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  1. RJM

    Chinese shops???

    I left my smartphone charging cord at an albergue and unfortunately didn't have a spare, or a plug converter which was on the charging cord I left. I went to one of the Chinese shops, or Bazaar Chino as this one was called and purchased two charging cords there. Not expensive and worked great...
  2. RJM

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I've had best luck with the knee to almost knee length compression type underwear. Gusseted, support pouch and 100% synthetic. The term compression is a bit misleading because they're not that tight. I've worn different brands like under armour and jockey.
  3. RJM

    Decathlon backpack

    For what you are carrying that pack should work fine and you can clip the sandals to the outside of the pack. Most pilgrims (myself included) carry more than they need on the Camino.
  4. RJM

    What Size Water Bottle/s

    I buy two sodas at the start of the Camino and after drinking the contents reuse the bottles as my Camino water bottles. I use sodas or similar because the bottles are thicker and have more secure lids than the ones used for the bottled water. They last me the entire journey and I throw them in...
  5. RJM

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

    The one issue I have with extended hand washing at albergues is that quite often there is other pilgrims waiting to use the clothing wash basins and I have to admit, quite a few pilgrims take a long time to wash their clothing whilst others wait. I equate it to spending a long time in an...
  6. RJM

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

    Since I don't walk the Camino to show off my clothing I have no problem only wearing the same two sets of shorts and shirts for 4-6 weeks. I rather like the grays and dark blues of my tech shirts, fleece pullover, poncho, parka etc. I find them very comfortable. It sure is a more varied variety...
  7. RJM

    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?

    I would carry something like this.
  8. RJM

    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?

    You will need a winter rated sleeping bag in order to be warm enough to get a good night's sleep. There's a lot of them on the market. Of course they will be bulkier and heavier but there's some out there that weigh less than 4 pounds.
  9. RJM

    How to wash a back pack?

    I've never babied my hiking equipment, so just like when I was in the army when I get home I just hose down my backpack (ruck) and using a medium bristle brush give it a good scrubbing with laundry detergent I have in a bucket. I then just hang it out in the sun to dry and later give it a light...
  10. RJM

    Wearing glasses when it rains

    I recommend carrying an extra set of inexpensive reading glasses. On one Camino I accidentally left the reading glasses I had at an albergue. While not that big of a deal, it did take me a few days to locate and purchase another pair. Same goes for cellphone charging cord. Twice I've left my...
  11. RJM

    Wearing glasses when it rains

    Wear your contacts and carry a pair of reading glasses to use when needed. How much reading or looking things up do you plan on doing while walking in a pouring rain? 😄 The contacts give you distance vision which is what's important when walking outdoors anyway and give you the ability to see...
  12. RJM

    Camino Ball Cap

    Loads and loads of Camino pins and the like available all up and down the route as well as any type or style of hat/cap conceivable as well as I'm sure caps and hats with various types of Camino logos on them.
  13. RJM

    Outer layer CF mid-OCT to early Nov?

    When I walked the Frances October to November I carried a fleece pullover and a packable rain jacket. I survived. Didn't die even when it snowed on me. 😆 Sorry, I don't know what kind of fleece it was other than synthetic.
  14. RJM

    Type and size of towel?

    When it comes to quick drying hiking/camping towels which most pilgrims carry on the Camino you can't have your cake and eat it too. There's always going to be a negative to go with the positive. I've always just carried the standard synthetic quick drying camping towel, it does an adequate job...
  15. RJM

    Trekking poles, and testing foot wear

    People actually return things after one year? Wow, that's like eating 3/4 of a meal and asking the waiter for a refund because you didn't like it. :D I don't think I'd feel right returning something after I'd worn it for a week lol.
  16. RJM

    Trekking poles, and testing foot wear

    I've walked the Camino with and without trekking poles. The first time I walked it with a pair of poles I bought in Puente de la Reina I had an experienced pilgrim, cross country skier and hiker show me how to use the poles correctly and I found they made a big difference for me. I personally...
  17. RJM

    Packing cubes or dry bags

    I use 3-4 cheap very lightweight nylon drawstring bags and put socks and underwear in one, toiletries and sunscreen etc in and another and so on. I really don't carry enough stuff that it needs organization. I'm not on a military long distance hike 😄, and I figure if I have so much stuff that it...
  18. RJM

    Gaiters?

    I'm sure some do, but I've never seen a pilgrim wearing gaiters.
  19. RJM

    Blankets

    I've used blankets at albergues many times over the years and neither got bedbugs or scabies from them. I used them this last September through October on the Frances in fact. I think your statement is unsupported and unless you have documented evidence of puts a baseless fear to prospective...
  20. RJM

    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    Camino Frances August through September? Definitely a no from me in regards to waterproof shoes.

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