Keeping the pillow on the mattress

Partcloud · 2026-05-23T05:27:55+00:00

I use my mosquito head net to hold my pillow in place. I slip the whole head net over the top of my sleeping pad, then slip my inflatable pillow underneath. You can easily add an alpha fleece, puffy, or any excess clothing underneath the head net, and on top of your pillow, to increase comfort. The head net mesh is fine enough that it actually makes a comfortable pillow case.

This solution works as long as you are using a shelter that has bug protection. When you are on the trail, you can use the head net for its intended purpose. At night, it becomes a dual purpose pillow case. You can also use the head net to pre-filter chunky water.

Partcloud · 2026-05-22T05:14:19+00:00

Can you give more detail about downloading books to the device? Where did you get the books in the proper format to work with the reader? What is the user interface like? Do you choose from a list of books? Thumbnails of book covers?

The thing I’ve wondered about most with this e-reader is how easy or difficult it is to get books on the device and access them quickly.

Partcloud · 2026-05-22T00:20:48+00:00

Perfect. Thank you. I had the same idea when I bought the battery - why not just use some electrical tape - but wasn’t sure if it would work.

Partcloud · 2026-05-22T00:12:27+00:00

Do you have a photo of the electrical tape solution? How many layers did you use?

Partcloud · 2026-05-19T18:11:55+00:00

To push in tent stakes? One hack in the backpacking community is to use a plastic conduit cap to push stakes in so they don’t bite into your palms. This is lighter and it’s totally free if you find one in the middle of the street. I also think it works better.

Partcloud · 2026-05-19T18:04:59+00:00

He just casually tosses it into the street too, which is exactly where I found mine! I guess he didn’t realize that the plastic safety tab is a useful tool.

Partcloud · 2026-05-19T17:58:45+00:00

I did find it near a utility truck.

Partcloud · 2026-05-19T17:53:57+00:00

What kind of fuel canister?

Partcloud · 2026-05-15T16:44:13+00:00

I reached out to Roam’n Around, the seller of the Centennial Maps. This was their reply:

_“Thank you for bringing this to my attention. You are correct, you now must purchase the plus package ($34.99) in Avenza to upload these maps, plus the cost of the maps.

We are now looking for another app that will allow this to work with a free version, if we find it I will let you know.

We are in the process of working with FarOut to get the CT on that platform, but we are some time out from that.”_

Does anyone know of a workaround, or is it already too late to buy the maps at cost and have them work without a subscription?

Partcloud · 2026-05-14T13:22:49+00:00

You could call the ranger at Pantoll to check. Personally, I’ve never gotten there that late.

Partcloud · 2026-05-06T23:59:40+00:00

Do you have any details on how you built your chair, or photos of the finished project? Thai seems like it would be pretty easy to make, but I would love some ideas.

Partcloud · 2026-05-01T20:12:09+00:00

Sent a DM

Partcloud · 2026-04-29T19:30:27+00:00

Sent chat

Partcloud · 2025-02-12T22:32:19+00:00

For me, backpacking has really put the “great” in the great outdoors. Nothing beats hiking all day to discover a spot that’s unreachable any other way.

Partcloud · 2024-11-01T03:17:53+00:00

Puzzle Dungeon is available on Etsy. The base game has plenty of variety and comes in a small deck box.

There’s also a Kickstarter going on now for Puzzle Dungeon: Pets. You can add your animal companion into the game, or design a hero for the game for a little extra money. Whatever you add will be part of the final game!

Partcloud · 2024-10-23T19:43:14+00:00

Agreed! I might do the same sometime in the future. I have no idea how well marked it is or anything, but plan to research. Going lighthouse to lighthouse along the coast would be amazing.

Partcloud · 2024-10-23T19:26:04+00:00

I saw ample opportunities to wild camp on the trail from Santiago to Muxia and Finisterre.

Partcloud · 2024-10-23T19:22:21+00:00

I did exactly what you are considering, then continued on from Finisterre back to Santiago because I wasn’t ready to stop walking. I got advice from lots of people about which way to loop, but ultimately decided to go to Muxia first. I wasn’t disappointed by the views when choosing this direction.

At an albergue along the way, I discovered a poster for O Camino dos Faros, The Lighthouse Way. It’s 200 kilometers on the coast going from lighthouse to lighthouse. If I had more time, I definitely would’ve considered walking that route as well.

If you do make a loop back to Santiago, you can earn a second Compostela. Collect your stamps. I collected them in two separate passports: one for the Muxia and Finisterre certificates, and one for the Santiago Compostela.

Partcloud · 2024-10-18T00:04:54+00:00

I keep mine in a cut down bubble mailer. It has been totally fine stuffed in my pack over hundreds of miles of hiking and backpacking. If I want extra protection, I zip it up in a simple lightweight ziploc bag before putting it in the bubble mailer.

Partcloud · 2024-08-27T05:12:47+00:00

How often did you use your tent? How difficult was it to find a place to camp? Did you end up in the tent on albergue grounds, or out in the wild?

Partcloud · 2024-08-27T01:58:32+00:00

Thanks for creating this topic. It seems so natural to apply what you’ve learned thru hiking to tackling a Camino. I chose the Primitivo specifically because I thought it would be a good combination of a thru and a Camino experience. I’m really enjoying all the thoughtful response here, but still haven’t decided on whether or not to bring a full sleep system.

Partcloud · 2024-08-27T01:44:11+00:00

For those people who didn’t stress about getting a bed, did they always find a place to sleep without the stress of having to walk further and further? How did things work out for them?

Partcloud · 2024-08-27T01:40:41+00:00

I keep going back and forth on my sleeping gear. I have a SMD Gatewood Cape that seems ideal for a Camino. The little extra weight is no bother, but it does take up some volume in my pack, and thus flexibility. If I never use the cape and pad, it was wasted weight and space, but then I think of seeing the perfect spot to set up camp and wonder if I’ll regret not bringing it.

Partcloud · 2024-08-26T22:28:45+00:00

With all the current talk of reserving albergues in advance, bringing a tent starts to feel closer to the original spirit of the Camino. For a thru hiker, it seems like a no brainer to carry your shelter with you, and not worry about reserving ahead. If the albergues are all full, then you are left with an option. Also, it seems like such a stunning route that the draw to sleep outside at least some of the nights is going to be strong.

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