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  1. PeteT70

    contact lenses on the camino?

    Hi Carolyn, I too wondered about this as im a contact lenses wearer. But this is really easy for me, im packing 50 pairs of daily disposable lenses (spares always handy) and 2 x 15ml bottles of rewetting cleansing drops. These drops both clean and moisten eyes without taking lenses out during...
  2. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    I'll look into that. Thanks for the tip Keith!
  3. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yes you're right, I guess it's the ... what if I need this or that! I'm sure that once both Doug and Keith have finished with me over the coming months I shall have not much more than a rucksack lol. Seriously though, im getting some great tips and ideas in this forum. I'm definitely searching...
  4. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    With respects, I don't need coaching on being a respectful visitor to another country. Quite a decent bloke with a moral compass and experienced with etiquette when abroad. Thank you!
  5. PeteT70

    Quick lace issues on my Salomon X Ultra Gore-Tex Trail shoes

    I don't think that we have the same type of shoe. My shoes don't have a tip or top option to be tighter. Look at the Go Outdoors website to see what I mean. They're the black with blue trim shoes.
  6. PeteT70

    Quick lace issues on my Salomon X Ultra Gore-Tex Trail shoes

    But at almost £100 I shouldn't have to buy other laces. They shouldn't loosen so easily, after all the big advice is to keep your shoes as tight as reasonably comfortable to avoid possible irritation and blistering.
  7. PeteT70

    Quick lace issues on my Salomon X Ultra Gore-Tex Trail shoes

    Hi all A few weeks ago I bought a pair of Salomon X Ultra Gore-Tex Trail shoes with a quick lace system. However, after a short time of wearing them (15 minutes) of light walking the laces on both shoes tend to loosen. I have checked each shoe thoroughly to see if there are any defects, or if...
  8. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Received the Ex-Officios today, think i'll try them out tomorrow lol. I think doing the hike May - June means it isn't too hot or too busy with pilgrims. Hopefully ideal conditions for us all.
  9. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Dan, I've switched from extended wear lenses to dailies as they are now better for me. I intend taking 50 pairs. Total weight including a typical small bottle of rewetting drops is only around 150g. I consider this nothing compared to comfort and the ability to have decent vision as often as...
  10. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Believe me I wont. Hence I'm looking for something other than a standard roll mat.
  11. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yea I'd like to a few times.
  12. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Ok forum, I tried out a ground mat whilst camping the past few days and got virtually no sleep. My back and shoulders ache and feel like I've been smashing rocks all day lol. So im now thinking about these self inflating mats etc. Would be good to get some advice and thoughts on these? I cannot...
  13. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    My bag is 890gm season 2 rectangular shape (not mummy). Not necessarily considered very lightweight. However, I have heard that a South African supplier/ manufacturer of bags make extremely lightweight kit, but they aren't cheap. I have no further info on this though.
  14. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hehe, now there's an idea. Haven't got my skivvies yet. Had to inport them from America. Hopefully arrive in the next week or so. So, look out London Underground passengers!!
  15. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Yes teacher, i'll also check that my laces are done up tight too! Thank you
  16. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    I've bought technical skivvies hehe! They are a greyish silvery colour I think not dulux white lol.
  17. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi hi Cath, that would be good. Follow each other's progress over the months training and equipment etc. never know we could be on the trail same time. I plan to start my first step in May 1st.
  18. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Terry It's not finished yet lol. That's why I published my list on here, because the much of the advice so far has been great. So far I have trimmed it down by almost 2 kilos. And im sure i'll somehow trim it down further. Havent bought all of my equipment yet deliberately in case I find...
  19. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Hi Suzanne, I bought a square sleeping bag, as light as I could find. I cannot get on with mummy style bags.
  20. PeteT70

    My Equipment list for the Camino May/ June 2016

    Well Keith, you're right, it does cost to get good quality and light weight equipment and clothes. With almost a year to go im lucky that I have the time and money to invest, but not so lucky in that I have to wait til this time next year lol. I will take your advice and not skimp. That said I'm...

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