Safety Pins

[Lydia Gillen]

Experienced pilgrims know the value of a few safety pins.
Some new pilgrims have yet to learn.
How often have you seen teeshirts or socks blown off the clothes lines.
I suggest that this year we all bring some extra pins. They cost very little and weigh almost nothing and yet will enrich the camino of those you give them to.
When you see something on the ground for lack of a pin , hang it up and pin it.
The new pilgrim will be delighted and realise it is a gift from someone else.
Its a win win situation all around.

Buen Camino to you all

 

[bunnymac]

Have to agree. I always carry a pack. Great for pinning damp clothes or wool socks to you pack while hiking - allowing them to dry/air.

 

[annakappa]

Most definately a not-to-be- forgotten item! Get the old fashioned babies ones if you can still find them.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Most definately a not-to-be- forgotten item! Get the old fashioned babies ones if you can still find them.

Yes you can, my wife bought two bags last year . Now we have a lifetime supply of baby safety pins.
Wish you well, Peter.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Sewing supply stores carry them. You Canada also collect them from when you get your dry cleaning back.

 

[NualaOC]

I couldn't agree more! I always bring nappy (diaper) pins with me for laundry and for hanging spare/wet socks on my backpack.

 

[wayfarer]

Didn't bring them the first time, didn't leave without them after that.

 

[julia-t]

Just weighed mine this morning! 3 diaper/nappy pins plus 10 assorted size pins, 10g.

3m paracord is 20g. Last year I used it as a clothes line several times, and to secure my plastic-wrapped backpack when I checked it on the flight home.

30g = priceless

 

[Al the optimist]

When I bought mine the person behind the counter looked at me quizzically as if to say what is a man of your age doing with twins?

 

[clearskiescamino]

I carry at least 10 large baby nappy pins. I inter-lock them in a chain and hang them from my bag.
No need to go hunting for them

 

[mcopeland]

Get the old fashioned babies ones if you can still find them.

Couldn't find them in any of the stores. Disposable diapers s rules I guess. Had to order them on Amazon.

 

[edandjoan]

Extra pair of shoe laces double as a clothes line too. We always say every item we take has to have at least two uses....well most of the stuff.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Extra pair of shoe laces double as a clothes line too. We always say every item we take has to have at least two uses....well most of the stuff.

I like this idea. Less weight than my rubber line.
Hmmm... now you have me thinking...

 

[domigee]

Hmmm... now you have me thinking...

Dangerous ....

 

[edandjoan]

I like this idea. Less weight than my rubber line.
Hmmm... now you have me thinking...

Tie them together if you need a longer line. They also work well if you need to string a line on the bottom bunk. You know if the weather is a bit damp and your clothes need more drying.

Also extra pair of socks can double as mittens on a cold morning. I like my pack light so I try and be creative.

 

[november_moon]

Yeah - no thinking allowed! You'll get us all in trouble

Safety pins were something that I think I used every single day on the Camino. I think I used them mostly for hanging socks and undies on the clothes line - there were never enough clothes pins, and besides, I think the safety pins help keep other people from accidentally packing up your clothes because they have to actually undo the pin and that gives an extra couple seconds to realize "hey, these aren't my socks".

 

[gerardcarey]

Not me.
I take 6 of those stationery type bulldog clips.
They are really tough and strong.

 

[Keith Hearn]

Taking extras to share is a wonderful idea. I already had 6 safety pins on my packing list, but now I'm going to take a bunch more. They're cheap and weigh almost nothing, and the pleasure they'll give to both the recipient and myself with be more than worth it. Thanks!

 

[trecile]

Experienced pilgrims know the value of a few safety pins.
Some new pilgrims have yet to learn.
How often have you seen teeshirts or socks blown off the clothes lines.
I suggest that this year we all bring some extra pins. They cost very little and weigh almost nothing and yet will enrich the camino of those you give them to.
When you see something on the ground for lack of a pin , hang it up and pin it.
The new pilgrim will be delighted and realise it is a gift from someone else.
Its a win win situation all around.

Buen Camino to you all

What size safety pins work best?

 

[NualaOC]

What size safety pins work best?

I use this size:

Total length approx 2" / 5cms.

 

[SabsP]

I use this size: View attachment 25246

Total length approx 2" / 5cms.

But ok to take them in your handluggage? Does security not confiscate it? Because I remember that when I took some very small individual sterile needles with me they were taken away. Same sharpness I think?

 

[NualaOC]

But ok to take them in your handluggage? Does security not confiscate it? Because I remember that when I took some very small individual sterile needles with me they were taken away. Same sharpness I think?

Good point, I didn't think of that! I normally check in my bag, but I took it last time as hand luggage (through Barcelona and Madrid) and no one noticed the pins. I'll think twice about that next time.

 

[Al the optimist]

I use nappy pins and have have never checked my pack. Never had a problem with the pins, nor with sewing needles, very small (nail) scissors nor nail clippers. I have had an everyday table knife confiscated and don't get me involved taking about the various attitudes encountered at different airport security points regarding poles! I have "donated" these to many needy security personnel.

 

[edandjoan]

But ok to take them in your handluggage? Does security not confiscate it? Because I remember that when I took some very small individual sterile needles with me they were taken away. Same sharpness I think?

We do not check out bag and have never had a problem...