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  1. williamlittig

    Temperature in albergues

    I also found private albergues in Galicia that didn’t have to turn on the heat until Nov. 1 (it was 41 degrees) be prepared!
  2. williamlittig

    Sleeping bag and lock

    Places to apply a lock will be limited. I haven't sauntered during the summer so I always bring a light weight sleeping bag. I bought i poly-duvet and loaned it to friends for their summer Camino and they said they used it. Mine was from Costco and was too short for me 5'10".
  3. williamlittig

    Pack Cover Failure

    Another positive for pack covers is they are available in high visibility colors, great in wet weather.
  4. williamlittig

    Pack Cover Failure

    I have different sized and colored lightweight waterproof bags inside my pack. Categories with different colors... Blue/toiletries... Red/Rain... Purple/Sleep ... Etc.
  5. williamlittig

    Chinese shops???

    Leave them, it is a dollar well spent + the weigh nothing!
  6. williamlittig

    Chinese shops???

    I second Annie’s good fortune. I never saw a Mac store but cords and adapters I’ve bought have worked well. If you have an upper bunk and damaged feet they sell “pool noodles and zip ties” to pad the ladder.
  7. williamlittig

    Gortex or No -Gortex Shoes

    I wore regular training shoes until the rains in Galicia. I put on the goretex and foolishly didn't put on my gaiters. Deep puddle and the water filled the shoe and never left. Gaiters with Goretex or shoes that dry.
  8. williamlittig

    First Time Pilgrim - What Day Bag?

    This bag I've added to a water bottle holder, it has straps below that hold my rain jacket. One strap so I can swing it to the front to access a jacket or snack
  9. williamlittig

    Small hip/shoulder pack

    I bought it at a thrift store and have added a water bottle holder. It has straps where I can tie my rain jacket and I can swing it around to access contents. I know it isn't micro but somehow it is the right size for me
  10. williamlittig

    Rain...rain pants?

    We had ten days of rain in Galicia this October, leaving in early September would have been better. I changed to Goretex shoes in Villa Franco but I should have applied my gaiters too. My pants were fast drying and I prefer the multi use of a Goretx jacket instead of a poncho.
  11. williamlittig

    Hiking Jacket for an April Camino

    There are three types of Goretex I prefer #2 because it weighs less. P.S. I prefer bright colors Yellow / Bright green so I am visible at night and in weather.
  12. williamlittig

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

  13. williamlittig

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

    I've changed my ways. I am now a blaze of glory with bright colors so I can be seen. Everything clashes so combinations are loud and proud and cars can see me in rain, sleet , snow, fog or sunrise. I don't tire of it because when I'm a pilgrim I'm in my costumes.
  14. williamlittig

    Which Jacket?

    I have a Patagonia polo-puffy, bright yellow ochre , a #2 weight Goretex Patagonia jacket. Bright safety yellow. I believe it high visibility.
  15. williamlittig

    Backpack - Petite person

    Wash often , pack less, layered look!
  16. williamlittig

    Clothing on the Via de la Plata

    I second the leggings
  17. williamlittig

    High Vis Vest?

    good idea, consider your pack cover too.
  18. williamlittig

    Can you convince me NOT to take paper copies?

    Security blankets should be on everyones list. I buy guides(it is important to pay authors), then copy important pages with my phone. I can expand the images for details. Laminating(two sided) is another way to bring and protest your security blanket(pages)
  19. williamlittig

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    Bill, there are more than one type of tip design. I carry but seldom use poles, they aid me on downhills. I wish you good fortune and steadiness on your walk. Please pack your clicking poles when you pass me.
  20. williamlittig

    Rain jacket recommendations

    There are two weights of Goretex . I have a bright safety-green Patagonia Goretex #2 Jacket. Bigger than usual so the arms are long and I can wear a Nano-puffy underneath when it's cold. I've been wet I plan on it, I avoid cotton and down because they don't dry. I'll be in Galicia in late...

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