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  1. Peterexpatkiwi

    Towels

    Loved 'Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy ' . Thanks for the quote!
  2. Peterexpatkiwi

    Towels

    @mainardguy , welcome to the forum. Yes, you definitely need your own towel. Most pack a travel towel or similar. Ditto sleep sheet as a minimum. Booking - generally it’s suggested to book your first couple of nights, and then take it from there. Starting off a little slower is often considered...
  3. Peterexpatkiwi

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    Mixed views from mixed experiences. Many have them, but not all. Some have a jug but no microwave. Some Albergues have no kitchen. Some, like the Xuntas's in Galacia have a kitchen but no pots, utensils etc. Some will have everything, including coffee machines. etc, etc.
  4. Peterexpatkiwi

    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    @Rold Gold , that's an excellent base weight. Considering how low this is, and the comments you've made above, I would keep the power bank.
  5. Peterexpatkiwi

    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    Well, last year it was quite the topic in the news. Paris metro and British public libraries immediately spring to mind, so.... BUT : So does Chicago, New York, Vancouver, Moscow, Sydney and every other major city in the world. These bloodsuckers are indeed (unfortunately) everywhere.
  6. Peterexpatkiwi

    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    " Thanks for this Doug, I wasn't aware that the difference between the two was so dramatic. I prefer nature-based products however in this instance I clearly need to do more research. An important consideration for @HeatherJourney and others to consider.
  7. Peterexpatkiwi

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    Quite a few people carry good cameras which can weigh quite a bit. Others carry books, town shoes, dresses, or other luxury items. If the juicer is small enough and only weighs 2-300 grams why not? If it truly does become more nuisance than it's worth you can always opt to leave behind. As to...
  8. Peterexpatkiwi

    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    Sorry but the treatments don't generally last that long. I can't remember the exact time frame ( 6 -8 weeks rather than years) and it depends on whether it is factory treated or if you treat it at home. The other major thing that affects it is how many washes you put it through. So if it's...
  9. Peterexpatkiwi

    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    Hope you don't mind, just answered that yesterday: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/summer-cf-sleeping-bag.86347/post-1247283
  10. Peterexpatkiwi

    Sleep sack for bed bugs

    @Ponch , welcome to the forum. It's a myth. Even if your liner is treated it will not help, it takes too long to work (hours). Bedbugs simply crawl in the top, exactly the same as you do. It can help prevent you spreading any bed bugs that you do encounter, as closed up in your rucksack for...
  11. Peterexpatkiwi

    Shoes, shoes and more dreaded shoes.....

    I don’t think you are, nothing heated about the response? Especially as @VNwalking goes on to say Footwear, like backpack’s, poles, or even why we walk is such an individual thing. It appears that on Camino, just like on any long distance walk, far more people wear trail runners than boots...
  12. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Valuable point. I always try and alternate which side I lift it, hadn’t actually considered how I lift, although it’s probably instinctual given my background. I must check.
  13. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    It's not, far from it. I for one value the contributions you have made to other posts. And you've raised an interesting topic. It's just that I try and ensure that a balanced view is presented. Whilst there a hundreds of regulars and thousands of experienced pilgrims /hikers on the forum, many...
  14. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Interesting Sport ! And I see what you mean about the benefits however all of the info I read also warned that you shouldn't walk consecutive days at the beginning. For example "For someone new to rucking, we recommend rucking for for 15-30 minutes 2-3 times per week. Start out with a distance...
  15. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Yes, you may come across bed bugs. There are a huge number of posts on here from long-term pilgrims that have walked multiple caminos and never had an issue. Equally, there are posts from people that have come across them on their very first Camino. Sprays (Pyrethrin) are used prior to...
  16. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    @NicoO , that's not a bad list, and if you are comfortable with it go for it. I personally would delete a couple of items, while still remaining in the 'having a spare' camp. For example in addition to what I am wearing ( shorts, t shirt, long sleeve etc) I would carry just 1 pair of trousers...
  17. Peterexpatkiwi

    Summer CF - Sleeping Bag?

    Bernadette, hundreds of people have asked variants of exactly the same question, as a quick search will show. Basically, the answer is probably not, but : 1/ Do you normally sleep hot or cold 2/ are you comfortable sleeping in your clothes if you get cold? 3/ the weather. 4/ whether you’re in...
  18. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

  19. Peterexpatkiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Oops! That's why Sarah is nervous. Kinda missed that 😂😏
  20. Peterexpatkiwi

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Ditto. 😂 Despite just having walked 200 over km last month! Buen Camino

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