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  1. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    I I was looking into this one but was concerned with the low spf rating and reviews saying wearers were sunburned when wearing it.
  2. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    Thanks. I will be in REI next week and will give this one a good look over. Though with the annual REI anniversary sale going on I might just stick with the Sahara.
  3. Mananath

    Patagonia Cool Daily Hoody

    Does anyone have experience with the Patagonia Cool Daily long sleeve hoody on the Camino? Last summer on the Norte I wore the REI Sahara long sleeve t-shirt and while I liked it I found it a bit heavy for summer and a bit stinky and slow drying. As I get ready for another summer Camino I am...
  4. Mananath

    Options for cell service on Camino Norte

    I always use Vodafone. It's very cheap and offers a lot of data. There are a few shops in San Sebastian. Make sure they bring their passports with them and that their phone is unlocked.
  5. Mananath

    Surprised at our test results poncho vs jacket

    Umbrellas are also great for the city after your walking day is done. I am a poncho wearer but I find them to be less practical walking to a restaurant or grocery store etc.
  6. Mananath

    Packing List Final Review. Starting in a week! :)

    Do post about your experience on the Salvador - I will be walking that in July and would love to hear how it goes for you.
  7. Mananath

    Packing List Final Review. Starting in a week! :)

    No need for an additional pair of shoes - your altras and Chacos will be sufficient (I only bring Chacos with me, for everything). One thing about waiting to see if you need trekking poles, some of the hardest sections and that where it's most beneficial to have poles (for the downhill) are at...
  8. Mananath

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    NP. I should add, I wore socks (injinji toe socks) while walking with my sandals.
  9. Mananath

    Hiking shoes or sandals?

    I just finished the CN. I started in Irun and only wore hiking sandals (Chacos), which I had previously worn so I knew would be comfortable for long distances. There were a few days I in the first week where I had to go slow and be careful because the sandals didn't provide much support on...
  10. Mananath

    Camino Ninja vs Wise Pilgrim Comparison?

    Agreed about BC being most popular on the Norte. I had it but mainly used Wise for my day to day. I prefer the layout and more indepth info/comments about the places walked through. I do however like the stage planner in the BC (I believe this is a paid feature). Mapy.cz proved to be the most...
  11. Mananath

    Ear Plugs - Sleeping

    I have been using the Anker Soundcore A10 Sleepbuds. They are pricey and will need to be recharged everyday but have found them to be really great. They are tiny so they don't cause any pain in my ears (I am a side/stomach sleeper) and can be programmed to play a variety of sounds. They have a...
  12. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    It works in the background to track your route but you need an internet connection to produce the video. When you make the video it goes through all of your r photos for the walk and asks which ones you want to include. It's pretty easy to use.
  13. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    A few days ago I set out from Irun on the Norte route with 4 tracking apps going. Needless to say battery life was tight. In the end I decided to go with the Relive app because it provided all the stats I wanted but also turns the route into a 3D map which I think is cool, esp on such a hilly...
  14. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I have downloaded a few and will be testing them out before I start walking.. next week! Yippee.
  15. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    Last year I met a pilgrim who was very proud of the fact that he was doing the whole thing off line without relying on the internet. Of course he had no problems asking me to look up stuff for him on my phone. :) Which is just to say while I appreciate it might be better without an app it isn't...
  16. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    Ha. I did that on my last Camino but I want the fancy elevation profiles for the Norte.
  17. Mananath

    App to track daily progress

    Hi- Any recommendations for an android app that can track and provide a daily report of my progress? I don't need it for on the go mapping just something at the end of the day that can generate a graph with the elevation profile for the day, distance walked, elevation gained and time etc...
  18. Mananath

    Follow up to gear recommendations from Pilgrims

    Take a look at Topo brand shoes, which have a bit more cushioning along with a wide toe box. They didn't work with my feet but there are many positive reviews for them.
  19. Mananath

    Do these earplugs work?

    Are you by chance a side or stomach sleeper? If so, how do the Anker's hold up?
  20. Mananath

    Do these earplugs work?

    Have you looked into Bose Sleepbuds? They are super expensive but the reviews are good, even for side sleepers.

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