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  1. BucketBabe

    What did you forget that you would bring with you the second time?

    I didn’t forget it but I would have brought my Aero Press for fresh pressed 10 second coffee first thing in the morning. Instant sucks. I also would have sent a bag ahead to Santiago with some non Pilgrim clothes for the end of my camino. I was so sick of my wardrobe by the time I got there, I...
  2. BucketBabe

    Hiking pole shortage in Porto

    Thanks so much - i'll be buying mine in Pamplona but this is great info for some!
  3. BucketBabe

    Reflective tape and Gortex

    I did the reflective strips and found they were hard to get to adhere to the "plastic" material as my poncho was navy and covered all the reflective strips on my backpack as well. I ordered a new reflective rain jacket with a backpack cover in a completely garish color from Amazon. Remember...
  4. BucketBabe

    What's the craziest thing you have done to save weight?

    I've now joined the throngs of people who have cut out every single label out of the clothes/bag liner/etc that I've packed. I've packed and re-packed (up to 3 times a week) and cut some weight each every time I've done so - therefore it has been a rewarding endeavor. I've weighed every single...
  5. BucketBabe

    Poles don't fit in checked luggage!

    I can't gush about poles enough and consider them essential for ME. They give you a nice upper body workout, help transfer the weight onto your core/upper body and have saved me from a fall or two. They also help you set a nice pace but I do agree with Bert45, you must learn to use them...
  6. BucketBabe

    Poles don't fit in checked luggage!

    I'll be buying mine in Pamplona - I've read they're inexpensive and readily available at sporting goods stores. Since I have to buy my multi-tool there anyway (knife for cheese, etc), I figure it's worth the inconvenience of having them destroyed, forbidden in the carryon, etc. Buen Camino!
  7. BucketBabe

    Sleeping bag a MUST in October?

    I'll be walking into November so I've looked thru numerous posts here and settled on down quilt/sleeping liner (permethrin treated at home). Buen Camino!
  8. BucketBabe

    Walking poles through airport security?

    I've bought much less expensive poles than my original poles to take. These less expensive ones have held up well over the summer to take on the Camino when my very expensive Black Diamond poles failed me on a descent over the summer. The primary reason for this is due to the chance that they...
  9. BucketBabe

    Z-Packs Question

    I ADORE my ULA Circuit - just got it 10 days ago shaving 3 pounds from previous pack and its been great on five LD training hikes/walks. Very functional and someone said the material is "same as" their z pack. I always line my pack with a compactor bag and i've had no problem with water even...
  10. BucketBabe

    Would You Go 8 or 9 with Teva's?

    Me too! The women's stuff is higher priced, usually. The gender tax issue is real! And since it's men's stuff, I can get it in gray and black not purple and pink so the pieces are much easier to match up in all of my outdoor activities.
  11. BucketBabe

    Teva originals

    I also try and make sure just about everything has a dual purpose. Lots of bang for the buck. I agree...I've packed, weighed, shed, repacked....repeat ad nauseum. I'm at 15% of my body weight now and hike with heavier packs always. I can't agree more about the pack weight being very important.
  12. BucketBabe

    Teva originals

    I had a huge infected blister that I drained (I'm a health care provider) and the compeed was perfect for healing and staying in place a few days. But for the average joe, I would suggest getting some good education about blister management, basic first aid and not adhering any tape over the...
  13. BucketBabe

    Teva originals

    I use mine as "camp sandals" and will also use them in a pinch as "walking" shoes with waterproof socks but only as a back up since I'll be going in October/November. DaveBugg has awesome blister advice (search him) - I've significantly cut down on my issues with bathing my feet in sanitizer...
  14. BucketBabe

    What did you forget that you would bring with you the second time?

    I AGREE! I'm a bandana girl and always travel/hike with at least 2...they dry so quickly and work as a "face" cloth, hankie, pot holder on the trail, water filter (before the actual filter for murky water), TP, etc. Its my best tip to every "new" hiker.
  15. BucketBabe

    Shoes: waterproof vs breathable. Trail vs pavement on CF

    I purchased the circuit to replace and lighten up the 5 lb NF pack I was carrying. I was impressed with the 2.0 that my friend was carrying but wanted a little extra space - she hammocks, I tent so I was afraid that the 2.0 would be too limiting. I got the "S" straps (recommended for females)...
  16. BucketBabe

    Shoes: waterproof vs breathable. Trail vs pavement on CF

    The above is VERY helpful and validating of my efforts. I forgot to add a crucial component to my routine. I wear synthetic Injinji toe socks as an inner layer and wool hiking or wright socks as an external layer. I found Wright socks to be very helpful when running in the past so I just...
  17. BucketBabe

    Shoes: waterproof vs breathable. Trail vs pavement on CF

    I was on the Appalachian Trail this past weekend with lots of rain. I've heard tons of good stuff about wide toe box and drainage on the Altra Lone Peaks by the thru hikers. The AT is really wet hiking, usually. I had Oboz Sawtooths on this weekend and also felt, more than ever, their...
  18. BucketBabe

    Bombas Socks?

    My feet have always been my achilles heel - pun intended. I have run a half marathon and hiked every available volcano in Guatemala - one thing is for certain, blisters come and go. Hiking on the Appalachian Trail presented new problems due to the sudden driving rains, frequent elevation...
  19. BucketBabe

    The One With The Most Money Wins

    me too :)

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