Basic necessities on the trail

KariannNor · Apr 1, 2024

I have now come up with the "perfect" business idea for the busiest routes and stops. Because I hate the small microfiber towels and miss good well-being products when I travel, I think that transport companies can transport and offer these along the way. Perhaps people can send a message the night before if they want clean, soft high quality towels or other products such as shampoo/conditioner, different lotions, bathrobes, soft slippers, perfumes or the like. Then a van comes to the albergue and offers this for a small payment. Then they take the goods with them, wash/dry and drive to the next location. I think the idea is interesting.

Anniesantiago · Apr 1, 2024

KariannNor said:
I have now come up with the "perfect" business idea for the busiest routes and stops. Because I hate the small microfiber towels and miss good well-being products when I travel, I think that transport companies can transport and offer these along the way. Perhaps people can send a message the night before if they want clean, soft high quality towels or other products such as shampoo/conditioner, different lotions, bathrobes, soft slippers, perfumes or the like. Then a van comes to the albergue and offers this for a small payment. Then they take the goods with them, wash/dry and drive to the next location. I think the idea is interesting.

Sounds like something that could work. Sheets and towels if nothing else.

J Willhaus · Apr 1, 2024

Its a spa on wheels!

KariannNor · Apr 1, 2024

J Willhaus said:
Its a spa on wheels!

Exactly if you throw in a hot tub?

henrythedog · Apr 1, 2024

The mismatch between suggested level of service and ‘small payment’ might be an obstacle.i

Add a foot massage and you might have a winner.

Robo · Apr 1, 2024

J Willhaus said:
Its a spa on wheels!

Like a mobile dog wash!

Kiwi-family · Apr 2, 2024

Someone is going to suggest you could just take all those things yourself and use a pack transfer service! Not intending to rain on your parade, just considering alternatives before you invest significant euros in this venture!!
And maybe the title could do with being changed from necessities to luxuries ;-)

KariannNor · Apr 2, 2024

Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

MARSKA · Apr 2, 2024

Robo said:
Like a mobile dog wash!

Oh My! That was the very first thing that came to my mind!!!!!

KariannNor · Apr 2, 2024

This was a good one

Antnix1 · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
This was a good one

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Jokes aside, they could probably do with some extra toilet facilities.

Re squat toilets. On the inca trail in peru, hikers managed to break the toilets at certain campsites. I'm not sure if it was vandalism or if people tried to squat on them but when they were replaced, squat toilets were installed instead.

Turga · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

Well, nice try

dougfitz · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

An unfortunate fact of life on an international forum is that unless you post very early on April Fools day, many of us get the post the next day when the fun has already died down!!

Kathar1na · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

If it is any consolation: Yours was the one where I was not sure whether you are serious or joking because some strange suggestions for Camino improvements are made throughout the year on this forum ...

And you did join the fun a bit late: 9:30 pm local time!

Former member 104756 · Apr 2, 2024

Kathar1na said:
If it is any consolation: Yours was the one where I was not sure whether you are serious or joking because some strange suggestions for Camino improvements are made throughout the year on this forum ...

Me too. I wasn’t sure, and didn’t want to offend @KariannNor - so I stepped away from the keyboard. Was relieved to see it was a joke

jungleboy · Apr 2, 2024

Kathar1na said:
And you did join the fun a bit late: 9:30 pm local time!

Not even dinner time in Spain though!

LTfit · Apr 2, 2024

Pelerina said:
Me too. I wasn’t sure, and didn’t want to offend @KariannNor - so I stepped away from the keyboard. Was relieved to see it was a joke

Me too!

KariannNor · Apr 2, 2024

LTfit said:
Me too!

Well, I can tell you, in a polite and humble way, on that date a year ago, when I was a "guest" on the site, I wasn't sure if baggage transport was an April Fool's joke..

MARSKA · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
Well, I can tell you, in a polite and humble way, on that date a year ago, when I was a "guest" on the site, I wasn't sure if baggage transport was an April Fool's joke..

Oh my!

makingtrax · Apr 2, 2024

KariannNor said:
Oops, I didn't win the best joke prize, I see

April 1st?

Tincatinker · Apr 2, 2024

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Ok, ok, time for bed….

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