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  1. GraemeHall

    Left adapter in wall & can't charge phone

    Good advice. A couple of years ago I just bought a European plug, and now I just leave my Australian plug at home and never need an adaptor. The EU plug fits in all planes on the way over and back, and more and more you don't even need a plug as USB outlets are becoming ubiquitous.
  2. GraemeHall

    Spending time and money at IKEA so you don't have to!

    Recently when travelling I thought I'd drop onto one of those (expensive) tech shops you see in airports to look for a neat phone stand like this one. The young store attendant said, "No, we don't have anything like that. But why don't you just fold a spare pair of glasses ( eg sunglasses) and...
  3. GraemeHall

    Vodafone a nightmare

    But quite a low price. A$5 (about 3€) per day, and only for the days you use it.
  4. GraemeHall

    Vodafone a nightmare

    Oh my, you are having a rough trot. First the credit card problems and then Vodafone not working. Personally, in 3 Caminos I have never had a problem with either Visa or Mastercard, and my Vodafone is perfect - especially the great value international roaming, and it works everywhere (unlike at...
  5. GraemeHall

    Talon 33 vs Tempest 34.... help me decide, please

    I can't make a comparison, but I do like my Talon 33 M/L. It has been with me on 2 long Caminos and one medium local through-walk - and we're ready to head off on VdlP in April/May. I washed it the other day and it's looking great. My main likes about this pack are: . light base weight (around...
  6. GraemeHall

    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    Regarding soap - as an Aussie you'll be familiar with this one. I take a soap container with a bar of Sunlight soap. It lasts the whole trip, and is excellent for washing hair, body, clothes, dishes. Smells nice and is pretty friendly to the environment.
  7. GraemeHall

    Bottle vs Bladder

    I have always used just a Camelbak 2L bladder without problems, giving it a thorough rinse every few days. The only day I had a problem was when the water in the tube froze around El Cruz de Ferro, blocking it all! I generally only fill it to the 1.5L mark, and top it up at lunch time.
  8. GraemeHall

    Cookwear lunchkit necessity?

    I buy an Opinel knife when I get there, and post home to myself when I finish the Camino. I now have 3! I have bought them in Paris, Bayonne and Lisbon. Generally around 10€, depending on length, whether they are stainless etc.
  9. GraemeHall

    Footwear advice

    Foot glide is a brand name for a kind of salve that you can put on your feet to help avoid blisters. Works in much the same way as Vaseline but is more effective and less unpleasant. We don't seem to be able to get in Australia, but the same people make another product Body Glide or just Glide -...
  10. GraemeHall

    Footwear advice

    I wore Moab 2s on both my Caminos. I'm sure the first ones would still be going but I stood on a sharp stone and pierced the sole, letting water in. The second pair is still like new after around 1000km. I love them. Not at all waterproof but because they breathe so freely they dry in no time.
  11. GraemeHall

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    Nail clippers are now permitted. I have never been challenged with them. The rest - I buy over there and donate at the end of my Camino. I'm also from Australia but here is the US (ie world wide) edict: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/nail-clippers
  12. GraemeHall

    Osprey Backpacks are awesome!

    My trusty Osprey Talon 33 (M) has been my companion on 2 Caminos so far and has been perfect for me. It's a bit of a pain when you need something that is right at the bottom, but that usually reflects careless packing. And I so love being able to always take it as cabin luggage on the flights...
  13. GraemeHall

    Outdoor Gear, Backpacking Consumerism, and the Marketplace

    While it's not always possible to pin down, I also like to suss out the provenance of major items. ie were the workers fairly compensated, or am I contributing to exploitation of labour or even worse?
  14. GraemeHall

    To carry or not to carry an hair dryer?

    Sorry but I can't help being amused by the irony...this one asking about carrying a hairdryer and the one a couple of posts up about carrying their "law enforcement" badge. So many similarities imho....
  15. GraemeHall

    Shirts and underwear

    A couple of years ago I saw a suggestion on here about UniQlo Airism underwear for men. I bought some Airism boxer briefs and have never looked back ...walked 920km on them on the Camino, and the Lord only knows how many km at home. Not once any chaffing, and the fastest drying things known. And...
  16. GraemeHall

    camelbak

    I've never had any problem filling my Camelback through the top opening at albergues, and at other sources along the way. It fits very neatly in my Osprey 33L pack. My only problem was around El Cruz de Ferro last April, when the water in the pipe froze and I couldn't drink until well below the...
  17. GraemeHall

    Carry on backpack?

    I have never had any problem with carrying on my Osprey 33L...being careful with weight of course. Emirates, Veuling etc.
  18. GraemeHall

    A gentleman's undercarriage question regarding chafing......

    Uni Qlo AIRism for me. A quarter the price of the specialty brands, super fast drying, and not the slightest problem in over a thousand km this Spring. And I do chafe in my regular undies. (I found the clue on this forum last year.)
  19. GraemeHall

    Now I Pack

    I leave tomorrow. Pack (33L) and contents weighing 7.2kg so that will work for carry-on for the flight Brisbane to Paris. Put the shoulder stuff in for walking makes it 8.0 (less if it's cold and/or wet and I'm wearing layers). Just add water!
  20. GraemeHall

    Men's Underwear & Anatomy

    I highly recommend UniQlo AIRism boxer briefs. They cost a fraction of the hi tech ones, dry in 10 minutes flat after hand washing, and super comfortable (I've worn them for hundreds of km now).

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