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Anniesantiago said:More than 2 Tampons or sanitary napkins
Johnnie, as a lapsed Catholic I still remember the privacy of Confession :shock: But I can confirm that my pack definitely got lighter and lighter the longer I walked.
sillydoll said:John - you are wicked!!
I have a black shirt, dark blue shirt, red fleece shirt, and South African Flag shorts. I needed four different colour thread. And, I cannot thread a needle without my specs (can hardly thread them with the specs) so I thread them at home!
I don't wear anything with buttons - too much hassle - and then I'd have to carry spare buttons too? No, no ..... they would push my sub 5kg over the top.
Sansthing said:My problem is that in these days of disposable nappies I have been unable to find any of those large nappy pins which lock,
.....except if you are walking in France and want to use AA Lithium batteries, these were not permitted to be sold in France so you can't buy them anywhere, so bring some spares....30daystosantiago said:Extra batteries for a camera...I found plenty of batteries in shops on the Camino.
Sil stated: Musk Oil instead of perfume
I was quite surprised to find one built into the chest strap buckle on my pack. Genius idea!!!Yes, Falcon,
My Son The Camper insisted that I, too, take a whistle. It probably is a good thing... especially if you were to fall down a ravine or something walking in the early morning darkness as I was wont to do!
Buen Camino,
Believe me, after 12 years on many Caminos, my backpack is as "grubby" as they get. Most thieves will not touch it, but rather report it to the Spanish health authorities as a health hazard to the public, so they can collect and safely incinerate it. But it works like a charm for me.The grubbier the backpack, the less likely someone will steal it! Not that it didn't happen somewhere at some time to someone on a Camino, but I’ve never met someone who personally experienced a backpack theft on the trail. Definitely leave the chain and lock at home.
PS: In the US, we call the safety pins for diapers “ diaper pins”
Same on the mug, found one with a good seal for coffee to go, soup for later, etc. Light, plastic, BPA free. Always have a pocket knife for cheese, bread, snacks.Utensils, plate and cup - and walking sticks.
I always take a camping knife, fork and spoon set. Very useful for those picnic lunches and when there are only two forks and no knives left in the albergue kitchen! I also take a small spiral, immersion heater. Great for making early morning coffee before starting off or heating soups or making 2 minute noodles.
Ditto the plate. I use a lid from a 2L ice cream tub. Nice and flexible and has a lip around the edge so if you cut tomatoes on it, the juice doesn't spill over the edge.
Can't do without a large but lightweight camp mug. Great for the 2min noodles or cup-of-soup in places where there is no cafe-bar or restaurant.
what are floor mats?Walking sticks
floor mats-everyone seems to take them (once) but never uses them
The grubbier the backpack, the less likely someone will steal it! Not that it didn't happen somewhere at some time to someone on a Camino, but I’ve never met someone who personally experienced a backpack theft on the trail. Definitely leave the chain and lock at home.
PS: In the US, we call the safety pins for diapers “ diaper pins”
Sleeping padswhat are floor mats?
Since there are many routes of the Camino, and not all have the pilgrim infrastructure of the Frances, my advice on what one would need varies according to the route. I disagree about "umbrella"--they can be very useful in the heat (I have measured the temperature difference, it's not psychological). Useful in the rain. Whether or not you need stoves, plates, etc. would depend on whether you are camping out (yes, I know it is not legal many places, but some do camp.) A cup is handy if the places you will stay don't have them -- I like tea at night. A small knife is useful for cutting salami, cheese, bread for picnic lunches. There are probably some items in everyone's pack that go unused on a particular trip --and I don't advise carrying the kitchen sink, but, like insurance, it is important to carry the ten essentials.Hairdryers
Perfume or Aftershave lotion
Electric razors
Makeup
Water purifiers
Heavy bottles of shampoo, rinse, whatever
More than 2 Tampons or sanitary napkins
Tent
Umbrellas
Heavy Can Openers (most cans I found on Camino were pop-top)
Mess kits
stoves and gas
utensils
plates
cups
food from home
more than one full change of clothes
????? what else?????
And the ten essentials are …Since there are many routes of the Camino, and not all have the pilgrim infrastructure of the Frances, my advice on what one would need varies according to the route. I disagree about "umbrella"--they can be very useful in the heat (I have measured the temperature difference, it's not psychological). Useful in the rain. Whether or not you need stoves, plates, etc. would depend on whether you are camping out (yes, I know it is not legal many places, but some do camp.) A cup is handy if the places you will stay don't have them -- I like tea at night. A small knife is useful for cutting salami, cheese, bread for picnic lunches. There are probably some items in everyone's pack that go unused on a particular trip --and I don't advise carrying the kitchen sink, but, like insurance, it is important to carry the ten essentials.
This post was about what you do not NEED, not what you want.Since there are many routes of the Camino, and not all have the pilgrim infrastructure of the Frances, my advice on what one would need varies according to the route. I disagree about "umbrella"--they can be very useful in the heat (I have measured the temperature difference, it's not psychological). Useful in the rain. Whether or not you need stoves, plates, etc. would depend on whether you are camping out (yes, I know it is not legal many places, but some do camp.) A cup is handy if the places you will stay don't have them -- I like tea at night. A small knife is useful for cutting salami, cheese, bread for picnic lunches. There are probably some items in everyone's pack that go unused on a particular trip --and I don't advise carrying the kitchen sink, but, like insurance, it is important to carry the ten essentials.
If they are the ones she listed on her website a few years back, they probably couldn't be listed without breaking the rule on commercial posts. Scroll down a bit to her 15 Dec 2008 blog entry titled 'Stocking Stuffers'.And the ten essentials are …
No I love my poles, wouldnt walk without themWalking sticks
floor mats-everyone seems to take them (once) but never uses them
Never seen a floor-mat BUT I do use and carry a sleeping-mat, more often than not at bus stations , rail stations and airport floors. I loved my little self-inflating one till punctured it and cant afford a new oneWalking sticks
floor mats-everyone seems to take them (once) but never uses them
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