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  1. Tim Floyd

    What's Your Favorite Socks or Combination You Have Ever Used?

    Injinji liners (toe socks) and lightweight Darn Tough or Smartwool outer socks. Paired with well fitting boots (Keen, me; Salomon, wife) we walked SJPD to Santiago without a single blister or hotspot.
  2. Tim Floyd

    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    We tested just about every rain gear option by walking in the rain before we left. In the end my wife and I found that the poncho - good quality Altus - was the most comfortable and gave the best protection. Lots of venting so they were not hot. They also folded tighly so took little room in...
  3. Tim Floyd

    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    One of the things I like about walking the Camino is that one can approach it almost any way. Some prefer simple. Some prefer to walk alone. Others like groups. Some like spontaneity. Others plan in detail. Your Camino your way. I think the same thing applies to technology. Use it a...
  4. Tim Floyd

    Renting a mobile phone for the Camino

    Everything @Darby67 said. I bought a SIM for my unblocked IPhone in Pamplona from Movistar. Cost was about $20-30 as I recall. Perfect for making local calls and accessing occasional apps like mapping while enroute. Also, as he said, turn off background data use of your apps or they will eat...
  5. Tim Floyd

    Powder toothpaste?

    Also used the Lush tabs. Not terribly pleasant but they got the job done. You need to keep them in an airtight bag because they absorb moisture. After they ran out I just bought a small tube of toothpaste. Tasted better and easier to manage in my pack.
  6. Tim Floyd

    How did/do you carry your iPad/tablet/valuables???

    Hey, it is your Camino, and it sounds like blogging and great photos are important to you, so there it is. You probably would not be satisfied if you did NOT have it. So take it. Key things to think about are moisture, security, breakage. If you are Alburgue heavy vs. hotels or BB you have to...
  7. Tim Floyd

    How did/do you carry your iPad/tablet/valuables???

    We struggled with the same issue and ended up just taking our phones. I did not want to worry about keeping is safe, secure and dry. The Pro is even bigger, so not terribly convenient. I made no attemp at blogging or significant text entry, but if I needed that I would still do it with phone...
  8. Tim Floyd

    Clothing repair patches

    When I had a similar issue - tore a hole in the backside of my best hiking pants on the Tour du Mont Blanc - my wife had me cut the pocket liner of my least used pocket and use it for a patch. I did a terrible job sewing because I did not know how, but she was right. The patch gave it strength...
  9. Tim Floyd

    Apple Watch on the Camino

    I use one every day and I would never take it on Camino. You dont need your wrist buzzing every time someone sends a message. Apps on the phone are helpful, the watch is not in this circumstance. I would leave mine at home.
  10. Tim Floyd

    Scared of freezing to death on Camino in Fall!

    We walked CF from SJPP to Santiago from Sept 11-Oct 16 last fall. Weather was wonderful. Cool mornings. Comfortable days. Some days a little warm actually. Of course weather can vary from year to year, and in a space of 5 or 6 weeks it changes. The advice you already got is good...
  11. Tim Floyd

    What did you bring on the Camino that you wound up not using?

    September/October
  12. Tim Floyd

    What did you bring on the Camino that you wound up not using?

    Mark reminds me about the FLIES. In all my preparation, nobody talked about the flies. They did not bite but they swarmed your head as you walked. I used my buff to keep them off but they were annoying. I would take some kind of bug repellent next time.
  13. Tim Floyd

    What did you bring on the Camino that you wound up not using?

    1. Sleeping bags we never used, rain pants (we had great weather) 2. Makeup (my wife says) Go light and neither list will be long. The question you did not ask - little things I am absolutely glad I took? A small, sharp pocketknife.
  14. Tim Floyd

    Can I buy hiking stuff on the way?

    You ask if there are places to buy something fundamental. The others have told you about the main cities along the way with stores. That said there are only a few absolutely necessary items. Your shoes/boots you should buy before you come, make sure they are properly fit and broken in. Walking...
  15. Tim Floyd

    Any first timer tips?

    I wore thin Injinji sock liners (toe socks) with a good pair of Smartwool over top. Boots are Keen. Wife wore same sock combo with Salomon low top hiking shoes. International cell service was available but expensive, but WIFI was everywhere so could check at most towns, bars, albergues...
  16. Tim Floyd

    Any first timer tips?

    Great city. Take time to see the Episcopal Palace. We did 6 weeks with two sets of walking clothes and something to wear at night. Spend good money on high quality clothes and shoes. Quality is more important than quantity. 480 miles and not one blister, but had great socks and high quality...
  17. Tim Floyd

    Don't sweat the packing list

    Outstanding list and recommendations. Thanks!

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