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  1. Damien Reynolds

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    I think it boils down to convenience/reliability vs price. I like keeping my USA number. I like unlimited data and calling. And I know, on multiple occasions, friends that went the other route and have experienced difficulties... (though they may not have been the most tech savvy or understood...
  2. Damien Reynolds

    Two backpacks?

    Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.
  3. Damien Reynolds

    US International Phone plan or Spanish SIM card while on the Camino?

    I've met friends out there using SIms. About half of them end up asking me to use my personal hotspot when they can't connect (for various reasons). I like my ATT international plan... works out to about $3 / day after 30 days. Yah, it's $10/day but they only charge for the first 10 days in the...
  4. Damien Reynolds

    Backpack Replacement Recos?

    Osprey Stratus 34L weighs like 3 lbs and is my go to. I like Osprey because when they break they send me a new one for free (well I pay for shipping to them). I am a bit of a fanboy. They last about 5-7 caminos.
  5. Damien Reynolds

    Show me your backpack!

    Top pocket: Toiletries, reading glasses Top front pocket: Passport, credential, kindle Bottom front pocket: electronics, shampoo, salt, electric razor/clippers Hip belt pocket right: knife, spork, headphones, handkerchief Hip belt pocket left: sunscreen, electrolytes Side mesh pocket right...
  6. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Poles

    Or you go further in the same amount of time. Also: you burn a heck of lot more calories running a 10K vs. walking one. So unless I am dense I don't understand what you are saying, from a physics point of view.
  7. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Poles

    Shoot, I forgot this pole tip trick. Everyday, give them about 1/4 turn. Keeps the wear more evenly spaced, and extends their life. Edit: its like rotating your tires.
  8. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Poles

    Now... about the pole tips. I can only speak for myself and it also depends on the route, but the "little" rubber tips that come with the poles only tend to last me like 4 days before they get a hole in them. I like these... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076MN7FJN/?tag=casaivar02-20 They...
  9. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Poles

    Yes! Poles on the plane! This thread is getting even better! I sometimes bring them. I sometimes buy them there. But I never carry them on. Not to say it's impossible, sometimes they are looked at as "medical aids"... and allowed. (My guess is that people who are actually walking with their...
  10. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Poles

    YES! I love a hiking pole thread. I heard this before and I don't know where from: "they reduce wear on joints by 30% and increase caloric burn by 20%." I have no idea if this is accurate... but anecdotally, my upper body is stronger after walking with poles, and going downhill, well they saved...
  11. Damien Reynolds

    My sleeping bag is too tight

    Look for a quilt maybe? I mean mummy to me means no bueno. On the camino I like to take this one... it's warm enough for indoors, and has a full length zipper so I can turn it into a quilt. https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2321156
  12. Damien Reynolds

    Hiking Jacket for an April Camino

    We had the best weather ever on the norte last time. One month later on the Frances it sucked.
  13. Damien Reynolds

    What should I do about a phone?

    Hehe. I think the OP wanted "simple". Like I don't want to think or guess about any of those things.
  14. Damien Reynolds

    What should I do about a phone?

    All I know is my friends are very grateful when I share my hotspot.
  15. Damien Reynolds

    Rain...rain pants?

    Ok, old backpacker trick. If you have to wash everything, just wear your rain gear like commando style. Its fun.
  16. Damien Reynolds

    What should I do about a phone?

    I remember in 2009 being in an albergue by the river just outside of Arzua. A guy had a guitar and we had to look up lyrics. I sang. The german man playing the guitar looked at my phone and said, "I don't know what it is, but I want one."
  17. Damien Reynolds

    What should I do about a phone?

    For me, the simplest option is to just use my carrier's international plan and not deal with any hassles. I personally use AT&T. It works out to about $3/day (the plan says $10/day but they only charge you for the first 10 days in any billing cycle.) This way you get to use your normal number...
  18. Damien Reynolds

    Footwear mozarabe/vdlp February

    Ok, I just switched. Because the ones I used to wear tend to hurt now. Yah wore them a bunch, and I switched once before, and it was a disaster. Like holes in the back of my heals that took a month to heal.. But this time I'm gonna walk for a bit in the new ones before hand. Try to figure out if...
  19. Damien Reynolds

    Rain...rain pants?

    Yes.
  20. Damien Reynolds

    Question about towels

    Totally, me either (I'd never)... but I was jealous because she looked so comfortable with it. It was an early walk though, so just learning.

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