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- May 2023: Via Francigena, Lucca to Rome
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Yes, absolutely. I just use paper tape. It works perfectly.I would have rather used basic medical tape.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
The long cable is great when you are in an upper bunk or the nearest outlet is far away. Of course bring a cable that's suitable for your phone. A lightning cable would be useless for my Android phone.I'm obviously missing something here
Why do you need such a long cable?
And 'lightening' cable, as in iPhone/iPad type connection?
Now *there* is a reason NOT to take a real book;-) (for me)Real books. If you're reading a paperback novel..... people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
If you can wait until you are in Spain, or if you have Decathlon stores where you live, you can pick up this ultra light 10 liter, 48 gram/1.7 ounce backpack really cheap.Agreed, @kaixo, i used a this ultralight backpack as my purse/shopping bag while walking around town and cities. Very handy indeed. Check amazon for less expensive options (15$ and up)
https://www.rei.com/product/867165/...lGQntzdRXNckLybbadU2x62aHCUfkslRoCwe4QAvD_BwE
I'm obviously missing something here
The long cable is great when you are in an upper bunk
I'm obviously missing something here
Robo doesn't do upper bunks (albergues)
But we're working on thatbecause . . . .
I use Leukotape for not for blisters but taping my feet for my plantar fasciitis as taught to me by my physical therapist. It really works well.There are more than enough packing lists out there; I don't want to repeat what's already been covered dozens of times regarding packs, socks, shoes, etc. Rather, here are a few of the 'little things' that worked for me, or that I saw others using & that I wished I had.
I walked in France mid-August through September, and in Spain in October.
Recommended for all
- A ten-foot / 3-meter lightning cable to charge phones. Someone on this forum suggested this (I forget who), and it's a brilliant idea.
- Glove liners. It can get cold in the mornings, even in August.
- Dual-port charger. It's nice to share.
- Running tights. Guys, there's a reason all the women are wearing these. They're comfortable, light-weight, and versatile. They work as a thermal layer underneath your pants on a cold morning. They're comfortable to sleep in on a cold night. Tights for men are not just for hipsters and body builders any more!
Worked for me
- Moisturizer. I brought some argan oil, ditched it as excess weight, then bought another bottle of oil a few days later. I didn't need much, but it was nice to moisturize once or twice a week.
- Real books. If you're reading on a kindle, a phone, or another electronic device, people leave you alone. It's socially isolating. If you're reading a paperback novel at a cafe - mostly in France, and especially if you're reading a book by a French author - people will treat it as an open invitation to start a conversation.
- Jungle blanket. I liked having an open blanket rather than a sleeping bag. I never used it in France, while I used it almost every night in Spain.
- Sweat pants. It was nice to have a light-weight pair in the evenings.
- Rain jacket + umbrella. I loved this combo, and will never go back to wearing a poncho again.
The wishlist
- Tupperware. I didn't have room for this, but if I was walking in a warmer season (and needed less clothes), a lunch container would have been nice. As it was, I had a few days where my cheese turned to fondue in my sack. Most French people and a lot of the Germans carried some.
- A thermos. There were many long days without a coffee stop in France. I suffered through a few of them, and then started carrying an emergency supply of coca-cola.
- Face cream / night cream. I was always amazed at how many beauty products some of the Korean women carried. And at times a bit envious.
- Laundry sheets. These seemed more convenient than the shampoo bar I carried.
- Good headphones. I wasn't even tempted to use my headphones for the first couple weeks. Towards the end, when I was walking longer days, it was nice to listen to music in the afternoons.
Didn't work for me
- Leukotape. This was fine for using on hot spots on the heel, but a total pain for small blisters on the toes. It was hard to cut to the proper size, and the glue (or whatever it is) would ooze out and make my toes stick together. I hated it. I would have rather used basic medical tape.
- Flashlight. Never used it.
Blessings Michelle! My mom just passed away 11/9 I will be walking the Camino in her memory and in memory of my friend Nancy who died of Cancer the year before... I have no ashes but have both of them in my heart to encourage me along the way. I will carry a little Tupperware to hold some chocolate both mom and Nancy would approve! Life was grand and the memories we have continue...I had one piece of Tupperware with me but never any room in it for food as my Mum's ashes were in it.
When preparing for this pilgrimage, I was intending to use a metal box but was advised due to TSA potential issues, it should be see through. Mum travelled well and made it to the Sea at Fisterre. I still keep the bag her ashes were in inside that same box on my Mantel.
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