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- Camino Frances (2013)
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Likewise.....but I did one day pin my capri long underwear to my pack to dry. Earlier in the day I had inadvertently wet them while trying to 'go' while standing up using one of those contraptions that is meant to facilitate that process. (Obviously, I hadn't practised enough.) I had only the one pair of capri underwear and knew I would need them that night and the following morning, so I washed them at the next opportunity and hung them on my pack to dry while I walked. I was not about to waste that glorious sunshine.....I didn't want to pin unmentionables to my pack.......
Earlier in the day I had inadvertently wet them while trying to 'go' while standing up using one of those contraptions that is meant to facilitate that process.
Huh!? No comprendo.Icacos you are a trouble maker I like that in a personbut you should apologize anyway oh oh read really fast because this entry will be a goner LOL
Zzotte
Practice is the key here. And it helps if one is not laughing hysterically while in the process.Thought I was the only one who struggled with that. Ho ho. I tryed 2 different designs before I did my camino, but was never reliable enough to take them with me. I think they would have been great, but only if they/I were reliable!
I really shouldn't make fun about using these contraptions. It's one thing to use such a device while at leisure, but entirely another when having to rely on one during heavens-knows-what kind of duty; fighters, field exercises, wars. I have the greatest respect, and gratitude, for all you service women........and men.IMHO those things don't work, based on 300 hours in fighters, 1200 hours in flight, 30 years of field exercises, four wars, and a bunch of marathons. I think one needs to either stick to the CF where bars are every 7km, or carefully titrate cafe con leche consumption. There's a reason they suggest practicing in the shower
Oh no please, we all laugh trying to figure things out as well...and if left to military need, well, nothing would be tried since in the US at least we are a tiny tiny minority. Thank goodness for female civilian campers/hikers/pilots etc...but those darned funnels still don't workI really shouldn't make fun about using these contraptions. It's one thing to use such a device while at leisure, but entirely another when having to rely on one during heavens-knows-what kind of duty; fighters, field exercises, wars. I have the greatest respect, and gratitude, for all you service women........and men.
Liked your post viranini.i must be very ignorant on the ways of the world as I had to go on google and look up these funnels!! Did not have a clue!! Now I know!!! Would be a waste of space in my rucksack I'm afraid! Never have a problem re this on the Camino as I am quick as a flash!! I also take my tissues WITH me. Just saying!! For those that leave them behind. Not talking about anyone on this forum of course! Urine is not a toxic substance last time I heard as I've said before and even if the wind is howling a wet boot(oh yes, don't ask) won't kill me !!! Re the undies viranini, your suggestion is right up my street. Then again they not really needed for trousers either are they?? Enough said re this issue now!!!! Best wishes AnnetteSmallest_Sparrow, now I begin to see another level of meaning in your name...thank you...
And agree all of you about those funnels. Useless.
But here's a question to consider. It was posed to me first by one of my Burmese woman friends--and I have to admit that I was most resistant at first, because it just feels weird: but...Why do you need underwear? (Wait wait, before you throw rotten tomatoes my way...I know. This only applies if you wear a hiking skirt. If you have pants or shorts the need is obvious.)
But even if you usually do wear pants, try it--wear a skirt without them and notice how much cooler and more comfortable it is. It feels naked at first--but you eventually get used to it. And if you hike this way, the whole business of going is made immensely easier.
The kilt and macabee skirt threads are out there for all to read. I'd definitely recommend it. SO much easier.
Well, if you must know, while en route a quick rinse with the contents of one's water bottle will suffice quite nicely.There's no "flush" on it t2andreo! How could you possibly keep it fresh and clean?
Yes, 'curtaining,' or lack of, is definitely an issue when using this contraption while wearing trousers. One either needs to be adept at trouser alterations, or we have to wait until the clothing manufacturers restructure the design of women's trousers.No longer a problem with my Macabi skirt - instant curtaining!
Hi thereLikewise.....but I did one day pin my capri long underwear to my pack to dry. Earlier in the day I had inadvertently wet them while trying to 'go' while standing up using one of those contraptions that is meant to facilitate that process. (Obviously, I hadn't practised enough.) I had only the one pair of capri underwear and knew I would need them that night and the following morning, so I washed them at the next opportunity and hung them on my pack to dry while I walked. I was not about to waste that glorious sunshine.
Oh, yes, I've heard about these containers. I've also heard that filling it in the middle of the night and not leaving any room in it for the next man is not the done thing.Hi there
.......... (see the photo). It is a flour container, .......... A wide mouth with a screw top lid. Also good for csmping if you don't want to leave your tent in the snow and get eaten by bears.
I used my pstyle 2-3 times every day for 35 days. Fantastic device! I wish I brought five more to give to friends that I made. The only trouble I ran into was losing the ability to "hold it" when in the cities or having to wait in line at a bar.
If you are going to obtain and carry along a purpose-built container like a jar, I recommend a male or female, plastic reusable and recyclable urinal. They are available at most medical supply shops, online, and in some larger pharmacies. Male truck drivers and pilots use them for long distance travel, where they cannot stop for a pee. Most have an attached cap.
Plus, most have a handle for convenience in handling, using and emptying. So you can easily rig a short bungee cord to air the thing out from your rucksack after use (and rinsing PLEASE). We do not want every fly in Spain following you along...
Yes, this is elaborate and perhaps even "over the top." However there are some folks who always have to know where the next loo is for medical reasons. It gets worse when you are older.
This should not be reason to NOT do a Camino. So I am including it as a resource of sorts.
I hope this helps,
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