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  1. Gustavus

    Am I packing too much?

    I suggest adding a neck pouch for passport, credit card, and cash. Those are the critical items that are handy and can be kept hidden. Take a light weight Marino sweater. REI has a deal on them just now. Add a few zip lock bags.
  2. Gustavus

    SIM card advice

    A useful rundown of sim card purchases and plans in Spain. https://toomanyadapters.com/buying-sim-card-spain/
  3. Gustavus

    Dogs waiting to Bite at Villaviaja

    Allowing a bitter to run lose is irresponsible and antisocial. I have found that reaching to the ground to pick up a rock, or just pretending to go for a rock, will often cause aggressive dogs to run. They have had rocks thrown at them before and know the routine. A stout staff may be the last...
  4. Gustavus

    Robbed on Camino Portuguese

    Where are the Knights Templar when they are needed?
  5. Gustavus

    Backpack recommendations

    StepheninDC brings up a good point about a tall pack hitting the back of your head. I always wear a broad-brimmed hat and it drives me crazy having my hat bump the pack. Note the packs and footwear on pilgrims trudging through Atapueca on a chilly October day. Their footwear varies from...
  6. Gustavus

    Backpack recommendations

    The adage that: "One pound on your feet is equal to five pounds on your back", appears to be true according to this Mountain Tactical Institute webpage: http://mtntactical.com/all-articles/1-pound-on-your-foot-equals-5-pounds-on-your-back-the-5-hiking-thumb-rules/ The Institute summarized...
  7. Gustavus

    Backpack recommendations

    These days I like a fairly large pack with a light load. It's not necessary to fill it completely, but it's good to be able to add something without totally repacking . It's wise to shop in stores that have a large variety of packs and a knowledgeable staff. I like REI Stores that can be found...
  8. Gustavus

    Theft alert

    I believe in locking stuff up. Ebags, among others, sell good pack safes. The unit weighs a pound. The cable can be run through the walking poles and around a bed post. I would keep money and passport on my person...
  9. Gustavus

    Theft alert

    It's hard to make your possessions theft proof in common areas, but at least it's possible to make it a little more difficult for thieves. If there is no locker available one can run a wire through the loops of expensive walking staffs and secure with the small combination lock. That would cut...
  10. Gustavus

    Petty theft

    The subject of theft along the Camino came up in this earlier thread: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/do-albergues-have-lockers-or-is-theft-not-a-problem.17839/
  11. Gustavus

    Petty theft

    Sorry to read that you got robbed. The important thing is not to let it ruin your trip - especially if everything can be replaced easily for a couple of hundred. My wife had a bag stolen in Barcelona with several hundred dollars worth of stuff. It was a lesson well learned. At the time I was...
  12. Gustavus

    How can I avoid blisters!!!???

    Came across some blister prevention and treatment informaton from what appear to be reputable sources. http://www.backpacker.com/view/photos/first-aid-photos/uncle-stevie-s-patented-duct-tape-heel-blister-repair/#bp=0/img2 Include tincture of Benzoin and some duct tape wrapped around a...
  13. Gustavus

    Blister prevention

    Buy shoes from a good store like REI. Let them know where and how long you plan to walk, but Always trust your own judgement on comfort. Synthetic materials in modern shoes don't have as much stretch as leather so you want initial comfort with the socks you are going to wear. Weight carried on...

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