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  1. tomnorth

    Backpacks Check-in or carry-on

    I had plenty of time before I had to catch my train. I did have to look in the oversized baggage area for the shipping tube though.
  2. tomnorth

    Backpacks Check-in or carry-on

    I got the shipping tube at an office supply store. My poles telescope. I taped everything together so things didn’t rattle around inside the tube.
  3. tomnorth

    Backpacks Check-in or carry-on

    I checked a shipping tube with my poles and other sharp objects in it and carried on my pack. The shipping tube came through just fine. If it had been lost it would be no big deal.
  4. tomnorth

    Ok entering the shoe debate with trepidation ...

    Go with what works for you. What works for others matters not.
  5. tomnorth

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

    My pack weighed in at just under 10 kilos. It took a lot of culling to get down to that. Not sure how I’d get down to 3 kilos. For sure no sleeping bag.
  6. tomnorth

    Can I reuse eSIM from 2022

    No, they expire after six months. You can buy an ESIM on the Orange Travel website though. You can also top up from the web. No need to find an Orange store and then wait in line.
  7. tomnorth

    What camera do you use?

    But you do enjoy your friend’s photos! 😘
  8. tomnorth

    Tips for Cold Weather Walking

    I’ve spent most of my life in Minnesota. It gets cold here in winter. Layers are key. High-tech wicking fabrics close to the body, then Merino wool, then a down or synthetic insulation jacket. On colder days I also wear a Merino wool neck gaiter. Of course insulated gloves/mittens and a hat. A...
  9. tomnorth

    Poll Why did you have to abandon your Camino? Anonymous

    I didn’t abandon my Camino, but I came across at least two people who did. One I met just outside Lagroño. He was a 60+ tall guy who had a preexisting knee issue. He knew he needed knee replacement prior to walking but thought he’d get his Camino in before surgery. His knee thought otherwise. He...
  10. tomnorth

    Bad experience with Orange International Travel phone plans

    In my case, the eSIM setup process is determined by Apple. Once you scan in the QR code from Orange you’re into the iPhone setup process. You also need to unlock the eSIM with the default PIN provided by Orange, which is always 0000. I’ve had great success with Orange eSIM.
  11. tomnorth

    Blogging help needed!

    I like the Wordpress mobile apps. That’s what I use for blogging now. tomnorthenscold.wordpress.com
  12. tomnorth

    Backpack question: Ospreys Stratos 36L vs 44L?

    Well, arguably I could have carried more, but given I had to walk 800km, I wasn’t taking chances. A 36l pack kept me from loading up.
  13. tomnorth

    Backpack question: Ospreys Stratos 36L vs 44L?

    I walked with the Osprey Stratos 36l in 2015. It was a perfect size and was comfortable to wear. I still have it and continue to us it.
  14. tomnorth

    Sleeping bag or thermolite liner±silk liner ?

    My sleeping bag weighs 768g. I walked the CF in the fall of 2015 with it. I’d bring it again. It was comforting at the end of the day to slip into my own sleeping bag.
  15. tomnorth

    Is it rude to ask people why they walk

    For some the reason might be rather straightforward, such as having a break between jobs and wanting an adventure. Others, though, may have suffered a grievous loss and may not feel like sharing that information with everyone who asks why they’re walking. You can’t know if someone’s reason for...
  16. tomnorth

    Seeking full stage itinerary from SJPP to Finisterre

    Funny, I never considered 20-25km days to be short. That’s like walking a half marathon a day.
  17. tomnorth

    rookie seeking advice please

    You’d have to average 30km/day. I’m sure it’s been done, but that’s a lot. For normal walkers, 20km/day is a more realistic target.
  18. tomnorth

    Purchasing Orange ESIM for Data, Calls and Texts in Europe with Unlocked iPhone: Any Recommendations?

    If you do it through the website you have to be certain that you're signing up for the correct plan, otherwise you might lose the number you first were assigned. If you sign up for cell service and data, you want to be sure to top up for that type of plan. After your first two week plan you can...
  19. tomnorth

    Purchasing Orange ESIM for Data, Calls and Texts in Europe with Unlocked iPhone: Any Recommendations?

    We bought Orange holiday eSIMs on our last stay in Paris. I had trouble buying them while stateside due to fraud detection on my credit cards. Once in Europe it was no problem. One thing to be aware of. If you want to keep your card longer than a month you have to reply to a text they send you...
  20. tomnorth

    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    I never wanted to quit. I loved the walking and the humanity. Rest days were hard for me. I just wanted to be walking.

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