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  1. Gary Martin

    Altus Poncho/Rain Coat

    My wife is pretty handy with a sewing machine. She took three frogtog ponchos and converted them into two raincoats similar to the Altus. The ponchos were about US$13 apiece at the time. She added a zipper and pocket to the front and removed excess fabric when she sewed the sides together. The...
  2. Gary Martin

    Do I need a sleeping bag or liner?

    This is what I’m using now to save a few ounces but It’s probably more trouble than it’s worth. I acquired a down lap blanket. The seams are sewn through and it cost less than $20 US. I sewed the bottom half onto a box shape and the top came about to my armpits. When I combine this with a puffy...
  3. Gary Martin

    I've walked the Camino in barefoot shoes

    For my last two Caminos ( 650 and 800 miles) I wore Witten trail runners. I found them much more secure, and more comfortable than the Altus that I had been wearing previously and they were a fraction of the price. The two roughest days were the pass north of Madrid in a foot and a half of snow...
  4. Gary Martin

    Dealing with Vertigo: Seeking Solutions for Balance Issues

    I had the same problem many years ago. For me a large dose of ginger would stop the spinning. any form would work, but the crystallize ginger was the most pleasant to eat. I think it’s worth a try. Good luck. Gary
  5. Gary Martin

    Towel - Help!

    I use exactly the same system but with an old cotton bandanna rather than a cycling cap. I find endless ways to use the bandana, from a fashion statement to tying on hat in a genuine hundred kilometer breeze on the GR10 in the Pyrenees.
  6. Gary Martin

    Is this a new type of shoe? “Hybrid hiker”

    I like the Altra lone Peak 4 and they’ve been the choice for my last two Caminos. They work well although the upper isn’t very durable and the shape tends to grab onto brush and trip me. I’ve been auditioning a pair of Witten minimalist trail runners for about six months now. For me I think that...
  7. Gary Martin

    Pole Tip Protectors - A Serious matter - There are tips and tips

    I am sitting here amazed at the diversity in use and selection of Pole Tips. Also in that everybody seems so happy with their particular choice. I assumed I was the only one out there that was that set in my ways. I use a pole a lot for daily use as well as on Camino. Good legs, bad balance. l...
  8. Gary Martin

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    A friend and I walked in Frances in May 2 years ago. We both purchased lone Peak fours for the trip and replaced the insoles with super feet green. I am a long time fan of zero drop shoes and Calvin had no trouble adapting to the difference. we agreed that downhill is significantly more...
  9. Gary Martin

    External Chargers on Airplanes

    Phones are one of the things most likely to be stolen. I am more comfortable with my phone in my pocket and a $10 battery charging unattended on the wall. TSA has no problem with a small lithium battery in the cabin. Good luck and buen camino. Gary
  10. Gary Martin

    Rain covers for shoes

    Great post Dave. You covered everything. I’ve never used the goop though.
  11. Gary Martin

    Rain covers for shoes

    I live in the wet corner of the United States and I am sort of in the camp of t2andreo. In serious rain your feet will inevitably get wet. In warmer weather attempting to waterproof your feet will not let the sweat evaporate. You end up with wet feet even in light rain. For me damp socks...
  12. Gary Martin

    Does having a half-full pack affect the weight distribution in a pack?

    I find this is a very interesting thread. I’ve been carrying stuff in a pack in the woods since the early 60s. My personal preference for weight distribution Is to try to put heavy stuff as close to my back as possible. I like the load in the top half of the pack on trails where I can walk...

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