Abandoned Items

[Dringwa]

I've heard frequently that pilgrims abandon equipment shortly after setting out for Santiago. Is there anything I can rely on being abandoned (and in the event that I can't find it, it won't be a crippling loss or I can get it in town later)

 

[naplesdon]

If I understand your question properly, lots of people pitch their boots because they weren't properly broken in, weighed too much or their low cut shoes could do the job, then later run into a week of rain and mud and buy new boots which never get properly broken in, deja vu. Sleeping bags, thermal rests and sweatshirts are piled high at many albergues, free for the taking. There are many places to buy new socks as after a week or two of walking in your bargain brand they are beyond repair. Pack light because there are enough large cities along the way to buy what you forgot to pack. Is that the information you are looking for?

 

[Anniesantiago]

Sleeping pads They are the first thing to go. Sheets. Pots and pans. Sterno. Jeans. (They never dry). Hair dryers. Heavy jars of creams and shampoos. Heavy jackets. Beach towels. Extra heavy shoes. Paperback and hard back books. I saw all these the first day in Roncesvalles.

 

[dougfitz]

Remember that the items that were abandoned are generally those things that someone thought wouldn't be particularly useful to them for the remainder of their camino. You might have made a similar assessment were you in the same position. It also means that they are keeping the items they think would be most useful. Relying on the discard boxes to equip yourself might not the best approach.

Regards,

 

[naplesdon]

Remember that the items that were abandoned are generally those things that someone thought wouldn't be particularly useful to them for the remainder of their camino. You might have made a similar assessment were you in the same position. It also means that they are keeping the items they think would be most useful. Relying on the discard boxes to equip yourself might not the best approach.

Regards,

But then just imagine the fabulous vide grenier one could organize as they walk the Camino.