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  1. Tickbush

    Long sleeve sun safe top

    I wear fishing-style shirts, because there’s a collar to keep the sun off my neck. But, here’s my 2-cents worth on UV clothing: I worked outdoors for most of my life, before the advent of UV clothing. I never once got a sunburn through my clothing. I think the whole UV clothing thing is a lot...
  2. Tickbush

    Lightweight backpack for petite female

    I’m exactly the same height and weight. I used the Gregory Jade 38L and found it to be very comfortable. Instead of a bladder, I used a wide mouth Nalgene bottle with a connector tube from One Bottle Hydration. I also got a big dry bag to line my pack, eliminating the need for a cover, though...
  3. Tickbush

    How to call a US cell number from the US (when the phone is in Spain)

    My service is with Spectrum and they charge just 7 cents per minute to the US while in Spain.
  4. Tickbush

    Those who have walked at least one Camino - What are your favorite insoles and why?

    Dr. Scholl’s Float on Air insoles. A flat insole, no arch, with excellent cushioning. I put them in all my shoes.
  5. Tickbush

    Question about towels

    I have a very threadbare 50-year-old beach towel that I cut down in size. It’s just big enough to wrap around me if necessary. Dries as quickly as microfiber.
  6. Tickbush

    what Camera option are people using

    I bought a Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 for my Camino, rather than carry my larger camera. It’s very compact and I kept it in my waist pouch, where I could get it out quickly. It does not have interchangeable lenses, but has a 30x zoom, which enabled me to photograph birds. However, I did not really...
  7. Tickbush

    liner - the one

    Buy some silk fabric and make a bag in the size and shape you prefer. For easy entry, leave one side and, possibly, the bottom open, with zipper, snaps or Velcro tabs to close it.
  8. Tickbush

    Poles on the Plane and Security

    After a knee injury ended my Camino last month, I caught a flight to Barcelona. I had read that people are able to take their poles on the plane, if they need them for mobility. In this case, not so. I was turned back at security and had to check my poles. I then had to use their wheelchair...
  9. Tickbush

    Looking for Long Pants and Shorts with Great Pockets for the Camino

    Being a small woman, I found that REI has a kids’ version of Sahara zip-offs that fit perfectly. The waist is adjustable and the pockets are “drop-in”, no zipper, button, or Velcro. I find these pockets are perfect for quick access to my phone. It’s not likely that the phone would ever fall out...
  10. Tickbush

    Am I packing too much?

    I don’t know what the Sea to Summit clothesline is like, but I’ve found that a length of thin nylon twine and a few safety pins work well. Also, I was adamant that I needed my Kindle. During the 16 days I walked, I rarely used it. After I injured my knee and had to end my walk, I read all the...
  11. Tickbush

    Best money belt

    I sewed a small loop of string inside each pair of pants, just below the waistband. The pouch that holds my passport, cards, and cash the clips onto this loop. I can easily flip the pouch out, while still attached, if I need to access it.
  12. Tickbush

    Jeans on the camino

    I always “test” my clothing before a trip. Every candidate is washed by hand and hung to dry around 6-7pm. If it’s not dry at 6am, it doesn’t go with me.
  13. Tickbush

    Ass Pads - A Serious Topic!

    I have made several sleeping mats for homeless people by crocheting them out of plastic grocery bags. They are about an inch thick and very comfortable, as well as waterproof. They are also a bit heavy, definitely not for backpacking. I then made an "ass pad" to take hiking with me. This one...

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