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  1. Marcus-UK

    Bank verification with Spanish SIM

    It is not necessarily the provider (unless the phone is locked to the providers network) it is usually a limitation on the phone. THE PHONE NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT DUAL PHYSICAL OR TWO ESIMS. My Motorola supports dual sims and was provided unlocked, so I just need to select the network I...
  2. Marcus-UK

    Hiking Jacket for an April Camino

    You will be starting at a higher altitude and will need to layer your clothing to provide adequate warmth. I prefer a thin lightweight jacket with a moisture permeable membrane coupled with a gillette combination. In addition the first layer needs to be a long sleeve active T-shirt to avoid...
  3. Marcus-UK

    Gpx files?

    You can also look at wikiloc and search for the Camino route you desire. You are also able to filter searches based on hiking or cycling as well. The users of the tracks also give feedback so you can get an idea of how good the track is. It is possible to download the tracks in multiple formats...
  4. Marcus-UK

    Hiking stick instead of walking poles

    There were more than one local artisan selling poles and walking sticks along side of the Caminho Portuguese a few years ago. I suspect most major towns along the popular caminos will be similar. You may wish to try an aluminum folding walking stick with a wooden handle. If you get along with...
  5. Marcus-UK

    Wearing glasses when it rains

    I also wear glasses and find a wide brimmed hat works best. If you use a more close fitting arrangement such as a poncho or cagoule with a peaked hood, then without adequate ventilation, one of the issues is going to be that your glasses will fog up once your body starts evaporating the rain!
  6. Marcus-UK

    Gortex Jackets Vs Umbrellas Vs Cycling Capes - discuss

    Modern water vapour permeable clothing such as Gortex is a godsend when used in cooler climates with frequently heavy rainfall. In warmer climates any restriction of air flow leads to a clammy feeling. An older technology from the WW II is cotton Ventile fabrics which have good ventilation...
  7. Marcus-UK

    Multipurpose shoes for shower and town?

    They get my vote too. I had a cheap Aldi pair that did me for the Portuguese. You could also send a pair of shoes via Correos post restant for when you arrive in SdC or another way point.
  8. Marcus-UK

    Packing cubes or dry bags

    Save money use industrial rubble bags! At the end of the camino you can also use them for your worn out trail runners and other rubbish.
  9. Marcus-UK

    Euro Phone Charger with Dual Output

    You want a universal travel charge that has swappable mains connector. e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B79GPCDD/?tag=casaivar-21
  10. Marcus-UK

    Power Adapter shape

    Only two pins (live and Neutral, Hot and Return) are required for the majority of travel equipment, Phone chargers, Tablet Chargers, Laptops, Electric shavers etc. The third pin is a safety ground or earth. Electrical items like hair driers, curling tongues are a safety hazard if not earthed or...
  11. Marcus-UK

    Power Adapter shape

    The adapter is OK but it is missing the safety ground/Earth. This should not affect normal operation but you may get an Afro style hairdo in the case of an electrical fault.
  12. Marcus-UK

    Make My Mind Up 4 Me

    I hope I have not got the wrong end of the stick but - Ideally I would recommend layering rather than a warm jacket. A merino base or mid layer plus an unlined outer rain jacket. If you get wet with exertion the merino can still keep you warm. Also it is easier to wash separate outer and mid...
  13. Marcus-UK

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    What type of shoes are you using? Leather Suede Man made Fabric. Leather and suede you can use proprietary waxes and spray on sealants. I am not sure with man made fabrics. However if you block water comming in, your perspiration going out will also be blocked. Over a period of time your shoe...
  14. Marcus-UK

    Carabiners or “S” hook?

    I tend to use something like this from Amazon beifon 9Pcs 88mm + 51mm S Shape Carabiner Clip Aluminum Alloy Buckle Dual Spring Clip Double Snap Hook I tried to embed the link but it did not come out right. MY wash bag has a built in S hook for the shower. However I use the Carabiner through the...
  15. Marcus-UK

    IKEA dry bag

    I use heavy duty builders waste bags which seem to last the trip OK and are very cheap. You can also use them at the end of the Camino to either put garbage in or use two to enclose your back pack to protect it as hold luggage.
  16. Marcus-UK

    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    Other people have already pointed to using a lower pack. This brings us round to the often discussed best pack size for a Camino. I have noticed may people on various Caminos using "Expedition" style packs which are 70plus litres! Overkill to say the least. I use a 45 litre pack which is...
  17. Marcus-UK

    Recommendation on what to do with slides

    I have had a wide and varied career in IT/Telecoms and I helped set up the Cloud Storage as a Service (SaaS) infrastructure for a number of the bigger players. The nature of the SaaS product should mean that data is available when components fail and the designated alternate backup takes over...
  18. Marcus-UK

    Recommendation on what to do with slides

    Twenty - Five years ago I worked on a project for digitising the document library of an aircraft manufacturer so they did not have worry about their document store going up in flames. The outcome of the project was that they would still have to maintain their paper and microfiche document store...
  19. Marcus-UK

    Recommended men's trousers please

    Being a cheapskate I have used the Regatta budget action trousers that come in both zip off and normal length. Lightweight breathable and quick drying.
  20. Marcus-UK

    Maps.me and godesalco.com

    Just a general comment. When you generate a route on Godesalco and download the GPS files. It is better to create multiple shorter routes rather than one large GPS file. If you limit your route calculations to two or three planned stages i.e less than 100KM then the various GPS apps find these...

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