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  1. brawblether

    Winter Sleeping bag (too heavy?)

    The weight of your sleeping bag is not the important factor, what it is made out of is. So, last winter I carried a zero deg rating bag which weighs 675 grams. It was a little bit too warm but I was glad of it on those nights when there was no heating on in the albergues. -10 is way way too...
  2. brawblether

    Mailing wooden walking staffs

    Where is home? I wrapped mine up in bubble wrap, newspaper and plastic bags and checked it in as a second piece of luggage. No issues with customs upon my return to Australia.
  3. brawblether

    Oh no! Not another equipment Question...

    When considering what to take to cover the pillows (you do need something) bear in mind that the pillows are larger than standard UK/Australian pillows (you don't say where you are from so hopefully you will know what size they are). The first time I took a sarrong with me which I wrapped...
  4. brawblether

    not many people know that.......

    Oh WOW mine has one too (One Planet Mini Freddy). I'm so excited, heehee. I bought a whistle to carry when I walked this winter and for some reason never checked it out until a few days before the end of the walk. The darn thing was useless, you'd hear the blinking of my eyelids before that...
  5. brawblether

    Croc shower sandals and other ways to cut weight

    THREE KILOs? How is that even possible? If I took out my "luxury" items (which weigh 500-1000gs and I totally accept that it's my choice to carry them) my bag would still weigh about 7kgs, I just don't know how people survive on less. Apart from the pack itself, I have bought everything in...
  6. brawblether

    Flashing lights for winter (or high vis strips)

    Some really great options here, I hope many others will benefit from all your suggestions as well as me. Thank you all so much for taking the time to be so thorough in your helps. I have some shopping to do!
  7. brawblether

    Flashing lights for winter (or high vis strips)

    Very good suggestion, thanks. How about being visible from behind though? A backpack would surely hide the vest from behind, wouldn't it? I always walk against the traffic but would be more comfortable knowing I was visible from behind as well. (Grayland, that is a serious amount of walking...
  8. brawblether

    Flashing lights for winter (or high vis strips)

    No I don't intend to walk in those times, but I won't be stopping for overcast/foggy/drizzle which is when I imagine they are most needed.
  9. brawblether

    Flashing lights for winter (or high vis strips)

    I'm working out the best way to be seen when walking on the stretches of road this coming February. How many winter walkers have fixed flashing lights for road walking? How long do batteries last? Are they better than high vis strips? Any other recommendations for being seen (without...
  10. brawblether

    Showers and gear

    I leave all my valuables in my day bag which is water resistant and take it everywhere with me. Saves having to keep moving them from one bag to another and means they are never in full sight of people.
  11. brawblether

    Pack liners

    Ha, I should have know there would be a range of approaches! My backpack is canvas so I won't be taking an exterior cover, I do, however, think it would be wise to have my items inside enclosed as an added layer of protection. I have no plans whatsoever to swim with it on so it's only to...
  12. brawblether

    Pack liners

    Just working out the logistics of using a pack liner (bin bag or otherwise) when walking in the winter season. Do people just leave their stuff in the liner all the time or only use it occasionally? Doesn't it create a lot of noise rustling around in the albergues?
  13. brawblether

    Is a poncho really necessary?

    I haven't ever seen anyone talking about rain pants...or canvas backpacks. I made the decision to take a rain coat (half length) rain pants, and that's it when I walk this coming winter. The backpack is canvas (so heavier but with the thought that a poncho/backpack cover wouldn't be necessary)...
  14. brawblether

    Packing list outline

    Magnara: How did you dry your Merino gear? I am walking in February and will be wearing Marino but am a little worried it won't dry overnight...
  15. brawblether

    belt pack or sling front pack?

    My backpack doesn't have an accessible bottle holder and so I bought a "bumbag" for this purpose to carry around the front. It didn't even last 5 minutes. I hated having something in front of me as I was already restricted in movement (somewhat) from carrying a backpack, to have something at...
  16. brawblether

    Kilts for Men - Clothing insights for the Newbie

    Upper thigh chaffing? Nothing bike shorts won't fix...but how authentic do you want to be? :wink:
  17. brawblether

    Neat postcard app for iOS

    What a great idea! Expensive though, but I like it all the same! Thanks for sharing. By the way, I always bought my stamps from tobacconists and carried them with me until I was ready to stick one onto the postcard. I was never asked for a filled out postcard...and the queues were non...
  18. brawblether

    Ipad...

    But did you blog on your iphone? That's what the poster is specifically intending to use the ipad for...
  19. brawblether

    Ipad...

    Take it! Just be careful, as with all your valuables. (Although do note, there are plenty of computers available along the way from which you can blog easily, I didn't have any trouble using them, if that was your sole reason for carrying it.)
  20. brawblether

    Keeping belongings secure on the camino (ipad, camera, phone

    Whilst others carry 20-50g fold up day packs (great idea!) I carried a heavier, sturdier, water resistant day bag which was an across the body type. This fit my passports, camera, cash, note book etc. and I could just grab it and go wherever without having to fiddle around packing it and...

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