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Here in Ireland ,Lidl and Aldi often have small ones for sale , very light maybe €10 and I found my Lidl one very good and it kept its charge for a long time .Its mainly as a back up as you will only use your phone mostly in the evenings.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
it depends upon the capacity of your current mobile battery, considering you will be staying in civilized places where you can recharge every night, you do not need a huge pack, any pack that provides 1.5 times the capacity of your battery will be perfect to provide a "boost" charge, you will barely ever need a full fledged charge in the Camino because you should have wall outlets handy in all places. Battery packs and mobile batteries can have a "communicating vessel" effect, like a pack with 10% capacity will not be able to charge a mobile a lot above 60 or 70 percent.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
I use a Stealth Angel Solar charger for my backpaking trips. I attached velcro to back of the charger and on top flap of my backpack - it rides securely and catches good rays. The solar charger has two usb ports, waterproof & flashlight. The teeny/tiny weight diff is totally worth it on my longer backpack trips.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Do you think that those cables are a good idea or will they just duplicate a cord I’m going to have to carry anyway to charge the phone and/or battery pack at night anyway?Fitting along the sides were short charging cables, one each for Android and Apple. It is easy to hold these together and the battery doesn't even get in the way of taking pictures.
It's a very useful device. I used it daily to charge my phone, my power bank and my wireless headphones at the same time (until I lost it). If you can, get one and take with you on the Camino!The best technical thing in my pack was a triple-adaptor for the socket, so 3 devices could be charged.
That was in use almost every day! I never did stay in an Albergue that did have enough sockets!
I find it handy to have the short cable built into the unit.Do you think that those cables are a good idea or will they just duplicate a cord I’m going to have to carry anyway to charge the phone and/or battery pack at night anyway?
I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Definitely a good thing. You only lose them if you lose the battery as they are permanently attached to it. You only have to worry about one end coming lose as you jog along. They are only about 3.5 inches and so they aren't in the way. They tuck into the side of the battery and so out of the way when not in use. The cables themselves are incredibly light. For night charging you probably want a 2 or 3 meter cord, very inconvenient to use while walking.Do you think that those cables are a good idea or will they just duplicate a cord I’m going to have to carry anyway to charge the phone and/or battery pack at night anyway?
Do you think that those cables are a good idea or will they just duplicate a cord I’m going to have to carry anyway
Yes, they will duplicate. But since I think @trecile (and, it seems, Rick) like to carry a very long cable for night time charging in albergues, I can understand their advice. However, where you are staying in private accommodation, your phone can be near the outlet at night, so it doesn't need a 2-3 m cord.For night charging you probably want a 2 or 3 meter cord
Or in the pack but whether pocket or pack this is inconvenient for people who are following a GPS track or taking a lot of photos.If I need to charge while walking, I can put the phone and the battery pack in different pockets, connected by the 1-m cable.
I keep the phone in the same place it always rides. The power pack can either be in the same place, under the phone, or in a different pocket. Either way, the 1-m cord allows me to take out the phone and use it with no problem while the power pack remains in its place. If you have a very short connection, you HAVE to hold both.Or in the pack but whether pocket or pack this is inconvenient for people who are following a GPS track or taking a lot of photos.
What; you take breaks!?When I use the big power bank on my phone, I have them connected while I am taking a break.
Yes, they will duplicate. But since I think @trecile (and, it seems, Rick) like to carry a very long cable for night time charging in albergues, I can understand their advice. However, where you are staying in private accommodation, your phone can be near the outlet at night, so it doesn't need a 2-3 m cord.
Personally, I would take a single 1-m cord, a Euro-plug charger, and the power bank. If I need to charge while walking, I can put the phone and the battery pack in different pockets, connected by the 1-m cable. I have a twist-tie gear tie to keep the cable coiled.
Personally, I would take a single 1-m cord, a Euro-plug charger, and the power bank.
Correct. You won't be able to use it in th US, but I think planes will accept itSo, just to be clear — if I have one of these, I won’t need to worry about leaving my adaptor in the socket?!
Mine is not significantly bigger.Any idea why the European charger plugs are twice the size of the ones
Exactly.So, just to be clear — if I have one of these, I won’t need to worry about leaving my adaptor in the socket?!
I don't see any reason that the electronics should be larger. After all you can attach an adapter to a US charger and it will work.Any idea why the European charger plugs are twice the size of the ones you plug in in the US?
It does. It looks like it would work fine when on and you are using the phone. I wouldn't want it in my pocket though. On camino I wouldn't have it in my pocket but back home I don't normally walk around with a pack.I haven't tried this kind, but this little power bank that attaches to your phone looks pretty handy.
That's the advantage of carrying a purse.It does. It looks like it would work fine when on and you are using the phone. I wouldn't want it in my pocket though.
I am happy with this one, it has attached cords--which plays well with my lack of organizational skills. I could not paste it without it being embolden and large--oopsI have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Did you mean to post a link to the actual product?I am happy with this one, it has attached cords--which plays well with my lack of organizational skills. I could not paste it without it being embolden and large--oops
Portable Charger with Built in Cable, Metecsmart 10000mah Power Bank Portable Charger Type C USB C Cell Phone Thin Slim Lightweight Travel Tiny 5V Backup Battery Pack for iPhone Samsung Android iPad
I can't figure out how without sending the link to my cart--it is on amazon and that description will lead you to the listingDid you mean to post a link to the actual product?
All you need to do is copy the url on the product page and paste it in your post.I can't figure out how without sending the link to my cart--it is on amazon and that description will lead you to the listing
This APP has an option of configuration to customize time of GPS activation, which reduces battery use.The IGN app (for Android only) works very well and includes tracks for hundreds of stages in mahy different caminos.
I found that when I did my pack reconsideration in Pamplona this was one of the items I sent home. I used maps on my phone but only at the end of the day as I was heading into the town, or on the very rare times I missed an arrow. The arrow system is excellent--particularly on the Frances.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
I really like that idea! Thanks.Secondly, I also use my battery pack to reduce the risk of my phone being stolen or left behind. I never charge my phone by plugging it into a wall socket. I only ever plug my battery pack into a wall socket and then if I go out of the room/albergue and it goes walk-about or I manage to forget it then I can easily replace it.
Have you noticed, that there is also a Camino specific app from IGN. Same symbol, but colours are yellow over blue.it depends upon the capacity of your current mobile battery, considering you will be staying in civilized places where you can recharge every night, you do not need a huge pack, any pack that provides 1.5 times the capacity of your battery will be perfect to provide a "boost" charge, you will barely ever need a full fledged charge in the Camino because you should have wall outlets handy in all places. Battery packs and mobile batteries can have a "communicating vessel" effect, like a pack with 10% capacity will not be able to charge a mobile a lot above 60 or 70 percent.
I would go for something smallish in this case, like a boost in mid afternoon if that day you have used a bit more juice than usual.
And, certainly, airplane mode makes a huge difference. The IGN app (for Android only) works very well and includes tracks for hundreds of stages in mahy different caminos. There are several versions of this IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional) app, I would go for the one that looks like this, and which includes links for Camino de Santiago. If you download it, make sure you download the version with this particular color combination, there are other smaller ones, but I know you feel confident with GPS apps.
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Hi, smallest and lightest weight is best, but I imagine that your Aukey is about as big as your phone, and you have to carry it... so it's your choice. Almost a pound is 454 grams.... do you really need to have a map? I'm just going to follow everyone ahead of me.... there will be lots of us. And, if by chance, I fall off the cliff, I know that they were Lemmings, and not Peregrinos. (I do have the book, and will use that to write in)I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
On less traveled routes, such as the one that @peregrina2000 is planning, yes becayse there are usually few to no other pilgrims to follow!do you really need to have a map?
interesting... I know the one I recommend is a full featured GPS apps which includes links to hundreds of different Camino stages, including France! This might be a smaller, more specific version, probably more user friendly too. I have noticed the IGN have published different apps lately, when I first heard of these apps, the one I recommend is the only one that was available.Have you noticed, that there is also a Camino specific app from IGN. Same symbol, but colours are yellow over blue. View attachment 106978
Your almost a pound Aukey would be great... however, that is almost 454 grams, and we all strive to carry no more than 7-10 kgs including your backpack. Your list of things should be in the twos of... and a lot of quick dry Merino. Two underwear, two shirts, two hiking pants/shorts, one rain jacket, one warm layer (compressible down).... a notepad, your Camino Guide book, a rock from home that has meaning... (a small one). No GPS or Maps.me not needed. There will be a line of people to follow, you'll meet up with Peregrinos doing the same thing. Lots of locals to point the way... Merino can be found on Amazon, look for Goodlove brand.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Hi Greg. Welcome to the forum. Just to let you know that the original poster, @peregrina2000, walks caminos where there is no one to follow and no guide books to follow either. GPS is valuable to her. She also records her trips so others can follow her and works on guides and instructions that she posts on the forum. She's a forum and camino gem.I'm just going to follow everyone ahead of me.... there will be lots of us.
An alternative and lighter option is a solar charger. I had one on El Norte in March 2018 and it always saved my use of offline maps last 2 hours of the day (having used low battery & airplane modes up till then). It was the size of a larger smartphone and weight was unnoticeable clipped to the outer topside of my pack it charged. It was a cheap model gifted to me by a non-hiking sister. I was sceptical but took it and was glad.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
I have an Anker PowerCore 13000mAh and it kicks butt!! It will charge an iPhone from 25% to full very quickly, has two USB ports, last a long time before the bank needs recharging and the unit itself recharges really fast. I take it everywhere.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
I've used a few powerbanks over the last 10 years and I've found the RavPower brand to be good value for money. The 6700mAh model is my "in the pouch" option, but while walking I keep my phone in airplane mode 75% of the time.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Great suggestion, here in Ottawa they have 7500 one but am I wrong to assume you’d need an EU adapter to charge this power bank ?For those who have a *Miniso* store near to them, I have found that their powerbanks are the least expensive with the most ports and highest mAh; I have one that cost me less than $20 CAD, has 2 ports and 10,000 mAh. Miniso reminds me of Hema... so you might check out Hema as well if you are transiting though the Bordeaux train station (which is the only Hema I know of outside the Nederlands and on the path of a pilgrim).
Yes, I take my EU Apple brick adapter. It has a USB port, of course, and so with that and the brick that has 2 ports, I can charge my iPad, iPhone, and watch, making the weight of the adapter quite worth it.Great suggestion, here in Ottawa they have 7500 one but am I wrong to assume you’d need an EU adapter to charge this power bank ?
My two bobs worth...I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
True. For those that don't know, the GPS radio in your smartphone does not transmit; it is a receiver only. I would also like to add that Location Service is also useful in annotating your photographs with a location in addition to a date. Even if I wasn't using the service with GPS apps on a camino I would leave the service running for photos. Here's an example of what the Google Photos app can tell you; click to enlarge the attachment.I was advised by my walking buddy that turning the Location Service off was an effective way to reduce power consumption - the GPS chip checks with the GPS satellites every few seconds and uses power to do so - turning it off reduces total power drain during the day.
There is a privacy issue though. Leaving Location Services running but not having certain other settings disabled may allow you to be tracked. Here is an example from Google Maps. It followed my last camino and other trips. (It looks like it labels places that are the extremes of N, S, E, W).I would also like to add that Location Service is also useful in annotating your photographs with a location in addition to a date.
Good post @Dawsie .Write your name on things to try to minimise losses.
I appreciate the good intentions here, but I’m afraid we are talking about very different caminos. Some of the quietest caminos may have good marking, like the Invierno and the Madrid, but many do not — Geira (which I hope to walk this year, hence my questions), Ebro, parts of the Olvidado, Levante, Catalán, to name a few. On some of those routes there are kms and kms through unpopulated areas, sometimes in the mountains, sometimes in wide open vastness so there is no one to ask. On some of these caminos you can walk for days, or in fact the entire way, and never meet another peregrino/a. I walk alone and do not relish the idea of needing my GPS when my phone is dead and I am nowhere near anyone. That would definitely not be one of the “best experiences” of my camino.Even on the quietest Caminos, the way marking is excellent and there are nearly always other periginos to follow, or someone else will come along soon to help you. However, one of the best experiences of walking a Camino will be when you get lost, and will ask for help from Spanish locals in your halting little bit of Spanish and score a success when you find your way back to the path with their help.
I appreciate the good intentions here, but I’m afraid we are talking about very different caminos. Some of the quietest caminos may have good marking, like the Invierno and the Madrid, but many do not — Geira (which I hope to walk this year, hence my questions), Ebro, parts of the Olvidado, Levante, Catalán, to name a few. On some of those routes there are kms and kms through unpopulated areas, sometimes in the mountains, sometimes in wide open vastness so there is no one to ask. On some of these caminos you can walk for days, or in fact the entire way, and never meet another peregrino/a. I walk alone and do not relish the idea of needing my GPS when my phone is dead and I am nowhere near anyone. That would definitely not be one of the “best experiences” of my camino.
So please understand that what you interpret as “battery life anxiety” is actually just trying to make sure that I do not find myself in a bad situation that can easily be avoided with the purchase of a little battery pack!
You may have good intentions, @Dawsie, but both these bolded statements are actually not true, once off the more popular routes.Even on the quietest Caminos, the way marking is excellent and there are nearly always other periginos to follow, or someone else will come along soon to help you
Amen. Gracias, aniga! And for all your help and inspiration to so many us us over the years.So I just wanted to say that I appreciate your measured and kind response to these newer members; your thoughtful tone illustrates so clearly why you are a Moderator of this Forum.
Perhaps also include your picture with your name.
Two years ago on the Aragonese I found an iPhone near a gate. Almost certainly it was lost by a peregrino. I was able to recharge it from about 5% but the only clue to the owner's identity was that lock messages were in Catalan.
I just returned from walking the Del Norte over a 7 week period. I had a small 6k power bank and I had another 4 k with me as well. Carrying the extra one was a total waste. I actually only needed the 6k bank a couple of times just to keep my phone going and it wasn't hooked up very long before we reached our destination for that day. I have a Samsung s10 and it not too bad on power usage. I didn't have a service provider while on the walk so I only really used my phone with my "alltrails" app to help with navigation. Sometimes I was also using my Buen Camino app also. My settings were, wifi off and I was in airplane mode. And of course I was also taking pictures with my phone.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
If you use Maps.me it doesn't use much power. Certainly should last 2 or 3 days of phone use.I have searched the forum and see that there are people with knowledge about power banks. If I make it to the camino in September, I plan to leave my trusty Garmin Dakota GPS behind and rely on wikiloc on my phone.
I know that to prolong the battery life when I am walking, I should switch to airplane mode, but even so, I think I am going to invest in a power bank.
On the recommendation of a tech guy at my office, I bought an Aukey power bank to use this year as I went out on long bike rides and found that my phone wouldn’t last. It works great, I think it has 3 full phone charges in it, but it weighs almost a pound.
How should I decide how small/lightweight I can safely go? Any specific recommendations?
Just a heads up. I have been advised by several Spaniards that you should never buy chargers or any electronic things in a tienda de chinos. There is a high incidence of fake stuff, apparently, even goods bearing what looks like the official C€ mark.
I also need a power bank but live in Guatemala and don't have time to get anything ordered. Do you think I might be able to get one in Leon? I'll be leaving for the San Salvador from there.I use a power bank with 5000 Mah, which gives me about one full charge, which is more than adequate. It weighs about four ounces.
I prefer a thin, flattish power bank because it's easier to fit in a pocket or purse while attached to the phone.
Something similar to this:
Amazon.com: Alongza Portable Phone Charger,5000mAh External Battery Power Pack 0.22lb Pocket Size Ultra Slim USB Cell Phone Power Bank Compatible with iPhone 12/11/Pro/Max/XS/XR/X/10/8/7/6,iPad,Samsung,Android : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Alongza Portable Phone Charger,5000mAh External Battery Power Pack 0.22lb Pocket Size Ultra Slim USB Cell Phone Power Bank Compatible with iPhone 12/11/Pro/Max/XS/XR/X/10/8/7/6,iPad,Samsung,Android : Cell Phones & Accessorieswww.amazon.com
I love paper maps, compass and prayer beads. SeriouslyI carry a paper map, compass, and prayer beads.
I am only lost, if someone find me. Lol.
Thread when out.
Oh how I wish I could get that. I am in Guatemala and no Amazon delivery here much less in time as I leave Aug 30th. Do you think I'll be able to get anything like that in Leon?Another satisfied and thankful customer reporting back. I put all your recommendations together and wound up buying a Misso 6000 mAh charger that has the little connector cords coming out of the side that tuck back in very cleverly.
I let my phone die down and then used the power bank. The phone got to 97% and the power bank still has power, so it will be plenty! Thank you so much for all your help.
Fingers crossed I get to use it in a few weeks!
Worten is a big chain, kind of like Best Buy. They have them. There is one in Madrid but not León. Media Markt is another one of those chains, and they have a León store (a long way from the center). But I’ve been unable to do a search through their catalog.Oh how I wish I could get that. I am in Guatemala and no Amazon delivery here much less in time as I leave Aug 30th. Do you think I'll be able to get anything like that in Leon?
Thanks so much. I'm sure I'll find something. Yes. Almost at the one week mark. Can't wait. So excited.Worten is a big chain, kind of like Best Buy. They have them. There is one in Madrid but not León. Media Markt is another one of those chains, and they have a León store (a long way from the center). But I’ve been unable to do a search through their catalog.
But I am virtually certain you’ll be able to get one somewhere in León. I would just ask for help in your hotel/pensión/albergue. I wonder if the phone stores (Movistar, Vodafone, etc) would sell them. Good luck, @Canche — you are almost at the one week mark!
I just thought —Corte Inglés—and got back on to see you were a few steps ahead of me.On the Corte Inglés site you can search for power banks that are currently available at the León store:
Thank you sooo much. Everyone has been so helpful. Much appreciated.I just thought —Corte Inglés—and got back on to see you were a few steps ahead of me.Of course that’s the best idea. Not far from the old town, reliable merchandise. Sometimes pricey but you can be sure about quality.
I have found that if I have forgotten where I stopped for lunch on day 12 of a Camino 5 years ago, Google can tell me exactly where, and how long I stayed there for lunch before moving on.There is a privacy issue though. Leaving Location Services running but not having certain other settings disabled may allow you to be tracked. Here is an example from Google Maps. It followed my last camino and other trips. (It looks like it labels places that are the extremes of N, S, E, W).
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