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April2020 SJPdP / CdS (fingers crossed)
70g = My BP Cover. It will say on at all times (keeps Bag clean/Dry)
150g = My Outdoor Research Jacket ... some rain/wind/warmth
230g = My SeaToSummit Poncho
At 450g, I see them as covering foreseeable options.
Buen Camino!
BruceS
I like your practical Camino approach ,,, but this old Turkey does not know where in Australia (particularly Sydney) to buy "those cheap $2 striped bags" ... any suggestions? Thanks BruceS
I will heed your advice and prepare to layer my Pyrenees clothing ... also to book Roncesvailles and 1 other before Pamplona (I have Orisson booked).
As a healthy fit octogenarian ... weather/weight are the critical factors I am keeping in mind.
I am glad you enjoyed Sydney. I moved here (from...
Hi Zodmot
I commence my CF SJPdP up-to Ormisson
this 21April.
Can you tell me what the weather was like when you were there?
Pyrenees in particular.
Thanks
BruceS
Sydney Australia
Thanks "mmmmartin" the Swiss knife is being discarded, the Bars/Cafés/ Albergies will let me acquire a Knife and I shall return same, with thanks ... oops I mean 'Gracias'... the Camino provides.😏
Thanks ALL for this advice. Today I purchased a protective covering canvas Duffle Type Bag. I will be doing the Checking-in the bag procedure and Hoping the Camino Way will see it safely delivered to Barcelona.
BruceS ... borne in Canada and 58 years ago, found my life partner in Oz.🤩
Firstly my BP is size ok.
I definitely want to Carry-On my BackPack ... with small
Nail Clippers;
80 mm knife;
tiny Victorinox Swiss Scissors;
fold-Up CarbonFibre Poles.
Any experience with this?
Thanks DaveBugg for that excellent Bladder vs Bottle scenario ... particularly the ReFill add on. I have decided on the 2x600ml bottles for reason I have given... but may have decided otherwise if I was wise enough to ask, earlier.
Hydration pack for chosen backpack (Preferred) or 2 x 500ml Water Bottles???
I seriously considered the Bladder... I will take 2x600ml bottles. Easy to fill / easy acessed and fit in my Aarn Pockets. BackPack built-in water proof liner... the NZ Aarn30L Natural Exhilaration Pack features this.
BOOTS: KEENs Targee III ... are amongst the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned.
Took me something like 7 to 8 x 5Km walks to wear them in.
BackPack ... well me heart went out to Osprey 38L Kestrel. After a short trial (it ws loaded with 5Kg+), I returned it in favour of Aarn 30L with...
I appreciate the advice you all have shared re Maps, Data etc for Android.
I have looked at most and will continue to find the one best for me.
Of interest 'Gronze.com' could not be translated on my iMac, but could on my old Windows 7.
I will see how it works on my Android Nokia7.
Regards and...
mmmmartin
Thanks "mmmmartin" and "Oddyspapa" and others.
I am looking into them now....
best part I donot have to buy an expensive iPhone!
Thanks. BruceS/Sydney
"Pocket Earth" APP is said to be excellent and with extensive data.
Unfortunately it is only available for iPhone/Apple.
Does anyone know if an equally good one is available for Android Cell/Mobile phones?
I commence CF on 20 April from SJPdP.
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