Rucksack malfunction - option to buy in Puente la Reina?

[Mark2012]

Hello all,

I'm currently stopping for the night in Zarequiegui and find that my trusty old rucksack (a veteran of 5 Caminos and now on a 6th!) is on the verge of falling apart.

So, I think I need to replace it. I will be walking through Puente la Reina tomorrow morning and, if memory serves, it's a reasonably-sized town. That being the case, I'm wondering if there might be a hiking or outdoors store there or just anywhere that might sell rucksacks? I'd rather not wait until Burgos if I can replace it sooner. Aside from anything else, the current rucksack may not make it that far.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

 

[SabsP]

Hello all,

I'm currently stopping for the night in Zarequiegui and find that my trusty old rucksack (a veteran of 5 Caminos and now on a 6th!) is on the verge of falling apart.

So, I think I need to replace it. I will be walking through Puente la Reina tomorrow morning and, if memory serves, it's a reasonably-sized town. That being the case, I'm wondering if there might be a hiking or outdoors store there or just anywhere that might sell rucksacks? I'd rather not wait until Burgos if I can replace it sooner. Aside from anything else, the current rucksack may not make it that far.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

Sorry to hear Mark. From what I just searched nothing much in Puente la Reina but there are Decathlon stores in Estella and in Logroño further on! Good luck!!

 

[Mark2012]

Sorry to hear Mark. From what I just searched nothing much in Puente la Reina but there are Decathlon stores in Estella and in Logroño further on! Good luck!!

Thanks for that. Estella isn't too far away!

 

[Anemone del Camino]

A good seemstress might be able to help? Otherwise it's back to Pamplona.

 

[RENSHAW]

Stop at as many Albergues as you can and ask if they have a Rucksack that needs a home - I have seen many secret rooms full of abandoned gear just wating for a new master ......ask as you walk ..till you can buy what you need if at all necessary?
A donation would be the right gesture for gear received.

 

[Kieran Kenneally]

My God I have heard of a wardrobe malfunction but not a backpack. I use an Osprey Stratos and that comes with a lifetime guarantee. Perhaps that may be an option if the funds allow it and they stock that brand. Failing that you may end up with the Huckleberry Finn option a stick and a handkerchief job. Anyhow best of luck I hope you get sorted

 

[FLEUR]

A shoe repairer might be able to do repairs if it's the stitching that's failed.

 

[LdnWalker]

There's definitely a big Decathlon on the way out of Estella which is a bit closer to where you currently are (if you can't find some lonely abandoned pack to adopt).

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

You mean you have a problem that duct tape can't solve?

In 2015 I picked up a sleeping bag at a shop in Viana on the camino on the right just before the church. I'm having trouble remembering the name. Planet Agua?

 

[LdnWalker]

In 2015 I picked up a sleeping bag at a shop in Viana on the camino on the right just before the church. I'm having trouble remembering the name. Planet Agua?

Planeta Agua is a chain of outdoor stores that are in a few Camino locations. There's a small one in Zubiri and there's one in Logrono.

 

[Pabloke]

The best place is Pamplona with several stores to choose and it's just ten minutes by bus from Puente la Reina. Next day you can take the bus to Puente la Reina a 7am.

If this doesn't suit you Estella has some stores as well.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

You mean you have a problem that duct tape can't solve?

In 2015 I picked up a sleeping bag at a shop in Viana on the camino on the right just before the church. I'm having trouble remembering the name. Planet Agua?

Duct Tape is like Star Wars...

--there's a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together!

 

[Ove Garpeman]

Hello all,

I'm currently stopping for the night in Zarequiegui and find that my trusty old rucksack (a veteran of 5 Caminos and now on a 6th!) is on the verge of falling apart.

So, I think I need to replace it. I will be walking through Puente la Reina tomorrow morning and, if memory serves, it's a reasonably-sized town. That being the case, I'm wondering if there might be a hiking or outdoors store there or just anywhere that might sell rucksacks? I'd rather not wait until Burgos if I can replace it sooner. Aside from anything else, the current rucksack may not make it that far.

Thanks in advance,

Mark

I walked with Sean last year who had 8 completed Caminos behind him, one even started from the UK.
Buen Camino and good luck with the rucksack

 

[trecile]

Duct Tape is like Star Wars...

--there's a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together!

Close, but it should read duct tape is like The Force.

 

[Kieran Kenneally]

A friend of mine wrapped his feet in duct tape and it prevented him getting blisters. Funny thing though he changed brands on a different Camino and got blisters because the tape basically fell apart. Does that mean the 'reinforce' was not with him????

 

[t2andreo]

As others have suggested, Logroño is the next location with a Decathlon sports department store. Check out www.decathlon.es.

As they are usually located in an industrial area outside the old town, ask at the local TI about a bus, or take a taxi.

Failing that option, and depending on the nature of the wound to your rucksack, find a local shoemaker who can stitch it for you. I think they are called zapaterías (maker of shoes).

These fellows typically have a "free arm" sewing machine that can reach into odd places to sew seams. That is how I have my rucksack repaired at home between Camino's.

I hope this helps.

 

[Mark2012]

You mean you have a problem that duct tape can't solve?

In 2015 I picked up a sleeping bag at a shop in Viana on the camino on the right just before the church. I'm having trouble remembering the name. Planet Agua?

That might be just the thing. In Sansol tonight. Started at Lorca at an unseemly hour (trying to beat the heat) and so passed through Estella too early to check anywhere. Going for a later start tomorrow, so Viana may well do the trick.

Thanks for that!

 

[Mark2012]

As others have suggested, Logroño is the next location with a Decathlon sports department store. Check out www.decathlon.es.

As they are usually located in an industrial area outside the old town, ask at the local TI about a bus, or take a taxi.

Failing that option, and depending on the nature of the wound to your rucksack, find a local shoemaker who can stitch it for you. I think they are called zapaterías (maker of shoes).

These fellows typically have a "free arm" sewing machine that can reach into odd places to sew seams. That is how I have my rucksack repaired at home between Camino's.

I hope this helps.

Thanks for that. Based on an earlier reply, I may have a chance to replace the rucksack in Viana tomorrow morning. Failing that, definitely Logrono. Do you is the Decathlon store within a walkable distance? This might sound unnecessarily hardcore, but I just hate the idea of resorting to any mode of transport other than my feet when on the Camino!

 

[mspath]

The distance from the Logrono municipal albergue to Decathlon is roughly 4 km. Hit below for Google map to show you that way. After Decathlon you can join the camino as it leaves Logrono on the way to Navarette.

Albergue de Peregrinos to Decathlon Logroño via Av. República Argentina.--
https://goo.gl/maps/NiqJFRYjAnA2

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

That might be just the thing. In Sansol tonight. Started at Lorca at an unseemly hour (trying to beat the heat) and so passed through Estella too early to check anywhere. Going for a later start tomorrow, so Viana may well do the trick.

Thanks for that!

Finally found the place. The website has maps that should work for you but aren't pinning the location on them for me because of my ancient browser.

https://www.planeta-agua.com/inicio/planeta-agua/

Planeta Agua Viana
c/ Rua de Santa Maria 3 (between Plaza del Cozo and Plaza los Fueros)
31230 Viana
Navarra - España
Tlf. 948 64 65 12


Planeta Agua Logroño
c/ Avda Navarra 10
26001 Logroño
La Rioja - España
Tlf. 941 25 27 64

 

[mspath]

Leaving Logrono on the camino head for the Parque de la Grajera, and la Cabana del Tio Juarvi, a simple cafe/resto open everyday from 08:00. Do stop for a lakeside drink or meal on your way to Navarette; the camino passes the door. Here is their web -- http://www.lacabanadeltiojuarvi.es/es/

 

[Mark2012]

Finally found the place. The website has maps that should work for you but aren't pinning the location on them for me because of my ancient browser.

https://www.planeta-agua.com/inicio/planeta-agua/

Planeta Agua Viana
c/ Rua de Santa Maria 3 (between Plaza del Cozo and Plaza los Fueros)
31230 Viana
Navarra - España
Tlf. 948 64 65 12


Planeta Agua Logroño
c/ Avda Navarra 10
26001 Logroño
La Rioja - España
Tlf. 941 25 27 64

Thank you. Much appreciated!

 

[t2andreo]

As Decathlon store locations are usually in a "big box" type store, it is most likely situated for auto access, NOT pedestrian access. In this scenario, you need to consider if your safety is worth the principle of not riding in a wheeled conveyance.

IMHO, take the dang taxi or bus. Announce to others you are going, and offer to share the taxi ride if others are interested. It is not worth arguing over principle...again IMHO.

I hope this helps and you get the problem sorted.