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    New Forum Topic... Portable Clothes Wringer?

    Well… about the drying gimmick, I don’t know if you noticed but in the demo when she finished, the woman’s pants were soaking wet at the bottom. I am guessing her shoes were too. Another thing to consider is the likely scarcity of a large enough countertop space where the thing can be loaded. I...
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    Chinese shops???

    They’re like the Dollar Stores in the US. All independent and found in medium to large towns/cities.
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    Best shoes for Camino Ingles?

    I wore the same Altra Olympus shoes on the ingles, the portugués, the sanabres, and the frances. Yes, there is more road walking on the ingles, but no need for different footwear, imo. Like all the Caminos, the ingles isn’t technical. There are no rock scrambles or steep climbs. Just wear what...
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    Portable bidet - would you use it?

    It is interesting to see so little support for the portable bidet when, actually, this is the most practical solution. I started using one all the time, even at home, during COVID lockdown when there was a TP shortage. I continue to use my little bidet bottle at home and when traveling. The spay...
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    Permethrin treatment, down bags and putting one’s pack in a garbage bag at night….

    I hang my down bag outside on a clothesline and spray the outside with Permethrin. I also spray the outside of my pack and my shoes. When my pack its sitting on the floor at night, I have used a garbage bag to place my pack in at night but never sealed the bag. What i do now though is to use a...
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    Goretex shoes?

    It is interesting how different people have different experiences! I would only consider goretex footwear if I were anticipating walking in snow. I’ve actually walked in light snow in Altra Olympus trail runners (non-waterproof) and had no problems. If it’s raining a lot, I wear a plastic bag...
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    Sleeping bags or liners.

    Same for me, the worst bed bug encounter I had was when I was inside my silk liner. Silk definitely does NOT repel bedbugs. This is a myth that continues to circulate year after year.
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    Gortex Jackets Vs Umbrellas Vs Cycling Capes - discuss

    I love the Packa but only use it in colder weather. Yes, the ventilation is great, long pit zips, etc., but it just gets too hot inside unless the outdoor temperature is pretty low. I’ve used the Packa when hiking Caminos in November-December or in February-March, but otherwise, imo, it’s too...
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    Tampons

    Good to know
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    Tampons

    You can find tampons in grocery stores and farmacias. And unless something drastic has changed in the last 60 years, the sewage system can handle the refuse with no problem. In any given establishment I imagine there would be a sign posted if for some reason they don’t want tampons disposed of...
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    Ultimate Dog Repellent

    Good to know it’s legal. And I love the barrier on the ground idea— brilliant!
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    Ultimate Dog Repellent

    I can understand why someone would inquire about repellant, but my guess is it isn’t permitted in Spain. Occasionally there can be a dog that feels it’s his/her job to guard the family compound you might not realize you’re walking past. Usually dragging the ends of hiking poles along the...
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    Are waterproof hiking shoes a good idea?

    Out of a dozen caminos in different parts of Spain there was only one where I (almost) wished for waterproof footwear. My solution was to slip on plastic bags over my socks to keep the rain out for those couple of days. I always bring the plastic bags yet rarely use them, and I’ve walked in all...
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    Pack rain cover needed with Poncho, or no?

    I use an ultralight pack liner besides my rain poncho. The pack liner protects pack contents from creepy crawlies that could migrate from other packs or the ground. My ultralight pack cover isn’t for rain protection but protects the exterior of the pack when I set it on the ground or dirty...
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    Packing cubes or dry bags

    Eagle Creek makes some ultralight packing cubes in different sizes. I use 2 ultralight pack liners- one for my down sleeping bag and one for the rest of the pack. I use 2 small ultralight packing cubes, one is for first aid stuff and the other for charging cords and miscellaneous items. I have a...
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    Waterproof trail shoes. Yes or no?

    For me, waterproof shoes aren’t necessary on pretty much any of the Caminos in Spain. I might reconsider if I were walking in mid-winter when it could snow, but otherwise I stick with non-waterproof. Waterproof shoes are too hot for August imo. Feet need to breathe, this helps prevent blisters...
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    Sleeping bag or thermolite liner±silk liner ?

    I walked from Seville starting in March and was glad to have my down sleeping bag. Some nights were quite cold. Plus, with spring rains, plentiful as they were the year I walked, it felt even colder. And the further north you get, the cooler the temperatures. March isn’t summer in that part of...
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    Shoe width and swelling?

    After trying numerous different brands, I have settled on Altras as my go-to. I pad the inside with a foam “cut-to-measure” inner sole, which can be replaced as it wears down. The Altra’s wide toe box works for my feet. If I were walking in hot weather I might buy a half size larger to...
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    Which poncho?

    I love my Packa, have used it for years. It gets a bit toasty inside so I mostly only use it in cooler weather. But it does have great pit zips for ventilation and it definitely keeps both me and my pack dry. I love how I can put it over the pack and tuck in the rest so it’s ready to slip on...
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    What experience have people had with waterproof socks?

    I agree with non-waterproof footwear, trail runners and the like. In mid June waterproof anything is liable to be too hot. I’ve walked the Camino in colder months and also during rainy spells and my go-to was to put a plastic bag on over my sock. My feet perspired and felt quite warm but the...

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