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  1. ConnachtRambler

    Wheeled Hand Cart

    In 2010 we accompanied Kurt, a retired German engineer, on part of the Camino Frances. He built his own cart which was similar to the Trekker's Friend. His had a lightweight wooden platform for carrying his backpack. He had reduced the weight by cutting holes (approx 5cm each) throughout the...
  2. ConnachtRambler

    How common are hiking shorts on men

    I always wear shorts on the Camino. I did feel self conscious after I entered a convent chapel in Ponferrada for Sunday Mass and found the pews all full. We had to sit on raised side pews where my knees were on full view to the mainly elderly congregation. I needn't have worried as at the end of...
  3. ConnachtRambler

    Super-light packs from Arc'teryx

    I have been very happy with the OMM Classic 32 (Previous Generation) that I purchased some years ago. It served me well on the VDLP in 2014 and has been used on a number of shorter Caminos since then. Is is beginning to show some signs of wear but I hope to bring it on another Camino whenever it...
  4. ConnachtRambler

    Sandals with or without socks or trail runners?

    My preference is for sandals - no socks. I use Source Gobi trekking sandals and can dip my feet in streams on hot days. They get washed every day I don't feel the need to dry them before putting them on again.
  5. ConnachtRambler

    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

    Different countries have different rules. Airlines don't check the content of your bag.
  6. ConnachtRambler

    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

    Ryanair has no policy on shortened walking poles provided they do not exceed the prescribed baggage size. Airport security in Spain does have a problem with walking poles in cabin luggage. I checked with security at Dublin Airport and they have no problem. I have taken poles through various...
  7. ConnachtRambler

    I'm a sandal convert!

    A bin in Santiago after 960km of VDLP and the sandals were far from new when I set out.
  8. ConnachtRambler

    I'm a sandal convert!

    Source Gobi Sandals https://sourceoutdoor.com/en/men-outdoor-sandals/110-gobi-outdoor-sandals for the final few kilometres each day on the Camino Frances in 2010. Have since walked a further 1,600 Camino kilometres wearing these amphibious sandals without socks.
  9. ConnachtRambler

    Collapsible poles allowed on BA?

    Sorry, Just noticing this now. When I said that the airlines are making an exception I meant that they are accepting poles as check-in baggage at Santiago without charging. I have no first hand experience but that is my understanding from other postings. Liam
  10. ConnachtRambler

    Collapsible poles allowed on BA?

    Some years ago I checked with security at Dublin Airport in advance of my flight. They have no problem with collapsible poles being taken on board the aircraft. Since then I have taken them through many times without raising an eyebrow. I carry them inside my case or backpack. I have taken the...
  11. ConnachtRambler

    walking poles

    I am surprised no one has mentioned Nordic Walking Poles in this thread. I wouldn’t dream of attempting a Camino without them. I go for a 5km walk most days and have given up worrying about what the neighbours think and ignore the comments about impending snow. The poles take a considerable...

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