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My history buff daughter tells me it's a problem that's as old as time hence the old English term "cutpurse" - a fore runner of the pick pocket (from when we didn't have pockets.
If you think a steel band or cable will stop a thief take a look at...
I’m on my third pacemaker (first at 41). It’s a pretty benign procedure with many benefits once you have all of the settings dialed it. It’s amazing what they can adjust to help you feel better. You will be walking the Camino soon!
I had a heart attack at a young age 47, open heart surgery, two stents, and a pacemaker. I have 2/3 of a working heart and now seven Compostellas. Take your time, know your limits, sit down and watch the world. The Caminos are there for you...
Technically, a poncho does not have sleeves and a zip up front like the Decathlon and Altus rain wear. All such similar gear are rain jackets that are designed to cover a backpack.
My current preference is the inexpensive yet moderately durable...
So….. we had 1 inch of rain here at home in a 4 hour period. We found it and opportunity to test our packs/setup. We hiked 12 miles in pure downpour. We both wore shorts and no pack covers as mine is waterproof and his Osprey has a waterproof...
I'm not sure why you would want to do that, unless you were particularly anxious to be unlocatable. But taking the device out of the bag brings it back into the normal world, so you should have no unusual problems with wifi.
Unless you’re working for the CIA or on a witness-protection programme I think that’s overkill. It’s a step even beyond the ultra-con RFID wallets and card cases: a solution in search of a problem which doesn’t exist..
Use a VPN at all times...
Several local news websites are reporting that in very bad weather a few days ago a pilgrim was found lost and confused walking the shoulder of the AP-1 highway near Burgos. Aiming for Burgos but actually heading in the wrong direction. The...
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