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  1. Bikeguy

    Cameras and smartphones for the frugal

    I have a Moto G4 Plus. Amazing phone at reasonable price. I am very pro camera but I have to say this Moto phone camera is really good. This coming camino may be the last I take a camera along...
  2. Bikeguy

    Sandals.. a last minute decision.

    Plastic Birkenstock sandals and very comfy and almost weightless. Inexpensive too.
  3. Bikeguy

    Purchasing Poles in Porto?

    Hi all. My wife and I a excited to be leaving for Porto next month to do the Camino Portugues. Question - Anyone know of a place in Porto where inexpensive hiking poles can be purchased? We have our own poles but it is a bit of a hassle to bring along on flights as well as not really...
  4. Bikeguy

    Thoughts on photography and camera selection for the Camino

    I have used the Olympus TG-2 waterproof point and shoot camera for two years and am thrilled with results. Good lens quality, good low light, flash, lots of option, video, good battery, etc. All in a compact package which is completely waterproof so there is never a worry about using in the...
  5. Bikeguy

    Wi-Fi or no WiFi?

    I found wifi very common in albergues, hotels, cafes, etc. Password provided once I booked in or ordered a meal. It is free in Pamplona's main square. I carried a cheap 7" Samsung tablet that was invaluble to me for blogging, email, backing up photos, books, but not so valuable if lost or...
  6. Bikeguy

    Netbook or mini laptop?

    I used this travel notebook on my camino last year. Low tech but a sturdy case and I liked the "prompts" plus the blank space. http://www.nomadjournals.com Randy
  7. Bikeguy

    DSLR-camera on the camino

    I would recommend taking a quality compact camera (and these are quite inexpensive now) rather than the DSLR. You are much more likely to quickly and easily take a photo with the compact in situations where it may seem too much trouble to dig out and fire up the DSLR. On my cycle tour from Le...

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