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  1. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    I've been searching for decent footwear, and after two months finally found the answers I needed. I thought I would share some of my experience for the benefit of the rest of you. I visited a local Eastern Mountain Sports that had an employee who recently returned from boot fitting school...
  2. JustRob

    Airfare from U.S.

    I'm trying to figure out the specifics of purchasing my ticket to do the Camino. The carriers I am investigating have a "one month maximum" on their flight specials, which doesn't fit into my forty day itinerary. I might also extend my trip based on how I'm feeling to venutre into other...
  3. JustRob

    Doubting Thomas

    I have travelled to the Holy Land and have seen the holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Galilee. I have also found great spiritual consolation from visiting the places of the great saints: St. Peter in Rome, St. Mark in Venice, St. Thomas More in London, St. Benedict at Monte Casino, St...
  4. JustRob

    Water-Resistant or Not?

    Amidst all the questions about footwear, I haven't seen any information as to whether it is important for trail shoes to be water resistant or not. Let me preface this by saying that I've hiked through rivers with leather boots and wool socks and walked until they were dry. Not the optimal...
  5. JustRob

    Eating & Drinking Gear

    What were people's experiences of carrying eating gear on the Camino. I can understand the use of a small knife for sutting fruit, but was it ever necessary to have a fork, spoon & knife? How about a drinking cup or plate? Just trying to cover all the bases.
  6. JustRob

    Food for the Journey

    I'm still uncertain as to how plan for eating along the way. Dinner (last meal of the day) seems to be taken care of with the Pilgirm's Meals in any of the local towns, which I imagine comes around 2000 hours. Mid-day is still an open question, as is breakfast. If one departs the...
  7. JustRob

    Visibility

    I was wondering whether people took special steps to ensure their visibility when along the Camino. Most particularly when walking along roads. I already have a blaze orange rain cover for my pack that I intend to wear when walking along roads. Would it help to take additional steps, such...
  8. JustRob

    Setting Your Pace

    While we're on the subject of equipment, I thought I would share a few suggestions about pacing yourself on a long hike that I've derived from various scouting & military friends that have worked for me. 1) When you first start out for the day, walk about twenty minutes then take a five...
  9. JustRob

    Bug Spray

    I'm trying to determine if I will need to bring insect repellant, and was wondering if anyone had any issues with insects (i.e. mosquitos & ticks, not bed bugs) during their trip. Some U.S. suppliers sell what amounts to a "flea colar" for humans that uses natural products and works for...
  10. JustRob

    May/June 2007

    Hello everyone, My name is Robert, and I'm planning to do the Camino Frances next Spring. I'm a native New Yorker, but have lived around the U.S. and in Mexico & Jamaica. I've also backpacked across western Europe and am a certified Jerusalem pilgrim (thus the J.P. cross). I'm an active...
  11. JustRob

    Weight Loss

    I was wondering whether people lost much weight while doing the Camino. I read that one person lost a fair amount - about 15 lbs/6.8kg. (Give the American credit for doing the metric conversion!) I imagine the walking, combined with the fact that you can't get food as soon as you crave it...
  12. JustRob

    Historic Attire

    I addition to hiking, I am also a historical reenactor for several periods of American History. I belong to several groups that are characterized as "hardcore". We invest a great deal of time an effort to ensure that our reproductions are accurate, and only wear and use what the people of...
  13. JustRob

    Camelbak

    I was wondering if anyone on the forum has had any experience using a Camelbak pack. Army friends of mine have had great experiences with the Camelbak BFM, which holds 3L of water and 30L of other space. They've carried the pack for days at a time and found it to be extremely reliable for...
  14. JustRob

    Flashlight

    I've seen several people mention they packed flashlights, but am trying to understand when the need for them would arise. I do a good deal of camping and haven't used an artificial light source in years. I simply rely on moonlight and starlight to get the job done. I am planning to do the...

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