I was leaning towards using an Osprey Stratos 36 (so much so that I found one for a very good price on Amazon and bought it), but I went to a local store with a good rep and after some serious fitting time during which the Osprey was found to be...
There is no way that would work for me…Plus, the guy travels with his wife and she carries the “let’s share” stuff in her backpack I bet. (Been there, done that).
I walked inland along the Portuguese route from Porto to Santiago in 2007. What a joy! I'd like to try the Coastal Route in October of this year or Spring 2025. I'm older now and want my bag carried on a daily basis but still looking for the...
My wife and I are walking the Camino for my 50th birthday- though today is their birthday, 45. I’m starting this late after walking yesterday from Porto to Labruge. We landed at the municipal, soggy and tired, the last 900 meters a slog, but...
Curious. Have you ever heard a CPAP at night? And if you follow your logic, then snorers or those who rustle plastics bags at 4:30 AM should also book private rooms.
While use of CPAP is desirable and a necessity for some people, imposing yourself and equipment needs into relatively close sleeping quarters such as found in albergues is NOT a necessity in order to enjoy a Camino. I, myself would not in good...
Slept on top bunk w several cpaps and have voluntaryily chose this closeness, and yet had never been bothered in my sleep, to me it is like white noise... walking and red wine has that effect on me...
As a rule it is the responsibility of the...
This site is run by Ivar at in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon