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  1. woody66

    Osprey Talon 33 Lifetime Guarantee

    Hi Guys This is just for info really; but if mods want to they can delete! For this May's Camino i have gone back to my Talon 33 (so much less stuff this time; in fact everything is in the top brain apart from spare clothes and electronics) This post is about their Almighty Guarantee i brought...
  2. woody66

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Done that from day one! Only time i have worn the bottoms is in the airport or on the plane!!
  3. woody66

    Rain Pants?

    Hi! Kilt/rain skirt is all i wear i wont Camino in winter; but i wear shorts from end of March to Early December in UK Rain kilt weighs 78grams on and off in seconds ;and you don't have to stand on one leg to put it on! Wore it on the Portuguese Coastal in heavy rain for 7-8 hours great...
  4. woody66

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Is that right 1.2 lbs (544grams) is enormous! (same as my jacket ,kilt, gaiters and ultra light umbrella all together) Don't do overkill it's a struggle cos we always think of the what ifs!! I lugged so much electronic stuff i never used! Cables for everything, a tablet and stand, wireless...
  5. woody66

    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Hi misspenn! Just a heads up if you run out of chews! I took a few Nuun electrolyte tabs as i began my first walk, but when the i ran out someone recommended drinking a can of Aquarius Lemon or Orange that you can buy in bars/cafes everywhere (they have some elecrolytes in made by Coke a Cola)...
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    May-June Camino Frances - Rain Gear & Eating ware

    Stick with what you have i only wear non waterproof Hoka trail runners! You will find they dry quicker . Your feet get wet whatever shoes/boots I use Seal skinz waterproof ankle socks (20000mm Hydrostatic Head) kept my feet dry for 6-7 hours in pouring rain; rain stopped changed out my socks...
  7. woody66

    Trekking Poles

    Hi misspenn! I will get my poles in SJPP when i arrive and donate when i finish; my Portuguese pair cost 12 Euros did the job and donated when i finished. I wouldn't invest in an expensive pair in case you cant get on with them! Defo use poles easy to use (used correctly); if i hadn't used...
  8. woody66

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    Hi Nina! I wouldn't take a kindle you defo don't need it! (just use the app) My phone does every thing it does and better; atm i have 12 novels from Google Play books (voice actors read the aloud; Kindle reader is a monotonous robot) On Kindle app Sandy Brown's Frances Guide and Village To...
  9. woody66

    What do you wash your clothes with

    I take a small urine sample tube with head and shoulders shampoo just in case i need it. (dual purpose item🤣) i stay in a mix of Hotel's, Hostal's and Albergue's in private rooms with bath often there is the usual small soap, shampoo and shower gel i use whatever there is. I have washed my...
  10. woody66

    Second-hand poles in Pamplona

    Great advice for poles; not to sure id want to collect piles ; quite happily donate mine though 🤣 (i know its a typo couldn't resist sorry)
  11. woody66

    Waterproof Jacket/Coat

    I have the same set up as you i have the zpacks vertice knee length gaiters! I am an old guy also; not sure if it's the rain kilt or my stiletto heels that draw attention 🤣 !!
  12. woody66

    Waterproof Jacket/Coat

    If you find a lightweight jacket you like use a rain kilt (78 grams)for your bottom half! So easy on and off. I understand the that so many love the Altus. In fact i brought one ;my daughter tested with a hose it did not leak anywhere. But i prefer the jacket; i have my 4th Haglof LIM jacket...
  13. woody66

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Hi again misspenn! With the info i gave you ALL apps will be accessible to you! I forgot to add that when installed they can magnify to a max size of i think 800% (from a shortcut or triple tap on screen) You can also use colour inversion with a shortcut which is high contrast takes the white...
  14. woody66

    Apps on the Camino & Random Tech Help!

    Hi misspenn2519! This might be overkill; but then again it might not be and if it helps great!!! Apple and Android both have their own accessibility apps that functions for their phones! (easy to use) I use Android, not up to speed with apple! So the below my not exactly be relevant to you if...
  15. woody66

    Should I bring my own Mercado bag?

    `Always carried one of these, lightweight, packable and very durable (72 grams 20ltr capacity) use it as my under seat bag on flights! My thinking was if no longer able to carry my full pack it's good enough to carry waterproofs and water as well as shopping etc. also still use my poles! I...
  16. woody66

    Socks

    I always go to the podiatrist about a week before i fly; get feet checked and nails cut!
  17. woody66

    Socks

    Snap!! I have a small suitcase of socks🤣! (tried toe socks felt so weird, thousand mile, bamboo, Wright socks Cool Max and more) Also tried the sock, sock liner and Vaseline to start my Coastal in September 2021! By the end of day Two i was back to just the Darn Tough's as my feet cooked in the...
  18. woody66

    Refillable Toothpaste Tubes

    UK I buy Sensodyne Rapid Relief travel size 23 grams (well i brought one; the lady in the chemist gave me another 5 for free when i said i was walking the Camino!!!) That's after i explained what the Camino was :)!
  19. woody66

    Sun Sleeves?

    Yep wore them last September/October from Leon will take them again this May from SJPP! Got the idea from Keith H and Walkerooni and thought yeah with two s/s Merino t shirts and the sleeves ; i have two short and two long sleeve tops! Like two pairs of zip offs and only one pair of bottoms...
  20. woody66

    Recommended phone apps (iOS)

    Two great apps are Wise Pilgrim and Buen Camino. I use Wise Pilgrim; loads of additional info, easy straight forward layout, links to accommodation by phone and Whatsapp and pilgrim reviews. Got me sorted more than once Buen Camino Woody

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