NomadBoomer
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- Frances ( 2017, 2018,Aug 2023) Vdlp (2018)
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It is rare. Boots and poles are often left by the door, and they may be mixed up or stolen. Everything else is normally near your bunk, so it is unlikely it will be taken by mistake.Are there any problems with people accidentally taking the wrong gear when you have to leave them in a common area or outside?
I have a crappy memory too and recollect plenty of time wasted looking for ski poles after long lunches skiing so I will be tagging my pack and poles, not sure what to do with the shoes. Any other tips or don't I need to think about this?
Buen Camino
She didn't realize until she squatted to urinate miles up the trail that she had the wrong shoes.
Like turquoise?I opt for brightly coloured elastic shoe laces so that even in the dark they will feel different to most other laces. Though I doubt anyone would want my shoes.
Poles are the most common just put some colorful tape on. Either way the other persons poles are usually there for you... lolAbout to head off on my first Camino next week.
I think my walking shoes (salomon), poles(black diamond) and backpack(osprey) are going to be pretty common items. Are there any problems with people accidentally taking the wrong gear when you have to leave them in a common area or outside?
I have a crappy memory too and recollect plenty of time wasted looking for ski poles after long lunches skiing so I will be tagging my pack and poles, not sure what to do with the shoes. Any other tips or don't I need to think about this?
Buen Camino
I was given a tip on this forum to use infant thin flannel towels. I have a few collected at resale shops for $1 US each. They absorb water really well and dry by morning hanging on the bunk footboard. No one mistakes mine for theirs, but if they knew how great they work, how lightweight, and tiny they fold up...they just might snatch mine up when I'm not looking!My REI towel was taken from a clothes line and one very similiar , the color differed slightly was left for me. An accident I am certain. Now I use scarves as towels so that is no longer an issue...
I haven't used them but I do carry a trekking pole. I have put bands of reflective tape on it for safety. This might help with identification...... Ultreya...... Willy/Utah/USAAbout to head off on my first Camino next week.
I think my walking shoes (salomon), poles(black diamond) and backpack(osprey) are going to be pretty common items. Are there any problems with people accidentally taking the wrong gear when you have to leave them in a common area or outside?
I have a crappy memory too and recollect plenty of time wasted looking for ski poles after long lunches skiing so I will be tagging my pack and poles, not sure what to do with the shoes. Any other tips or don't I need to think about this?
Buen Camino
At last! A use for those colour carabiners that seem to come attached to all my gadgets - I might even use that at home - SO embarassing arriving at the Sunday hike to find you have odd boots!Used very obvious duct tape (leopard print in rainbow colors) on our poles, and bright colored carabinera through the back heel loops on hiking shors/boots and throughpole loops to keep all items together and identifiable.
...Each night my daughter and I tied one of each of our shoes together and stored them in different locations. So, 2 different colours, 2 different shoes, which where 2 different sizes. No one mistakenly took them and no one wanted to steal them
Shoes boots do get taken by mistake. I've heard people try to justify it, but i would not be happy.About to head off on my first Camino next week.
I think my walking shoes (salomon), poles(black diamond) and backpack(osprey) are going to be pretty common items. Are there any problems with people accidentally taking the wrong gear when you have to leave them in a common area or outside?
I have a crappy memory too and recollect plenty of time wasted looking for ski poles after long lunches skiing so I will be tagging my pack and poles, not sure what to do with the shoes. Any other tips or don't I need to think about this?
Buen Camino
What do you put in your coffee, Tincatinker????I find those plastic dog turds you can buy off the internet really useful.
No-one accidentally eats my bocadillo
Hmmm, I thought @Arn was a man, but with the missing red thong I'm thinking possibly woman.Missing undies...there I was...Longrono albergue...bunks cheek by jowl. The bunk above moves ever so slowly...it was 05:00.
First, one long leg stretches downward. Finding purchase on the lip of my bunk the remaining form drops lightly to the floor. Gear in hand disappearing down the aisle...not to return. There was a group of high school aged boys and girls occupying the center row and I could see a young boy craning his head around to see who was moving about. Seconds later he jumps down and, with precious little pause, jumps right back up.
A bit later as the majority of pilgrims don their gear to depart, I saw the school kids assemble for a head count. The leader was losing his cool as he attempts to gain the attention of one particular ring of boys. Looking over I see a walking stick being pumped into the air...fastened to its end a dainty, bright red thong.
Those were NOT mine!Missing undies...there I was...Longrono albergue...bunks cheek by jowl. The bunk above moves ever so slowly...it was 05:00.
First, one long leg stretches downward. Finding purchase on the lip of my bunk the remaining form drops lightly to the floor. Gear in hand disappearing down the aisle...not to return. There was a group of high school aged boys and girls occupying the center row and I could see a young boy craning his head around to see who was moving about. Seconds later he jumps down and, with precious little pause, jumps right back up.
A bit later as the majority of pilgrims don their gear to depart, I saw the school kids assemble for a head count. The leader was losing his cool as he attempts to gain the attention of one particular ring of boys. Looking over I see a walking stick being pumped into the air...fastened to its end a dainty, bright red thong.
Oops! I thought @Arn was saying the missing red thong undies were HIS! Guess I thought wrong!Those were NOT mine!
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