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  1. hampshire!tim

    Day has finally arrived

    Nice to meet you in person ! Best wishes for the rest of your journey and enjoy your Christmas in Italy.
  2. hampshire!tim

    Day has finally arrived

    Congratulations on starting your adventure. I'm sure there will be challenges and there will be triumphs too. I start from SJPdP on Tuesday morning. May see you on the way, so buen camino !
  3. hampshire!tim

    Pamplona to santiago november to dec 2017

    I plan to start from SJPdP on Tue 14th morning so maybe see you along the way
  4. hampshire!tim

    Where to start two week Camino in October

    I have a similar dilemma. I really want to start from SJPdP ... but this requires giving up hope of reaching SdC I also really want to reach SdC ... but this requires starting from e.g. Leon If I can't have what I want, I'm thinking of keeping CF to another trip and exploring other routes such...
  5. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    Thanks for the illustration - very useful I'll think about this some after doing more test walks
  6. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    Thanks @Glenn Rowe I did a test of connection to the bottom of the waterbladder but it only partly worked I think shoulder strap is the solution Although I also found I had not used the side tension straps to cinch the pack top inwards - doh! Together it sits very well Problem solved it seems...
  7. hampshire!tim

    LIVE from the Camino Castrojeriz to Santiago in 17 days!!

    40km p/d is achievable. Maybe not sustainable. In a similar situation I would do a couple of hard days - they will still be fun - allowing you to enjoy the rest at more reasonable pace ... and above all feel more relaxed about hitting the deadlines It's not so much about completing the journey...
  8. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    "Pack droop" : a curious affliction affecting ambitious ultra-lite hikers ! Thanks for the tips - will research those. And you've made me think whether the D-rings can attach to the lower straps of the water bladder. Not sure if I want them to be linked together - pro's and con's. But the...
  9. hampshire!tim

    Sept.-Oct. 2017 pilgrims: check in!

    Possibly Camino Frances from Oct9th to Oct 20th - not sure of starting point yet But also considering Camino Portugues
  10. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    My trial pack was successful - reasonably anyway The chest pack sits good height on the cross strap of the water bladder straps. I did find that the lumbar pack sits too low - for my comfort anyway - without using the shoulder strap (not shown), which keeps it as a lumbar pack and stops it...
  11. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    I have a North Face Sport Hiker which is 9litres and 680g I'm finalising my packing list after which the test pack. I would normally follow your approach on clothes. But I think I will have to omit the "one in case". I will update with test pack results, hopefully at weekend. Carrying my...
  12. hampshire!tim

    Norwegian pilgrim soon on his way for the first time

    So the camino bug has truly bitten ! Good luck - however it goes, it will be momentous and memorable Wishing you a great journey
  13. hampshire!tim

    Has anyone walked with a front pack?

    I walked Camino Frances with a naively heavy 14+kg pack (had to pull it some way due to an injury). I walked the Ingles with a heavier 18+kg pack split between a backpack and front pack. (It was a test for a longer future walk with tent etc). Although the Ingles is obviously a much shorter...
  14. hampshire!tim

    Camino from India ...

    Maybe a bit late but in case it helps : For my friends who need schengen they use booking.com to make a reservation which can be cancelled. There are also services who reserve flight and hotel for you, and then cancel later I don't like this way of working but it is forced on us all.
  15. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    Astonishing !! I certainly won't be attempting those rates or those styles. Currently very chastened ! ;)
  16. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    OK, great feedback from everyone. Really appreciate the trend of the advice, and the detailed reasoning. From perspective of original question, mission definitely accomplished. Will definitely review. Always happy to hear additional feedback. comments & suggestions. And I've probably heard...
  17. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    Not directly. But perhaps an idea. I have walked a reasonable amount though, including 8km p/hour rates for 2-3 hours a time. I don't think speed in itself for a single stage is a problem. I am more uncertain about the cumulative effects, as other people have been commenting ... and...
  18. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    Thank you @domigee. Understood, appreciate the feedback, and will definitely factor it in.
  19. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    I think the abuse is in your response. Forgive me a 2nd reply, but I really feel a clarification is required. - I didn't say it was a race, and specifically hinted otherwise (and have now clarified but shouldn't need to justify) - There is a well established historical tradition in both...
  20. hampshire!tim

    Camino Frances - lite and fast ?!

    Thank you @Bradypus - exactly the type of feedback I was hoping would be obtained. Will definitely consider and review. Much appreciated.

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