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  1. MassNative

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    I used WisePilgrim (both for the online map and finding hostels/albergues to book), WhatsApp for texting the for room reservations, the Gronze web site for route planning and accommodation recommendations, and sometimes booking.com (only if I had trouble booking directly). I also used maps.me...
  2. MassNative

    Liner Socks

    I wore silk liner socks under lightweight Merino wool socks (got both at REI in the states.) Worked great for me, no blisters other than a couple where my toes rub. I put a bandaid on those and then started rubbing Foot Glide between my toes. Worked great walking in low cut Merrill Moab II...
  3. MassNative

    Small internal compression bags

    Another recommendation for the Sea-to-Summit dry bags. The compressed down nicely and remained sealed until I unrolled the tops! Work great to both compress and keep things dry.
  4. MassNative

    OK guys, what underwear?

    Reebok runner boxer briefs worked for me. I brought 3 pairs for my camino. Wicking, quick dry, prevents chaffing on my thighs. After my walk, I bought a bunch more and tossed all my cotten underwear. They are now my every day underwear shorts...
  5. MassNative

    Pocket coin pouch for those EU coins?

    I walked with a "belt wallet" that looped on my belt and then tucked inside my pants/shorts. It carried passport, cards, id, and cash. Plus a separate zippered pouch that I used for coins. This: https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-N-Clark-RFID-Blocking-Hidden/dp/B00I5IWC1E/?tag=casaivar02-20
  6. MassNative

    Rain...rain pants?

    I walked Sept 23 till Nov 2nd 2022. I wore shorts exclusively until Astorga and lightweight quick dry hiking pants after that on colder wet days. Did not get any day long rainy days until after Ponferrada. I wore a rain poncho with my shorts/pants. Realize the poncho is mostly to keep...
  7. MassNative

    Managing electronics

    I took a universal power adaptor, using just the European prongs, with a single USB-C fast charger port and two USB-A ports. I carried a large external battery pack, android phone with USB-C and a Hearing Aid recharging pack micro-USB. The hearing aid recharger also has a built-in battery that...
  8. MassNative

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I put little hooks on my rubber tips, and wear them as earrings when I walk on non-paved surfaces. Problem solved. Jim
  9. MassNative

    Boxer shorts - any recommendations

    I wore Reebok performance boxer briefs last year on the camino. I had previously used them while jogging. Worked so well on the camino, I bought a bunch more when I got home and now wear them as my every day shorts. Here they are...
  10. MassNative

    USB Ports

    That is what happens when you USB connect to a device that is playing by protocol rules. Hackers ignore the rules. https://www.fcc.gov/juice-jacking-tips-to-avoid-it Jim (programmed network routers and devices for 40+ years)
  11. MassNative

    USB Ports

    I will echo the data security concern with charging on USB port. You do not know what is behind the port, if it is not your own AC-to-USB adaptor. You are opening your cell phone to potential unwanted software down loads. You can safely charge your passive external battery on it, but you...
  12. MassNative

    Day pack

    I used a Sea-to-Summit SIL daypack ( https://seatosummit.com/products/ultra-sil-day-pack ), similar to what you posted. It only carried extra-clothing (poncho, rain hat, vest, etc..) and snacks for the days walk. I also wore a waist pack/belt that holds two 1-liter water bottles and had...
  13. MassNative

    Awesome Camino Supplies Pamplona

    We picked up a few things on our way through town at this shop. Very nice store! Jim
  14. MassNative

    US/EU Outlet Adapter with USB Ports - Any Experience Using?

    I carried something like this last Fall on the Camino Francés. Smaller, two USB-A ports and one USB-C. Charged my phone, external battery and hearing aids off a single adapter. Worked great. Jim
  15. MassNative

    Reserving bunk bed with Whatsapp

    I could never get the helper function to work. Instead I typed my question in English, then translated to Spanish with Google Translate. I cut-n-pasted the Spanish into my WhatsApp message below my English text. The Albergue/Hostel received both versions of my request. That always worked for me.
  16. MassNative

    How to use Gronze: Website vs App

    Something I did not realize right away with Gronze. When you are on a "stage page", with towns listed in order on the stage. The town names are all HTML URL links, that will take you to a detailed page on that town. It includes a zoomed in map of the town, with the camino route through town...

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