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  1. BShea

    Need a new waist pack

    I've always used a waist pack. I was shocked when I actually weighed my go-to empty waist pack to find that it weighed a kilo! Picked this one up for my last trip. I like that it's lightweight and stretches to accommodate various objects, but they must be in a plastic ziplock if they're paper...
  2. BShea

    Backpack weight

    On my last walk, I realized how heavy my empty waist pack was. I found this at Carrefour in Paris and will be giving it a try this next walk. I've tested it out on my practice walks and so far so good. Looks like you can buy it just about anywhere...
  3. BShea

    ABC_GPS Watches

    I've used a Garmin TomTom Runner GPS watch on my last two trips. Likes: 1. Bought it off Amazon for under $100 2. Large, customizable screen that's easy to read 3. Easy to reset time 4. Uploads to MapMyFitness which shows you all your stats and maps your route so you can see exactly where you...
  4. BShea

    Need help with a new sleeping bag

    So, according to the Boss, aside from the fact that friolento is the word they use here, I should avoid the other word because of my accent. I guess it's like my French friend who says seashore and linens instead of beach and sheet. :)
  5. BShea

    Need help with a new sleeping bag

    I think "friolenta" is the word you're looking for. Maybe the other works in Spain, but it sounds like a pejorative term here for a Mexican. :) Sorry, can't help with the bag. I use a Costco down throw that I sewed along the long edge to two meters of washable silk. I think it's around a lb...
  6. BShea

    Compression socks

    I use toe socks, then CEP compression socks. They saved my last trip. I had severe shin splints (a doctor actually diagnosed me with a stress fracture). They provided the C in RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation). After a couple of weeks of wearing them, I took them off for an easy, flat 18...
  7. BShea

    Foot Care Rituals

    It seems like when it comes to blister prevention and foot pain, what works for one doesn’t necessarily work for another. I thought it would be good to have a post where people can list their tried and true methods. Here’s my daily ritual: 1. NOK. 6 weeks prior to beginning the camino, I rub a...
  8. BShea

    Footwear inquiry for the Pyrenees section

    Hello Nath, I used Keen Voyageurs for my last camino and loved them. They are lightweight, mid-height boot with a large toe box. They are not waterproof, which I chose to reduce the chance of blisters from sweaty feet. (Gortex boots feel way too hot on my feet). I swapped out the insoles for...
  9. BShea

    Small, lightweight sleeping bag

    One of the most popular sporting goods stores in France & Spain is Decathlon. Here is their sleeping bag page: http://www.decathlon.fr/C-313819-sacs-de-couchage Maybe you'll recognize one of the bags you saw. If you're heading to Bayonne before starting, there's a Decathlon adjacent to the BAB 2...
  10. BShea

    Small, lightweight sleeping bag

    I used a Costco down throw last May along with a silk liner and loved the throw. For this year, because I din't like feeling confined in the liner, I bought 2 meters (yards) of washable silk, hemmed the edges and attached it to one side of the throw. (kind of like a hot dog bun... yikes! I guess...
  11. BShea

    And Another Pair of Sandals

    Have you checked out Chacos Z1 Unaweep sandals? They have adjustable straps, a high built-in arch and thick Vibram soles. Last year, due to toe blisters, I ended up walking the Camino in NorthFace sandals that I bought in Logrono out of desperation. The soles were not thick enough and the...
  12. BShea

    Backpacks You Taken as Carry On Baggage

    I have a REI Crestrail 48 pack. Laying empty on the bed, it measures 26" x16". I have carried it on dozens of flights – both nationally and internationally with American, Iberia, Interjet, Easyjet and AirFrance – and have never had a problem. It fits easily in the overhead bins (even when...
  13. BShea

    Ideal walking pants/trousers

    Ta-da! Here are two examples of the finished product... (I also had her make me a black pair and an olive green pair which should be ready on Monday). The top pockets are different than my original design, but the seamstress felt there may be a risk of the nylon zippers popping on side pockets...
  14. BShea

    Ideal walking pants/trousers

    Wow! Thanks everyone so much for your suggestions! I've checked all the links and carefully considered your recommendations. I have noticed that many people seem to wear the convertible pants/trousers, but I think I really want something that covers my knee cap, yet doesn't cover my ankles. I...
  15. BShea

    Ideal walking pants/trousers

    Despite constant looking, I have been unable to find the perfect walking pants/trousers. I have decided to have them custom made. Here is what I have come up with: Drawstring waistband for weight loss (wishful thinking) Zippered side pockets: zipper starts 2-3 inches below the waistline...
  16. BShea

    Down throws at Costco are back

    The throws don't show up on the Costco site. I also paid around $30 in spring, but I noticed they dropped the price a couple of weeks later. The ones they are selling now may be liquidation of stock and only available until they're gone? (15.8 ounces/448 grams including stuff sack) @GreatDane...
  17. BShea

    Down throws at Costco are back

    I absolutely LOVED using mine last May. In an effort to eliminate bedbugs, many places are no longer supplying blankets. Also, when they had blankets, I often wondered when was the last time they were washed. I felt like Linus at the end of the day, cuddling up in my throw. If only I could...
  18. BShea

    Toe caps and toe socks?

    You only need a small piece of tape, just enough to barely wrap around the toe. It always stayed in place, basically became like a second skin and never bunched up. I couldn't ever feel the tape while walking. The best thing was that it worked immediately. As long as I wrapped my toe, I felt no...
  19. BShea

    Toe caps and toe socks?

    I used both toe socks and a gel protector on my little toe (it wasn't a cap so I'm not sure what to call it - I got it from a podiatrist). Despite the toe socks, my little toe tends to get sore. I put the gel protector on top of the toe sock, followed by my compression socks, no problem. About...
  20. BShea

    Documents /cash/card carriers

    I have made a small zippered pouch that I sewed into my pants (trousers) for my cash and cards. I keep the cash in a plastic sleeve so it doesn't get wet from sweat. For my other items I want to always have with me, I am trying to decide whether I want to use the waist pack I've used before...

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