we have a serious discussion about mobile Orujo bars? Small van, optics arranged on both rear doors, comfy mattresses in the back. Gaita players offering the odd impromptu…

Ok, ok, time for bed….