Al the optimist
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Notice a lot of pictures of people wearing eyeglasses but never see a list advising to take a repair kit. Don't know how many times I've used my little kit to repair glasses for another backpacker. It is hard to find those little screws for your frames in little villages. Even if you don't wear eyeglasses, Sunglasses also fall apart.
Notice a lot of pictures of people wearing eyeglasses but never see a list advising to take a repair kit. Don't know how many times I've used my little kit to repair glasses for another backpacker. It is hard to find those little screws for your frames in little villages. Even if you don't wear eyeglasses, Sunglasses also fall apart.
A paper clip stuck though the holes and wrapped around will also fix a pair of glasses in a pinch. Really any piece of wire...I wear glasses all the time. One of those little screws fell off. We fixed it together with duct tape ( we always take a small bit with is rolled around a stick of wood). In Najera I had a new screw fitted.
So..... What about a small length of duct tape? Anne
My kind of traveller. Although I am really looking forward to the local wine.Kanga,
Now you're talking!! As you may know home is in Champagne facing a vineyard. Thus at the end of each camino when at last I reach the sea I silently give thanks and then treat myself to a flute of true French champagne, toasting all who helped to make my journey possible. Watching the sea I slowly sip savoring the moment. When that glass is empty it is time to turn towards home .
Margaret Meredith
Hikers wool. Best thing for preventing blisters.
Where do you get hikers wool?
Well yes.... I didn't have a paper clip ( or any other piece of wire), but we always take a bit of duct tape.A paper clip stuck though the holes and wrapped around will also fix a pair of glasses in a pinch. Really any piece of wire...
Rambler
Champagne, my favorite! You have helped me so much with the planning of my Camino so I will definetly toast you when I am finished with my Camino. Buen Camino to all of you!Kanga,
Now you're talking!! As you may know home is in Champagne facing a vineyard. Thus at the end of each camino when at last I reach the sea I silently give thanks and then treat myself to a flute of true French champagne, toasting all who helped to make my journey possible. Watching the sea I slowly sip savoring the moment. When that glass is empty it is time to turn towards home .
Margaret Meredith
... I am really looking forward to the local wine.
Hi Kanga - is this a local "Spanish" brand?Clako bedbug spray!
A paper clip stuck though the holes and wrapped around will also fix a pair of glasses in a pinch. Our local Dollar Store sells Eyeglass repair kit with a dozen different screws f0r $1. Duct tape--customs generally confiscates my small roll of Duct Tape/100 Mile Per Hour tape.
After about three days, I have a bunch of that in my head! Thankfully, it doesn't weigh all that much.empty space!
I also wrap Duct Tape around a pencil and Customs usually takes it. No idea why.
Also Eyeglass repair kit--noticed that my sunglass screws do not go all the way thru frame so I would not be able to repair with thread or paper clip. Will have to see if a screw in repair kit will thread into the frame or not.
Also realized that a way to save major weight and not worry about repair of glasses is to wear a monocle and duct tape other eye.
Duct tape--customs generally confiscates my small roll of Duct Tape/100 Mile Per Hour tape.
Blind in one eye. Therefore no need for this tip.I also wrap Duct Tape around a pencil and Customs usually takes it. No idea why.
Also Eyeglass repair kit--noticed that my sunglass screws do not go all the way thru frame so I would not be able to repair with thread or paper clip. Will have to see if a screw in repair kit will thread into the frame or not.
Also realized that a way to save major weight and not worry about repair of glasses is to wear a monocle and duct tape other eye.
I have about 10 feet braided into a wrist band. I attached to the zipper pull on my pack. It has many uses and is part on my emergency supplies in my car and truck.2M of nylon paracord (parachute cord), can be used for spare laces or the inner strands can be used for sewing repairs as needed.
I've heard of it being removed from hand luggage as it could be used as a form of restraint.
I couldnt live without duct tape. If duct tape cant fix it then it's totally screwed.
There is also stuff called Tear Aid which is like duct tape on steroids. Completely waterproof, designed for field repairs to inflatable boats.
Yes, I wrap a length of duct tape around a walking pole for use in such emergencies.I wear glasses all the time. One of those little screws fell off. We fixed it together with duct tape ( we always take a small bit with is rolled around a stick of wood). In Najera I had a new screw fitted.
So..... What about a small length of duct tape? Anne
Probably because customs officers understand that duct tape can be used for more sinister purposes than fixing eyeglasses. Maybe it would be ok in checked luggage wrapped around walking poles?I also wrap Duct Tape around a pencil and Customs usually takes it. No idea why.
Also Eyeglass repair kit--noticed that my sunglass screws do not go all the way thru frame so I would not be able to repair with thread or paper clip. Will have to see if a screw in repair kit will thread into the frame or not.
Also realized that a way to save major weight and not worry about repair of glasses is to wear a monocle and duct tape other eye.
Oh, I didn't see this post before posting mine. Sorry for the double up.I wrap about a metre around one of my walking poles. It's there when you need it so no searching your pack for it
It is most generous of you to share such a precious commodity. I usually carry a few sachets collected from places that have them. It there is none at the table at a bar, it is a simple matter to ask - I don't think I would have thought it necessary to bring my own from home.Salt and pepper! For the first time in 43,days in Spain, tonight I actually had both salt and pepper on my table. Along the way I shared my salt and pepper that I brought with me.
In the US one can get lambs wool in most drug stores for about US$ 3 - 6 for about 1/4 - 1/3 oz. An orthopedist recommended it to me. She works with ballet dancers who use it all the time in the toes of their shoes. She advised me to use a tiny bit - just pull off a small strand and wrap a problem toe with it -- very nice stuff!! And it weighs nothing! It's coming with me again on the next Camino!
Duct Tape: the brand endorsed by Star Wars.I've heard of it being removed from hand luggage as it could be used as a form of restraint.
I couldnt live without duct tape. If duct tape cant fix it then it's totally screwed.
There is also stuff called Tear Aid which is like duct tape on steroids. Completely waterproof, designed for field repairs to inflatable boats.
You haven't forgotten a superb sense of humor.Just revising my list for the benefit of fellow Brits and adding the following:
Chamber pot or collapsible thunder-box
Izal skid-paper
Dressing gown, flannelette pyjamas and slippers
Candle, matches and Candle Stick Holder
Brilliantine for the Barnet
Wax for the moustachios
Cigar cutter and humidor
...I am sure I have forgotten something.....?!
. . .Wax for the moustachios . . .
And a method I have used in the past, @Rambler - not very chic, but definitely functional!A paper clip stuck though the holes and wrapped around will also fix a pair of glasses in a pinch. Really any piece of wire...
Rambler
@cathal Ferris, I've also used the thread method for my glasses at times!!!Carry a sewing kit from pound town thread needles safety pins buttons you can use thread a needle and stitch your glasses with the thread makes for a temporary repair until you can replace missing screw. .......
I've heard of it being removed from hand luggage as it could be used as a form of restraint.
I couldnt live without duct tape. If duct tape cant fix it then it's totally screwed.
There is also stuff called Tear Aid which is like duct tape on steroids. Completely waterproof, designed for field repairs to inflatable boats.
Tetley Tea bags....I was longing for a proper mug of tea.....it is just not the same when served with hot frothy milk....and tasting of perfume....xThe pebble!
Tea bags xJust revising my list for the benefit of fellow Brits and adding the following:
Chamber pot or collapsible thunder-box
Izal skid-paper
Dressing gown, flannelette pyjamas and slippers
Candle, matches and Candle Stick Holder
Brilliantine for the Barnet
Wax for the moustachios
Cigar cutter and humidor
...I am sure I have forgotten something.....?!
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