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  1. markie6

    Lightweight Camino - Forum Input

    I've never regretted taking my own pillow case, often stick some valuables in there while I sleep or in sleeping bag. Always take a few tablets ( pain relief, stomach stuff .. just in case both ways ) and blisters.. in case. I don't use poles ( personal choice ) and I've often gone in Road...
  2. markie6

    Last Minute Shoe help

    Added to this I have found the trail runners are not good if you are walking on very hard surfaces / tarmac a lot. The lugs seem to cause discomfort rather than the bounce you get ( and lose as you go ) with normal road runners
  3. markie6

    Last Minute Shoe help

    Wearing comfortable shoes is of the utmost importance as others have said. FWIW I have walked the CF in trail runners and normal road running type also. Every step my feet were thanking me for not lugging extra weight per step. That said if you told me you had comfortable boots.. then I...
  4. markie6

    Camino banner map - where to buy?

    as David says above yep this would have been my suggestion as it's the one I bought in Arzua. Came in a protective plastic roll to. I did buy one in Santiago that you had, both are nice and if you have no luck online, perhaps a helpful fellow pilgrim and forum dweller might offer assistance. (...
  5. markie6

    One (water) bottle to rule them all?

    Yep my take too. Just like the mythical perfect shoe that never causes any person on the planet a blister
  6. markie6

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    take the spork. Zip lock bags for food. If it rains, as others have pointed out... it's the time it takes stuff to dry that is more of the problem. Cover for your pack and shoes that you are used to.
  7. markie6

    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    The lense with the best range would be my guess. I know I will walk a camino one day and ship my pack and keep my camera and day bag with me so that's what I would advise somebody to do.. As for looking after valuables in albergues... same advice as I always give.. keep your good stuff on you...
  8. markie6

    Using a blanket as a jacket on a cold day

    Layering, LAYERING...then a little more layering You will warm up carrying your pack and walking also
  9. markie6

    Questions to ask about shoes

    3 CF wearing New Balance. 1 Trail Runner, 2 Road Runners. All performed well It will of course depend on conditions, surface type, weather etc etc. There is however no perfect shoe or boot for sale anywhere
  10. markie6

    Hi vis vests

    I walk early and wear one or hang it on my pack and as WP says, they weigh nothing and can only help
  11. markie6

    Dark colored shoes too hot in summer?

    There are no perfect shoes. Overthinking ... yes a bit but that's normal for first time Camino Comfort above all else.
  12. markie6

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    1st Camino my pack and water weighed 15kg (1l of water incl) learned a lot the first time and shaved 2.5kg off the second 3rd time and I was just under 10kg next time will be less again 50+ year old male walked Frances 22 days don't sweat the small stuff. Most take too much and jettison...
  13. markie6

    It's been done before... cutlery/bowl/cup?

    Always take a set of cutlery, sporks are best. Nothing better that spending the afternoon pilgrim watching with a tub of ice cream
  14. markie6

    Perfect solution (I hope..) sleeping system

    Regardless of cost or brand I always point people towards a 2-3 season sleeping bag which packs down small and easilly. No need for an expensive one but its own stuff sack is a plus. I got a cheapy one from amazon and it's lasted me 50+ days so far and still going strong. REI in the USA has...
  15. markie6

    Backpack Pick

    yes good brand and size
  16. markie6

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    I take a normal pair of hiking trousers ( pants to some others) by Craghoppers, good enuff for Palin to circumnavigate the globe and also a pair of shorts with decent sized pockets. I can make better trade offs with regard to weight carried elsewhere in my pack. In the same respect I wouldn't...
  17. markie6

    Sleeping Bag?

    for me... there is nothing worse than being either too hot or too cold. So I go with a 2-3 season sleeping bag ( synthetic and inexpensive ) . Most albergues have blankets and you can also add layers ( t shirts etc ) if needed Make sure it packs down well and preferably has its own stuff sack
  18. markie6

    Is this Camino clothing heresy?

    No true pilgrim would be caught dead in any of these articles. It would have the benefit of being very safe on the washing line over night though
  19. markie6

    Best spots to buy camino gear in London?

    Echoing what the others have suggested.. plus given you are heading out in September , quick drying cheap running tops are fine. Your sleeping bag only needs to pack down well... 2-3 season variety are reasonably priced. I bought a very cheap 55l backpack a number of years before I pondered a...
  20. markie6

    What does "good shoes" mean?

    Any recommendations will be subjective , there will be a number of brands ( some already mentioned ) I would not risk using again but it's often down to luck, shape of feet and other variables. If there was one great shoe that suited us all, there would be a lot less shoe companies

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