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backpack security site:www.caminodesantiago.me
Thanks for these helpful links !This question gets asked regularly. Here are a couple of discussion on the subject you might find helpful:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/keeping-backpack-etc-safe.39396/
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ck-security-do-i-need-locks-and-a-mesh.17000/
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Take a long cable tie, and connect the pack to a chair, bunk, or table. It is enough to deter someone who grabs it, since the chair, bunk, or table will go with it! Be sure to have something that allows you to unfasten the cable tie; it takes a fingernail file or small screwdriver.Then I fastened my backpack to
Mighty insightfulMost alburgues require that backpacks aren't placed on the bunks. Therefore place on the floor, or hanging off a hook, etc near or beside your bunk.
Yeah shoes and poles are taken off and stored in the first available space. But no one wants another's shoes but I did leave my poles in the virgin of Guadalupe just passed the golf course. Beware he is an eccentric hospitalero but he shut the gate and I could just see my poles not reach them. But as the Camino goes I was much happier without them, walking more upright but I recommend poles from the start
Mighty insightful
If you want a light pole, that folds down so they can be put into a backpack, then they will be pricy, and buying them at hime may insure you can get some. And obviously, if you want Pacer poles, you have to ordee them and have them shipped.Did you buy them at the start or bring them James? I didn't use poles but the poles at the store in St Jean seemed far less expensive than prices over here.
I read a lot of approaches to avoid bed bugs, pack off the bunk and floor, seal your entire pack in a large garbage bag to deter bed bugs. Off the bunk and floor make sense if there is a place away from the bunk to hang them, but does anyone actually seal their pack in a large garbage bag? It seems like it would add to the noise in the early morning.Most alburgues require that backpacks aren't placed on the bunks. Therefore place on the floor, or hanging off a hook, etc near or beside your bunk.
A garbage bag would surely create noise in the early morning but for the purpose of keeping bedbugs out of the pack a large nylon stuff sack would do the job. It could be multi-purpose. Make it a bright color and add some reflective tape and it can be be draped over the pack when walking in the early morning dark. It could be used also as a handbag for shopping or for dirty clothes.does anyone actually seal their pack in a large garbage bag? It seems like it would add to the noise in the early morning.
I never saw anyone do it, but I suppose if you did do it, and grabbed the bagged up pack and did your prep outside of the sleeping area it would be no problem. Minimal noise.I read a lot of approaches to avoid bed bugs, pack off the bunk and floor, seal your entire pack in a large garbage bag to deter bed bugs. Off the bunk and floor make sense if there is a place away from the bunk to hang them, but does anyone actually seal their pack in a large garbage bag? It seems like it would add to the noise in the early morning.
i brought them.Did you buy them at the start or bring them James? I didn't use poles but the poles at the store in St Jean seemed far less expensive than prices over here.
Wow, people are funny (sometimes). I hope I keep my sense of humor, being a light sleeper these days.I never saw anyone do it, but I suppose if you did do it, and grabbed the bagged up pack and did your prep outside of the sleeping area it would be no problem. Minimal noise.
You will see in the albergues the pilgrims who do 5:00 am pack sorting and inventories in the sleeping quarters. Rustling of packs and gear, not so mute whispering, clanking of metallic objects and headlamp beams flashing everywhere. It's aggravating as heck, but also comical because of the lack of logic or common sense to it. There is a lighted common area just meters away behind closed doors where you can actually see what you are doing and disturb no one. I've actually laid in the bunk and laughed watching them and in return get their puzzled looks as if saying "what's so funny?".
Yep, I am walking without poles alsoYeah shoes and poles are taken off and stored in the first available space. But no one wants another's shoes but I did leave my poles in the virgin of Guadalupe just passed the golf course. Beware he is an eccentric hospitalero but he shut the gate and I could just see my poles not reach them. But as the Camino goes I was much happier without them, walking more upright but I recommend poles from the start
Mighty insightful
Yeah, it doesn't happen all that often, just comical when it does. I came to the conclusion that most people who walk the Camino have never experienced communal living before (at least as an adult) and some just have no clue on how to adjust to it.Wow, people are funny (sometimes). I hope I keep my sense of humor, being a light sleeper these days.
Agreed, regarding the siesta particularly.Yeah, it doesn't happen all that often, just comical when it does. I came to the conclusion that most people who walk the Camino have never experienced communal living before (at least as an adult) and some just have no clue on how to adjust to it.
I always got plenty of sleep on the Camino and was also a big fan of the afternoon siesta. Those can be damn nice after a day of walking.
one of my favorite quotes. I believe it is in John Brierley's bookTrust in the Lord but tether your camels
Quite early on you usually meet someone or someones you trust along the way and it doesn't become a problem as you take turns watching each others things.
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But as mentioned POLES are the #1 thing I remember people having vanish, usually from big bins everyone put their poles in together.
Thank you. You made me laugh.Trust in the Lord but tether your camels
I clipped mine together by the hand straps with one of those inexpensive small carabiner clips you can get anywhere these days. I used a bright colored one that stood out. They are also great for double duty, like hanging wet flip-flops off your pack and such.I use a label-maker machine to print out a label with my last name in bold letters and wrap that around the top of my poles near the handle so there can be no confusion as to whose poles they might be. A wrap or two of colorful duct (gaffer) tape is a great identifier too.
Thank you. You made me laugh.
I always put my valuables inside the foot of my sleeping bag at night.
A garbage bag would surely create noise in the early morning but for the purpose of keeping bedbugs out of the pack a large nylon stuff sack would do the job. It could be multi-purpose. Make it a bright color and add some reflective tape and it can be be draped over the pack when walking in the early morning dark. It could be used also as a handbag for shopping or for dirty clothes.
Or cut it open to make it larger and set it out to make it easier for the helicopters to find you when lost in the Pyrennees.
Isn't that amazing. I guess I'll just see what happens, but I know it will be involve a cast of characters
Yes, it seems like I should bring at least several of the larger zip lock type bags for trips to the shower! (Assuming that one or two might get damaged over a month on the trail)I have a "backpack"cover which is lockable. Its the one that goes over/around my backpack when sent as checked baggage. I have a steal wire lock which when added to the other lock means I can lock the backpack to my bunk. I think this one is either dueter or osprey. I work on the principal that someone using a knife to cut open the cover is going to arouse suspicion/interest. I have never considered a waterproof bag for the passport/money/cards etc but may bring a few middle size zip lock pages for this purpose. Cheers.
don't think you would ever need this and it sends a message to the new pilgrims...i never locked my osprey and it made it with me the whole wayI have a "backpack"cover which is lockable. Its the one that goes over/around my backpack when sent as checked baggage. I have a steal wire lock which when added to the other lock means I can lock the backpack to my bunk. I think this one is either dueter or osprey. I work on the principal that someone using a knife to cut open the cover is going to arouse suspicion/interest. I have never considered a waterproof bag for the passport/money/cards etc but may bring a few middle size zip lock pages for this purpose. Cheers.
Yes, I agree. Like in the days at youth hostels, I will sleep with the valuables, take them to the shower and just protect the pack from raindon't think you would ever need this and it sends a message to the new pilgrims...i never locked my osprey and it made it with me the whole way
I put my cable tie on the scale, and it did not register.It weighs something!
Althouogh one does wonder about the security of your possessions we have never felt the need to be worried. Some albergues do have lockers but we have never lost any items or monies when on the camino.Hello Pilgrims,
I will be walking the Camino Frances route this April-mid May and am wondering how one secures the backpack in albergues, while showering,..or going to the laundry room etc... I get taking the vital passport and money items to the shower, but what about the backpack? Do you lock to the bedpost?
Just wondering
Never be afraid to ask questions Richmond, even if they have been asked many times before. We were all beginners once.
Hello Pilgrims,
I will be walking the Camino Frances route this April-mid May and am wondering how one secures the backpack in albergues, while showering,..or going to the laundry room etc... I get taking the vital passport and money items to the shower, but what about the backpack? Do you lock to the bedpost?
Just wondering
Honesty system I suppose. I took my important documents and money with me whenever or wherever I go and leave the backpack without locks. And nothing was lost or stolen. Good luck and Buen Camino.Hello Pilgrims,
I will be walking the Camino Frances route this April-mid May and am wondering how one secures the backpack in albergues, while showering,..or going to the laundry room etc... I get taking the vital passport and money items to the shower, but what about the backpack? Do you lock to the bedpost?
Just wondering
A shoe lace would prevent most snatch and grabs.Lewis & Clark makes a much smaller and lighter retractable cable lock that would prevent a snatch & grab when momentarily leaving bags.
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