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The big difference between camino 1 and 2 is I lost 5 k in body weight. From camino 2 through
camino 10 my kit has stayed the same for late autumn/winter; so far so good.
It was not until my caminos had hit double digits that I discovered the joys of the electric coil. I do not recommend one for the Camino Frances or any of the other popular caminos, but if you're going to walk the Camino Catalan, Vadiniense, Invierno, etc etc, it can be the difference between having coffee/tea in the morning and not having any.
I owe it all to mspath, annie, and a few others.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ric-coil-changed-my-life-on-the-camino.19167/
Buen camino, Laurie
Contrary to Laurie I do highly recommend an electric water coil for the Camino Frances when walking in late autumn/winter. What bliss it can be to make hot tea in a frigid albergue while waiting for first light!
Absolutely right, Margaret, I should have limited my recommendation to those walking the Frances in high season.
I expect one could be purchased in the major towns, if I get desperate, do you think? Might as well get one for the European outlets.I do highly recommend an electric water coil for the Camino Frances when walking in late autumn/winter.
I expect one could be purchased in the major towns, if I get desperate, do you think? Might as well get one for the European outlets.
Good idea. Thanks!Download a picture of one off the internet, so you can explain what you want.
That's funny, shows confidence and anticipation.I now have deodorant to satisfy my next 5 caminos!
I never took a sleeping bag , just a duvet cover and climbed into that and was more than comfortableVery good question.
Last time round I carried a sleeping bag, next time I will carry a liner thus giving me a little more space.
My 30 litre bag will remain unchanged but all in all I don't see much change from my last Camino in May.
Sure beats what I carried on my first Camino in 2011 when I brought a suitcase
He did it the old fashioned way however
Not sure I understand. Did you send your suitcase ahead with Jacotrans?!He did it the old fashioned way however
First time I did.Not sure I understand. Did you send your suitcase ahead with Jacotrans?!
Here's an old chammy square, Allan. This one I discovered recently amid my parents' storage stuff. I well remember when my dad acquired this back in the 60's; for us back then it was a significant acquisition. Perhaps I should pay it due homage by taking it on my next Camino!Why not a chammy square?
I have gone from 10kg in a 44 litre pack to a 30 litre pack weighing 5kg - and that's with swapping the silk bag for a down sleeping bag! I have gone from leather boots via goretex to non-waterproof trail shoes and from trousers to skirts but I am a poncho girl through and through!
I'm curious about your shoe choice. I really want to wear my Saucony Peregrine 5 Trail shoes. I've been hiking in them for several years and they are light weight, have great traction, and dry quickly. I have very hard-to-fit feet and just can't seem to find a pair of heavier hiking boots/shoes that are comfortable. Will I survive with my trail shoes April 26 - early June?
I was even thinking of bringing 2 pairs and switching them out each day so I always have a dry pair. A pair weighs a bit over a pound. If it turned out I wasn't needing both, I'd mail the extra pair ahead.
Just musing...
Such a generous spirit. I'll have to consider packing some glasses as well so that my wife and I can follow your example.I have added two plastic tall thin wine glasses for when I camp and fancy a bottle of vino tinto while everybody is tucked up in the albergue, and I am outside enjoying the night sky....they come also in handy when there are no glasses in some of the albergues in Galicia when I decide to stay inside, I prefer not to drink really, I do so to support the Economy of Spain in these testing times...being a selfless pilgrim I make this sacrifice daily..
Such a generous spirit. I'll have to consider packing some glasses as well so that my wife and I can follow your example.
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