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  1. Chev.Jerry

    Poncho?

    I used a Tsonmall Poncho from Amazon for $15 us. Worked well, covers pack too. It might not last 10 years but was good for the Camino.
  2. Chev.Jerry

    First Camino - Sleeping bag/liner/mat for July (in case no b

    LT, I went in September on the "French" route, and took a fleece sleeping bag liner and a silk sleep sheet. I never stayed outdoors, but this was plenty. Remeber each albuge will have a bed, usually blankets and other people to keep you warm. Buen Camino Jerry
  3. Chev.Jerry

    Jackets, Vests, etc...What to leave behind?

    Dear mmmdumplings, My wife and I walked the Camino in September and the weather was generally wonderful. Some times wet, occasionally brisk but nice. And we had the first hurricane to hit Spain in 30 years to boot. We layered. Tee or undershirt, Exofficio outer long sleve shirt, occasionally...
  4. Chev.Jerry

    clothes pins/clothes line

    You probably won't need a line but a few feet of string will weigh nothing, and could come in handy. As to pins, we took large safety pins, and used them on the lines and to attach not quite dry clothes to our packs as we walked the next day. Many other uses too, and they don't weigh...
  5. Chev.Jerry

    Can you recommend a good, light, inexpensive sleeping bag?

    Max. We did our Camino in September 2006, the weather was generally good, ocassionally wet, and brisk from time to time, and had a Hurricane to boot. Remember, you will be sleeping inside in a bed, on a mattress. So we took fleece sleeping bag liners with silk sleep sacks. Every Alburge we...
  6. Chev.Jerry

    Sleeping bag for a march camino

    Bear, It was our experience that every albuge had extra blankets. I don't remember anything about heating, as we did our walk in September. But they had extra blankets. Buen Camio, Jerry
  7. Chev.Jerry

    packing a knife

    I took a Leatherman Micro too, and a flashlight about that size, which were connected by a ring. Knife came in handy cutting bread, cheese and sausage, etc., for breakfast and lunch. Opening pacagages, too. The torch came in handy at various times, usually night and while it was dark. Cast...
  8. Chev.Jerry

    Crocs!!

    Andy, I used Crocks as my town shoe and my shower shoes both, during my walk last September. Walked quite a bit around town at night too. Some times I wore socks, some times not. They were really comfortable . . . and light. Bulk? I just rolled up my socks, t-shirt or what ever and...
  9. Chev.Jerry

    digital cameras

    20 AA Lithuim batteries were us $19. in Austin, Texas. AA batteries are what our cameras use, that's one reason we chose them. AA recharable batteries are what we generally use at home. But the weight/space/convience factors are why I chose Lithium for the Camino. Jerry
  10. Chev.Jerry

    digital cameras

    Hi Marnie, I took my digital pocket sized camera, a Nikon CoolPix 4600, with two 2 MB SD cards, and took over 1500 pictures. The camera fit in my front pocket. Also, my camera uses AA Batteries and I got over 1000 pics on one set (pair) of Lithuim batteries. One third the weight of regular...
  11. Chev.Jerry

    Pack Size/Model Survey

    Paul, For a pack mine was 44 L and my wife’s 40 L (weighing in at 2 lb 12 oz.). My total carry weight was 20 Lbs. including her pillow and hers was 15 lbs. They both were from REI and were the Lookout models. Had outside pockets and three compartments, that held guide book, water, camer and...
  12. Chev.Jerry

    Sheets, Packs, and Shoes

    Ulysse, My bad, it was Gordon. We saw trees fall, limbs whizz by, and had no idea it was a Hurricane. We stopped at Linares and the power was off in the Bar/cafe. Quite a day. The alburge in Tricastela never looked so good. Thanks for the revision.... Ultrea, Jerry
  13. Chev.Jerry

    Sheets, Packs, and Shoes

    Stefanie, I wore: Merrell Mesa Ventilator and my town/shower shoes were Crocks. My wife wore Women's Saucony Grid Trigons – and her town/shower shoes were OP (Ocean Pacific) Sandals. A friend wore Vasque hiking boots. None of us had any foot problems, we took breaks where we took our shoes...
  14. Chev.Jerry

    Inexpensive Sleeping Bag

    My wife and I walked in September, of 2006. We used fleece sleeping bag liners, about 2lbs and $10, and had silk sleeping bag liners, 12 ounces and $50 U.S.. You need to be comfortable while you sleep, and I wanted something between me and the beds 100s had used before me. I even carried...
  15. Chev.Jerry

    Just bought the wrong shoes...

    I wore: Merrell Mesa Ventilator and my town/shower shoes were Crocks. My wife wore Women's Saucony Grid Trigons – and her town/shower shoes were OP (Ocean Pacific) Sandals. A friend wore Vasque leather hiking boots. None of us had any foot problems, we took breaks where we took our shoes...
  16. Chev.Jerry

    Do I really need a sleeping bag?

    DG, There were blankets in most albuges we stayed in. And pillows...but I had to wonder about how clean they were. My wife and I took a fleece liner and a silk sleep sack. The fleece is rated to 50F and the liner adds another 10 to 15 degrees. . . and did not take up much more room than a...
  17. Chev.Jerry

    Camera:digital or disposable?

    Lauren, I know you will have an unforgetable trip, and your life will be changed. . . Blessings, Jerry
  18. Chev.Jerry

    Camera:digital or disposable?

    Lauren I took my digital pocket sized camera, a Nikon CoolPix 4600, with two 2 MB SD cards, and took over 1500 pictures. The camera fit in my front pocket. Also, my camera uses AA Batteries, and I got over 1000 pics on one set (pair) of Lithuim batteries. One third the weight of regular...
  19. Chev.Jerry

    Backpack Selection

    Pack selection My wife and I each carried “Lookout” backpacks from REI. Mine was 44 liters (2700 ccs) and hers was 41 liters (2500 ccs). Her carry weight was 15 pounds with 2 lbs 12 oz being the pack. Mine was 22 lbs with 2 lb 14 oz in the pack. They worked great. Several outside...
  20. Chev.Jerry

    70L Backpack Too Big?

    70 L Backpack to big My wife and I each carried “Lookout” backpacks from REI. Mine was 44 liters (2700 ccs) and hers was 41 liters (2500 ccs). Her carry weight was 15 pounds with 2 lbs 12 oz being the pack. Mine was 22 lbs with 2 lb 14 oz in the pack, and her pillow. They worked...

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