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  1. Brissy

    Suggestions for lightening you load

    It's a pity that Australian sockets aren't used in Spain, otherwise I could give this a try...
  2. Brissy

    Ultra light obsession

    Also, how long do you think the journey will take you to complete?
  3. Brissy

    Ultra light obsession

    You are embarking on a long pilgrimage 2300km! I can see that you have enjoyed the preparation and seem to have thought of everything. I would love to see the list of what remains in your pack at the end of the journey. I found that I needed to carry more that 500ml water as I wanted to remain...
  4. Brissy

    How much weight did you actually carry?

    Hello Al, Just interested - how do you carry your gear without a pack? Sounds like a good way to walk.
  5. Brissy

    Buying gear along Camino vs locally at home

    I can understand your hesitance to purchase everything in Brissy. Even when Kathmandu is having a sale the prices are exorbitant. Globe Trekker in West End is not too badly priced. I bought my boots there. Better still, try the Quartermaster's Store at Enoggera. They don't have a big range, but...
  6. Brissy

    Newbie Packing List

    250mls of water only? I drank almost 3 litres every day while walking plus tea and orange juice!
  7. Brissy

    Newbie Packing List

  8. Brissy

    Newbie Packing List

    33 grams for the pair? where can you buy these gloves? They sound delightful!
  9. Brissy

    Newbie Packing List

    Hello haveslothwilltravel, You will come across a lot of advice on what to pack and everyone has a different idea of what works best for them. Here I will attempt to give my version. I also walked in September/October. Shoes - runners may be OK for you, but I found that hiking boots worked for...
  10. Brissy

    Women needs?

    Hello Christian, I think it is important not to get sunburned. If one has fair skin it doesn't take long under the camino sun! I used sunblock each day and a foundation with SPF 15+. Also wear a good hat that doesn't blow off. Tilley hats are good. Your girlfriend could also wear a scarf or...

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