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  1. surya8

    Small juicer, vegetarians and heating element?

    I walked 4 caminos being a vegetarian, the last two were off-season and on unpopular routes so I mainly cooked from the supermarket/market produce and was quite happy with a choice of fruit/veg on the road and also sourced some from nature, like wild herbs, mushrooms, fruit and berries. I...
  2. surya8

    Slippery When Wet? Trail runners on Portuguese tiled walkways

    I walked 2 Caminos in the same trail runners in Portugal, in total 900+km, in June and January. Had plenty of rain and some torrential downpours in them. These are the budget Calenji KeepRun ones from Decathlon that I bought in Porto just 1 day before starting the Camino. So didn't have a try...
  3. surya8

    Weight/equipment, winter caminos and medical issues

    I walked the Coastal in Jan, posted about it here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/flowers-on-a-winter-camino-good-news-for-those-who-consider-walking-in-winter.65099/ Not so bad with weather as you might expect, I'd leave the gaiters at home as almost no mud on the route...
  4. surya8

    Wet feet

    The last 2 Caminos I walked in the rain, one Portugues Interior in June was unusually rainy and cool and Portugues Coastal in Jan had a mix of sunshine drizzles and downpours. Not a single blister for 900+km. Wore bedget trail runners from Decathlon. They soak in easily as not waterproof but...
  5. surya8

    Wet feet

    I tried Sealskinz socks this Jan on the Portugues, unfortunately didn't try them before the Camino as they soak througn in no time! Was a waste to take them for a walk. Seriously, even walking on wet grass after the rain you get wet feet in a short while, not to mention prolonged drizzles and...
  6. surya8

    Taking water on the coastal Portuguese Camino

    I walked the Porugues Coastal in Jan this year. No trouble finding toilets on the way as bars, restaurants, hotels, shopping and sports centres are open in winter as well, sometimes we used the bushes though. We carried only 0.5l bottle between two of us and refilled it in the bars and drinking...
  7. surya8

    Packing list suggestions for late February through April

    I walked the Portuguese Coastal in mid Jan this year, so can speak for Galicia at least. Mild temperatures there, some sunshine and rain ranging from light drizzling to downpour so pack accordingly. I'd opt for merino wool for this time of the year. I had several thin merino sweaters that I used...
  8. surya8

    First time walker - poles needed on Portuguese Coastal from Porto?

    On the coast there are 2 options: the Coastal one is marked and doesn't always follows the coast, so it goes slightly uphil and downhill. I'd take the poles for this one if you've had some injury previously or if you are in a bad physical shape, they would help to walk faster and take some...
  9. surya8

    Waterproof Boots?

    June is typically dry and hot, so wearing waterproof shoes could be a waste there. On my first Camino from Porto at the end of Apr I had to put my waterproof Salomon in the backpack and carry them most of the way as was too hot and heavy for my feet even then, instead walked in no name city...
  10. surya8

    Terrain footwear question

    The Portuguese route is rather easy to walk as no mountains to cross. If you walk from Porto the only rocky stretch is between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima where you need to watch your steps. Otherwise is ok, some road walking, some cobblestones. If you go along the ocean it's even easier, you can...
  11. surya8

    I would like to know is a sleeping bag or a sleeping silk sheet necessary on the trip.

    Spring this particular year is rather cold and wet, so it might be colder in the albergues then normal. I walked with a sleeping bag last year in late Apr and was happy about it, although I stayed mostly in the municipal albergues. If you stay in private accommodation you may not need it though...
  12. surya8

    Lidl hiking equipment

    I bought hiking/trekking socks from Liddle, walked 2 Caminos in them, will walk the 3rd. Backpack: the one that I had from Liddle I filled in with 7 kg weight and had a couple of trial walks (20-30km) before my first Camino. It wasn't very comfortable, and I sweat in it. Tried more professional...
  13. surya8

    Towel size

    it also depends how long your hair is as on the first Camino I took just a small microfiber tower that felt constantly damp after drying my body and long hair. On the second took two of these and that solved the problem, although still not a big fan of microfiber in general.
  14. surya8

    Scared of freezing to death on Camino in Fall!

    Depends on what route you are planning to take. I walked betwen Lisbon and Porto at the end of Oct. Was warm during the day, sometimes hot and I wished I took shorts. Chilly in the mornings untill the sun got up on several days, but bearable without a buff or gloves, just keep walking, it takes...
  15. surya8

    Merino vs. Cashmere

    walked in my old Merino sweater bought for 7euros in TkMax some years ago. It is ultra thin, light and soft to the skin. Waked in it, sometimes slept in it. It survived the hike, although it doesn't look the same after the walk but it's surved it's purpose. Would take it for the road again...
  16. surya8

    Late October Camino Portugues, No Sleeping Bag?

    I walked from Santarem in late Oct and was glad to have a sleeping bag with me. Some nights on the way were very chilly, and also it depends on the location and the build of albergue itself, but I remember feeling grateful for extra blankets in Mealhada and Agueda on top of my sleeping bag.
  17. surya8

    Late October Camino Portugues, No Sleeping Bag?

    Depends, if you want to carry less but ready to pay slightly more there are private albergues that have bed linnens and blankets. There are different options available on the Portuguese way. If you decide to stick to municipal ones then be ready to need a sleeping bag, especially in Galicia...
  18. surya8

    Clothing

    Look in your wardrobe for what you already have. You don't really need to buy clothes just for Camino if you have smth light and synthetic - use it for walking.The only cotton things that I took were a t-shirt and leggins that I slept in and sometimes walked in but that was my choice. Agree...
  19. surya8

    Bed linens

    Take a light sleeping bag, it'll keep you warm and happy. I tend to get cold at night easily so that was my solution. Most of the people have sleeping bags, some have sleeping liners but I think that is for later in the season. I walked from Porto to Santiago in Apr-May and from Lisbon to Porto...
  20. surya8

    Rain trousers or not?

    I wouldn't bother bringing rain trousers. Most of the time you'll spend walking in Portugal and that's supposed to be dry this time of the year. Galicia could be slightly more unpredictable but won't be utterly unpleasant in terms of rain. The cooler temteratures there are more of an advantage...

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