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  1. aname4me

    Back pack for Male or Female

    Most important is your torso length. Your backpack will (obviously) ride on your shoulders. The trick is to make sure it fits correctly on your hips. It is not about your height... it is your torso length. On my 4th Camino my Wife backed out (death in Family), so I bribed my Son to come...
  2. aname4me

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    We bought our “Silk Liners” on eBay from China. Good price. Long delivery. Worked well. On a couple predawn mornings in late October, climbing through the mountains. Cruz de Ferro, O'Cebreiro My wife wore her Silk Liner as a giant scarf, under her light jacket. Over her shoulder, covering...
  3. aname4me

    Silk Liner Feedback?

    True, Real Silk is very light and surprisingly warm. A frugal tip, also get as 100% Silk Shirt.... from a Thrift Shop. Go to a Thrift Store. It may take a couple tries. Buy a used 100% Silk Shirt. It may be a funny style, and an odd color. But it will be warm and comfy to sleep in. Very...
  4. aname4me

    VISA Card and Calling Canada collect

    I was reading my VISA Credit Card Statement. If you lose your Credit Card, or have it Stolen, or someone has your “numbers” and is using it..... Just call the number on the back, Collect. Back in the “Old Days”, when telephone companies had Operators, and we had Land Lines..... it was...
  5. aname4me

    Purchase of a Swiss Army Knife

    If you have time..... try the Decathlon Store in Santiago. €17.99 for a Swiss Army Knife https://www.decathlon.es/es/tienda/tienda-de-deportes-city-santiago-MS_0070136901369.html https://www.decathlon.es/navaja-suiza-13-funciones--id_8338106.html
  6. aname4me

    Purchase of a Swiss Army Knife

    Whether I bought one in SJPdP, had checked baggage, or mailed it .... I always used a Swiss Army knife. I use the scissors. New reason every time. I ALWAYS use the knife for cooking. I (very frequently) use the corkscrew (my wine and others). I (very sadly) had to leave it in Santiago...
  7. aname4me

    Need help with old cell phone puchased in Pamplona

    I did something similar.... My Wife and I had identical phones. I picked hers up (by mistake) and put in my PIN#, twice. It didn't work. I got the paper and checked. That was the right number (still the wrong phone) so I put in the number a couple times more. That was it. LOCKED! Two days...
  8. aname4me

    Help selecting Boots for our Walk.

    I am looking for some input. On our three Caminos we have used KEEN Targhee II Mid Outdoor Boot. We were happy with everything about them. Height. Weight. Thickness of Sole. Waterproof. Great shoes. We are now planning our 4th Camino and our old Boots are worn out. I was blindly going to...
  9. aname4me

    What to wear in bed?

    I'm an Old Retired Guy. Fashion and Appearance are not as high on my list, as my Wife would like. On our last Camino... I bought a used 100% real silk shirt at a Thrift Store (long sleeved, button up, Tropical themed). It was very comfortable, very light and very warm. Silk dries fast. On...
  10. aname4me

    Question re. sandals

    A Pilgrim walking the Camino needs two pair of shoes... one for walking during the day and the one for all the rest. When you get to the Albergue you happily remove your walking Boots/Shoes and put on the other pair. When you go for “a Drink” or Supper... you put on the other (not muddy/dusty...
  11. aname4me

    Help finding a Video Editor for my Tablet

    I have watched many YouTube Vlogs. They are (seem to be) edited while on the Camino, and posted daily. I am a Video-NewBee and don't need anything too powerful (and confusing). Can anyone recommend a Video Editor for my Samsung Tablet. It uses Andriod 7.0. I have searched and they mention...
  12. aname4me

    SIM card?

    This begs a Question.... Does anyone know (specifically) where to go in SJPdP to buy and Orange SIM card? And... do they speak English or Spanish (French is not going to help) My first days walk is to Orisson, so I should have time in the morning before starting.
  13. aname4me

    Poncho?

    I can't give enough praise to the Altus Poncho. The Altus Poncho is durable and long (I'm over 6 foot). It snaps up the front, which allows for ventilation. When walking, a big decision you must make is... when to put on your rain gear. Rain Coat/Jacket This requires that you stop, remove...
  14. aname4me

    Leggings+shorts April?

    We have walked twice in the Fall. My wife convinced me to take Running “leggings”. For the first 4 weeks (first trip) I never wore them. Then it got cold and rainy. Then... I wore them, with shorts, under my Altus Poncho. Well.... in a couple of days, the sun came back out, and I continues to...
  15. aname4me

    Spanish SIM card

    With an Orange Sim Card.... you go to any super mercado (grocery store) with a computerised till... and they will charge it.
  16. aname4me

    Spanish SIM card

    If I arrive in SJPdP via Biarritz and want to purchase a Spanish Sim Card... 1) Is it possible before Pamplona? 2) Which Cell service is better? I have used Orange before (reasonable cost) but there were places (on the Camino) with no coverage.
  17. aname4me

    "P-Style" urinary device for women.

    On our first Camino, my wife brought a SheWee. She said it was a good idea, but too small, and never used it. On our second Camino she brought a P-Style. I worked great. As a male, disposing of the “extra water” is not a problem. On our second Camino, we both used a single 750ml water bottle...
  18. aname4me

    Rain Gear

    Altus Poncho Atmospheric.... not technically a backpack cover, but it is. The Altus Poncho Atmospheric covers you and your backpack. The advantage that I found was, when walking in “iffy weather”, you hang the poncho over the backpack and tie the (poncho) arms to the backpack shoulder straps...

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