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  1. Cam1952

    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?

    Shorts vs pants: What a great question. I my case I purchased 2 identical pairs of zip-off pants. I only packed 1 set of the “legs” and used them as required between the two pant portions. I found this worked incredibly well in October and May. I think this will work well at any time of the...
  2. Cam1952

    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    hi Judy Jane, The companies I have used all include “all Europe” plans..... I have used Vodafone, and Orange. Both worked well. C’.
  3. Cam1952

    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    Hiya Chip; Yeah, there are a couple of caveats to be sure. You will have a new phone number associated with the SIM card so when messaging your friends and family back home start out with “Hey don’t delete this message....it’s me,” Otherwise people will see a strange phone number and definitely...
  4. Cam1952

    Sim Card or Phone Plan?

    I have just returned from my 3rd Camino and every time I have decided to purchase a SIM card rather than paying the exorbitant amounts to Rogers, Bell, or Telus allowing me to use my phone in France, Spain, and Portugal. For 20 Euros you can get a SIM card with 15 Gig of data, 60 minutes of...
  5. Cam1952

    Roncevalles - end of September - how cold it is?

    I have walked th CF twice starting around Sept. 21st each time. I was freezing in Roncesvalles on the first trip as someone wanted the window open. I subsequently bought an ultralight sleeping bag in Pamplona and have used it ever since. The best part is it weighs nothing and on the coldest...
  6. Cam1952

    Headlamp with Red Light?

    red light + yellow arrows = trouble. (really poor contrast) IMHO
  7. Cam1952

    Wow! Look at this ultralight backpack made from Ikea bags!

    Amazing. I applaud this fellow's ingenuity. It looks similar to the Zpacks backpack I used in 2013, but the pack I had was designed and built specifically for me by ZPacks. The Arc Blast model I ordered fit like a glove, had load shifters, pockets, and fully padded belt, and shoulder straps...
  8. Cam1952

    How to pack a backpack?

    The experience with my pack(s) was very satisfactory. Here's the skinny..... I purchased a Z-Pack with one chamber. Incredibly light.....and as it turns out quite waterproof and durable. I was able to pack everything, including my ukulele, without difficulty. When ordering the pack I decided to...
  9. Cam1952

    Calling home with Spanish SIM card ?

    Hi Macc; When you get a Spanish SIM card you will also get a Spanish phone number. You can certainly message others on the Camino in a way you are accustomed to. As for Skyping home, the folks at home will need to leave their computer (or tablet) on so you can call directly to them. This way you...
  10. Cam1952

    Calling home with Spanish SIM card ?

    I would strongly recommend getting a Spanish SIM card with a data plan. (perhaps in Pamplona) Then use SKYPE to call home. If your family doesn't have SKYPE you can pay a small amount allowing you to call land lines from Skype. You will save a bundle and if necessary you can purchase additional...
  11. Cam1952

    what shirt to wear while walking

    I was able to purchase a merino wool t-shirt at Costco. This was a great choice for my Camino in September -Oct. Dries quickly, resists the dreaded stink, and is a broad purpose shirt. ( cool and warm days) A worthwhile investment IMHO. C
  12. Cam1952

    Lightening My Load Before I Go

    If you are wanting to get the overall weight of your pack and contents down start with your backpack. I purchased a ZPack backpack for my Camino in 2013 with an extra liner to ensure complete waterproofing. This turned out to be a sensational pack and weighed a scant 17 oz. Really., I didn't...

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