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  1. Anamya

    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    That seems like a pretty good list to me. I carry practically the same, except for the power bank - I rarely use the phone during the day (just for photos) and it's mostly on battery save mode. Then it charges at night. But if your bag is light, there's no harm in taking it. I also never take...
  2. Anamya

    The Art of Buying a New Backpack

    My husband and I have used Decathlon backpacks, tshirts and socks in multiple caminos. We have also seen dozens if not hundreds of other pilgrims with Decathlon backpacks, As you say, the brand is popular in Europe! In my opinion, many items are good value for money. Our current backpacks are...
  3. Anamya

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

    I usually carry 3 sets of clothes (1 wear, 2 spare). The t-shirts and jacket are always in VERY bright colours, like neon yellow, super pink and crayola blue. Same with socks and even the hairband. My reasoning being that if I ever roll down a cliff, I want the rescue services to find me really...
  4. Anamya

    Where do you shop? [in the UK]

    I'm a big Decathlon fan. My walking T-shirts, socks, pants, hat, headlamp and backpack come from there. EDIT: duh, sorry, I missed the "UK-based" pilgrims bit. I'm in Australia, decathlon is a French chain that is also big in Spain. Not sure if available in the UK.
  5. Anamya

    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    Same here. Two bras is enough, and I'd never take less than 3 panties on my caminos. For me, walking in swimwear doesn't work - the fabrics would eventually give me a rash. So I'd drop a bra and add the swimwear, because you are right about taking the opportunity for some good swims. :) But do...
  6. Anamya

    sweat/jogging pants, and electric toothbrushes

    Are the pants quick drying? Will you be sad if they are destroyed by the end of the trip? Those are things to consider before packing anything for caminos. Restaurants are used to pilgrims I all sorts of attires, you may be refused entry in a fine dining place but all else may be fine. About...
  7. Anamya

    Pocket wifi on the CF

    Hi there I do the same as you when travelling in Asia: put my phone in airplane more and use a pocket Wi-Fi rented from the airport (Tokyo is specially easy on that regard). However, I have not seen anything similar to the Picket Wi-Fi rental being offered in Madrid Barajas (my last visit was...
  8. Anamya

    My Camino shopping

    I love those finds! I reuse little pouches from airlines ( those that come with socks inside) as first aid kits or other small things carriers. Ziploc bags also work.
  9. Anamya

    thin lightweight flip-flops?

    I take Havaianas as well, they dry quickly and don't slide.
  10. Anamya

    Camino Portuguese packing list (help)

    I'm also in the 3×socks, 3×underwear team. And only one towel will do.
  11. Anamya

    Hiking shoes recommendations

    Lucky you, your new pair came with Ray Bans inside!!!!!!
  12. Anamya

    Hiking shoes recommendations

    While I'm a trail runners person, my husband will also swear for his Merrels Moab 3. He did the Portuguese and the lebaniego on them. Those are shorter routes (200km and 80km), so there was very little wear.
  13. Anamya

    Leaking boots.

    Hi susiem. Are you walking in very damp areas and a lot of water is entering the boot? Any chance that the dampness is because your feet are actually sweating a lot as the shoes do not breath much? (Just asking to understand better and maybe someone will have a solution. I can't walk in Merrels...
  14. Anamya

    Lightweight down blanket

    Hi Tinkelbel! If you are planning to stay in albergues, you should probably be taking a sleeping bag or sleeping liner with you, exactly so you don't lay directly on the mattresses. As you already have a blanket, I'd say the liner is enough. (I usually carry a silk liner with me, that weights...
  15. Anamya

    Old habitual or new technological and lighter

    Hi Elndim. May I suggest that you let us know what route/how many days are you walking? And what you are planning to pack? That way it's easier to make suggestions :) As a starting point, 2 or 3 sets of clothes are more than enough to walk a camino, even the long ones. You don't need 5 or 6 of...
  16. Anamya

    Old habitual or new technological and lighter

    I'd usually go for the ones I already had time to test and know are comfortable when walking. That said, bright colors on the camino are GOOD. You want cars to see you from the distance. You want to be easily spotted if you ever trip down the road or (touch wood) a cliff. For those two...
  17. Anamya

    Time to Critique my list and weights!

    I believe it's 2 x 500ml water bottles... that adds to a 1000 grams. Let's say 1050, as the bottles weigh something :P I'd drop both buffs (you have a scarf), the trowel and the extra shoelaces (unless you normally destroy them by walking). Also drop the silk liner, you already have a sleeping...
  18. Anamya

    My Experience with Hoka Challenger ATR 7s: A Camino Report

    Wow, they look quite good for a pair of shoes that walked 1200km! Thanks for the report!
  19. Anamya

    Socks, no really

    Any that normally feels comfortable with your runners for long walks. Don't friction, Don't clump, don't get drenched in sweat. I like the Decathlon socks with that little "compression" bit in the middle. The stay in place and are very affordable.
  20. Anamya

    No tech!!!

    For those who want to have the phone, but not use it much: if you have an Android phone, youcan choose the battery option "Maximum battery saving". It will only allow phone calls go through (and it doesn't ring) plus a maximum of 5 other apps, which you select. Apps only update (like, with...

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