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  1. MaidinBham

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    I do a lot of camping and my solution sometimes is to use a stainless steel Bubba cup. It is keg shape 4" diameter and holds 34 ounces - 1 liter. It is quite heavy though at 1.3 lbs (570 gm) I have never used a FUD but I've heard they are not for everyone and you would have to practice in...
  2. MaidinBham

    Phone Service while traveling - Holafly?

    I haven't used Holafly, but it doesn't seem like you can use SMS or local calling if that is important to you. You could download Whatsapp and communicate with local businesses and friends that way. What I usually do is go to the nearest Vodaphone shop in Spain when I arrive. I usually fly...
  3. MaidinBham

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    I thought I hit the jackpot when I learned how to squat and pee without taking off my backpack - now I have to jiggle too?!:p
  4. MaidinBham

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    The only "facilities" I saw on Camino Francis going over the top in the Pyrenees were the hunter's blinds. We are trekking through rural areas, drinking lots of water to stay hydrated, so yes there will be times where you have no choice. Janice
  5. MaidinBham

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    I agree the price is kind of high, but it is a high tech fabric impregnated with silver or something to keep odor and bacteria at bay. And it does seem to work better than the hanky I have used as it is not really absorbent and does retain odor unless you rinse it out after every use and hang...
  6. MaidinBham

    Make My Mind Up 4 Me

    My vote goes with the North Face jacket - it looks nice kinda like the Patagonia Down Sweater which I have and love. I did Camino Portuguese with a Icebreaker wool hoodie jacket and it was low profile and warm, but it stank to high heaven and I'm not certain why because I have wool undies and...
  7. MaidinBham

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    Hi to all. Perhaps some of you gals are familiar with "pee clothes" But for those who aren't familiar with them, they are a anti-microbial cloth used for wiping after you pee. Much better than a hanky, and weighs less than having to carry TP (and having to pack it out) or panty liners. Here...
  8. MaidinBham

    Trekking poles: Folding vs. Telescoping - Which one is the better option?

    Only ever used one brand of trekking poles and that's Black Diamond carbon z poles fold to ~ 12" weigh less than 16 ounces, and never had a problem at airports or when boarding airplane with my carry-on backpack.
  9. MaidinBham

    reflective vests

    I don't know what is the legal way for a pedestrian to walk in Portugal, but for myself, I will crisscross the roads so as to NOT be in the blind spot of a auto driver - especially when there is no shoulder. I cut up my reflective vest and will apply to backpack cover and shoulder straps...
  10. MaidinBham

    reflective vests

    The reflective vest I have has not been used once on my first week of CP. It weighs ~ 120 gm - I may just ditch it or cut it up and apply strips of it to backpack. I think you may find to purchase in gas stations. Janice
  11. MaidinBham

    Keen boots on CP? Need new shoes

    Thanks guys, I will look in Golega. Looks like there is a Decathlon store in Santarem which I have already passed. Was sent by Santerem Hostel to shoe store, but no luck. Looks like Coimbra next stop for Decathlon store, Leira looks too far west. Janice
  12. MaidinBham

    Keen boots on CP? Need new shoes

    I am on The Way in Portugal, approaching Golega and wish to buy new shoe's - preferably Keen brand, or other shoes with wide toe box. If you can help and know of Sports Shop please post address. Bom Caminho Janice
  13. MaidinBham

    On Line Backpack Purchase

    REI have fantastic return policy - Amazon also IF they are authorized dealer for product you are buying. If you go to website such as Osprey, they will give you all the info you need to find the right pack - this is probably true also of REI. You need you know your torso size, so have another...
  14. MaidinBham

    Emergency last minute boot/shoe change! Size question...

    One other point - take a zip lock bag and ice tendon every time you stop at cafe.
  15. MaidinBham

    Emergency last minute boot/shoe change! Size question...

    Try to go to speciality shop and have them measure the length AND width of both feet. In addition to type of arch you have. Also the fit of the shoe may depend on the length between the heel and the distal part of arch. You just have to try them on to know whether they feel comfortable in the...
  16. MaidinBham

    The greatest challenge so far...

    Those "sticky" brushes never worked that well for my two long-haired cat's. I have a Rubbermaid brand brush that kind of looks a little like velcro material. Even then you may need a magnifying glass and a pair of tweezers.! Inara must know quality, and bet she never laid on top of your...
  17. MaidinBham

    New Arc'teryx Shell Jacket

    I know! - I think I hit the jackpot when they told me they were sending a replacement. They talk about "practical lifetime of the product" on their warranty page, but I guess delamination issues they view as quality issues. Yes - very expensive, and I didn't even choose the more expensive...
  18. MaidinBham

    New Arc'teryx Shell Jacket

    Don't you love when your phone sends a text alerting you your new Arc'teryx jacket has arrived! I recently sent my old 2001 Arc'teryx jacket back to the manufacturer because the cinch waist strap on the interior had delaminated. A simple fix I thought, and the jacket was well cared for and...
  19. MaidinBham

    Sleeves

    I was looking for these, but can not find locally http://www.columbia.com/freezer-zero-arm-sleeves-SU9090.html The above REI link for Activeice appears to have same technology https://www.rei.com/product/894799/outdoor-research-activeice-sun-sleeves Janice
  20. MaidinBham

    Sleeves

    Depending on the long sleeve t-shirt you wear you will be cooler wearing it, and cooler when wet. Arm sleeves however use fabric technology that increase the surface area many times greater, and this improves the evaporative and wicking features which increase cooling effects. Some...

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