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  1. Derrybiketours

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    My 22 litre pack holds 25 litre dry bag which makes it easy to pack and unpack plus keeps contents dry. The total weight with 500 ml water is 7kg that sits snug on my hips, all straps pulled so bag sits level with my back and snug at chest and waist. The items I'll need access to after my walk...
  2. Derrybiketours

    Buy everything you need in St Jean

    The headline is self explanatory as its in bold at top of page or thread and not sure of technical terminology or how bumped posts work but I assumed that it was created as a copy and paste exercise rather than a new post. My original comment regarding accuracy still stands 🤠
  3. Derrybiketours

    Buy everything you need in St Jean

    My question is...why are we receiving yesterday's news as a headline topic, this may be helpful but it not up-to-date and IMHO all gear should be bought and tested before arriving into SJPDeP. I appreciate it could be useful for replacing lost luggage but for all I know these shops may no longer...
  4. Derrybiketours

    Minimalist running shoes?

    " I read a recommendation for a particular pair of Merrels and also the one size up suggestion. I followed this and had 2 of my worst ever weeks on the Camino. Pain, blisters and had to take pain medication." I expect the Op has completed his Camino in July last year and my recommendation of...
  5. Derrybiketours

    Shoes to relax in

    Toms, apart from the ethical purchase buy one and you buy one for others, lightweight, compact, comfortable, can be worn in bathroom area and in the evening and if boots fail would be suitable for days walk until one can find store to buy new walking shoe, if needed. My toms also pass rules at a...
  6. Derrybiketours

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    Hope and a.... 🤠
  7. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    Indeed if your using a throw but my top layer is a jungle blanket by snugpak and one of its characteristics is that its water proof so can be used as a tarp, ground sheet or picnic blanket so wouldn't benefit from puncturing material with tiny holes and likely to invalidate the warranty but a...
  8. Derrybiketours

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    And you throw the dice you take your chances and accept that there's no certainty in life apart from taxes and death. I do have a European health card but must've lost it when I was mugged. Personally I don't carry travel insurance. I sold life insurance for ING life and if you knew what I found...
  9. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    Found one but is it worth 4× the price of above 🤠 https://www.silkliners.com/silver-gray-100-mulberry-endura-silk-double-sleeping-bag-liner-220-cm/
  10. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    The mulberry silk liner isn't available in double but ordered this one for less than a tenner as think extra room in sweaty albergue might be more convenient, remains to be seen how course it is against skin but advises that softens with washing 🤠...
  11. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    I would suggest attaching a bungie cord to bed post but no need. I used a lasso to retrieve mine and the whip crack away sound would startle sleeping pilgrims 🤠
  12. Derrybiketours

    Poll Do I absolutely need sunglasses for the Camino Frances in June?

    Wide brimmed hat such as Tilley and end of last year I carried, my fourth camino I convinced myself that my Raybans would come in handy. I wore them with hat walking over Pyrenees and kept removing them to talk to people, who said eyes are windows to soul. I was concerned that I might drop them...
  13. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    My current liner is too narrow and would be to restrictive and warm too attempt same and had thought about improvising with velcro attached to liner and blanket but with this extra wide liner there's no need. I'm quietly amused I no longer have to retrieve blanket from floor or tuck under my...
  14. Derrybiketours

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    I like it, extra on width and pocket for pillows is a nice feature. I'm not sure about the merits of silk being anti-bug but why take chances plus silk is lightweight, packs compact and is pleasant against skin. I found my jungle blanket that I add for top layer on Autumn Camino slips and ends...
  15. Derrybiketours

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    Think the Op was referring to options: Poncho no pack cover needed Or Rain jacket + cover for pack recommended 🤠
  16. Derrybiketours

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    A interesting idea and think its pretty much complete as a foundation kit. The size of pack focuses the attention on what you need to carry as opposed to what you want to carry. I choose a 22 litre Osprey Talon pack that guided my kit priorities and its amazing how much it can hold. I would...
  17. Derrybiketours

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    The general rule is that if its pointed and can be used as weapon then expect to have it confiscated. Everything can be bought in France or Spain or better still, camino will provide everything you need. Pilgrims leave stuff behind in albergues even fancy carbon poles. Roncesvalles is an Aladans...
  18. Derrybiketours

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Good on you, my backpacking has mostly involved agricultural work in Europe, like to earn whilst I travel. Did you include Ireland? If we didn't lose items on the Camino then how would we be other's 'camino provides' moments🤠 The only problem with replacement decks in Espana for me would be my...
  19. Derrybiketours

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    Haha, a catchy song, vaguely familiar...off to discover captain kangaroo 🤠
  20. Derrybiketours

    Smart Packing and Unexpected Backpack Items

    That must be a lonely experience not to mention frustrating, bit like time I lost one of my checkers, had to improvise with piece of chewn gum 🤠

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