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My thinking is that if you can't live without them you need to look after them. So yes I would bring a case and yes just like @trecile , I would recommend bringing a backup pair.I basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
Depending on your vision, I would recommend taking the case with you. In case anything happens with your glasses it would be even better to have a replacement.I basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375)
My glasses are not really necessary BUT they do sharpen up my long distance (age 65 I definitely need reading glasses). I wear « progressive « glasses that my French medical insurance replace every 2 years … over many travels they are safely ensconced in a case or on my noseI basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
I have to wear my specs permanently and I found it no bother at all at night just resting them on my rucksack next to my bed, it’s just something else to bother . KeithI basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
Passed it's smell-by date -- LOL!bring a hard case for specs...at night I put that under my pillow, if there is one. Also I had a sleeping bag with a little pocket that worked a treat too...but that sleeping bag has passed its smell by date and my new one has no pocket and no smell...I need quick access to my specs in the morning, otherwise I'm bumping into things,,,including other pilgrims...
Also bear in mind that if you should ever drive in Spain spare glasses are a legal requirement - it's on your driving licence too!I can get by with reading glasses, which I can replace easily, but I still use a lightweight sleeve for them. In your situation, I would definitely use a case. And I would bring a back up pair too!
Great, simple idea.I find these useful - a simple suction cup with a split ring - but you do need a smooth surface; great in the shower. I think they originally came from car sunshade as I seem to have several.
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I have read that a spare pair of glasses or contact lenses is no longer legally required!Also bear in mind that if you should ever drive in Spain spare glasses are a legal requirement - it's on your driving licence too!
Interesting, I wonder when that changed? Foolish to drive without of course, I physically couldn't drive without glasses without risking a crash.I have read that a spare pair of glasses or contact lenses is no longer legally required!
My licence requires me to wear glasses when driving. But it would be strange to be required to carry a spare pair with me when heading up to the shops in a car.Interesting, I wonder when that changed? Foolish to drive without of course, I physically couldn't drive without glasses without risking a crash.
How would you manage if you tripped and broke your glasses while shopping? Take a taxi home to collect your spare glasses then go back and retrieve your car? I just carry a spare pair in the door pocket all the time - better safe than stranded!My licence requires me to wear glasses when driving. But it would be strange to be required to carry a spare pair with me when heading up to the shops in a car.
My glasses are highly unlikely to break- they have plastic lenses. But yes, I would get an Uber home or call a friend. I live in Australia so leaving a car or bike etc unattended is fine.How would you manage if you tripped and broke your glasses while shopping? Take a taxi home to collect your spare glasses then go back and retrieve your car? I just carry a spare pair in the door pocket all the time - better safe than stranded!
It’s not the lenses that typically break, it’s the frames. Most lenses are made of plastic nowadays.My glasses are highly unlikely to break- they have plastic lenses. But yes, I would get an Uber home or call a friend. I live in Australia so leaving a car or bike etc unattended is fine.
I also need to wear glasses and brought a silk glasses case holder and kept it in the front pocket of my waist bag. It held my glasses when I was wearing my sunglasses. I also wore an older pair of glasses and sunglasses on the Camino. Hope that helps! Buen Camino!I basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
Same here. Blind as a batI basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
Do not leave home without the glasses case. NB I have not read replies. I wear glasses.I basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
I also have the same issue, I need glasses 100% of the time. And I recommend you bring a hard case. And an extra pair if you have them.I basically cannot see without my glasses (450/375). At night, typically I simply leave them on my nightstand or in my bathroom. While on Camino, especially in an albergue even with a semi-private room, where does one put their glasses? Do I need to bring a case? I don't want to waste the space unless needed. Thanks!
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