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  1. Paul J W

    How do you secure your backpack from theft as checked luggage.

    Wow! Some suggestions preferred! TWO from personal experience: 1. Take minimum required and purchase additional necessities in Spain; 2. Put backpack in lightweight zip-up, lockable holdall (easily packable) when walking. Whatever, stay safe and enjoy!
  2. Paul J W

    Let's talk waist packs!

    For me a bum bag is essential. Never mind appearance (why concern yourself with that, for goodness sake?), for carrying small items which may require close attention it beats rummaging around in the backpack which, of course, is consequently minimalised. Simples!
  3. Paul J W

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    Where do you shop?! Pounds?!
  4. Paul J W

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    A practice of mine is to have all key personal documents, having been scanned, accessible in a file online. I walk (and travel) a lot on my own and should I, perchance, become separated from my passport, for instance, I can, at a police station, say, pull up a copy.
  5. Paul J W

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    Wow!! What a sackful of responses, Katherine! Anything to add from me? Little, maybe, but based on some 20 years Camino experience. Essentially be guided by personal experience and common sense. For instance, do you usually walk with sticks? Me? I tend to minimalism but never...
  6. Paul J W

    Raincoat or poncho?

    Decide what’s best for you based on previous/preparatory walking experiences. Personal preference? Take both - single skin waterproof (and windproof) top and poncho, both v light and not bulky; also have small collapsible umbrella. Crucial too, baseball cap - keeps hood from dropping over eyes...
  7. Paul J W

    Fear NOT...Solo Hiker's Best Whistle for Safety

    It is worth noting that the international distress call (used, for instance, if immobilised and off track) is six blasts of a whistle, repeated every minute. If heard, the response is three blasts. The series of six blasts should be continued until (you are) located. At night a similar signal...
  8. Paul J W

    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

    Walking this month the Camino Mozarabe (from Almeria) I flew to/from Malaga. My poles are telescopic. I have, though, experienced “challenges” by the authorities at SdeC airport re walking poles.
  9. Paul J W

    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

    Hi Walkingboy, Just back in U.K. from Camino Mozarabe, flying EasyJet, no problems carrying walking poles as cabin baggage. In previous years have deployed large, very lightweight zip-up bag in which went backpack, roll mat and walking poles : as hold baggage. (Bag carried in backpack when...
  10. Paul J W

    Walking Poles on Ryanair?

  11. Paul J W

    My all-season packing list

    . . . one other point, from not inconsiderable personal experience: additional items of clothing, toiletries and such can (nearly) always purchased en route (street markets for bargains!) as you will seldom be that distant from “civilisation” . . .
  12. Paul J W

    My all-season packing list

    Interesting and informative thread. Thank you. For me survival (whenever walking) is a prime consideration. To that end I always carry a survival bag, good torch, whistle and compass; pain killers too. Not being melodramatic here but know all too well in upland areas, in particular in winter...
  13. Paul J W

    suitable clothing

    Personal approach to clothing (as a minimalist but not compromising on safety): 1 lightweight (thin) layers - remember when not wearing you are carrying; 2 tracksters (or equivalent) for leg wear - warm, can be rolled up, don’t cling when wet and dry quickly; 3 peaked cap - for shade and...
  14. Paul J W

    Roncevalles - end of September - how cold it is?

    A small but obvious suggestion: try out your gear before embarking on your pilgrimage. Preparation is more than being physically fit! Don’t “just hope”.
  15. Paul J W

    Roncevalles - end of September - how cold it is?

    Always be prepared for ANY conditions AND take note of forecasts - regardless of how the weather may appear to you. Personally, I always carry a survival bag (bright orange) and a “space” blanket, and include a whistle and a torch. Basic survival gear!
  16. Paul J W

    Do I need gloves if I am using a Trekking Pole

    Do I need to wear socks if I wear shoes? C’est comme vous voudrez!

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