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  1. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    I have now walked twice in Olympus GTX, for a total of about 25 days. I love the shoes. The padding is much better than the LonePeaks and my feet were much happier. They are fairly waterproof. I highly recommend them. They also still have 25 days worth of tread and seem pretty well put together.
  2. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    I’m walking from Pamplona to Burgos with my son and his wife beginning mid March. I’ll report back.
  3. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    I have issues with the regular knee braces sliding down as I walk. I have to continually pull them back up into position. This has happened across many styles of braces. My hope with the “built into tights” style was the would stay in place, which they seem to do. The fact I look Kim...
  4. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    From my single walk in these I found they provide excellent knee and leg support. They are a bit warm, but could be worn with shorts or as a base layer. A bit of a challenge to put on, but will get easier as my skills get better.
  5. FRM

    Questions for those of you using Bracelayer knee stabilizing pants

    So I’ve recently purchased my first pair of Bracelayer knee stabilizing tights. For those of you not familiar they are compression tights with knee braces built in. I wore them today for the first time on a 7mile walk. I have a couple of questions for those of you who have worn Bracelayer or...
  6. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - follow up.

    ) They have an interesting sole design. There are Vibram “strips” in the area of the toes, along the outer edges, and in the heel (orange and green areas). The blue portion appears to be a rugged closed cell foam. It is much more softer and flexible than the Vibram. I’m guessing this blue...
  7. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - follow up.

    I was carrying about 12 pounds, not counting water.
  8. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - follow up.

    This review is much later than intended. I started from Pamplona in March as planned, with hopes to walk the Inverno over Easter. However, life got complicated and I only got as far as Castrojeriz before needing to head home for family medical issues. All is good now. The post Camino review...
  9. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    I noticed the same thing when I purchased (online) the first pair in the same size as my previous Lone Peaks. I returned those and ordered a half size up and it was much better. I think part of the issue is the leather uppers of the Olympus are less flexible than the material used on the Lone...
  10. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    Folks tend to have strong feeling one way or the other about Altras. The zero rise and large toe box was a game changer for me. I wore the Vasque Breeze prior to the Lone Peaks. I thought I had died and gone to heaven the first time I walked in Altras. The only issue was the thin soles...
  11. FRM

    Altra Olympus 5 Hike Mid GTX - first impressions

    I’m a big fan of Altra and their zero rise shoes. I’ve worn Lone Peaks Mids in their various iterations my last 4 walks on the Camino. However walking the Portuguese, with the never ending cobble stones, had me wishing for a shoe with more cushioning. So for the first time in years I...
  12. FRM

    Sun Umbrella

    I loved my Gossamer Gear umbrella when I was on the Portuguese last summer. I found it better than my wide brimmed hat since it kept most of my body cooler. Like being in the shade on a hot day. I was only able to use it 4 or 5 days before I left it in a cafe and didn’t notice until way down...
  13. FRM

    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    @trecile , hadn’t considered that. No new career for me…
  14. FRM

    Where to Find Walking Poles in Leon - Borrowing Options

    If only there was a way to distribute all of the poles abandoned in SdC to some of the more popular starting points. Humm, maybe a new career for me. frm
  15. FRM

    Shakedown request: February on the Camino Frances, 35 pounds current weight

    I’ve walked in February and early March. I think your cousin needs a better understanding of what walking the Camino is and isn’t. He’s not going on a backwoods backpacking trip. He will be walking along paths with services every couple of hours (with a few exceptions). He won’t finish if...
  16. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    Yes. They have a kit with two straps. It seemed to work. It was an additional $5 I think. Though I mostly just stuck it thru the sternum strap and rested it on my shoulder. Though I didn’t have any significant wind which would have required their kit.
  17. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    I had the Gossamer Gear, but there are many similar. In my case price is a factor since apparently I lose them after a week or so.
  18. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    Set it down while I was walking around Caldas de Rais. It was sprinkling on and off and I carried it around wherever I went. Didn’t notice until the morning. I now realize one never truly owns an umbrella, you are only renting it. Currently in Muxia where the sun is shining. Thanks for asking.
  19. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    I must sadly report I lost my umbrella about 4 days out from Santiago. The rain began 3 days out.
  20. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    You may look a bit of a wally but you will be cool, calm, and collected

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