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  1. andylm65

    Should I bring my own Mercado bag?

    Bring a bag or get the first plastic one and use it the whole time.
  2. andylm65

    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    Many albergues I stayed at on the Norte had a little centrifugio to spin extra water out of your clothes after washing. Worked very well. And I will echo that hand wringing then wrapping up in towel and stepping on it to extract extra water helps.
  3. andylm65

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    Pardon me for being off topic, but, that is why I mentioned it (planning), it’s been very useful to me (App or not). I also use Gronze.com so if there was an App for that I never used the App, just the web site. It seems a bit nit picky to exclude something that is so useful just because it’s...
  4. andylm65

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    I had to take a screenshot of your list!
  5. andylm65

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    One thing I have not seen mentioned is Godalesco. I have used it to check distances and plan stages. Otherwise the comprehensive list several people have mentioned I can echo. Gronze, wise pilgrim, Rome to Rio, Correos for luggage transfers if you happen to need that. If you find you have too...
  6. andylm65

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    Oh for Heaven sake. You can put them on and off depending on walking conditions.
  7. andylm65

    Trail runners on the Norte

    Me too all the way Chacos.
  8. andylm65

    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    Find ones you like and insert a small coin in the bottom of the hole to prevent the pole tip from coming through from the inside out.
  9. andylm65

    Towel - Help!

    I used a very light very cheap cotton scarf. Worked as a scarf and towel and privacy screen. Got it at a box store somewhere cause ti was light. Also had a big silk scarf to wrap the plastic pillow in and use for sun shade. Made a reasonable towel for hair and body in a pinch. Very light,!did...
  10. andylm65

    Getting Small

    I’ve just sold a kestrel 38 and picked up a Gregory Jade 28 I’m hoping to walk spring 22 on the VDLP. No reason to overpack and no room to!
  11. andylm65

    New Three-Season Layering Options

    Don’t forget cashmere! You can find older ones at thrift stores and it’s really warm!
  12. andylm65

    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    I cut a harder plastic disc and put it in the insertion hole. You could glue a small coin in there also. That way they’d wear from the outside.
  13. andylm65

    The Lush shampoo bar review thread

    Me too! Just let it air dry a bit b4 putting it away.
  14. andylm65

    Powder shampoo - this looks like it would be great for the Camino

    I used the Lush shampoo bar. You have to let it air dry a bit before repacking it, but it was great. I use them at home now and alternate between my 3 favorites. I also now use “ dirty mouth” tooth powder. Thanks CdN!
  15. andylm65

    Anyone using a Drone?

    Completely agree.! Not a fan of drones, noisy, intrusive...
  16. andylm65

    two pairs of shoes vs one pair

    If you wear open toed sandals like Chacos or Tevas the water runs in then out. Use foot glide and merino toe socks. Wring out the socks whenever you stop. Dry your feet. Re - apply the foot glide. Carry extra socks. Sandals dry fast and so will your feet if they are not in damp shoes.
  17. andylm65

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    Well, for me, a woman the lack of useful pockets in women’s clothing is a terrible pain in the butt, so I, being taller than most, end up in those beige, olive, navy and black items because 1.) pockets and 2.) length. That door swings both ways I guess! 😊
  18. andylm65

    Nightwear

    I have scrubs too!

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