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  1. TSchulen

    Cell phone sim cards

    We bought these sim cards from Amazon (USA) for our Camino last September and they worked great! Easy setup as soon as we landed in Paris. Worked in Portugal and Spain without any problems.
  2. TSchulen

    Bladder vs water bottle

    I used a water bladder for 35 days on the CF with no issues. Empty and rinse at the end of each day, then refill at night. It's easy to use while walking and doesn't take that long to refill in the rare cases you run low. I also carried a separate bottle, but didn't fill it until midway...
  3. TSchulen

    Backpacks

    As mentioned above, the number one consideration should be fit. A 55 liter pack is probably more than you need on the Camino. I have an Osprey Kestrel 48, which was more than enough for my Camino, but it has cinch straps to reduce the volume of the pack so your gear won't slide around if it's...
  4. TSchulen

    Orthotics?

    To be clear, I was talking about the Dr. Scholl's orthotics - like this: not the "one size fits all" gel inserts.
  5. TSchulen

    Orthotics?

    Two options that have worked for me: 1) Superfeet insoles - I think they come in 3 versions. try them out to see which one fits best. If you live near an REI or good running store they should have some to try 2) Dr. Scholl's - Pharmacies in the US have a device that you stand on and then it...
  6. TSchulen

    Trying to shave ounces....

    If last year is any indication, I walked at the same time and never used more than a liner. If you take the down blanket you should be fine.
  7. TSchulen

    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    Multi-Purpose Head/Neck cover
  8. TSchulen

    Are Walking/Trekking Poles neccesary? Sleeping bag or Sleeping Bag liner

    With all due respect, this "experiment" is meaningless. Your body will absorb the same amount of force going downhill, but the use of poles allows your upper body to absorb force that would otherwise be transferred to you legs / knees. if you can feel it in your arms, it means you're not...

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