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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    Yes, it was a tumble dryer.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    Glad to report that my Osprey Stratos 36 came out of the dryer unscathed (90 minutes on low). Hope that can help anyone with a similar Osprey pack who stumbles on this thread in the future.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    Decided to risk it. My backpack and everything that can be is currently in a commercial dryer. Lowest setting, 90 minutes. My hotel room in Santiago has a balcony. Before checking in I stopped by a laundromat and put my clean clothes and their stuff sack in the dryer on high for 30 minutes. At...
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    72 hours since finding that bug and so far no signs they’re still with me. No new bites either. Onwards to Santiago! I arrive this afternoon.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    FWIW my Injini toe liners and Darn Tough merino socks have not shrunk noticeably and I’ve definitely put them in the dryer while wet a number of times along the way. Same for my Smartwool merino boxer briefs.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    Haven’t seen any more signs so I’m cautiously optimistic I nipped the problem in the bud, knock on wood.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    You can look for other signs though, like their feces or eggs. My routine was to shine a flashlight all around the bed frame, in any cracks or crevices, and around any furniture adjacent to the bed. Then I’d lift up the mattress and inspect under it. It’s not perfect, and won’t help if someone...
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    I might risk throwing the bag in the dryer in Santiago.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    I plan on re-inspecting my pack again each evening for a bit and I may throw everything back in the dryer tomorrow for a second round. I’ll see how I feel in the morning.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    You are welcome. :) I think I’ve done all I can short of throwing my backpack in the dryer, but I fear that would damage it. I hope my inspection was enough.
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    I found an albergue in Palas de Rei that has been very understanding and helpful. My clothes and such are in the dryer and I’m sitting in the common area in naught but a towel! I thoroughly inspected my pack with a very bright flashlight and couldn’t find any signs of them. No eggs, no bugs, no...
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    I messaged my albergue for tonight to warn them that I will need to treat my gear and got a facepalm emoji in reply. I’m not sure how to take that. Does anyone have experience with an albergue or hotel in Palas de Rei with a good bedbug treatment protocol?
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    I did check the walls and such. No live bugs (other than the one I found), no eggs, feces or shedded skins. I informed the hospitalero who just pointed at their mattress encasements and seemed to think that was enough. I gave my bag a cursory inspection with a flashlight and found nothing. I...
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    LIVE from the Camino What CAN’T go in the dryer when treating for bed bugs?

    Found a bedbug this morning crawling on the headboard. Just one, which I believe bit me. I had inspected the bed when I arrived and saw no signs so it may have come in with me (it was a private room). I’m going to message tonight’s albergue to give advance warning and confirm they have a...
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    Buying Medicine From Pharmacies

    I had no trouble getting antifungal cream, magnesium supplements and nasal allergy spray at various points along the way. Many pharmacies have English-speaking staff.
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    Overweight on the Frances?

    I’m on the CF right now, currently in Santo Domingo de la Calzada having (mostly) walked here from SJPDP. I’m 5’8” and 260lbs, so very overweight, and I had a pretty sedentary life back home. 32yo. I’ve definitely struggled, but I feel like I’ll be able to finish. I do wish I’d taken the...
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    pills, pills, and more pills

    My prescriptions are in their original orange bottles, more out of laziness than anything else. I dumped my supplements in a plastic travel jar (turmeric and a room temp probiotic).
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    The Reasons to Train Prior to a Camino

    I'm setting out on the CF on July 28 and started training at the beginning of May (when I had the idea to do this!). I'm a very out of shape and overweight 32yo male. This is what my personal trainer and I came up with: - 2 hours a week of weight lifting - Progressively longer walks 3x weekly...

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