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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.
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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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...
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.
That is some great feedback indeed. Thank you. I am altering the list as I go and as I get advice. I appreciate it all, and your online list was world class. Thank you.
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