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  1. Juspassinthru

    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    I’ve been using Holafly for over a month starting in Oloron-Sante-Marie in France, across the Camino Aragónes and now on the Francés currently in Rabinal. The service has been fast and connections have been good. WhatsApp works great. Limited telephone time (60 mins) and you can’t access SMS...
  2. Juspassinthru

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

    Holafly eSIM update. I’ve now been using Holafly for 10 days in France an rural Spain. I’ve had good tele signal almost everywhere ranging from 3G (didn’t know it was still used), LTE, 4G and most of the time, 5G. The few calls have connected easily and WhatsApp works great. At this point, I...
  3. Juspassinthru

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

    I’m using Holafly eSIM, it’s working great. I have unlimited data and 60 mins. of tele. Using WhatsApp for communication and the connection has been very good here in France. Spain tomorrow, I’ll update then. 90 days, $99. They offer shorter plans as well.
  4. Juspassinthru

    Should I bring my own Mercado bag?

    I use a very similar very lightweight day pack, weighs next to nothing, packs down to nothing and serves multiple purposes.
  5. Juspassinthru

    Vodaphone Travel eSim

    I'll let everyone know once I start using it next week. Not being a heavy data user, I may not find out. I used one in the UK and had no problem though. Stay tuned!
  6. Juspassinthru

    Vodaphone Travel eSim

    I’m using Holafly eSIM, it gives you a number (Austrian) but only 60 mins of tele but unlimited data for the period of time you choose. My 90 day was $99€.
  7. Juspassinthru

    Milano meets Camino

    Agee wholeheartedly on point 2 which makes point 1 moot. :cool:
  8. Juspassinthru

    My backpack creaks

    Same pack, same squeak/creak, I got used to it and missed it when it wasn’t there. But, maybe it’s just me. I wish you good luck on your scheduled departure and always, Buen Camino Fabian.
  9. Juspassinthru

    Please help me to figure out how to phone ahead for accommodation

    From my UK number, I’ve never had a problem using the +34 dialing but, 00 is a safe bet too. Regards my UK number, who knows what Brexit will bring. 🤷‍♂️
  10. Juspassinthru

    Should I pack my kindle?

    After 2 Caminos, I had few occasions to read. There were showers, laundry, an occasional nap, exploring, maybe a beer (or 2), dinner and finally packing up for the next day. On the few occasions I was not sound asleep within 10 minutes, I used the Kindle app on my phone. Less weight, less to...
  11. Juspassinthru

    Is the Osprey Atmos/Aura 50 AG the best Camino backpack ever?

    Discussions about packs, boots, poles and socks should be elevated to a philosophical status as, IMHO, the only correct answer is the answer that’s correct for you. Excellent points for comparing different models though. 😎
  12. Juspassinthru

    Is the Osprey Atmos/Aura 50 AG the best Camino backpack ever?

    Mark, I would have to agree overall. I wore the Atmos 50 on my first Camino (Frances) in 2017 and found it to be very adjustable and comfortable. I did not take the top compartment and still had more than enough room. I also liked being able to partition the pack to make an internal...
  13. Juspassinthru

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    Humility
  14. Juspassinthru

    Recommended men's trousers please

    My go to trekking/hiking/Camino pants. May be hard to come by in Australia. https://www.rei.com/product/142763/rei-co-op-classic-sahara-convertible-pants-mens
  15. Juspassinthru

    Bladder vs water bottle

    Great bladder, I’ve used an older model for years, the zip top, wide mouth makes it easy to clean. For most of the CF and CI it was the perfect size. On the longer legs, I pick up a bottle to carry/reuse.
  16. Juspassinthru

    Foldable hiking poles in carry-on baggage

    The two times I tried to carry on my tri-fold poles in the U.S., I was busted by TSA, once at DFW another time at JFK. If some are getting through, it’s luck of the draw it seems. While I don’t check my pack, I do check a bright orange bag designed for shoes that my poles and knife go in...
  17. Juspassinthru

    Shirts and underwear

    Agree wholeheartedly with Alaskadiver above, Ex Officio skivvies and if you’re in the US, REI T-shirts, depending upon when you walk, a long sleeve as base is recommended, would have frozen on the Inglés in early June last year. About $20 each, wicking and the dry fast.
  18. Juspassinthru

    The shell?

    The shell is just a symbol and whether you carry it from the beginning, purchase it upon your completion or, never get one, it’s what’s in your heart that matters. For me, I now wear a Spanish silver shell which hangs on a chain near my heart as a reminder of all that I saw and learned on my...
  19. Juspassinthru

    Recommended shoe size

    T The custom made aspect may also be coloring my opinion 😎
  20. Juspassinthru

    Recommended shoe size

    Yes, but sadly not the same IMHO.

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