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why do you not recommend these? they would seem ideal...pants then to shorts and shorts to pants - plus they have the extra pockets. Just curious as to your thoughts...
why do you not recommend these? they would seem ideal...pants then to shorts and shorts to pants - plus they have the extra pockets. Just curious as to your thoughts...
if you use an umbrella - what about trekking poles if you are going up or down a steep incline?
What is your handiest packing "hack" and what was your most favorite item you brought on the camino? What say you pilgrims???
They are handy, & I really needed it a couple times but they are heavy compared to just a knife. I got along without it. I called Leatherman to see if I could get a custom tool with just a blade, cork screw, & pliers but they don't do that. I also checked my pack just so I could not have any issues with getting my poles or knife being taken. I am not concerned as much about size of the pack as many others. I like having space to put everything inside. I know I can easily reduce my pack to 33l, yet for convenience my 48l was great.I have to say my Leatherman tool. I say this because of how much we used it for the entire Camino. It comes with a small case that has a belt loop and is small and compact. Just to say though you need to check it as luggage since it has a few knife blades in it.
Buen Camino!
Simple. Leave your trekking poles at home. If you have no knee problems, you do not need trekking poles. I am 66 years old and going back for my third Camino next year and I don't use trekking poles.
It's so individual!Compeed - Makes a mess of your socks and creates blisters around the compeed. Swap out for regular plasters.
Trekking Poles - Not really necessary, will only use in the most extreme of areas and sometimes not use for a week or more.
I hI opted not to use trekking poles or a walking stick. Strictly a personal preference. I didn't regret not having them, but I have good knees and good balance.
Yay, Ive been waiting to hear someone say this. I will be tuning 60 before my Camino and and I have never had knee or ankle problems. I have never walked with poles and now, I think I will leave them at home.Simple. Leave your trekking poles at home. If you have no knee problems, you do not need trekking poles. I am 66 years old and going back for my third Camino next year and I don't use trekking poles.
Good luck with that Joodle. I hope it works out for you. I was a sceptic re sticks, and only bought a pair (Leki Eagle) at the last minute on the recommendation of the guy who sold me my pack. Day 1 on the Route de Napoleon (April 8) in snow, mud, loose stones, steep descents, etc. turned me into a convert. My knees and ankles are fine, and I have good balance, although I am quite tall. I had never walked with a pack before, and it does change your "tip" angle. Yes, the sticks did spend a fair bit of time attached to my pack, however there were many occasions when they were indispensable (for me, that is). I will be turning 60 next year also, and I will definitely be taking my Leki's on my second CF. Buen Camino.I h
Yay, Ive been waiting to hear someone say this. I will be tuning 60 before my Camino and and I have never had knee or ankle problems. I have never walked with poles and now, I think I will leave them at home.
Thanks a lot! now I've got to rethink this.Good luck with that Joodle. I hope it works out for you. I was a sceptic re sticks, and only bought a pair (Leki Eagle) at the last minute on the recommendation of the guy who sold me my pack. Day 1 on the Route de Napoleon (April 8) in snow, mud, loose stones, steep descents, etc. turned me into a convert. My knees and ankles are fine, and I have good balance, although I am quite tall. I had never walked with a pack before, and it does change your "tip" angle. Yes, the sticks did spend a fair bit of time attached to my pack, however there were many occasions when they were indispensable (for me, that is). I will be turning 60 next year also, and I will definitely be taking my Leki's on my second CF. Buen Camino.
Kiwis you forgot he kiwis!If your a non drinker, be aware of those darn Aussies, Germans, Norwegians, Italians, Irish, Americans, Mexicans, Candians, Brits, Scott's, Spanish & Brazilians.
Don't say you weren't warned
If I left out any please feel free to add "them" in. I don't want to have anyone feeling left out.
Buen Camino
Good idea Joodle. There is a technique to using them for maximum benefit. You will see a lot of walkers who haven't a clue. Just Google it. You can always leave them at home, or at an albergue, if you find they are not for you.Thanks a lot! now I've got to rethink this.I guess the best thing is just to get out there with them on some rough trails and get good at using them properly.
I have never had knee or ankle problems. I have never walked with poles and now, I think I will leave them at home.
well I never thought about this kind of set up but it certainly sounds comfy!I took the plunge and now walk in running tights (one long, one short) and a knee-length skirt. The tights dry quicker than trousers and the skirt isn't as close to she skin so doesn't need washing every day. Saves weight too. Works for me!
Good idea Joodle. There is a technique to using them for maximum benefit. You will see a lot of walkers who haven't a clue. Just Google it. You can always leave them at home, or at an albergue, if you find they are not for you.
Good luck with that Joodle. I hope it works out for you.
And on flat easy ones too! Once you get the hang of using them correctly, it feels like being on a moving sidewalk--you can go for longer, more easily, and with much less wear and tear on the body. Plus there's an extra pair of legs for gnarly downhills, and to pull yourself up on the uphills. You will have beautiful arm and shoulder muscles afterwards, too--it tones everything.Thanks a lot! now I've got to rethink this.I guess the best thing is just to get out there with them on some rough trails and get good at using them properly.
Check out this thread for starters and see where it leads you; it's got a video:There is a technique to using them for maximum benefit.
I have started working out on my concept 2 rower again. It works the whole body, from the shoulders, all the way down to the calves. With doing about 7,000 meters 4 das a week and walking increasing distances, I should be ready for my Camino in September, and be ready for hiking poles. I want to lose 15 lbs before I go. I've got to fit back into my hiking pants.And on flat easy ones too! Once you get the hang of using them correctly, it feels like being on a moving sidewalk--you can go for longer, more easily, and with much less wear and tear on the body. Plus there's an extra pair of legs for gnarly downhills, and to pull yourself up on the uphills. You will have beautiful arm and shoulder muscles afterwards, too--it tones everything.
I hated my poles at first--for about an hour. But I'm so glad to have kept an open mind, because my first Camino was a lot harder without them--and it was half the length. Somewhere I read they reduce energy expenditure (and impact stress on joints?) by up to 25%...not sure of the absolute accuracy of that number, but it certainly feels so!
Check out this thread for starters and see where it leads you; it's got a video:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...-pole-that-is-the-question.36308/#post-341970
I'm designing my own trekking skirt. If it turns out well, i'll post a picture. I used to make my daughters Prom dresses, so I think I can pull off a hiking skirt. I just think the Macabi skirt is a bit strange looking. No offense meant.You go, girl! Your camino has definitely begun.
May the pants slide on with ease very soon--and if not, there's always the skirt option. The Macabi skirt has quite a following here on the Forum and am surprised no-one's mentioned it in this thread (or maybe I missed it).
definitely post a pic Joodle ~ I would like to see itI'm designing my own trekking skirt.
I have heard this from others...I am considering taking a look at them.I could pull them on when I was cold, and pull them off when I was too warm, without having to take off my pack.
Is that in order of merit? I would feel comforted to think I can deal with it from experience.If your a non drinker, be aware of those darn Aussies, Germans, Norwegians, Italians, Irish, Americans, Mexicans, Candians, Brits, Scott's, Spanish & Brazilians.
Don't say you weren't warned
If I left out any please feel free to add "them" in. I don't want to have anyone feeling left out.
Buen Camino
The sharp-eyed followers of this thread will look to the left <- and see that I am always wearing my umbrella on the camino.
Things may have changed but, when I bought my arm warmers, they were available in just one size. I had to take in the tops a bit so they would fit snugly on my upper arms.I have heard this from others...I am considering taking a look at them.
You know what they say in the trade when it comes to gear for women: "just pink it up!"The sharp-eyed followers of this thread will look to the left <- and see that I am always wearing my umbrella on the camino. An Australian bush hat keeps the sun off all around, keeps the rain off all around not collapsing when wet, and has the positive extra over ponchos in that 1) you do not become a walking sauna, and 2) more importantly, ones glasses do not fog over as one stumbles through the drops and the mud. True it is somewhat gender orientated but I'm never without.
Agreed 100%. And, for the negligible weight of a zipper, I had the convenience of shorts for the handful of times that I wanted them.Another advantage of zip off pants. On my 2014 Camino there was a bit of rain and mud. On most afternoons I would zip off the legs (where the mud and dirt had accumulated) and just wash those. Saved a lot of time and bother.
How much did your pack weigh?Plastic see through bags for when it rains on the Camino and boy, does it rain at times!! We take about 6 of them and they weigh next to nothing at the bottom of the rucksack. If bad weather is forecast, I pack everything in them and can see exactly what I've packed in each bag instead of constantly rooting around in non see through ones. On our first Camino we were not prepared and on the day we entered Santiago were so soaked that new clothes had to be bought!! Also a few sandwich bags for mobile phones,small diary etc. Always too my little iPad for skyping family. And defenitely our iPods for music. Oh and our kindles with a few good books on them. A lot of favourite things I know!
A couple of things, ok, more than a couple, that I don't wbox - ant to miss on a pilgrimage:
Sarong - Doubles as pretty much everything, towels, skirt, to wrap my clothes in in my backpack (packing sacks are heavy).
Leggings - For added warmth under my hiking trousers and to be decently dressed when everything else is washing/drying
Tupperware - To keep that tomato from becoming sauce during the day and as a general food storage.
Buen Camino! SY
Even better than Tupperware - Lock & Lock tubs ( http://locknlock-usa.com/ ) have latches and a sealing ring. I use a stubby round one that holds a big, fat beefsteak tomato and doubles as a drinking cup
Mostly helpful down hillThanks a lot! now I've got to rethink this.I guess the best thing is just to get out there with them on some rough trails and get good at using them properly.
Me too!Bought me a new backpack Talon 33 great for Camino. Love it!
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Yes small light container/or 2, and. Few zip-lock small 'glad' bags for leftovers that are dry... Nuts/sugar/ whatever. A little bubble wrap for a precious souvenir. Buen Caminoewwwww...tomato sauce in the backpack NOT GOOD! haha!
never would have thought to bring a container - thanks SY
I have heard good things about bringing a sarong! multiple uses...
Poncho, rain coat... Doesn't matter. you're going to get wet. Be sure and keep dry clothes DRY to change into in the evening. Do this by putting the most important items to be kept dry ie. sleeping bag, sox, shirt, pants or long johns in a heavy duty trash bag. Forget the pack cover heavy and useless. It doesn't just rain in Spain on the plain. It buckets in Galicia.I am reading the blogs as far as ponchos go. ponchos vs. rainjackets and pack covers. There a lot of info out there about each one. I am leaning towards poncho.
Firstly thumbs up for me: I just realised how to reply to part of a comment. YES!my little Lonely Planet Spanish Phrase book that I used when I was sick. Translated and wrote down my symptoms for the emergency clinic when I went in with what ended up being pneumonia!!
And small packets of tissues which can easily be bought in Spain. Carry one in your pocket because many places, particularly in the last 100 kms, due to numbers, don't have toilet paper. I found in September that it was much busier than 2011 and more people lining up to use toilets at cafes. Limited staff were busy serving food.Did anyone mention hand sanitizer? I could have avoided two days of diarrhea halfway through the Camino. About half the restrooms don't have soap.
Trying to imagine walking in that much rain...It doesn't just rain in Spain on the plain. It buckets in Galicia.
I have numerous translation apps on my iPhone but was also using the Lonely Planet book as my "try to learn some more Spanish phrases" book before I left on my camino.But Google translate came to the party. So I won't ever need a phrase book again.
... On one occasion,having removed the dry items and taken them indoors,I returned to find my remaining washing adorning a bush and my line displaying a collection of ladies frilly pants a student group had washed.Being a gentleman (or a coward perhaps) I lay resting in the sunshine until the line was empty,and never left it unattended again.
I knew there was a reason I shouldn't have recounted the story.Just enjoying the view? *Runs and hides* SY
. . . I returned to find my remaining washing adorning a bush and my line displaying a collection of ladies frilly pants a student group had washed.Being a gentleman (or a coward perhaps) I lay resting in the sunshine until the line was empty . . . . .
So glad you enjoyed it,but in truth I actually fell asleep laid on the grass(It had been a long walk)and awoke with red knees,shins and nose,so I felt a bit embarrassed that I may have provided a static comic display then as well.In the spirit of the Camino I would never refuse use of the 'line' to anyone,as I have received many 'good deeds'from fellow. pilgrims.You made me/us giggle, that is a good reason, or?SY
I would never refuse use of the 'line' to anyone,as I have received many 'good deeds'from fellow. pilgrims.
A little bubble wrap for a precious souvenir. Buen Camino
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