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  1. dalstonmarra

    sleeping bags

    Unless you have a problem with northern european temperatures I wouldn't worry about the bag.I walked April 2017 Leon to Santiago.Blankets supplied at all my Albergues.
  2. dalstonmarra

    Space saver bags

    Osprey Ultralight Drysacks
  3. dalstonmarra

    Space saver bags

    just use the waterproof stuff bags,they come in various sizes 2 litre to 15.Karrimor here in the uk market them and they are half the price of bigger brands
  4. dalstonmarra

    Rain Gear

    I tried a poncho I found that if air temp was slightly cool when raining my body heat would make it as wet under the poncho and it stuck like a second skin.Bought a treking umbrella,has a large canopy and allows a rain jacket to be left unzipped to keep cool and dry.Also big enough to cover...
  5. dalstonmarra

    Fanny pack/Bum bag...

    Not nowadays it aint
  6. dalstonmarra

    Fanny pack/Bum bag...

    They are called bum bags in UK.We have a different interpretation of the US term.Mainly used by skiers with the bag resting on your backside so it did not get in the way .
  7. dalstonmarra

    Water Bottles on Shoulder Strap/Hipbelt?

    Mammut have an Add on Water Carrier which will fit on the waist strap or the shoulder strap.Adjustable to take most bottle sizes.It will slide along the waist strap easily so you can remove the bottle without taking off the pack,then push it back out of the way.The lower you have them on your...
  8. dalstonmarra

    Walking Boots or open sandals?

    sandals are ok for some stretches of the Camino, but on some of the loose gravel paths you'll find small stones become a pain.
  9. dalstonmarra

    How did you carry your water?

    Mammut do a add on water carrier which will attach to your waste strap or your carry straps and will hold 750ml easy.You can then remove the bottle without removing your sack
  10. dalstonmarra

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    There is a list of items posted at the airport in Bilbao and on that list,if memory serves,no blunt instruments and shows something like a walking pole or walking stick in carry on luggage
  11. dalstonmarra

    Walking sticks confiscated at Bilbao airport

    I have three piece Leki poles which can be separated into their component parts and fit into a 35 litre sack.Just returned from Bilbao airport and watched as a woman was allowed thru security with a golf umberalla.
  12. dalstonmarra

    All You Techies....

    There are many Albergues and cafes with Wi Fi,use whatsapp and it costs you nothing,you can also send photo's on whatsapp and you can e-mail too without cost with the free Wi Fi
  13. dalstonmarra

    Help! Trying to lighten my load for a trip in April/May

    If you stay in the private Albergues you will find they are better equipped. Most are warmer than municipal , they usually have blankets. I carried a sleeping bag 2015 from mid april which was a compact,4 season mountaineering sack. No room to move. Took up a quarter of the space in rucksack...
  14. dalstonmarra

    Walking staff on planes?

    if you must take it with you,use ski bag.

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