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  1. Philtration

    Is this Camino clothing heresy?

    This one just screams David!!
  2. Philtration

    Is this Camino clothing heresy?

    It looks like they come with a logo patch on the breast. It would have to be the scallop then eh.
  3. Philtration

    Altus Poncho/Rain Coat

    It's really not a poncho, it's a slicker. During 3 weeks of heavy rain and wind on the camino last Oct/Nov I wore mine constantly. As J Willhaus said, during the breaks in rain you can pull your arms out of the sleeves and it stays in place like a cape. I can't recommend it highly enough.
  4. Philtration

    Cool and fun tools (gift for mom)

    When I was preparing for my first camino, several people gave me well meaning gifts they thought would make my trek better. I took them (and the extra weight) not wanting to hurt their feelings, but I carried them all the way to Santiago without using a single one of them once. For my second...
  5. Philtration

    Being prepared for the rain 🌧️

    I used an Altus poncho (it’s really a slicker, not a poncho) when I finished the Francés from Leon last week. I can’t praise it strongly enough. It rained almost every day and my pack was never wet. You can open the front and take your arms out of the sleeves for temperature control if the sun...
  6. Philtration

    Frivolous debate - swimsuit vs 3rd set of undergarments

    It may not be current fashion (my wife says I'm taste challenged!), but consider taking two pairs of zip-off pants instead of one pants, one shorts. Then you can wear whatever the weather calls for. If you get the same brand, you can get by with one set of legs. The legs wash and dry easy and...
  7. Philtration

    Backpack - Petite person

    My first camino I used an Osprey Talon 42. It was adjustable to my individual torso length and was fitted at the REI. I had tried several packs and spent some time wandering around the store carrying a dummy load. Ultimately, it was not good for the long haul. With the suspension system and...
  8. Philtration

    Packing shake down requested - Camino Frances - Oct/Nov

    Just curious, what's your pack weighing in at?
  9. Philtration

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    There is always some good and usually surprising information that comes out of these types of discussions... along with the humor. I vote for more of the same. People can take it or leave it as they wish. ;)
  10. Philtration

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I recently upgraded my old bias ply rubber tips to new radials. I have found they handle much better in cornering!! 😄 😄 😄
  11. Philtration

    Charging phones/watch/earbuds

    I appreciate the challenges of technology that are part of modern day living. For myself, it's more of a challenge to unplug than to plug in. I hope your camino goes well and you enjoy the time you have on this walk. Buen Camino!
  12. Philtration

    Earplugs!

    Peeple, please no mas!
  13. Philtration

    Earplugs!

    Air travel tip: I was trying to get my treking poles in my carryon baggage and was being denied by the airport security. After I explained they were simply part of my sleep aid system they let me through with no problem!!
  14. Philtration

    Earplugs!

    Shirly, you jest!
  15. Philtration

    Sleeping Bag Weight for CF in Oct: Share Your Tips!

    What brand is your sleeping bag? Thanks!
  16. Philtration

    Surprisingly excellent (and inexpensive) equipment successes--shock corded water bottle and towel

    Hard to see the details, is the shock cord only around the neck of the bottle?
  17. Philtration

    Headlamp question

    Whatever headlamp you get, please make sure it has red light capability. I have been woken by earlier risers with white lights. My petzl headlamp with red light setting, has not to my knowledge, woken anyone sleeping later than myself.
  18. Philtration

    Finally finished my Packing List - 3.700g - Full Comfort (for me at least)

    Really impressed! You mentioned a hip belt. Does it connect with the pack to get the weight off your shoulders or is it a separate system?
  19. Philtration

    Complete tracks for Top 5 Caminos

    Thank you so much for all this work! It's a fabulous site.
  20. Philtration

    App for Iphone with GPS

    If you want a journaling map/ap, I used Find Penguins on the CF last summer. It won't tell you where you are or where any facilities are in real time, so it's no use for navigation. But it provides a space for journaling and uploading photos/videos. It also provides a map based on the...

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