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  1. jeffnd

    One (water) bottle to rule them all?

    I'm not sure how many times the guidebook said that a fountain was just up ahead only to find that it wasn't working or had a sign marking it "non potable." I burned through water on my Camino, especially during the early days. Half a liter might get some people through the day, but that...
  2. jeffnd

    Portable battery packs

    GPS. Not for navigation, but to keep track of actual distances, times, etc. I used a free app on my tablet when I walked and I'm glad I did, the information has come in very handy. Battery packs. We all know that theft happens on the Camino and it can happen quickly. I'd rather lose a $40...
  3. jeffnd

    Sleeping Quilts v Sleeping Bags

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BGY8WW2/?tag=casaivar02-20 This weighs about 2 lbs and is insulated down to 45 degrees F. I found it very comfortable for summer camping. I think it would be perfect for the Camino.
  4. jeffnd

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Well, my in-the-field test of Dawn went awry, but I do have experience using it as an everyday soap. (I've worked plenty of jobs where I get dirty and greasy every day.) As far as dry skin goes, in the summer time, it was never really a problem. Since I was showering at night and then just...
  5. jeffnd

    Post-Camino shoe observations

    I think now it's more about breaking your feet into the boot. (or shoe) As a person who wears boots at work, no matter what I do or what precautions I take, my feet always take a bit of a beating whenever I switch to a new pair. (Even if it's the same kind of boot I just wore.)
  6. jeffnd

    Buying walking sticks in SJPDP

    Mine was 18 euros. But it was one of the taller ones. I loved it. Wouldn't walk with anything else. Sadly, the airline lost it. I still miss Mr. Stick.
  7. jeffnd

    Soap for body and clothes???

    Since I have no hair, it's not a factor for me!
  8. jeffnd

    Post-Camino shoe observations

    I wouldn't trade my Vasque Breezes for anything. I'm hard on shoes and I suspect I'd destroy a pair of trail runners after a couple hundred miles.
  9. jeffnd

    Soap for body and clothes???

    I used a bar of generic glycerin soap I found a store because I lost my bar of soap I brought over. It was fine for me, but not so good for my clothes. I'm preparing for a wilderness hike this summer, and I've been reading up on camp soaps, Dr. Bronners, etc., and I've made up my mind. I'm...
  10. jeffnd

    Rucksack/backpack size?

    Do not, repeat, DO NOT follow some random stranger on the internet or anywhere else who says you only need X number of liters. That person might be 5' and 90 lbs. If you're significantly larger, the advice that you can get away with a small pack will leave your pack bursting at the seams and you...
  11. jeffnd

    Waterproof pants yay or nay?

    It seemed like I was in constant rain for the last half of my Camino. I brought a pair of rain pants. Maybe I just had a bad pair, but it seemed like all they did was trap rain and sweat. The third time the rain came, I didn't bother with them, figuring my pants would be soaked anyway, so why...
  12. jeffnd

    Packs that lessen pressure on shoulder

    You'll want to look for "lumbar packs," such as this one. https://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Mountainsmith-Day-Lumbar-Pack_10311454_10208_10000001_-1_ They are basically giant fanny packs, but with hip belts like you'd find on a hiking pack. They usually come with a shoulder strap...
  13. jeffnd

    Craziest thing you've seen someone bring on Camino

    I knew this would happen!! What's up with the toilet seat removal? Also, after reading this thread, I've decided that I'll be bringing along a hair dryer, even though I shave my head. What a great way to meet women!
  14. jeffnd

    The color of safety

    Just something to think about for those who start out before the sun is up.
  15. jeffnd

    Walking buggy

    On my bucket list is a walk across America. This will take much more gear and supplies than was needed for my Camino, so I'm looking at different options for carts. One of those options was a golf cart. Not a riding one, but the ones you push or pull. They are made to handle heavy golf club...
  16. jeffnd

    knives?

    I carried this: http://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Climber/p/1.3703 It came in handy quite a few times!
  17. jeffnd

    Several General Questions

    I was so dehydrated when I got to Valcarlos my first day that I seriously considered calling for medical help. (I probably should have.) But I learned my lesson and learned to love water after that! I talk a lot about the do's and don'ts of the Camino, but the one thing I am 100% sure of is...
  18. jeffnd

    Several General Questions

    Bring your phone. Turn it off and throw it in your backpack if you don't want to use it. Your phone is part of your first aid kit. Payphones are non-existent, and should you twist your ankle out in the middle of nowhere, you'll be glad you had it. Don't rely on others for a phone either in...
  19. jeffnd

    Sole Survivor

    At my old job, a pair of work boots would last me maybe 5 months, so I sympathize with you. I walked the Camino with a pair of Vasque Breeze GTX 2.0. http://www.vasque.com/USD/product/mens-footwear/hiking/breeze-gtx-2.0-slate-russet-07482 With the way I chew through footwear, I thought I'd...
  20. jeffnd

    camera bag

    I carried my camera (Canon EOS M) in the older version of this bag. http://shop.highsierra.com/backpacks/high-sierra-classic-2-series-diplomat-lumbar-pack/58459XXXX.html?dwvar_58459XXXX_color=Black%2FSilver#start=4 When the rain started, I put the whole bag into a Sea to Summit dry-bag. This...

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