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  1. donalomahony

    LIVE from the Camino Repair to backpack waistband

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/nszpskMfXFf9XSQR9
  2. donalomahony

    Hiking Poles - Burgos

    Search Google Maps using Tienda de Deportes near Burgos Cathedral, Spain And you will find many options close by. Most will be closed on a Sunday.
  3. donalomahony

    Is a pack liner a good idea or nah?

    Special type of rain in the North of Scotland 😉, even wetter rain than Ireland...
  4. donalomahony

    Is a pack liner a good idea or nah?

    Personally, I always used a pack liner (strong bin liner) on my caminos, On occasions, it was a godsend... V little weight, occasional 👌
  5. donalomahony

    Crampons in Carry-on

    https://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=45400.0
  6. donalomahony

    Crampons in Carry-on

    https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/crampons#:~:text=Crampons%20are%20generally%20permitted%20in,may%20pose%20a%20security%20threat. What is your start date? Which Camino? I actually met a Nordic guy with an ice axe in SJPP in mid June (followed his mother's...
  7. donalomahony

    Last Minute Shoe help

    Just back from Santiago, Muxia, Finisterre Camino. Lots of Hokas in sight. Wear your most comfortable shoes. As a matter of interest where are you commencing the Frances? Buen Camino!
  8. donalomahony

    Where to purchase trail runners in Oviedo?

    More central may be "corte ingles oviedo" search on Google Maps, From memory (🙃) they have a Sports Section... The Decathlon in the city centre is "Decathalon City" with a more limited stock.
  9. donalomahony

    Spanish words for sleeping mask and heating coil?

    Definitely an AleHop in Burgos...
  10. donalomahony

    pillow size

    See this thread for all you may need to know! https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/pillow.76441/
  11. donalomahony

    Albergue pillows

    Yes, most Albergues provide pillows... I always bring a pillowcase... Spain uses a longer size of pillow (and therefore case) than we use in Ireland. Kind of works... Have never used permethrin...
  12. donalomahony

    Extra cushioning or versatility for El Camino del Norte?

    I walked the Norte wearing Keen closed toe hiking sandals. Did the job, no blisters... below KEEN Men's Newport Sandal https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0007LGCA4?tag=casaivar-21
  13. donalomahony

    sleeping bag on winter way in Dec?

    Yes.
  14. donalomahony

    Boots?

    Keen closed toe sandals. Try them on in the Great Outdoors, Dublin. I have worn them on numerous Caminos including the Frances and the Norte. I also use one hiking pole. Everyone here has their preferences! My tuppence-worth.
  15. donalomahony

    Finding SIM card in Barcelona airport Part 2

    We found this section into Irun very scary with traffic. Do you know if the off road route is open?
  16. donalomahony

    Finding SIM card in Barcelona airport Part 2

    It's a lovely Albergue/Gite and Jean Luc is sound! What is your next stage?
  17. donalomahony

    Getting my gadgets in Spain

    No problem, there is a very centrally located Decathlon City.... https://www.decathlon.es/es/store-view/tienda-de-deportes-decathlon-city-oviedo-0070189201892
  18. donalomahony

    Sunglasses help needed

    Personally, would buy 3 pairs of Decathlon sunglasses at c€15 each and a case.
  19. donalomahony

    Trail runners on the Norte

    Vibram soles and their more recent equivalents generally are excellent for grip...
  20. donalomahony

    Trail runners on the Norte

    I also wore Keen sandals on the Norte, irun to Santiago. Suited me...

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