It's Halloween and so I am dropping (pun intended) this SCARY video today. It is literally scary how bad this issue has gotten on the Camino, and scary that few if anyone knows how to deal with it. In this video I discuss how pilgrims can learn from backpacker's "trail toilets" and discuss the tools … Continue reading Pooping on the Camino
It probably sounds crazy to even suggest taking a 60 Liter backpack on the Camino, and for good reason: They have too much space! They cost too much! They weight too much! Or do they??? Today's inexpensive, high quality, expandable backpacks are making such a choice a lot more reasonable. HERE I look at two … Continue reading A 60 Liter Backpack for the Camino???
I finally had to admit that my Camino backpack - the excellent Osprey Exos 38 - was not the correct size. HERE I explain how to avoid this happening to you!
On the Camino, weather is a serious factor - so which is better: a Poncho or Rain Jacket? And which poncho is the best for a backpacker? The Snugpak Patrol Poncho might just be the perfect Camino poncho! Click HERE for video!
Planning for the Camino is a lot easier and more fun using gear apps online. HERE I show how to use one of the most popular - LighterPack.
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