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A little cart would solve that problem easily. I've seen some people pulling them. From Ruiselan to La Faba they took the main road. Last year a German girl was doing the exercise with a small dog in the cart. Saw her a couple of times along the Francés, pretty energetically pushing on a windy day.Anniesantiago said:How much does your loaded pack weigh, by the way? :|
You hit the nail on the head. So it would be for anybody else. :lol:MCVet said:I haven't actually bought my hiking shoes yet because I can't decide whether a waterproof shoe or a breatheable shoe would be the better choice. I'd think breatheable for 99% of the time but that other 1% would be miserable hiking in wet shoes.
trumpy said:I get the impression that you are trying to wind people up with this one (the kitchen sink gives it away). It seems to have worked as well. Good for you, we can all do with a little giggle now and again.
lol I agree Ron. Seems like McVet has taken everything mentioned on any equipment thread and rolled it into one. But I think I have spied a major omission: It's that thing-whose-name-I-don't-recall, but that lets women go trackside to the toilet, standing up like a man. Serious omission from such a comprehensive list!trumpy said:Hi Mcvet I get the impression that you are trying to wind people up with this one (the kitchen sink gives it away). It seems to have worked as well. Ron
Yah it's actually that thread that got me to add it to my list. Will consider leaving it though. But then again, that thread makes it sound very useful.To the contrary, there is an actual product by that name, discussed elsewhere in these forums. It's a portable, collapsible basin, as you can see here: http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/13
Books are HEAVY! Could this be on your tablet?
In warmer months?
I'm sure you're only bring one pair.
Do you have a smartphone that could act as your laptop/gps/map?
Speaking of, how big is your pack? I settles on a 33l and it is driving me a bit nuts because it is about 10l more than i want or need.
-Do everyone a favour and leave the plastic bags.
Why do you need it? Use albergue computers unless you are staying in privates that offer free wi-fi - or better yet, experience being in nature without electronics for a few weeks. It's life-changing.
o Trail books (guides & recreational) - Why?
o MP3 player/headphones/charger - Why? Listen to the birds instead? Talk to pilgrims?
I get the impression that you are trying to wind people up with this one
It's that thing-whose-name-I-don't-recall, but that lets women go trackside to the toilet, standing up like a man. Serious omission from such a comprehensive list!
MCVet said:So in about two months I'll be on my way, and I'm starting to get...antsy. Am I bringing too much? I think I am, but don't know what to take out. It all seems crucial here. Was hoping some of the more experienced pilgrims here could help narrow this down a bit and go "yah, you're never going to use that" or "hey, you forgot this!"
o First aid stuff
o Power outlet adapter
o Flashlight
o Camera and requisite stuff along with it
o Laptop (charger; tablet to save weight?)
o Pills for water cleansing
o Camel bag/attachment for backpack?
o Rain gear
o Rain suit
o Backpack Raincover
o Light umbrella
o Plastic bags
o TP
o Whistle
o Olsen Hegar and polyester thread (backpack repairs)
o Sink stopper (for alburgues where they’ve been taken) “For a universal sink stopper my husband cut a 75mm diametre circle out of a piece of heavy duty innertube”
o Clothesline
o Sheet of paper with name/e-mail sticky labels
o Reusable shopping bag thing
o Spork with serrated handle
o That shampoo stuff (This thing, though not that large of a bottle)
o Kitchen Sink (for washing clothes in busy alburques)
o Cotton diapers for drying off
o S-hook (for hanging pack)
o Duct tape (shoe/backpack repairs)
o Extra knife
o Notepad and pens
o Maps
o GPS
o Compass
o Paracord
o Some kind of Leatherman?
o Sleeping bag (for the hostel) Might want silk or cotton liner only since it’ll be warmer.
o Bathing suit
o SIM Card (Lebara card from simsforspain.com) or http://www.spainsim.com/microSIM.htm will deliver to starting town.
o Stone for Cruze de Ferro
o Trail books (guides & recreational)
o Spork
o Toiletries
o Camera
o Passport
o MP3 player/headphones/charger
o Phone/charger
o Power plug/USB thing
Clothes
o Hat
o 2x cargo shorts
o 2x light shorts
o Sandals
o Boots
o 2x Underwear
o 1x long jeans
o Shirts (light as I have)
o Sunglasses
o Wool cap
o Socks
o Sandles
Not sure if I'm bringing enough clothes either. That seems like a ....short list. Oh and should I bother with buying a walking stick state-side or just buy one there? Not sure if the hassle of shipping it over will be worth the savings of not buying it there (I imagine they're at a premium price). Oh also will a silk sleeping bag liner be enough, or should I bring the whole sleeping bag with it? I don't really get cold very easily. Also, should I bring a cover of some sort?
Also, tell me a bit about shoes. I haven't actually bought my hiking shoes yet because I can't decide whether a waterproof shoe or a breatheable shoe would be the better choice. I'd think breatheable for 99% of the time but that other 1% would be miserable hiking in wet shoes.
KiwiNomad06 said:But I think I have spied a major omission: It's that thing-whose-name-I-don't-recall, but that lets women go trackside to the toilet, standing up like a man. Serious omission from such a comprehensive list!
You can find my list at http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/20 ... na-walk-2/
MCVet said:You can find my list at http://michalrinkevich.wordpress.com/20 ... na-walk-2/
Good stuff, thanks! That's pretty much what my list looks like at the moment. How'd it work out for you? Anything you wished you had/hadn't taken?
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