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  1. LakeMcD

    Using Airalo app on CF

    Another pilgrim I was walking with for 3 weeks had Airlo and had to use my hot spot because he was always running low on data. I used a Vodaphone SIM card that I was very pleased with. It came with an insane amount of data and minutes, they remind you when your monthly plan is about to expire...
  2. LakeMcD

    Listening to music while on the camino

    Sometimes I’ll put my earbuds in for a couple of quiet tunes before i drift off to sleep. I have a pack that has pockets on the shoulder straps similar to running vests, and I’ll slip my phone in it and play either classical guitar music or some light jazz. This is usually on fairly low and...
  3. LakeMcD

    US to Paris (CDG) to Pamplona?

    I always take into account the possibility of delays in French transportation due to the many strikes that occur.
  4. LakeMcD

    Cider in Spanish basque country

    Can anyone describe the taste of the cider. Is it sweet, sour or dry?
  5. LakeMcD

    Icebreaker vs Smartwool socks

    Darn Tough has been my go to socks for about 2300 miles of camino. They are durable and have given me blister free wearability. However I do find that the toe section over time does scrunch up my toes and in away defeats the purpose of a wider toe box. I have recently ordered a couple of pairs...
  6. LakeMcD

    Effective quick bed bug killer

    Not sure if this has been mentioned before. Put clothes or sleep liner without metal in a microwave for 30 seconds. Kills them in all stages. edited by mod to add: Putting bedbugs in a microwave may very well kill them, but if you read some of the later posts in this thread, you will see that...
  7. LakeMcD

    Your Fave Le Puy Lodgings?

    Are Ron and Nadine the couple from Ireland?
  8. LakeMcD

    Please review my packing List

    I often have a piece of waxed cloth with me. Nice to have if I am carrying a chunk of cheese or a sandwich
  9. LakeMcD

    Comfy shoes/boots and laces that don't come undone

    I’ve heard it referred to as a hockey knot
  10. LakeMcD

    New Cicerone Guidebook on the Via Podiensis

    Congratulations, great news indeed!! Hopefully the ebook will be available for my mid-august start in LePuy this year.
  11. LakeMcD

    The Shoulder Harness System: the first essential component for a good backpack

    Dave thank you for your post. I would suggest adding information about proper vertical placement of the shoulder harness system for packs with adjustable harnesses. I understand that it is to some degree interrelated to the position of the hipbelt and back length, but it is a common sight to see...
  12. LakeMcD

    Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30

    Very helpful thank you. None of my local shops carry the pack so I will have to order one to try on. Luckily we have a small but very friendly REI store. Everything I read online is about sizing has to do with chest measurement by the l lower rib area instead of back length like traditional...
  13. LakeMcD

    Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30

    Thanks for the reply, I'm curious of the differences between it and a more traditional pack. Does it carry weight differently, is it less breathable. The front pockets look very handy, but if you are leaving a pack outside to go in for coffee etc, do you find yourself perpetually takin stuff out...
  14. LakeMcD

    Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30

    Does anyone have any experience with the UD Fastpack 30? I did a quick search and only pulled up one reference in our forum. I'm looking into possibly switching from a day pack to a vest type pack. I like the idea of those pockets up front but really have no experience with these types of packs...
  15. LakeMcD

    Talon 33 vs Tempest 34.... help me decide, please

    How much is your base weight (without water) will you be carrying. My last two Caminos were with the talon 33, as were my wife’s. She has, what some might consider, fairly strong swimmers shoulders and she found that the talon fit her better than the tempest. We have both come to the...
  16. LakeMcD

    Which sleeping bag?

    The Rumpl you mentioned caught my attention. Looked it up and found it was really short at 52 inches
  17. LakeMcD

    Bus service Pamplona to SJPdP

    On my first Camino in 2015, I stayed in a private albergue in Bizkarrete. It was run by a Hungarian couple that picked their guest's up at the Pamplona train station and the next morning they would load everyone up in their van and transport us all to SJPDP. It was a very stress free way to...
  18. LakeMcD

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    I'm also of the opinion of using as breathable a shoe as possible and just let the feet get wet when the conditions are such. I don't like shoes that tend to hold heat in, as such I look for shoes that have minimal padding in the uppers and tongue while still maintaining a comfortable supportive...
  19. LakeMcD

    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    Deodorant Tip: If you are not fond of the scents offered try a few drops of your favorite essential oil on to an unscented deodorant and give it a little time to absorb . I myself love the scent of Lemon Grass oil, I put a few drops on my unscented Tom's deodorant and I'm a happy man. It seems...
  20. LakeMcD

    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    I have this internal debate going on about bringing my electric toothbrush. I have always just brought a lightweight toothbrush like most everyone else. But I do notice by the time I return home my teeth aren’t as clean as they usually are. My next Camino will be about 2 months long from LePuy...

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