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Bring less than you need...
No that's not it.
Carry as little as possible and what you do bring, make sure it's lightweight. There is a community of people obsessed with lightweight items but I'm just using the term to mean keep the weight of individual items down.
Pros of lightweight...
Looks good. You should buy it.
Really though , I'm not familiar with it.
I once saw a wide brim hat with vents/netting but at €50 i chose a €12.50 hat instead without vents. Unfortunately i ran hot when it was on my head and luckily the particular hike i was on was only 3 days with much of it...
That's convoluted.
Open WhatsApp, new chat icon, new contact, and type their number
It will either say "this person is on WhatsApp" or "this person is not on WhatsApp". Either way, you can save them to your contacts.
For phonecalls, you're best dialling the number rather than using whatsapp. Install skype and buy skype credit to call phones in Spain if your phone operator charges a lot for international calls or roaming.
Do not send text messages (sms) as usually owners cannot or will not text an...
I think op is wearing tighter shorts to prevent chaffing.. but the point stands, view tops (tees/shirts/nightwear) and bottoms (shorts/nightwear/trousers) as a category each.. 5 of each is too much. I like my light merino base layers that double as pj's, sun protectors, long sleeve base T or...
It's easy to overpack when you have shorts for under your pants, plus zip off pants, plus light pants for nighttime, plus t-shirts, plus a tshirt for nighttime.
The long-sleeve night-time tshirt can become a base layer against the cold or a long-sleeve tshirt to protect your skin against the...
I brought a small combination lock. I only used it a couple of times as i keep valuables on me at all times. my backpack usually doesn't fit in lockers.
Probably more useful in non-pilgrim/city hostels.
I'd say a lock isn't essential but it's small and easily fits in the waistbelt pocket.
I think Camino Chrissy's advice is worth listening to.
"I've managed without apps. How? I walk with my son, he is an avid backpacker, has a keen sense of direction and he occasionally uses Google Maps."
Ah. That's just demonstrating how the line looks on the app. The original topic!
Actually today i made a detour to Lalín (not somewhere I particularly wanted to see - a guide suggested it as a way to break up a stage, but in fact it just saved me 3km that I'll have to walk with interest...
How did you figure out you were on the wrong route after 15-30 mins?
I had a few experience like that and generally after becoming suspicious about the lack of arrows i checked an app..... Actually as a result of these experiences i unfortunately found myself checking my phone too much.
One...
Following the arrows would be ideal but they can be feast or famine. So many arrows you think they're actually taking the p155, then no arrows for 5km. And worst is when an arrow is missing... And you check your app to discover you're in the middle of a lake
Let me Google that...
Nájera is a small town.
It has a sports shop that on Monday only opens in the evening.
At least it has a post office.
Logroño or Burgos are better options to buy specialist equipment.
You are correct, it was a poor choice of colour, especially when it runs through an urban area (coloured in yellow) or along a road (also a shade of yellow)
But Google maps alao has washy colours that are hard to distinguish.
I guess it's not going to be changed without confusing 100s of app...
My backpack cost €200 and I've walked 1300km with it ... but now I feel ripped off because I saw a "Nicgid 50L Lightweight Hiking Backpack Foldable Multi-Functional Travel Bag Water Resistant Casual Camping Rucksack for Men Women Outdoor Sport Mountain" for €28.75 on Amazon.
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