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  1. MikeJS

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    I weigh about 68 kilos and happily carry a 10kg pack beofre adding water (and wine!)
  2. MikeJS

    Poles or No Poles?

    At 70 I still find no need for poles. I just walk a lot.
  3. MikeJS

    Poles or No Poles?

    You most definitely do not need them. However, you may want to use them. On all of my caminos I have always just carried a single pole (normally strapped to my back pack) for those tricky water crossings and to fend off the odd overly intrusive dog.
  4. MikeJS

    What do you wash your clothes with

    I use a bar of household soap for everything.
  5. MikeJS

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    It does seem to be the case. I have walked a few caminos and often walk 40km or more a day and very rarely get any blisters at all. It seems my feet are a ‘standard’ size!
  6. MikeJS

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    Never felt the need to put anything extra into my shoes.
  7. MikeJS

    What Size Water Bottle/s

    Given that water is the most important item to have with you then I take 1.5 litres in a bladder (I find having the bladder with a drinking tube means I drink more frequently) and carry another 1.5 litres as a spare.
  8. MikeJS

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I just wear what I normally wear day to day. Never even thought about anything else.
  9. MikeJS

    A stupid washing thing..

    I keep mine in the packing it comes in. Then store it in a zip lock with the rest of my washing stuff.
  10. MikeJS

    A stupid washing thing..

    I just use a bar of soap for everything. https://www.amazon.co.uk/3-Bars-Green-Household-Soap/dp/B076JJHKLT/?tag=casaivar-21
  11. MikeJS

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    Never bothered to weigh my back pack. I just put in what I need and add the occasional bottle of wine!
  12. MikeJS

    Under-Publicized Backpack Options?

    I use an old UK Army backpack. Very simple and it about 15 years old.
  13. MikeJS

    What clothes to wear at night?

    For after my shower and the evening I wear what I will walk in the next day. Overnight I may add a t shirt if its cold.
  14. MikeJS

    Any suggestions for a technical shirt with the performance of Merino but without the drawbacks?

    I just use inexpensive no branded tee shirts made from Polyester. Quick dry and easy to wash. They do the task well and never seen the need for anything else.
  15. MikeJS

    Experience with waterproofing spray for cloth walking shoes?

    Never found any DWR that works for my golf shoes so never bothered for my walking shoes. I never worry about my feet getting wet, they dry out soon enough and even on the occasionally very wet days (rain and rivers) it has not been an issue.
  16. MikeJS

    How much data do I need on an eSIM for the entire Camino Frances

    I use my phone for all my navigation on the camino and never used more than 4gb over 4 weeks.
  17. MikeJS

    How to wash a back pack?

    I leave my pack in the garage after use where it stays until the next camino. Always seems OK……….
  18. MikeJS

    Pants or Shorts? Second pair of Shoes?

    I have only ever walked in shorts but my caminos are normally between Apr-Oct. I have a pair of walking shoes for hiking and sandals for other times. I fill up my water bottle and water bladder from the local taps and carry what i need for the day.
  19. MikeJS

    Portable bidet - would you use it?

    When I joined the RN in the 70s the RN Ratings Handbook stated something like "you should train your body to use the toilet first thing in the morning as there may not be an opportunity throughout the working day”! I am still trained……..
  20. MikeJS

    USB Ports

    Or just use wireless charging.

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