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  1. weradln

    My Newish Sandals of a Very Well Known Brand Are Slippery in The Wet

    Had the same slippery experience with Keen fisherman sandals. Who would have thought a sandal with fisherman name wouldn’t grip wet rocks? My solution was to switch to ECCO brand sandals. Great grip and excellent arch support. Also you might look at any shoes with Vibram soles. They make many...
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    Which poncho?

    Have used my Packa on 5 Caminos. Best feature is the ability to clamp it around your pack to carry it and then able to slip it on or off while you're walking. Great for those days with intermittent rain showers. Doesn't fly out with high winds and has excellent ventilation for warm rain. Only...
  3. weradln

    Sarong or quick dry towel?

    I migrated to a piece of thin linen that I bought at a fabric store as my towel. Really soaks up water instead of pushing it around, dries quickly and is light and packs small.
  4. weradln

    Rain Gear

    If it's cool, full rain gear is needed to avoid hypothermia. Started at SJPDP mid April last year. It was cool and rainy the first several weeks. Only one entire day of heavy wind driven rain but short showers on many days. I loved my Packa, which is a cross between a poncho and a parka. Doesn't...
  5. weradln

    Need Help With Rectangular Sleeping Bag

    Take a look at the Sea To Summit Traveler 50F down bag. Sold by REI as well as other outlets. It is accurately temperature rated and packs really small due to the down filling. Weighs about 12oz if my memory is correct. Unzips to a rectangular comforter or zips to be a fairly roomy mummy bag so...
  6. weradln

    Bed Bug Protector Sheet. Effective? Availability?

    Anniesantiago: Never thought about the danger of bottom bunks. Thanks for the tip. Guess I'll be climbing up each night! Love your idea of using a sheer curtain. Great alternative to using silk. JoJo: I arrive at SJPDP on 16 April. My sleeping bag is a Sea to Summit Traveler down bag. 10C...
  7. weradln

    Bed Bug Protector Sheet. Effective? Availability?

    I have been considering adding a lightweight bed bug protector sheet to my gear. My plan is to place this sheet on top of the mattress and under my sleeping bag. Are barrier sheets effective? Looking online I found in the UK the "Pyramid Single Bed bug Protector Sheet" at...
  8. weradln

    Questions specific to ECCO sandals

    Due to a large bone spur on each of my heels and a large bump at the base of my big toes I can only wear sandals that have a strap at the back which doesn't rub the bone spurs. I use closed toe sandals to avoid getting pebbles in my shoes. The two models I have a lot of experience with is the...
  9. weradln

    Recommend you summer weight long sleeve shirt

    Consider a long sleeve shirt made from an old time cotton weave called "searsucker". Been using this for many years. Lightweight, cool to wear yet blocks the intense sun, and dries very quickly. No odor buildup like the synthetic fabrics suffer from.
  10. weradln

    Camino Frances Weather information on your smart phone

    This app is only for android phones. Is there a similar app for iPhones?
  11. weradln

    Keen sandels

    I wore Keen Newport sandals every day for over a year. There is no break in period with them. Walked a mile or two most days and did a few 10 mile hikes over very rocky trails with them. But I ultimately developed foot problems due to the minimal cushioning they provide. I have since switched to...
  12. weradln

    Solar phone chargers

    Check out the Goal Zero Switch8 solar recharging kit: http://www.goalzero.com/switch/
  13. weradln

    Wise Pilgrim iPhone App

    Has anybody gotten the wise pilgrim iPhone App to work correctly? Was hoping to rely on it's gps mapping to show me the route and closest water sources, coffee shops, alberques, etc. After buying it from the app store I found the app only partially works. Beautiful artwork and elevation maps but...

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