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  1. Bill905

    Even Better than store bought Hikers Wool

    Hi Karyn - my wife has also been a quilter for many years (45+) and on her behalf we are wondering if you have ever put together or quilted a Camino-themed quilt. Any patterns out there that you know about?
  2. Bill905

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    Purchased at the albergue in Estella. A separate pouch for bills, and one for coins. It suits me fine.
  3. Bill905

    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    I keep 2 pairs of spare socks in separate ziplock bags in my pack to ensure a dry pair is always at hand. A few ziplock bags come in very handy for wet weather for many items! I walked the CP in the spring of 2022 at the age of 69, from Porto, plenty of wet weather, and I found the walk quite...
  4. Bill905

    Pack recommendations

    Excellent recommendation ... I used a Kestrel 48 for a couple of Caminos, and as I improved my packing, I found I had too much empty space. So, I just purchased a used Kestrel 38 and will be walking the CP with granddaughter #2 in the spring of '24. Really looking forward to it. Re: Kestrel...
  5. Bill905

    Favorite gear items

    Totally agree about the plastic Ziploc bags. One will always appreciate having a clean dry pair of socks stashed. My go to item is a small waist pack for the items I need every day, and sometimes more than once a day: credenciale (in a Ziploc bag of course!); knife; reading glasses; mask also...
  6. Bill905

    How to keep a digital travel journal - free?

    I simply use Google docs and have used it for 3 Caminos. I use it because it's simple, not only for me, but it's also easy for others to access. I can upload photos, screenshots, audio clips, video clips. You can allow or block comments - I have done both. I wrote the entire blog, and would...
  7. Bill905

    Issues with New Merrells for First Long Hike

    My experience taught me that a good store clerk can also make a difference with shoe selection and fitting. I bought a pair of Salomon with little sales help, and started breaking them in for about 2 months with occasional walks. But about a week before leaving for the CF, my body told me that...
  8. Bill905

    Hiking poles (please bear with me) need honest advice.

    I can see how poles can help (good article). Personally though, I prefer to have my hands free. I walked the CF in 2019 at the age of 66. I walked with a young Irishman of 25, and another Frenchman also of 66. Both of them had brought walking poles. The young Irishman had even trained with poles...
  9. Bill905

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    I walked the CF in March and April 2019. It was cool. Weather will be a determining factor on a few items, but here are some pragmatic thoughts. 1. Walking sticks - I am not a walking stick fan. I prefer having my hands free. 2. Sleeping bag - As all sleeping was done indoors, I found that a...
  10. Bill905

    Struggling with sock choice

    I too recommend Wright socks - and I recommend carrying 3-4 pairs so you can change mid-day as needed, and wash them nightly. I didn't quite make the CF blister-free, but almost. However, socks are not the only determinant of blisters. Spend time pre-Camino choosing the right shoe type and size...
  11. Bill905

    Considerations about Gear and Clothing Recommendations

    Thanks for the interesting suggestions and recommendations. I kind of follow a corollary of what @Robo mentions, about someone having used the equipment and giving a balanced perspective. The equipment I used was pretty good, not perfect, but it did see me through the CF a couple of years ago...

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