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  1. Vince Rollason

    Senior Walking the Portuguese Coastal Route in the Rain: Advice Needed

    Hello I walked the Camino da Costa from Porto in April 2019. It was my third of five Caminos and by far the wettest. On the days when the sun shines it is a beautiful walk but when the storms come in off the Atlantic you feel like building an ark. However it was always possible to get shoes...
  2. Vince Rollason

    Should I bring a sleeping bag

    Hi Eve I have walked 5 times in April, May. June, July, September and October. I have only ever taken a sleeping bag line. The alberques have always provided blankets on the very few occasions I have needed them. Buen Camino Vince,
  3. Vince Rollason

    Camino Frances in October - long or short-sleeve merino?

    I have walked in April, May, June, July. September and October and by far the most pleasant conditions I walked in were on the Camino Frances in September and October. However, the mornings can be a little cool, I usually set out between 06.00 and 07.00 wearing long sleeves but switch to short...
  4. Vince Rollason

    Sarria to SDC in October

    Hi. I have walked in April, May. June, July, September and October. October was a beautiful month for walking in and for the first three weeks when I was walking there was no rain just bright, comfortable walking weather. However my family came out to spend the last week with me in SDC and from...
  5. Vince Rollason

    Jacket for Coastal Portuguese

    Hello I walked Camino da Costa from Porto to SDC in April. From the point of view of warmth it was fine and I only used a sleeping bag liner. However this was the fourth of my five times on the Camino and it was without a doubt the wettest. On good days with the sun out it was a beautiful walk...
  6. Vince Rollason

    What shall I remove from my pack.... 🤔

    HI David I am almost identical in height and weight to you, and I carry 8 kg comfortably. I have walked in April, May. June, July, September and October. I have never carried insect repellent and have never needed it. A headlamp is useful if you need to move around and alberque at night but...
  7. Vince Rollason

    Where do you carry your valuables?

    I carry a waterproof waist pack (not a "bum bag" or "fanny pack"). It is adjustable around my waist and has zipped compartments for my passport, pilgrim's credential. wallet and loose change. It fits to the front under the waist strap of my back pack so is easily accessible. I wear it all the...
  8. Vince Rollason

    Salomon trail runners for 800K

    Hi Stephanie I know there will be people who will disagree with me but running shoes are precisely that "running shoes". They are not designed for hiking and often even if their outer appearance is OK they are disintegrating inside. I am a Level 4 distance running coach and I advise all my...
  9. Vince Rollason

    Summer and 2 Pairs of Socks

    HI Matt You can get socks with anti-blister lining in them and the lining is quite cooling. I have used them and found them quite effective. However, don't go for sock liners that purport to have this effect as because they are not part of the actual sock, they are prone to slipping. I also use...
  10. Vince Rollason

    Can I use a liner only?

    Hello My view is yes. I have done four Caminos in 6 different months of the year including April and May. I have always been fine with just a liner but I don't really feel the cold. You can always put another t-shirt on if you get cold. Buen Camino Vince
  11. Vince Rollason

    How much break-in for shoes is enough?

    Hi Anne I bought a pair of La Sportiva Trango GTX (very expensive I will admit) but they lasted me for 4 Caminos as well as other things. I replaced them last year and am about to head off for my fifth Camino next month. I guess you get what you pay for. I also used a pair of Teva trekking...
  12. Vince Rollason

    Trekking Poles

    Hi. I bought my trekking poles in SJPDP for my first Camino back in 2013. I still have them and will use them next month on my 5th Camino. I grew sort of attached to them and as my backpack always goes in the hold, I put them inside it. There was a good outdoor store near the big supermarket on...
  13. Vince Rollason

    Yet another sleeping bag question!

    Hi Lucy I have walked in April, May. June, July. September and October and I have always found a liner to be plenty warm enough. Having said that I do not really feel the cold. My walk that finished in the last week in October was probably the nicest temperature wise. Hope this helps. Buen...
  14. Vince Rollason

    Walking the way with a 6year old

    HI Angeliki From 29th May to 7th June, I will be walking Camino Frances from Morgade to Santiago with my granddaughters aged 10 and 7 along with my son-in-law. I have some reservations about keeping the younger one going but she is keen and we are training them at the moment. Here in England the...
  15. Vince Rollason

    Do i need a sleeping bag? Portugese route April 22

    HI Brid I walked Camino da Costa from Porto in March/April and have been on Frances in June, July. September and October. I have always managed with a sleeping bag liner but then I do not generally feel the cold too much. Buen Camino Vince
  16. Vince Rollason

    Walking poles on flight

    HI Rowie They do not allow you to take poles into the cabin they must be checked. I have tried attaching them to my backpack in various ways and am now used to seeing poles that have come adrift on the carousel. I have just bought a new Osprey backpack that comes with a rain cover that doubles...
  17. Vince Rollason

    Packing Toiletries for Lightweight Travel on the Camino de Santiago

    Hi Austin. Shower Gel and toothpaste. Nothing more. just as a guide, in case it well help. On my first Camino I carried 12/13 kilos. when I go t home i threw to one side everything i didn't use. I then had 8 kilos. That is all I carried the next 3 times. Don't overpack and remember you are never...
  18. Vince Rollason

    Footwear for Walking the Camino de Santiago French Route

    Hi Ashland My advice would be not to use running shoes they are not designed for long distance walking. I say this as an experienced distance runner (14.17 for 5K and 29.58 for 10K) and a Level 4 distance running coach). I have also been on the Camino 4 times completing it 3 times and once...
  19. Vince Rollason

    Sleeping bag for tall

    Hello I have walked 4 times in April, May, June, July, September and October. I have only ever carried a sleeping bag liner. They are light weight and fold up to nothing. On the occasions it does go a little chilly at night most alberques have a supply of blankets that you can use or you can...
  20. Vince Rollason

    Space Blanket: Noise?

    Hi Tom I have only ever carried a sleeping bag liner. They are lightweight and fold up to nothing. I have walked in April. May, June, July, September and October. They have usually been warm enough and most places have blankets if it does go a little cold at night. Buen Camino Vince

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