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- I plan to do my first Camino this year
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Water is a frequent topic in the forum. See this thread for example.
Basically, the only section without refilling options (fountains, bars) is the 17 km section after Carrión de los Condes.
At this time of year that may be true...but in the Winter months there were several areas where we could not find water easily. So if anyone decides to Go off season check ahead.
Every couple of kilometers. In Spain tap water is 99% (or even more) safe for drinking. If the sign by the tap says "No potable" that means you don't drink it.Hi all,
We are getting close to our Camino - SJPP to Pamplona.
I’m wondering how often we will come across drinking water on this section?! Trying to figure out what size water bottles to carry- balancing the weight of them vs my need to drink lots of water and stay hydrated!!
???From a Christian and ethical POV what would you say if you were in a lifeboat in mid- Atlantic and one of your felliow survivors said that because he was bigger than you and sweated a lot that he needed a larger share of the available water?
I know that this might seem a queer question but can anyone tell/show me the 330-500ml bottles of water that they sell in the supermarket/grocery store in SJPdP?
I need a certain type of bottle shape in order to attach it to my backpack straps. This is the idea I’m following
So anyone know what water bottles are sold generally in SJPdP? Is it Evian or Volvic or some other brand? A picture would be great? Tks a mill
With the exceuof a few legs, 1 litre is all you need. When villages are spaced at 5 - 10 km, that’s all you need to carry and at that, you’ll find it to be more than eough even when trekking in July and August. There sre a few sections with no serviced for 15+ km so you can take a couple of extra bottlesHi all,
We are getting close to our Camino - SJPP to Pamplona.
I’m wondering how often we will come across drinking water on this section?! Trying to figure out what size water bottles to carry- balancing the weight of them vs my need to drink lots of water and stay hydrated!!
My suggestion would be to bring your own bottles that you know fit, and fill them up along the way. Bottle variety changes as you travel through the regions.
im so jealous that you are going, youl do fantastic and youl have the odd moan there too but the positives and the lols youl have will so outway them, its an amazing experienceYep-that make completes sense. Your right. Why not take out the guess work and get it sorted beforehand?
Janey, I feel as if I’m trying to control everything before I leave. I’m planning for everything I can think of before I leave. Is it excitement or just a “need” to control?? I hope I don’t act like this on the Camino when I start in 3 weeks. I’m excited to plan now but
I have to remind myself to be flexible when I walk and be gentle with myself.
Oh wow....stop meandering there Paddy and accept that things mightn’t go always to plan. And if not, then who cares? Can I accept a “failure”? God, I sound really hard on myself.....I must be so..
Anyway, Tks for reading. I’ll be grand. Sorry for the moan
I stop in Cisur Menor, buy two bottles of Aquarious, and refill at every fountain that is potable (drinkable). No fuzz. I have a space in both sides of my backpack for such bottles. Easy.
Great advice. Whatever you choose must work for you. I am terrible at drinking water so the hydration bladder is a constant reminder with the "in my face" tube. My plan is to rinse it out and fill it up with two liters of fresh h20 every evening and then when I encounter water on the way, drink from the crumpled plastic bottle I'll be carrying from home. I will be drinking as much as I can from my "trash" plastic bottle at each stop. The 2 liters in the pack will get me through any dry spots and I won't have to worry about what's left as I'll start fresh with 2 liters each day. The people who complain about not knowing how much is in the hydration bladder and it being a "pain to get to in order to fill up" could easily employ this method for only the extra weight of a crumpled up half liter plastic bottle stuck in an easy to get to side pocket instead of throwing plastic away every day or carrying a heavier water bottle relying on refilling at every stop.I strongly recommend a drink tube for easy access to water while walking. This eliminates stopping and/or taking your pack off to access water... Revise and refine from every practice walk.
-Paul
I strongly recommend a drink tube for easy access to water while walking. This eliminates stopping and/or taking your pack off to access water.
Whatever you do for water, I recommend trying it out at home on multiple 4 hour hikes to see if it works for you. Don't wait until St. Jean to find out if your solution is too awkward to use. Revise and refine from every practice walk.
-Paul
I have a two liter hydration bladder, but I rarely ever fill it - water is heavy! I normally put about one to 1.5 liters in it in the morning, and I also carry a small partially filled "emergency" water bottle, in case the hydration bladder runs dry.Great advice. Whatever you choose must work for you. I am terrible at drinking water so the hydration bladder is a constant reminder with the "in my face" tube. My plan is to rinse it out and fill it up with two liters of fresh h20 every evening and then when I encounter water on the way, drink from the crumpled plastic bottle I'll be carrying from home. I will be drinking as much as I can from my "trash" plastic bottle at each stop. The 2 liters in the pack will get me through any dry spots and I won't have to worry about what's left as I'll start fresh with 2 liters each day. The people who complain about not knowing how much is in the hydration bladder and it being a "pain to get to in order to fill up" could easily employ this method for only the extra weight of a crumpled up half liter plastic bottle stuck in an easy to get to side pocket instead of throwing plastic away every day or carrying a heavier water bottle relying on refilling at every stop.
Just thought I would share what works for me. Regardless hydration is so important.
I have a fear of running out of water - whether it's a 5 mile hike or a 20 mile hike. I also look at water opportunities like I do bathroom opportunities. Never let an opportunity pass you byI have a two liter hydration bladder, but I rarely ever fill it - water is heavy! I normally put about one to 1.5 liters in it in the morning, and I also carry a small partially filled "emergency" water bottle, in case the hydration bladder runs dry.
I'm right there with you on the bathroom opportunities. I've walked 3 Caminos and never have had to resort to going off trail.I have a fear of running out of water - whether it's a 5 mile hike or a 20 mile hike. I also look at water opportunities like I do bathroom opportunities. Never let an opportunity pass you by
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