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  1. Julia Mumford

    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    I’ve just returned from the Camino Pyrenees and I used the long sleeve 3FUL Gear Pomcho from AliExpress. No zip, but it is extremely lightweight, has long arms, peaked hood, and a belt so it doesn’t flap around. I’m prepping for the PCT so weight was a factor for me. I have walked the Camino...
  2. Julia Mumford

    Gear Review: The little things

    Love this post, thanks Michael. I totally agree with the long cable. I walked my 2nd Camino section in October 17, and took a long cable. It means that you can charge your iPhone whilst in a top bunk. I had a Polaroid Zip printer (lightweight and smaller than an iPhone). I printed photos of...
  3. Julia Mumford

    Has anyone used a trekking umbrella?

    I'm looking into trekking umbrellas for a Camino trip in June/July 2018. Not for rain protection, but more from the sun. The last two years I've broken out in a cold sore, and I think the sun plays a big part in this. This year I walked in October, and the weather was not as hot. I didn't get a...
  4. Julia Mumford

    Packing cubes or dry sacks?

    Thank you. I’ll stick with my dry bags.
  5. Julia Mumford

    Packing cubes or dry sacks?

    I’ve always used dry sacks to help separate my clothes in my backpack but people on YouTube are saying that packing cubes are the way forward. What do you think?
  6. Julia Mumford

    Packing list

    I’m also walking the Camino this October (St Jean on 20th). I have a sleeping bag that is lightweight and opens up as a quilt. I also have a liner (to stop bed bugs more than anything else). I have one pair of shorts and one long pair of walking trousers. Suggestion: why don’t you buy one...
  7. Julia Mumford

    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"

    Good point! Please don’t get the Camino ones! :-)
  8. Julia Mumford

    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"

    I hope not! They also collapse into 3 small sections and go into a bag which fits on my rucksack. I think I’ll keep them with me now!
  9. Julia Mumford

    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"

    It’s just sticky paper, so I can’t imagine they would be expensive. I’m not sure if they sell stock via Amazon?
  10. Julia Mumford

    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"

    Yep, really easy. They are self adhesive.
  11. Julia Mumford

    I’ve just had my poles “pimped"

    I keep hearing stories of people walking off with other people’s poles. Its usually a case of picking up poles that you thought were yours as they all look very similar. I was at a Nordic Walking Festival in the UK a few weeks ago and i got rather excited when I noticed a stand called StixSkin...
  12. Julia Mumford

    Water bottle or Hydration Pack?

    I am just curious if you guys prefer a water bottle or hydration pack? I have always carried a hydration pack for my Camino's but I have just noticed that my current Osprey one looks a bit grubby, so I need a new one. Or should I swap to a water bottle? Pro's and Cons? Thank you.
  13. Julia Mumford

    Have you any experience with any of the Camino apps?

    I'm considering downloading an app rather than taking a guide (to help with weight) on my forthcoming Camino trip (October 2017). There are numerous ones on the iOS app store and I was just curious to see if any of you have used or recommend one, if so, which one and why? Thank you. Beun...
  14. Julia Mumford

    Poles apart.

    I'm a Nordic Walker and I take my travel Leki Nordic poles with me on the Camino. I love them as then have gloves attached and also light up LED paws. You can not miss me in the early morning when it's dark - lol! They fold up into a little bag (35 inches) and fit inside my backpack. They...
  15. Julia Mumford

    The best gadget for the Camino!

    I completely understand this, and we only used the speaker when we were walking with our Camino family. We walked in November and it was very quiet, and each person paired their phone at different times of the walk - so we had a sing song together as we approached a village etc. I would...
  16. Julia Mumford

    The best gadget for the Camino!

    I only used the mini speaker when it was just our Camino family walking - no-one else was around (November is fairly quiet). We shared the speaker and had a few songs from everyone's phones. We listened to everything from classical music to cheesy pop. It was not loud, just loud enough for...
  17. Julia Mumford

    The best gadget for the Camino!

    I have just returned from chapter two of our Camino. Chapter one was St Jean to Estella in May 2016, and then we walked from Estella to Carrion De Condes in October. (flew home on 3rd Nov). I became known as inspector gadget by our Camino family as I took a few toys along with me that made our...
  18. Julia Mumford

    Favorite Luxury Item on Camino?

    I have a gadget list on my blog, but my main luxuries will be: GoPro Hero 3 Camera, Journal, Lush Shampoo bar, Kindle, Apple Watch and I have had a sock monkey made especially for the journey - he is called Cam. (Seen here on my backpack).
  19. Julia Mumford

    Sleeping Quilts v Sleeping Bags

    Love this idea as well, and it is not expensive!
  20. Julia Mumford

    Sleeping Quilts v Sleeping Bags

    I agree with this - love the idea of freedom, especially if it's warm.

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