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Real Castile soap, by definition, is made with just saponified olive oil, so it's a mild as can be. The problem is all the companies that misidentify their soaps as "castile" (Dr. Bronner, I'm lookin' at you), when actually they contain mostly... -
I hate to be the naysayer here, but whether you need a sleeping bag or not doesn’t have anything to do with whether any of us would need a sleeping bag. We can only tell you whether we would need a bag, but that doesn’t really help you answer...
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arfajajc replied to the thread Raingear for late August early September.I walked the Camino Frances in mid April, starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. My lightweight Arcteryx Norvan rain jacket was perfect for the mixed weather I experienced - freezing cold driving rain and sleet, steady rain and moderate...
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Hi there, Over the years I've walked on walking shoes and boots from a couple of manufacturers. There are a number of good brands like Hanwag, Lowe, Meindl. So I wouldn't speak badly of one of those: I don't believe in the "there is only one...
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arfajajc reacted to lt56ny's post in the thread Staff stolen from the Pilgrim Statue in Finisterre with
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Take it from me and from all the other pilgrims who have walked thousands and thousands of kilometers. When it comes to the camino you are talking about here is what I can safely tell you: Just have a good pair of trail runners that fit you well... -
Short answer. YES! Expansion: Beyond protecting from water, a WHITE bag is also good for putting your rucksack INTO when you stop for the night. This can help prevent bedbugs from hopping a ride down the senda/trail on your rucksack. The white...
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arfajajc reacted to Peterexpatkiwi's post in the thread Is a pack liner a good idea or nah? with Like.
True, but out of courtesy to your fellow pilgrims you shouldn't be doing that in the dormitory anyway! It takes minimal effort to take your backpack and things out to the common area or even the entrance. Plus, then you have the advantage of more...
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I would bring the liner and leave the cover, as I have seen too many rain covers streaming behind like a flag or disappearing into the distance during high winds and heavy rain.
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Something that many people elsewhere suggest is Parmigiano Reggiano: high in protein and calories, much more than mozzarella and ANY other cheese. And it lasts forever. Another product that is suggested more than salami or ham is Speck, used...
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Unlike many of my Italian compatriots, after several decades abroad I learned to eat everything. But there is a law in Italy that if you are seen eating reheated noodles you automatically lose your citizenship.... 😆 I am joking of course...
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