• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Advanced search…

Search results for query: *

  1. Deputy Dan

    Kitchens not in use

    I know. I know. Pack light. But at the same time (Boy Scout motto): Be prepared. When asked, "Be prepared for what?" the founder of the Boy Scouts replied: "Anything." I carry a large stainless steel cup that can be used on a stove, a plastic bowl that can be used in a microwave, (and lids...
  2. Deputy Dan

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Adjustment period? I didn't know there was supposed to be one and thus missed it altogether. I was going to say I put PowerStep insoles in them, but I checked to see which version I have (4.5) and discovered I've still got the factory insoles. To be fair I bought them after my initial Camino...
  3. Deputy Dan

    Water Discussion (I thought you might like a laugh)

    If your bladder is a fairly new model it shouldn't leak - if you close all the connections correctly. I had my pants soaked because I didn't put the top on a bottle correctly - at least that's what I told my hiking partners. And if your gear in the pack isn't in waterproof bags already, shame...
  4. Deputy Dan

    Cookwear lunchkit necessity?

    Pretty much what some others have said - I carry a metal cup (for stoves) that also has a silicone cover/cap, and a plastic bowl (microwavable) with a tight cover. I have a Fozzil folding bowl - which I primarily use as a cutting board or serving bowl. (Fozzil advises to NOT use in a...
  5. Deputy Dan

    Wild Camping option and sufficient gear

    quick note regarding "training": I trained with a full pack a few days per week for several weeks before my trip, but discovered that the ultimate chafing, and wear/tear on my body didn't show up until about the third consecutive day on my Camino journey. If you're not training on a daily basis...
  6. Deputy Dan

    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    I use the cheap generic tips; for me the expensive ones wore out just as fast, and if the generics get 20% of the life of the fancy ones, my budget is still ahead of the game. Carrying spares amounts to less than an ounce/25 grams, take up very little space, and avoids the need for any detour...
  7. Deputy Dan

    Plantar Fasciitis

    My PF seems to be aggravated by standing around a lot, rather than walking! Go figure. Doc told me to NEVER again walk anywhere barefoot - I must have some sort of shoe with adequate arch support. I can use inserts in Crocs so those are my official indoor (and Camino shower) shoe from now on...
  8. Deputy Dan

    Rain Skirts/Kilts/Aprons

    Still untested I'm afraid, but based on the many strong arguments posed by Davebugg in the past, I've acquired a poncho and a kilt. The theory (as I say - untested!) is these eliminate the need for an extra pack cover, allow you to cover up without having to take the pack off, and are much...
  9. Deputy Dan

    Wanna get paid to hike the Appalachian Trail?

    I've hiked two sections of the AT - 75% uphill (steep) and 75% down hill; only 10% "reasonably" flat. (Yes - I can do the maths!) It's like climbing stairs all day - Makes the CF seem absolutely flat. But, no beer was involved in my two walks. Beer can be a powerful motivator . . .
  10. Deputy Dan

    An Ultralight Two-Person Tent On Sale. Available in the EU, too.

    LOL - On sale, but not currently available. Reminds me of an old joke, the punchline being "If I didn't have any, I too could sell them at half price." I did put my name on the list to be notified when they do become available. This might just be my next tent. My current tent has WAY too many...
  11. Deputy Dan

    Outdoor industry reveal new backpack volume standard

    Hmm - I'll use lite beer the keep the overall pack weight down . . .
  12. Deputy Dan

    Home Alone - New Generation (i.e.Self Isolation) ideas

    Thought I'd pass this one along: Coronavirus forces millennials indoors to play video games and connect with others via social media. Oh the irony!
  13. Deputy Dan

    The shell?

    Some people sew patches on their packs to show off the places they've been. Others of us (without sewing skills?) hang memorabilia of past exploits. The clanking can be stopped by pushing the whole collection inside the pack, but then again, the clanking may alert others to your approach and...
  14. Deputy Dan

    Backpack Type!

    Age of the pack has nothing to do with it. My first venture on the Camino was with a 40+ year old US Army Rucksack (though with "upgraded" shoulder straps and hip belt). VERY comfortable for me and used for tens (if not hundreds) of miles getting ready for the Camino. Problem was, it's so...
  15. Deputy Dan

    Who has packed the lightest pack?

    Like Dave I wear the same shoes in the evening, though I like the idea of swapping out the insoles - it will be like wearing new shoes! Having said that - I've stayed at albergues where they want you to leave your shoes and poles by their front door and not take them to your bunk. If you don't...
  16. Deputy Dan

    Who has packed the lightest pack?

    "Leftover pilgrim wine"? What's that? Never heard of such a thing . . .
  17. Deputy Dan

    Who has packed the lightest pack?

    Ditching gets blocked by emotions, or at least exposed scars from prior hikes. Just after getting dropped of by a shuttle for a two-day Appalachian Trail hike, the buckle on my pack's hip belt broke with no good way to jury-rig any sort of substitute. It's amazing how painful hanging 20 lbs...
  18. Deputy Dan

    Who has packed the lightest pack?

    So much to learn in this thread and so many thoughts! First - easiest way (for many of us!) to reduce "carry" weight is to start with ourselves. Over a six-month period (and about a year ahead of my next venture onto the Camino) I've shed 65 pounds (29.5 kg) which sounds impressive until you...
  19. Deputy Dan

    Collapsible food storer

    I carry a stainless steel cup/mug and a Tupperware bowl with a very tight fitting lid. The cup/mug can go on a stove if I need a pot, while the bowl can go in a microwave. So I'm pretty well covered regardless of the available cooking appliances. I have plenty of space in the pack - far less...
  20. Deputy Dan

    Should I take a sleeping bag? (early October camino)

    First week in October in Najera I nearly froze my . . . Well let's just say it was cold! My dorm-mates left the window open and the cold draft also wafted in the smoke from the sidewalk below. ANYWAY - that night in particular I was quite thankful for my 32 degree 25 oz down sleeping bag...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Latest posts

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top