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My Pillow has a small travel size that weighs next to nothing and packs into a small stuff sack. I use it both on the plane and every night - regardless if I have an albergue pillow or not. The blow up ones aren’t comfortable - at least for me. It’s important enough for me to add it to my...
Men’s boxers are the way to go for women too! Ultra lightweight and there is way more air circulation than women’s briefs. Black with the 6” inseam and it looks like bike shorts - great with my hiking skirt-
Sent my solar charger home. Used my iPhone flashlight for the one time we were in the dark. I wore a neck pack with phone pocket and the light was perfect. Brought camping wine glasses and used them every day - good for brushing teeth and a road side nip along the way. Who’d have thought...
I am 5 feet tall and walked the Frances with that identical pack. The key is getting the fit right. I purchased mine at REI and was fit there also. It’s a wonderful pack that allows great flexibility due to the lower chamber (where my night things went; sleeping bag, toothbrush, etc) and the...
Wax is the way! Tried foam and they are worthless. Swimmers earplugs. Bring a few sets because the wax gets gross after a while and doesn't work well. I used three pair for 41 days on the trail.
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