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  1. john newman

    Do I need to pack waterproof trousers & jacket?

    If you’re doing the full del Norte you will probably get lots of rain. If you decide to veer off to the Primitivo (many do) you may get cold as well. In addition there will be beautiful hot days (but not as hot as the other side of the hills). Pack for the conditions. No point in being...
  2. john newman

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    Hi Cathy Yes I did! I’m sorry about that. Too much spam. John
  3. john newman

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    Hi IT56ny The pictorial blog is on johnstravels.co.nz John BC
  4. john newman

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    No worries FRM. Pleased it helped. If it’s the Camino Francés you’re referring to, you should be fine as far as durability is concerned. Buen Camino John
  5. john newman

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    Hi FRM You wanted to know about durability. Last year I walked about 1100km from Vézelay to San Sebastián before I had to change mine for a new pair, to finish at Santiago, another 900km. So 2 pairs over 2000km. The first pair (shown on the left) were worn and comfortable but otherwise fine...
  6. john newman

    Men's Cold weather Leggings

    Hi @Isca-camigo I’ve found icebreaker leggings to be too warm. I used silk leggings (bought online) last year (April on the Vézelay Route) and they worked for me. Lightweight and dry quickly. The family laughed but they didn’t walk with me! Biggest problem is they bleed black die when you wash...
  7. john newman

    Family want to track my route

    Hi Boring @trecile has suggested (? recommended) FindPenguins app. Last year I walked about 3 months on my Camino and my family was able to follow me nearly every night (depending on wifi access) with gps plots, blog and pictures. The gps plots don’t need wifi I don’t think, but the words and...
  8. john newman

    Clothes lines

    One spare long shoe lace, two plastic clothes pegs, two safety pins, one small carabiner. All multi-functional. They don’t weigh much. I probably needed a clothesline once or twice a week, but in hotels or Chambres d’hôtes/Casas Rurales. John
  9. john newman

    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    I forgot about the SLR camera and spare batteries
  10. john newman

    Did Pilgrims use iPhones?

    On my first Camino I carried an alarm clock, two novels, three Camino guides, a torch, a transistor radio, a cassette recorder, a map and a Berlitz Spanish/English guide. I walked an extra 100 km looking for pay phones to call home and carried plenty of coins. I had travellers cheque’s that I...
  11. john newman

    IKEA Ponchos

    I went from Vézelay to SDC (via Norte and Primitivo) with a lightweight (disposable) cheap poncho from Kathmandhu. Price was $NZ10. Very light, very packable. It’s weakness was the way it was punctured by brambles and blackberry. I patched these rips and little holes with bits of duct tape which...
  12. john newman

    Who Bought Lone Peak 4.0? (Currently discussing 4.5!)

    Wore them from Vézelay to SDC, very happy (2 pairs over the 1900 km, changed them over at San Sebastian) Lots of Vaseline when it’s wet and wring out the socks. Easy to dry overnight. I use orthotics in them to prevent plantar fasciitis. Love the big toe-box for my manky old feet. I had pains...
  13. john newman

    Hiking poles with Ryanair

    Yes, I was sent back by security, had to go back out again and use the free check in for my poles.
  14. john newman

    Hiking poles with Ryanair

    Vueling put them in the hold for free at SDC too
  15. john newman

    Who Bought Lone Peak 4.0? (Currently discussing 4.5!)

    I wore LonePeak 4.0 from Vézelay to Santiago de Compostela, via del Norte and Primitivo, about 1900km. I took out the inner sole and used dr Scholl’s orthotics to give more arch support. My first pair lasted to San Sebastián. My second pair have a couple of hundred k’s left in them. I was...

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