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Hi Connor, question from me, what time of the year do you want to walk. ?Hey everyone,
Thanks in advance for the help. I would like input on packing or not packing certain items.
To Pack or not to Pack:
Mosquito Repellant?
Rubbing Alcohol?
Compeed?
more than 3 pairs of undergarments?
long pants for church?
collared shirt?
flip flops for albergue showers?
sleeping bag liner?
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection?
June/JulyHi Connor, question from me, what time of the year do you want to walk. ?
When you use Compeed don't use it on open blisters. Best way than is to tape it. Peter.Hey everyone,
Thanks in advance for the help. I would like input on packing or not packing certain items.
To Pack or not to Pack:
Mosquito Repellant?
Rubbing Alcohol?
Compeed?
more than 3 pairs of undergarments?
long pants for church?
collared shirt?
flip flops for albergue showers?
sleeping bag liner?
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection?
Hi Connor!Hey everyone,
Thanks in advance for the help. I would like input on packing or not packing certain items.
To Pack or not to Pack:
Mosquito Repellant?
Rubbing Alcohol?
Compeed?
more than 3 pairs of undergarments?
long pants for church?
collared shirt?
flip flops for albergue showers?
sleeping bag liner?
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection?
Thanks for the help, the advice is greatly appreciated. I hope your camino goes well.Hi Connor!
I'm about to walk my first Camino in August, but I feel comfortable answering some of your questions because I had some wonderful people from this site help me.
Flip flops- yes, pack them. Plus, you'll want to wear something open that are not your hiking shoes in the afternoons/evenings. So they can work as both!
Sleeping bag liner- yes, pack it. Most albergues will have a blanket, but it's good to bring something of your own that is treated for bed bugs. I'm taking a sleeping bag, but it's because I'm always cold.
Permethrin-anti-bed bug protection- no, don't pack it. Treat your backpack, sleeping liner & clothes before starting your Camino. It should be effective for 6 weeks. If you need more while you're walking, buy local.
More than 3 pairs of under garments- no, don't pack. 3 should be enough. Wear one, wash one & then the 3 is a back up.
Long pants & collared shirt- yes, pack them. You probably want to take 1 long sleeve shirt & 1 pair of long pants that you can both hike in & wear around town. If they don't function as both, them leave them at home. Having had a catholic upbringing, I know my mom would be mortified if I walked into a church in shorts & a tank top, lol. & my dad, who is basically a wilderness & outdoor expert, would always tell me it's important to minimize the amount of skin you are exposing to the elements if you're out there for a long period of time.
Mosquito Repellant- no, don't pack it. Pack a few repellant bracelets, or something small. You can also buy it locally if you get there & need it.
Rubbing Alcohol? No, don't pack it.
Compeed- yes, pack it. I am going to be taking a stick of Body Glide & using that on my feet daily. I've been told prevention is best & that it works, so I'm going to recommend it to you.
Keep your first aid kit small & ultra basic. Spain pharmacies & stores will have anything else you need.
Hope my suggestions help! Enjoy your journey!
Thanks for your advice, greatly appreciated.Connor, are you taking a sleeping bag? In June I would take the liner and leave the bag home
Leave the alcohol home
If the mosquito repellant can be taken on the plane I would take it as bedbug protection
I personally done like shorts in church but pilgrims do wear them.
You can leave the collared shirt home
Spray the outside of your pack and treat your sleep sack before you go and leave the permethrin home
3 underwear is plenty
You might want to read my blog on bedbugs so you recognize the signs
Have a very Buen Camino!
Hey everyone,
Thanks in advance for the help. I would like input on packing or not packing certain items.
To Pack or not to Pack:
Mosquito Repellant?
Rubbing Alcohol?
Compeed?
more than 3 pairs of undergarments?
long pants for church?
collared shirt?
flip flops for albergue showers?
sleeping bag liner?
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection?
Thank you for the advice, buen camino!I'm all for a shirt with a collar. The ones I have have an extra fold to protect the neck (craghoppers). Men tend to have short hair and the neck is exposed, especially after lunch time when the sun may be behind you. On the other hand you could wear a bandanna or a hat that has a neck protector (think foreign legion).
your list
Mosquito Repellant? - Yes!
Rubbing Alcohol? Don't think so; drinking alcohol, yes!
Compeed? - Yes or a blister kit of some sort, a neat little first aid kit
more than 3 pairs of undergarments? - No!!
long pants for church? - many pilgrims enter church as they are, it is quite informal and they tend to look at the heart, not the clothes - zip-off trousers are great! (there is no record of Jesus turning someone away because of what they were wearing).
collared shirt? - For me, yes, for others - a bandanna.
flip flops for albergue showers? - Yes, and strolling in the garden and over to the bar.
sleeping bag liner? - Yes, but you seem to be going in hot weather so unless you bag is micro light, leave it at home - you can always wear all your clothes if you get cold.
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection? - dunno. Never have myself (but I am an idiot) - I have heard of folk spraying their liner before they go.
Buen Camino!!
Long pants & collared shirt- yes, pack them
permethrin-anti-bed bug protection? Yes. Pack and sleeping bag liner (obviously don't pack it--just spray before you leave).
I can't see how you would have an issue packing it. You can also find there in a hardware store .Hi
I was wondering whether I would be allowed to bring permethrin spray in my checked luggage. We will be in country for 2 months -the final 5 weeks of which will be the Camino - and the directions say that the protection only lasts for 6 weeks.
@David, I agree with you on collared shirts, but I am wondering about having the sun behind you in the afternoon. That would indicate one is walking in an easterly direction, perhaps not what one would be wanting to do on the CF. Was that what you really meant?Men tend to have short hair and the neck is exposed, especially after lunch time when the sun may be behind you.
Damn, y'all sure do scrutinize posts on here, ha ha.@David, I agree with you on collared shirts, but I am wondering about having the sun behind you in the afternoon. That would indicate one is walking in an easterly direction, perhaps not what one would be wanting to do on the CF. Was that what you really meant?
Not really, but I do read them, not just skim them. As for the sun, I just remember the awful feeling that I always get when I go to the northern hemisphere that it is in the wrong place, and I have to think about which direction I am going inDamn, y'all sure do scrutinize posts on here, ha ha.
For me the liner was a "must take" item, mine was VERY light weight, just check your bunk with your head lamp for any signs of small critters (bugs). I took a few small prepackaged individual bug wipes but rarely used them. And, I never had a blister by treating my feet with petroleum ointment each day before putting on socks. If I felt a "hot spot" on a foot I stopped, reapplied petroleum with a bit of duct tape on top of it, believe me it works! You can wrap small strips of duct tape around walking sticks, or other needed items. Flip flops were a must have for me too! Sunscreen, hat, and 2 0r 3 undergarments made of quick dry material. I liked having a light weight "decent" change of cloths for dinner and church. (also quick dry material).My wife, son and I are also planning to go starting in Roscenvalles on June 30. Would love to know what the sleeping liner response is.
This is why I like you Doug you are the most specific info guy I have seen consistently! We grumble when you are tenacious but you keep us going in the right direction. You have found your calling.Not really, but I do read them, not just skim them. As for the sun, I just remember the awful feeling that I always get when I go to the northern hemisphere that it is in the wrong place, and I have to think about which direction I am going in
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