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  1. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    No, no. Don't get me wrong - I don't think I'm going to a scary place - I've been to Spain many times and love it - just never this region, never been on the trail to know the infrastructure, and also want to be prepared for those random alone side trips where I may want to take a bottle of wine...
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Thank you! all the load lightening is super helpful. I drink tap water in New York and California and it's fine for me. I just don't want water infected with parasites or brown or foul to the taste. But sounds like nothing like that to worry about on the camino? re cool bag, I ready from a guy...
  3. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Oh - and lastly - the tiiny little cooler bag is meant for meats and cheeses to eat as picnics along the way - but I'm also keen to eat as many spanish cafes as possible so may not need this, or maybe the cheese will last a day in my backpack without the cooler bag. it only weights 4.4oz.
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Not sure if the shampoo question was serious or not but I bought an expensive bar of Viori tea tree mint essential oil made with rice water. Haven't figured out if this can also work to wash my body but that's next to figure out. Bringing a tiny travel size Native Deoderant stick. For...
  5. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Thank you for all of this - you are so wonderful helping this newbie. Right now, my room likes like an Amazon and REI explosion bc I've bought every version of everything to text weight, what capacity of pack I need, etc. Of course I'd like to save as much money as possible but not if the gear I...
  6. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    What about biodegradeable TP fo #2? Other essential toiletries I may forget?
  7. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    I actually just looked at the bottle I'm thinking of spraying the hat and shoes with - it's Scotchgard, not silicone! Any thoughts on that? I'd hate to buy a new stiff pair of hiking boots when I'm so comfortable in my trail runners and they have great grip. I could always buy some zinc oxide...
  8. M

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Hello all - thank you all so much for all of the guidance on what is not my only first camino but first hike over about 5 miles! I've headed a lot of advice about backpacks and trekking poles and the major stuff, now I'm getting down to the nitty gritty small things that may make a huge...
  9. M

    Trekking Poles

    Would love to see it, thank you! I feel I'm almost there but don't know what I don't know, for example emergency needs. I have seven packs wiht me here now at home to choose from - Osprey Tempest 30 and 40; Osprey Sirrus 34and 36; Deuter Futura pro 34), ,and Gregory Jade 38. Trying to keep total...
  10. M

    Trekking Poles

    Also, since i'm doing the route Frances from SJPdP, will I need the sand/mud tips, or the "boot" downhill tips at all?
  11. M

    Trekking Poles

    Thank you all so much! Ok so it sounds like if I bring one or two poles without the circular disc things but with an extra set or two of the bottom rubber pieces that go over the metal tips that this should be good? I am creating a spreadsheet with all my needs and weight and struggling to keep...
  12. M

    Trekking Poles

    Hi there! I was on the fence about poles bc I've never used them and as mentioned previously, brand new to hiking. But because I'm in treatment for breast cancer and as such have a decent amount of joint pain and body ache, I figure they're probably a good idea. I read on here that many of you...
  13. M

    Bugs / Insects on Route Frances

    Hello! I am starting the Route Frances on May 20 and looking at weather to pick my clothes but also figured I should factor the bug situation into the equation since I don't want to weigh down my pack with bottles of bug spray. How bad are the bugs on the Route Frances - and I don't mean bed...
  14. M

    Liner Socks

    Nevermind - I see they are all to socks. Did you use the trail midweight?
  15. M

    Liner Socks

    Are you using the toe socks or regular?
  16. M

    Flying into Biarritz May 19 at 18:25; stay one night or traiin straight to SJPdP?

    Hi there! I was hoping I could arrive at SJPdP on May 19 (my birthday) to take a day to get ready and start the Camino on May 20, however getting there from the Algarve is not easy I discovered! I have a full day to spend in Paris then arrive in Biarritz at 18:25. There is one train or bus I...
  17. M

    Liner Socks

    This is great feedback, thank you. I am planning to use my Salomon trail runners which are broken in and still in excellent shape. So you are saying take out those insoles and buy a better padded one? The only socks I've ordered so far are these Merino blend.. I wanted quarter socks and limited...
  18. M

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Thank you for taking this much time and effort to give me tips!
  19. M

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    This is not overkill at all - it is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time! It's funny how you go through life being told you're visually impaired but mostly don't feel it because so much is adaptable. Then something like this and you just feel so challenged to accommodate for your...
  20. M

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Thank you for trying ! I am visually impaired so hoped someone might have a tech trick. Looks like such a great app but without ability to increase font size, I either need to do the camino with a magnifier or use a different app!

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