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  1. J

    eSim for Spain

    Spanish sims are fairly cheap, though the 'deals' change from time to time. I've used Orange, Vodafone and Movistar and all have worked well for me. A 'typical deal' would be 100G for 25 Euros for 28 days - and you could add more data if you use it up. You should be able to set up WhatsApp so...
  2. J

    About SIM cards and accommodation

    h\Have used Vodafone on that route. Worked well for me.
  3. J

    Cell phone sim cards

    I could be quite wrong here, but isn't the GB T-moble limited...like maybe 5GB for X days?
  4. J

    Cell phone sim cards

    Suggest you wait and buy a SIM card when you arrived in Spain/Portugal. Last fall I did the Portuguese and El Salvador. Bought a Vodaphone SIM card in Madrid and never had any connection issues - cost was about 25 euros for 100GB/28 days. The short term plans are continually changing though...
  5. J

    Recommended Shoes

    Whatever you decide on for shoes, consider investing in a good pair of insoles - the ones that come with most any running/trail/hiking shoe are good for ****.
  6. J

    Waterproof shoes

    I've walked a full day in waterproof shoes and rain pants, in pouring rain, and at the end my feet were only a bit damp, probably from sweating. IMHO, having your feet get wet is a formula for getting blisters.
  7. J

    Bigger size Shoe

    I agree with your upping up on the size of shoe, as your feet will swell quite a bit during the Camino. I wear a size 11.5 in a dress/casual shoe, 12 in a running shoe and 12.5 for the Caminos and this has worked well for me. Have used North Face and Solomon and those work for me but, as you...
  8. J

    Let's talk waist packs!

    one further thought should you decide to go this route. i purchased an extra set of straps so I could quickly/easily convert it to a satchel for use after the days walk.
  9. J

    Let's talk waist packs!

    I used a ZPack Multipack on four Caminos and it has worked well for me - -not too big and has good flexibility as to how it can be worn. Only disadvantage I've experienced is that it's not waterproof, though easy enough to use a plastic bag inside of the Multipack.
  10. J

    ESIM card for Spain / Data usage

    it was for 30 days
  11. J

    ESIM card for Spain / Data usage

    Updated comment - I bought (in Spain) a Tourista SIM for 20 euro. Can't recall how much data, but at least 20 gb, and the card can be 'topped up'. I think that Vodafone or Movistar would work equally well.
  12. J

    ESIM card for Spain / Data usage

    Just completed the Primitvo, Fisterre and Ingles. Orange worked well for me.
  13. J

    Recommended men's trousers please

    checkout this website: https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/clothing-mens/best-hiking-pants
  14. J

    Recommended men's trousers please

    Prana hiking pants, with zip-off legs have worked well for me. These dry quickly and have some stretch to them.
  15. J

    Barefoot hiking shoes/boots?

    IMHO, I would not recommend this. There are parts of the Camino, (often enough) when you are walking on rocks - not small stones, but rocks the size of your fist, or larger, which would likely be hard on your feet. I would suggest something with a Vibram sole which can take this sort of...
  16. J

    Which is the best rain JACKET to buy?

    Agree with GuyA on Arc'teryx - though pricey. Wore it last year on the CF in two days of rain, which was often a downpour. Used a backpack cover with dry bags and neither I nor anything in the bag got wet.
  17. J

    Orthotics

    Larger shoes may be worth trying. For myself, i wear a size 11.5 casual/dress shoe, 12.0 in a running shoe, and 12.5 in my hiking shoes. In fact, the web site for my hiking shoe said that if i wear an Asics/New Balance running shoe, then i should wear a 1/2 size larger in my hiking (North Face)...
  18. J

    Mid/Low Hiking Boots

    IMHP, and speaking for just myself, high cut boots would be overkill and found that any extra support a higher cut boot would give was not necessary. There may be moments when it would be nice to have, but the weight and loss of flexibility in a high cut is not desirable.
  19. J

    Matador Soap Bar Case

    I took one bar of Dr. B. soap in the Matador. It was barely enough to get me thru (from SJPP to Santiago), and I spent four nights in hotels where i didn't use it - also, did not use it for laundry, but used Sea to Summit Pocket laundry wash - dry leaves. I'd suggest you take two bars, or maybe...
  20. J

    Matador Soap Bar Case

    used it for the CF which i completed last month. Worked great - didn't leak, easy to use. Glad i bought it.

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