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  1. Geoff Shepherd

    Najera pilgrim shop

    There is a wonderful hiking/pilgrim shop in Santo Domingo - 1 day on from Najera. Right on the way and next to the big Albergue. All the good gear. Cooee
  2. Geoff Shepherd

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

    Currently on the CF - my walking mate Pete with a fetching little pink number!!!
  3. Geoff Shepherd

    Let's talk waist packs!

    I use the same bag, modified to carry it across my chest when walking. Held in place by easy-clips each side.
  4. Geoff Shepherd

    Waist Packs!

    I modified a Sea to Summit bag to carry on my chest - it has its own strap for ‘evening wear’. Big enough for phone, sunglasses, passport etc. Coiee
  5. Geoff Shepherd

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Just today finished my 2nd Frances from SJPdP. I wore Altra Lone Peak 3.5 with Superfeet Green insoles cut to size both times - no blisters, no foot problems. But if you have been training in your LPs then get a new pair for the walk. After about 1000km they are done, the sole (not Vibram) is...
  6. Geoff Shepherd

    Time for Some Trail Runners

    Try Altra Lone Peak - I used the LP 3.5, but the 4.0 model is out now. A bit hard to get in Oz currently though - new US supplier being sorted soon I hear. The zero drop is great as is the wide toe box. The Altra Timps are good also with more padding underfoot than the LPs. No blisters...
  7. Geoff Shepherd

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    That's it - I'm now going with the red calf compression sleeves rather than the dowdy black ones !!!
  8. Geoff Shepherd

    Altus Poncho ventilation

    Good idea. After my first (and only at this stage, but wait....) CF, I took my Altus to a tailor and had some 6 inch/15cm slots/vents put under the armpits. Cost a few $, but reasonable - will see how it goes on my next CF. Your design combined with my ‘pit slots’ could well aid internal...
  9. Geoff Shepherd

    To carry or not to carry an hair dryer?

    The reason my wife won’t do a Camino with me is that she can’t find an extension cord 800 kms long for her beloved Dyson hairdryer!!!
  10. Geoff Shepherd

    mens disposable pads

    ‘Hola, vendes compresas de incontinencia masculinas por favor’. The first phrase of Spanish I mastered. And the answer in Farmicias was always ‘Si Senor’. No problems. I carried 2 weeks supply and extra cotton undies with sewn-in pads just in case. All just extra, un-needed weight. This year...
  11. Geoff Shepherd

    Outerwear

    @trecile - I always love your replies - you go straight to the point, no mucking about, no superfluous words, great stuff. Good on you. Cooee from Oz.
  12. Geoff Shepherd

    Mobile phone pouch for backpack straps

    That’s it. I modified it by removing an unwanted buckle. As well as the small holes as previous.
  13. Geoff Shepherd

    Mobile phone pouch for backpack straps

    @kazrobbo, good call😄. Yes there would be obvious ‘lady issues’ with my arrangement. Good luck and Cooee. Have a great Camino.
  14. Geoff Shepherd

    Mobile phone pouch for backpack straps

    I modified an Osprey bag with a small hole each side to be able to clip on the front of my shoulder straps with a carabiner each side through the holes. See first photo. I used this for my glasses, phone, passport, wallet etc - ie, all my valuables. It had the advantage of a strap tucked in...
  15. Geoff Shepherd

    Has anyone else have the lining material of their Hokas disintegrate?

    I walked for a while with a bloke from the US, Greg. He and his wife had walked from Le Puy and finished in SdC 18 Oct. His Hokas were showing the same wear patterns especially around his heels. He put it down to the dust and dirt abrading the lining. He did adequate running repairs with Duct tape.
  16. Geoff Shepherd

    Walking Boots Vs. Trail Runners

    Just completed the CF from SJPdP to SdC - zero blisters. Wore Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail runners - straight out of the box, though I did train in another pair of the same shoe. I liked the 'zero-drop' (ie no heel, your foot is flat) aspect of the shoes also - they are very comfortable and well...
  17. Geoff Shepherd

    Question about Altras

    Thanks, but not in Australia yet. Happy with 3.5’s so have got second pair on the way. Cooee
  18. Geoff Shepherd

    Question about Altras

    Thanks Katie, I agree - I have ordered a second pair for the CF. Cooee
  19. Geoff Shepherd

    Question about Altras

    Appreciate the feedback Vacajoe - second pair have been ordered. Cooee.
  20. Geoff Shepherd

    Question about Altras

    Good advice - Many thanks. Have ordered a second pair - will look at the liner issue as well. Cooee

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