Great time! I had zero rain during the walk. It gets cold in the morning so bring some gloves and maybe a thicker sleeping bag. The one I used was good but I had some layers on. Buen Camino :)
Hiking poles also great going down hill when rocks are slippery, you can move faster, and when your arms are moving, your hands don’t swell up as you walk
What an interesting video. Impressive amount of recording equipment that you carried. One item that you could have left behind was the water filter since potable water is readily available in Spain or Europe for that matter. You brought two pairs of shoes which is an interesting choice. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ricardo! Thank you for watching. I loved having two pairs of shoes that I could change, which helped me avoid getting any blisters. But if I were to go again, I would choose the Asics Nimbus. The 25 model is a little weird for me, but the 24 model is amazing.
It was great to watch your video, I am a Korean who is planning to go to Camino. You have a lot of Korean stuffs even more than me lol. It is helpful to watch. Peace!
Thank you so much for watching and I hope you will enjoy the walk. I met many other Koreans but keep in mind that the food is Korea is WAY BETTER then on the Camino. So be prepared for that.
I love this. Instant subscriber. I’ve been looking for fellow travelers that focus on audio. Fantastic channel, y’all. Much respect from Cleveland, Ohio.
Thanks!! It's cool you found us through this video!! That's what's so amazing about UA-cam, you never know where people are or what they're interested in. Cheers from Seoul!
The BeFree water filter is amazing! I used it on the West Coast Trail in Vancouver Canada which is spectacular if you get the chance, different in terms of being 'off the grid'. With the Befree filter, you can buy the sack and filter separately and also the screw-on filter cap fits a lot of Hydrapak bottles which are popular at REI. The Canadian version of REI is a store called MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op). Loved seeing your experience of the Camino, it is on my bucket list as well! Happy trails!
Oh yes the BeFree is great and I check out the trail you mentioned. I would love to do the 88 temples in Japan next year but that all depends if Japans allows travel again.
Welcome back Marcel! The suggestions after your journey are even more important than the previous ones. Thanks because they are precious. Have you lost some weight? I await your next videos. Oh, I like Buffs too, I have a collection :-)
great video Marcel! thanks for sharing--- some killer tips in there too! really enjoyed following your journey on instagram, can't wait to hear your recordings from the trip!
Very helpful information! My son and I are hiking the Camino this October into November so the timing of yours was perfect for us... I would love to see an item list of just your clothes, maybe with a link to the actual brands you used. The minimal approach looks great and I think because I can only use a very small pack that would be perfect. Thanks!
Hi Liv! I don't have a complete list because apparel manufacturers change their inventory almost every day. It's completely insane. What I can recommend are the brands I used on the Camino and in my daily life, as we are still travelling and trying to stay lightweight. Consider Lululemon clothing since it is lightweight, quick to dry, and of high quality. They will serve you well for many years. I still have the pants. Smartwool socks and underpants are another favorite of mine. Injini toe socks are also fantastic. Look for these brands' trail running collections. Hiking socks are too thick for the Camino Frances in my opinion during that time of the year. If you want to avoid blisters, switch your shoes and socks midway during each walk. That's exactly what I did. No blisters, no feet or knee pains. You require space in the shoe. I enjoy Hoka trail shoes and Altras, but if you only have one trail shoe and one running shoe, like the Asics Nimbus, you'll be fine. Hiking boots are unnecessary on the Camino Frances. Trail shoes for the gravel roads and running shoes for the road and hard underground. The other great brand is Arc'teryx which is the top of the line. I hope this helps and enjoy the walk. We do it again next April.
@@FreeToUseSounds thanks so much for that! That is extremely helpful. And good luck next April. It seems like most people do the Camino once, and then keep going...
@@LivDeeper10x I'm glad it was helpful! :) Yes, mainly because of the many interesting people I met. I saved every single day of walking in my Instastories on our Instagram account at freetouseounds. So you get a real feeling of what I experienced. The good but also the bad things. Just scroll to the right until it starts with Camino 01. instagram.com/freetousesounds/ I hope you have a wonderful time, but keep in mind that not everyone is friendly or welcoming. Maybe you already know Spanish, but if not, just learn some of the basics to break the ice. Despite the fact that many international pilgrims do this walk every single day, many restaurant, hotel or albergue owners do not speak or refuse to speak English at all. When you arrive in Spain, I also recommend purchasing a Vodafone pre-paid SIM card. They are quite inexpensive, and you have more than enough internet and phone calls.
I used the Gregory Zulu 40L on my first Camino. Is a very good pack, however, the pack weights over 3 pounds empty. For this year, I’m using the Z Pack 40L Arc Haul, which is only 20 oz. My pack weight last time was just over 14 pounds, without water. This year, I’m down to 11 pounds with water. Trust me, that 3+ pounds matter. Buen Camino
Marcel, I watched your video on what you planned to take on the Camino and the second video after the Camino. You talked about the shoes you wore. You talk about going to a larger shoe size. How much bigger did you buy your shoes? 1/2 size larger, full size larger or 1 1/2 size larger? Also, what is the name of the Altras you wore?
Hello, Luther. Yes, the shoes I wore were perfect, and I ordered them a size and a half larger. There were no blisters the entire time. I wore toe socks as well as regular socks from Smartwool. I did notice that one of my toes grew larger and felt some pressure within the toe sock. So make sure you have several pairs of socks that you can switch during the walk. Every day, I changed my shoes and socks halfway through. This, along with the larger size, was most likely the reason I never got blisters. The Altras are the Lone Peak. I would say don't get the Hoka I had. I would recommend a pair of Altras and one pair of non hiking or trail shoes. You walk alot on asphalt and very hard gravel. I think the Asics Kayano could be a wonderful shoe to walk longer in it. I was lucky with the weather and had no rain day.
@@FreeToUseSounds thank you so much for this video. I’m preparing for my Camino mid august to Sept. been testing a lot of shoes for it. Is running shoes okay too for concrete and gravel so it’s bouncy, soft and foamy? How did you tie your shoe laces? Did you use only powder on your feet and nothing else? Thanks 🙏
It looks like you are using a sheath of some sort for the walking sticks. Is that right? Where did you get it? Did it come with the sticks? Thanks for the great video!
Hi Frank. Oh no, I had luggage too and had the BP in the luggage. But I shipped the luggage to Santiago and picked it up after arriving. We are full time travelers and went direct after to a new country.
Hi Andy. I used Audio Technica in ear headphones but I can't recommend them for field recording. The lack in lower frequency is very unpleasant. No bass or anything. It sounded like a thin can.
When you got to the underwear, I thought you were about to say that you stopped in the middle of the trail halfway through your day's walk and changed your underwear along with your shoes and socks. :) There is a lot of focus on the 'sights' of a pilgrimage; did you feel that focusing on the sounds of the journey, that you gained a different insight to what people have experienced over many years past? Is that a conversation you had with anyone along the way?
Hahaha :) Depending on what happens on the trail, I’m sure some pilgrims had to change underwear:). I had many conversations with others and learned a lot. Hmm did I gained insights? I think so because focusing on the sounds tells you more about a place. The Camino goes along highways and roads. The city’s soundscapes are very vibrant but also polluted with music. It was not easy to get unique recordings and that’s why I didn’t walk 40 days because at one point everything sounded very much the same.
Great to see a packing list from someone who walked in October/November....thats when I'm going....thanks for sharing 😀
Great time! I had zero rain during the walk. It gets cold in the morning so bring some gloves and maybe a thicker sleeping bag. The one I used was good but I had some layers on. Buen Camino :)
Hiking poles also great going down hill when rocks are slippery, you can move faster, and when your arms are moving, your hands don’t swell up as you walk
Hiking poles for the win :)
I love the sticks. They save fatigue in your legs that comes from just maintaining balance. They can also fend off spiky vegetation or spider webs.
What an interesting video. Impressive amount of recording equipment that you carried. One item that you could have left behind was the water filter since potable water is readily available in Spain or Europe for that matter. You brought two pairs of shoes which is an interesting choice. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Ricardo! Thank you for watching. I loved having two pairs of shoes that I could change, which helped me avoid getting any blisters. But if I were to go again, I would choose the Asics Nimbus. The 25 model is a little weird for me, but the 24 model is amazing.
It was great to watch your video, I am a Korean who is planning to go to Camino. You have a lot of Korean stuffs even more than me lol. It is helpful to watch. Peace!
Thank you so much for watching and I hope you will enjoy the walk. I met many other Koreans but keep in mind that the food is Korea is WAY BETTER then on the Camino. So be prepared for that.
I love this. Instant subscriber. I’ve been looking for fellow travelers that focus on audio. Fantastic channel, y’all. Much respect from Cleveland, Ohio.
Thanks!! It's cool you found us through this video!! That's what's so amazing about UA-cam, you never know where people are or what they're interested in. Cheers from Seoul!
Very good. After 35 times on the Camino... Thx 👍
Wow! 35 times??
Yes. I am in Germany. Not so far from the Camino. Thank you for this video. Great 👍
The BeFree water filter is amazing! I used it on the West Coast Trail in Vancouver Canada which is spectacular if you get the chance, different in terms of being 'off the grid'. With the Befree filter, you can buy the sack and filter separately and also the screw-on filter cap fits a lot of Hydrapak bottles which are popular at REI. The Canadian version of REI is a store called MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op). Loved seeing your experience of the Camino, it is on my bucket list as well! Happy trails!
Oh yes the BeFree is great and I check out the trail you mentioned. I would love to do the 88 temples in Japan next year but that all depends if Japans allows travel again.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. 😊 Looking forward to my first camino in the summer.
I hope you enjoy it.
Welcome back Marcel! Glad to see the trip went well. Can't wait for more field recording videos :)
Thank you Patrick! Working on the next one already. Real world test about the Rode Ambisonic Mic :)
Welcome back Marcel! The suggestions after your journey are even more important than the previous ones. Thanks because they are precious. Have you lost some weight? I await your next videos. Oh, I like Buffs too, I have a collection :-)
Hi Giancarlo! Oh yes I lost a little bit of weight but not too much :)
great video Marcel! thanks for sharing--- some killer tips in there too! really enjoyed following your journey on instagram, can't wait to hear your recordings from the trip!
Lots to edit for sure :)
Very helpful information! My son and I are hiking the Camino this October into November so the timing of yours was perfect for us... I would love to see an item list of just your clothes, maybe with a link to the actual brands you used. The minimal approach looks great and I think because I can only use a very small pack that would be perfect. Thanks!
Hi Liv! I don't have a complete list because apparel manufacturers change their inventory almost every day. It's completely insane. What I can recommend are the brands I used on the Camino and in my daily life, as we are still travelling and trying to stay lightweight.
Consider Lululemon clothing since it is lightweight, quick to dry, and of high quality. They will serve you well for many years. I still have the pants.
Smartwool socks and underpants are another favorite of mine. Injini toe socks are also fantastic. Look for these brands' trail running collections. Hiking socks are too thick for the Camino Frances in my opinion during that time of the year.
If you want to avoid blisters, switch your shoes and socks midway during each walk. That's exactly what I did. No blisters, no feet or knee pains. You require space in the shoe. I enjoy Hoka trail shoes and Altras, but if you only have one trail shoe and one running shoe, like the Asics Nimbus, you'll be fine. Hiking boots are unnecessary on the Camino Frances. Trail shoes for the gravel roads and running shoes for the road and hard underground.
The other great brand is Arc'teryx which is the top of the line. I hope this helps and enjoy the walk. We do it again next April.
@@FreeToUseSounds thanks so much for that! That is extremely helpful. And good luck next April. It seems like most people do the Camino once, and then keep going...
@@LivDeeper10x I'm glad it was helpful! :) Yes, mainly because of the many interesting people I met.
I saved every single day of walking in my Instastories on our Instagram account at freetouseounds. So you get a real feeling of what I experienced. The good but also the bad things. Just scroll to the right until it starts with Camino 01.
instagram.com/freetousesounds/
I hope you have a wonderful time, but keep in mind that not everyone is friendly or welcoming. Maybe you already know Spanish, but if not, just learn some of the basics to break the ice. Despite the fact that many international pilgrims do this walk every single day, many restaurant, hotel or albergue owners do not speak or refuse to speak English at all.
When you arrive in Spain, I also recommend purchasing a Vodafone pre-paid SIM card. They are quite inexpensive, and you have more than enough internet and phone calls.
I used the Gregory Zulu 40L on my first Camino. Is a very good pack, however, the pack weights over 3 pounds empty. For this year, I’m using the Z Pack 40L Arc Haul, which is only 20 oz. My pack weight last time was just over 14 pounds, without water. This year, I’m down to 11 pounds with water. Trust me, that 3+ pounds matter. Buen Camino
Wow! I check it out! Thank you.
Marcel, I watched your video on what you planned to take on the Camino and the second video after the Camino. You talked about the shoes you
wore. You talk about going to a larger shoe size. How much bigger did you buy your shoes? 1/2 size larger, full size larger or 1 1/2 size larger? Also, what is the name of the Altras you wore?
Hello, Luther. Yes, the shoes I wore were perfect, and I ordered them a size and a half larger. There were no blisters the entire time. I wore toe socks as well as regular socks from Smartwool. I did notice that one of my toes grew larger and felt some pressure within the toe sock. So make sure you have several pairs of socks that you can switch during the walk. Every day, I changed my shoes and socks halfway through. This, along with the larger size, was most likely the reason I never got blisters. The Altras are the Lone Peak. I would say don't get the Hoka I had. I would recommend a pair of Altras and one pair of non hiking or trail shoes. You walk alot on asphalt and very hard gravel. I think the Asics Kayano could be a wonderful shoe to walk longer in it. I was lucky with the weather and had no rain day.
@@FreeToUseSounds thank you so much for this video. I’m preparing for my Camino mid august to Sept. been testing a lot of shoes for it. Is running shoes okay too for concrete and gravel so it’s bouncy, soft and foamy? How did you tie your shoe laces? Did you use only powder on your feet and nothing else? Thanks 🙏
Hi again! How do you insure your gear when you're traveling?
It looks like you are using a sheath of some sort for the walking sticks. Is that right? Where did you get it? Did it come with the sticks? Thanks for the great video!
Hi Erik, im not sure what you mean? Could you link the minute so I can rewatch it
Did you bring your backpack to the plain as carry on bagage?
Hi Frank. Oh no, I had luggage too and had the BP in the luggage. But I shipped the luggage to Santiago and picked it up after arriving. We are full time travelers and went direct after to a new country.
Checking out my late 2021 packing review video straight from the Camino :)
Nice!
Great video, what was the selfie stick you used with the iphone 13?
Oh a very cheap one that you get in any phone or gadgets store. No brand. But with bluetooth connection
Could you ellaborate on your headphones/earphones setup at 14:06? I find thats one of the most inconvenient things to try and pack :)
Hi Andy. I used Audio Technica in ear headphones but I can't recommend them for field recording. The lack in lower frequency is very unpleasant. No bass or anything. It sounded like a thin can.
@@FreeToUseSounds , And what about the Sennheiser IE 300?
When you got to the underwear, I thought you were about to say that you stopped in the middle of the trail halfway through your day's walk and changed your underwear along with your shoes and socks. :) There is a lot of focus on the 'sights' of a pilgrimage; did you feel that focusing on the sounds of the journey, that you gained a different insight to what people have experienced over many years past? Is that a conversation you had with anyone along the way?
Hahaha :) Depending on what happens on the trail, I’m sure some pilgrims had to change underwear:). I had many conversations with others and learned a lot. Hmm did I gained insights? I think so because focusing on the sounds tells you more about a place. The Camino goes along highways and roads. The city’s soundscapes are very vibrant but also polluted with music. It was not easy to get unique recordings and that’s why I didn’t walk 40 days because at one point everything sounded very much the same.
Nice content for only 11kg :) which headphones did youbring with you ? I am looking a good portable & small one
I had a pair from Audio Technica but it’s terrible. I ended up using my iPhone headphones which are light.
What is this scroin nut butter ?
Ah you mean the Squirrel Nut Butter. Didn't use it once.
@@FreeToUseSounds 😂 ok I just couldn't make out what it was, thanks Marcel 👍
@@CreativeRamy Pleasure :)
Hello fellow Korean drama fan 🥰 Buen Camino!
Buen Camino :)
Finally
We're heading to Bangkok next. :)
Korean dramas 😂 that’s endearing