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  1. Tony Murray

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    Hi Bruce, I agree with Benny, I had the same problem with poles coming from Ireland. I found that I could buy an inexpensive set in SJPP. They were less than the cost of putting them in the hold of the airplane. Once finished with them I just left them behind. It is a toss of a coin whether you...
  2. Tony Murray

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    Hi Bruce, My medical packing list for this year will be something like this: Vasilane (so something similar) for my feet, one roll of tape for feet (before hot-spots form), 3-5 foot plasters, Panadol or Ibuprofen. Sun block. Anything I will buy on the way. I discovered that the weight of my...
  3. Tony Murray

    What to pack for my First Camino?

    I know everyone has different advice but I think you are way overdoing it. I dumped so much stuff on my first Camino. Even last year (my 3rd one) I still had too much to carry. I had a lot of "just in case" items. The light and power pack are very heavy. A friend of mine dumped his power pack...
  4. Tony Murray

    Collapsible poles allowed on BA?

    Hi Kate, In short the answer is: "it all depends" on the personnel at the airport. I have the same dilemma flying from Dublin. Today, I think I will chance it, tomorrow I think not. My plan is to buy sticks at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and leave them behind when returning home. I think (hope)...
  5. Tony Murray

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Sorry you are correct I should has said Lush
  6. Tony Murray

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Lush soap does top to bottom and cloths as well. Used it last year but do get the box for it,
  7. Tony Murray

    Rucksack/backpack size?

    Thanks Jim, for the advice. I picked up my pack last night. Brand new with all the price tags attached. Got it for €50, price tag €140. Happy days.
  8. Tony Murray

    Rucksack/backpack size?

    I have the same issue. I have a 30L backpack but fear it may be too small. I kept on eye on some Irish second-hand sites and just found an unused (2015 version) AlpinePro AirZone Pro+ 35:45 backpack for €45. The same pack new is: €139. So for that money and the comfort of having a bigger bag it...
  9. Tony Murray

    Help finding a Video Editor for my Tablet

    Hi, I would recommend iMovie if you are using an iPad. If not using IOS than try out a number of products before you travel. If you are using iMovie it may be worthwhile paying for training with something like Lynda.com (there are lots of other sites offering training). I suggest that editing...
  10. Tony Murray

    After hike shoes/sandals?

    There are lots of styles in Crocs--more than the one illustrated above. Do remember you have to have something that works in the shower. So leather Ecco sandals while comfortable are not suitable. I had flip-flops last year but felt a bit of a twit walking around town at night. This year I am...
  11. Tony Murray

    Walking poles and Qatar Airlines

    You need to balance the cost of buying new poles in France with that of putting them through as luggage on the flight. For example I am going to buy new ones at St Jean Pied de Port. You can get a good set of poles for about €20, however, a checked-in bag on Ryanair (and most low-cost airlines)...

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