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  1. Teddie

    Buying hiking poles along the Primitivo route

    If stuck for a walking aid, find a stick in the first forest encounter. They will quickly become your friend.
  2. Teddie

    SIM cards and e-sim advice

    Vodafone is good. Flying in? Go to cell phone kiosk, they will charge you about $30E for a 28day physical sim card ( leave your eSim activated for when you return ), they will activate new SIM at the kiosk....and you are "good to go".
  3. Teddie

    Small Folding Knife - Buses/Trains in 2024

    I have had a small knife taken on two occasions, 'depends on security of the day' ( some have mentioned similar ). "Things to do" on starting a Camino. I stop in the first sizeable town China Store and pick up a knife, they always have an assortment, yes... it's not high quality but it will cut...
  4. Teddie

    OK guys, what underwear?

    Years back purchased every type of underwear style sold. I was adamant that I would find something supportive and that breaths. I tried every one in a field test ( clothing over top ). I have not looked back. ....jock-strap....
  5. Teddie

    Goretex shoes?

    Most emphatically Not a Gortex fan when used in foot ware. I have "tried" ( having been sold the accilaids by salespeople ) only to continue my journey thinking predominately how I can not get out of these boots fast enough. Imagine wearing a plastic bag on your feet (OK, half a plastic bag...
  6. Teddie

    2 lumbar packs - OK idea?

    No problem using a lumbar 13L or larger. A wide belt style with pack having points of attachment above and below for larger light items ( jacket ), add front pouch or two for small daily items, add water bottle holster. Avoid double belting, hanging a pack 'out back' creates annoying...
  7. Teddie

    Quick drying hiking tshirt help

    Consensus is "merino wool" ( of which I agree ) lightweight, warm, comfortable, quick to dry, durable...and not stinky if your budget stratospheric, purchase a wardrobe
  8. Teddie

    Walking with lumbar pack only

    I like to take weight off my shoulders also. I have used a lumbar pack for day hikes and been successful, they offer exterior tie downs for jackets and the like but I have not found one of volume ( 15-25 litres ) usable for the Camino, however there are some military versions that look...
  9. Teddie

    Waterproof shoes

    Waterproof membrane boots are OK for a short 2 hour 'walk in the park' but they are like wearing a plastic bag on your foot. For the 'long haul' you best get comfortable Non-Waterproof Footwear ( preference is individual but I have migrated to full leather with leather lining )
  10. Teddie

    Either Or

    Do Not use the Gortex boots. Sure, the sales people admonish the "waterproof" capability but they are like wearing plastic bags on your feet. I have tossed away perfectly functional boots having Gortex lining in favour of well made leather and leather lined boots (the lighter the better). Your...
  11. Teddie

    Hiking shoes/boots versus trail runners on the Norte/Primativo

    Gortex is a good waterproofing for short hike trail boots. When on long walks, added pack weight, your legs and feet are stressed. Gortex is sold as a " breathable waterproofing ", good promotion, bad advice, Gortex is like wearing a plastic bag on your feet, OK some breathing, it's like wearing...
  12. Teddie

    Backpacks as carry-on

    I suggest you go with a 30, carry on no problem, the pockets and straps will allow for anything the 36 will carry. If you cannot fit it in a 30 you are bringing too much. I see many people making the mistake of walking up to check out and into the airplane with the pack shoulder carry. Do not...

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