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  1. wawpdx

    Water Bottle Holders

    I want easy access to my water so I kept that in mind when I was shopping for a new pair of pants. I found a pair of ex officio zip off pants that have deep front pockets. I usually only wear them as shorts and a refillable store water bottle fits nicely into each front pocket. I don't have to...
  2. wawpdx

    Mesh Shower Shoes - Where to get them - What to ask for?

    Do not make yourself crazy with this last minute worry. Do what you can do. If you decide to buy flip flops, shop around. The ones I decided to leave at home were very light. The pairs I could find in France, when I regretted that decision, were three times as heavy.
  3. wawpdx

    Travel pants that don't look like travel pants

    The way I read the OP was that these pants were in keeping with the thought that "I am always ready to start walking." I read it, not as bringing office wear to the Camino but rather, coming as close as possible to bringing Camino clothing to the office. Don't you all pick up a piece of...
  4. wawpdx

    What to leave behind...

    Or they could take far more space. If you buy wherever you can, you are stuck with whatever container size is available.
  5. wawpdx

    Women needs?

    I would say to bring a light weight scarf. In the sweltering heat of July she can drench it at the water fountains and wrap it around her neck or drape it under her hat (like Lawrence of Arabia) for a bit of cool luxury. On a chilly evening she can use it as a mini shawl. On a chilly morning --...
  6. wawpdx

    So annoyed at myself!

    CaminoKris, I'm sorry to add something to your pack dilemma but .... Are you thinking that you will lay on the blanket and put nothing over you? You definitely will want something between you and the mattresses. Regarding the light weight fleece. I agree that you can buy a fleece along the...
  7. wawpdx

    panicking today!!!

    When I first started I flew to Bilba0, spent a couple of days, left some "clearly this is too much" items at my hotel to pick up on my return home, and took the bus to Pamplona. While I waited for the bus to Roncesvalles I spent my time writing post cards and squeezing extra sun lotion down the...
  8. wawpdx

    Hiking Boot Maintenance

    You have my sympathy. I understand completely, although I have never bought a second pair from the same company. I agree that it might be time to investigate custom made insoles. When you do decide to go that route be sure to allow plenty of time to get used to them and get them adjusted if...
  9. wawpdx

    Showers and gear

    My advice would be to take the few minutes required to keep your valuables safely with you. Compare those few minutes with the hours/days you will spend/waste/need to linger while you deal with replacing a missing credit card/ATM card/passport etc. Even though the odds are that nothing will...
  10. wawpdx

    The electric coil changed my life on the Camino!

    I totally agree with you that Starbucks (medium roast) is the best option for instant coffee but you might need to bring it with you. When I inquired at a Starbucks in Barcelona, the young woman reacted with a bemused smile at the curious notion of instant Starbucks. Spain is a real "coffee...
  11. wawpdx

    Women sun hats - what not to wear

    Have a look at this website: http://www.sundayafternoons.com/ They make lightweight, sun protection hats with chinstraps and ventilation. I bought mine several years ago and my guess is that it is the Cruiser style. Amazon also offers SunDay Afternoon hats but looking at the pictures, they...
  12. wawpdx

    Sleeping attire

    I slept in walking clothes but I quickly learned not to sleep in my intended walking shorts. I didn't wash my shorts every day and I tend to use my pockets for more than just my handy water bottle. Sleeping in those same pants meant removing anything from the pockets, finding a place for those...
  13. wawpdx

    Looking put-together in cities - am I kidding myself?

    My suggestion is to bring a lightweight scarf. Wear it when you start off in the morning or in the evening and you have a bit of extra warmth that is easily adjusted or removed. If a pack strap is bothering you, tuck it under the strap. When the weather is scorching, wet it under a fountain...
  14. wawpdx

    Stove or not?

    I agree, unless you have very specific personal needs that require that you do not eat other people’s cooking, you will never need your stove. The food and eating part is more like daily foraging in your corner store. It does take some thinking ahead – see the previous comments about...
  15. wawpdx

    Fitting my backpack

    Here's an idea to try. Put on your pack and scrunch your shoulders upward. While your shoulders are up, fasten and tighten your hip belt. Then drop your shoulders to normal and adjust the shoulder straps to be snug enough. This might make the pack ride on a slightly different place on your...
  16. wawpdx

    Electrical Currency in Spain

    If you determine that your device will accept the European voltage, you can buy the plug-prong-shape-adapter at Radio Shack.

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