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  1. Gareth Griffith

    Help! Pack too heavy! — CF Sept & Oct — Senior Woman

    I’d ditch the Keen sandals. I’ve got a pans they’re great for cycling but walking on stones which easily get into your sandals and under your feet becomes a nuisance. I also found that they need constant cleaning on the inside otherwise they smell.
  2. Gareth Griffith

    Backpack size advice

    I used to manage a store selling electrical goods. People would come in and request a kettle that just boiled one pint, as most kettles had a three pint capacity and they said they rarely needed to boil three pints. My advice was that you could just boil a pint in a three pint kettle but you...
  3. Gareth Griffith

    Backpack size advice

    Janet, you remind me of myself. I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure whether I really was. Take my father's advice, "Listen to other people's advice but make your own decision as only you really know your true position."
  4. Gareth Griffith

    Best Poncho in the Universe

    I've had a look at it on-line and am thinking that with a little bit of work it could make a great Darth Vader outfit for the grandkids!
  5. Gareth Griffith

    Buying along the route

    Mary, you're the sort of girl that drives a man mad. You arrive unprepared and want to go shopping!
  6. Gareth Griffith

    First Aid Kit - Basic items to take?

    Leukotape has been recommended previously and I'd second that recomendation (2 rolls). Tape your feet up in the morning wear two pairs of socks, one thin wicking pair under a pair of thick merino wool and you won't need any other blister protection. Voltarol or ibuprofen gel is something that I...
  7. Gareth Griffith

    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

    I can go along with this one. I left a very nice microfibre towel at Grañón, it had my email address on. Let me know if you've got it!.
  8. Gareth Griffith

    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

    Regarding the knife issue. There's a lot to be said for buying a nice penknife on your camino. They come in useful and make a great souvenir.
  9. Gareth Griffith

    Key Essential Item(s) for Your Camino

    I think the "little hook" might have been a "little carabiner" they come in useful for hanging stuff all over the place. They come in all shapes and sizes.
  10. Gareth Griffith

    Back pack buying in London

    Personally I like the Osprey AG range. A little on the large size but I prefer having room for stuff! It amazes me the people that come with small backpacks and have half their belongings hanging outside their pack. It's very comfortable and has great reviews.
  11. Gareth Griffith

    Earplug advice needed

    When my ear plugs were defeated by a particularly loud snorer close by I found that plugging in my iPhone and listening to restful music did a brilliant job.
  12. Gareth Griffith

    Poles apart.

    i sent this photo to my wife. i captioned it "they are not arguing they are just poles apart" i got a"groan" in response.
  13. Gareth Griffith

    Shoes and sleeping bag

    I bought myself a pair of Saloman hiking boots. I walked from SJPdP to Santiago with only one tiny blister and no sprains. It is a bit like asking "do I need a helmet when cycling on my bike?" Most times you won' t need it, but there are times that you'll be glad you were wearing it. Similarly...
  14. Gareth Griffith

    Advice wanted on lightweight trail shoes

    The Topo Marketing team say "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for driving so much traffic to our website." Personally I would recommend getting some boots that give you a bit of ankle support. Although there are many parts of the walk that you could walk in light training shoes, there are...
  15. Gareth Griffith

    hiking poles--which kind

    Do your research on-line. There is a lot more to anti-shock or not when making your choice. What about handle grip, cork, plastic or something else? Twist lock or flip lock? Cheap 'n cheerful of wallet busters? Telescopic of foldable? Aircraft grade aluminium or carbon fibre? Black Diamond or...
  16. Gareth Griffith

    Dangers of Walking Poles

    Poles or no poles, one or two poles straps or no straps, twist lock or clip lock? What other discussion points should be have regarding poles whilst we've got a moment to spare. Cheap as chips or wallet busting carbon fibre? Personally I like the cork handled Blackdiamond with L and R on the straps!
  17. Gareth Griffith

    Backpack recommendations

    You listen to others advice but you make your own decisions in life and on the camino. Personally I don't think that you can go wrong with an Osprey backpack.
  18. Gareth Griffith

    One Oar, One Roller Skate, One Pedal on my Bike

    There's an old saying that sex is good for one but great for two. Nuff said.
  19. Gareth Griffith

    Do I really need walking sticks ?

    See my post, it might give you a hint ;) https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/posts/443023/
  20. Gareth Griffith

    One Oar, One Roller Skate, One Pedal on my Bike

    I like your thinking Doogman! However until I get three or four hands I consider two will continue to be the optimum number for me personally. But let's be fair here, if anyone wants to use three or four (and some might want to use five) it's their camino and nobody should stand in their way...

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