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  1. easygoing

    Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?

    I understand how Annie feels, I used my go girl without problems several times but I never know when it's not going to have a good seal and after a wet pants I leave it at home. Besides squating in the bushes is good for my butt and my leg muscles. As for toilet paper I carry a half a bandana...
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    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    A question I have always wondered about is what's with all the people I see carrying their poles attached to their backpacks on the steep and rocky trails??? Poles can be heavy. But back to the original question--a simple solution: to make the tips last just use the poles when you need them...
  3. easygoing

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

    I like these pocket soaps from Sea to summit. They have several choices: shampoo, shaving, laundry and more. I bought them all and the ingredients are similar so one could get by with just the body wash for everything. Because this year's Camino was not to be I have only tried them at home...
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    Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...

    I've walked the Camino every year both in spring and fall. The first time I was 68 and the last time I was 74. I carry all my own belongings and find the lighter the backpack the more comfortable I am. I carry a silk liner and use a blanket from the albergue and if it's really cold which is...
  5. easygoing

    Shoes to relax in

    I wear these. Light weight and comfortable soles. Plus nicer looking than flip flops. I made some elastic straps to make them look like gladiator sandals.
  6. easygoing

    Silk sleep liners vs Cheap liners?

    For 50 more dollars you can save 6 oz. But that's almost $10 an ounce so I would go with my first recommendation if you're trying to watch your money. The silk one is also available at Cabela's
  7. easygoing

    Silk sleep liners vs Cheap liners?

    At 11oz this is a better option from cabellos
  8. easygoing

    Packing recommendations please

    I also vote for wright socks. I've won them on 10 caminos and the Pacific Crest trail and not one blister. Another plus is they dry really fast. So when I wash them out there dry by morning, sometime sooner. Also I'm a fan of a rain jacket because it's more versatile. You can wear it as a...
  9. easygoing

    Umbrellas

    I always carry an umbrella and started carrying an umbrella walking the Pacific Crest trail in the Northwest USA. My current one is the montbell ultralight and I have purchased the gossamer gear clips which are a little easier to connect the umbrella to your it for hands-free then the velcro I...
  10. easygoing

    Foldable hiking poles in carry-on baggage

    I have never had any trouble with my carbon-fiber poles in my carry-on in the United States or other parts of Europe. EXCEPT Santiago. They will not let poles be in your carry-on even if they look at them but they offer free checking. So I had to go back and do that. On a side note we changed...
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    Gaiters

    Thanks for the perspective. My heart is gladdened to think how lucky I am people are being kind, too much of my life I was being judged. I will put on my kindness glasses and welcome offers of help. You have truly helped me and thank you ❤️p.s. easy going is my husband but he never posts or...
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    Gaiters

    My husband and I wear these 1 oz gaiters to keep fine dirt and rocks out. Our socks stay cleaner too. Yes, I know it is simple to stop and shake out your shoes but I usually ignore small rocks until painful, not a good system. My other embarrassing reason to wear gaiters is every time I stop...
  13. easygoing

    Women over 60 who DON'T take a sleeping bag...

    I am laughing at the women that are calling themselves old in their 60s, I always thought old was 10 years older than my current age. Which is now 74. Lots of good ideas here for managing with or without a sleeping bag. I enjoy being creative on the Camino instead of bringing everything I might...
  14. easygoing

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    What a great idea.
  15. easygoing

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    FYI For those of you who read the 4 sets of clothes post and are new to walking the Camino consider that a light backpack is easier on your knees, feet and the rest of the body. ( This will be my 10th Camino in May and I am 74 with perfect knees) Many albergues have a discarded clothing box...
  16. easygoing

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    I do the same. I sweat very little and am used to long distance backpacking so I am not opposed to putting on yesterday's clothes without washing if need be although this rarely happens in Spain where everything dried so fast. I carry only one hiking outfit because I like the freedom of a light...
  17. easygoing

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    I am surprised by this post. During my 10 caminos I have never witnessed such behavior. But I keep hoping 🙃
  18. easygoing

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    Yes, there is a freedom in carrying every thing with you. And to me a valuable lesson from the Camino is teaching you the difference between needs and wants. I have one hiking outfit ( tank top, skort, and SPF shirt). After my shower I change into another tank top and put my skort back on) or...
  19. easygoing

    Clothes lines

    I walked with a woman who dried herself off with her sweaty clothes. She always complained her clothes never smelled clean. I wonder if putting bacteria laden sweat on a clean body contributed to that 😱. It might not have been the clothes that smelled funky. But on the other hand she was...
  20. easygoing

    Clothes lines

    I am an ultralight packer but I take the sea to summit cord also. I mainly use it when stayed in private rooms but have wrapped around my bunk too when I have take my clothes inside when not dry. Definitely bring clothes pins and mark them with your name so you can reclaim them when they are...

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