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  1. Ian L

    Video: What's in my Pack? Let the debate begin ...

    @Robo I'm also a fan of foam rolling so I purchased a Tiger Tail Roadster for my last Camino - https://tigertailusa.com/product/the-roadster/ At 200g it won't save you any weight but it would save you some space. Unfortunately, I never got to use it there since it was in a checked bag with...
  2. Ian L

    The Best Clothing ? And the winner is....

    Most of my Camino/hiking gear has become my everyday clothing due to the comfort and allows me to be ready to take a long walk whenever I get the chance. Socks - The Wrightsock coolmesh socks have worked the best for me in hot weather. They are double layer but still very cool. For colder...
  3. Ian L

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    I will give the Olympus a try next Camino. I think the Timps would probably be sufficient for all the hard surfaces, but I'm not getting any younger either!
  4. Ian L

    Altra = Happy Feet?

    I've had a pair of LP 3.5s for a couple of years. I have no idea how many miles I've put on them, but I'd say my experience has been the same as John Newman, besides normal wear on the ball of the foot, they are still in pretty good shape. I've been mostly hiking in my Altra Timp 1.5s this year...
  5. Ian L

    Milano meets Camino

    You're not a "real" pilgrim until you walk a Camino in heels! LOL
  6. Ian L

    Trail runners: Altra or Brooks, or Hoka????

    I have both Altra Timps (high cushion) and Lone Peaks (medium cushion). I like the fit and cushioning of the Timps much better, my feet seem to slide toward the front of the Lone Peaks. I haven't tried the Olympus (maximum cushion). I think the only way to know how you like zero drop shoes is...
  7. Ian L

    Best earplugs

    I agree, the Mack's are very comfortable for long term use and work great.
  8. Ian L

    Sexism in outdoor clothing

    In my area most of the stores carry very dark hiking clothes, which is fine for hiking in heavily wood areas here were you are rarely in the sun, but would be very hot walking across the meseta during the summer. At least for shirts I've started wearing fishing shirts such as the ones Columbia...
  9. Ian L

    Portable battery packs

    I just got this Goal Zero Flip 10 battery pack that weighs 2.7oz. Its only 2600mAh, but the USB port will still charge your phone when the battery pack is charging.
  10. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Below is the response I got after emailing Altra about recommended insoles. The CurrexSole runpro are working well for me. "Thank you for contacting Altra. At this time we do not have replacement insoles available. We are looking to fix that and offer them in the future. However the 2...
  11. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Thank you Andrew, I'm going to order a pair and give them a try.
  12. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    I just got Currex runpro medium insoles at the local running shoe store. They used a 3D scan of my feet to determine my arch type and recommended a version of the Currex and Superfeet green. I liked the feel of the Currex a little better. Also the heal on the Currex wasn't raised as much, which...
  13. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Yes, I'm sure I would be fine with 1 pair of insoles, but I like over preparing for pretty much everything. I also wouldn't mind having extra cushioning since the original insole doesn't offer much. A local running shoe store carries Superfeet so I will go take a look.
  14. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Excellent, thank you for checking!
  15. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    On one of the backpack forums someone said that Altra recommended they use the Superfeet, but it was an older post. I should probably contact Altra myself and see if this is still what they recommend. I'm sure there are new products coming out all of the time.
  16. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Thank you, I will take a look.
  17. Ian L

    Altra Shoes Replacement Insoles

    Has anyone found an insole that will fit properly in Altra shoes? I have a pair of Altra Lone Peak 3.5's that are really comfortable and I would like to wear them on the Camino this summer. The problem is that I would like a spare set of insoles in case the ones that come with the shoes get wet...
  18. Ian L

    Wake up alarms?

    I got a cheap watch with a vibration alarm. It was the Timex Men's T49851 Expedition.
  19. Ian L

    Merino socks?

    I would recommend that you just buy what ever good quality synthetic quick dry or merino synthetic blend is available locally, and try them out with the shoes you are going to wear. I obsessed with the my sock choice before my Camino and tried out many different brands. I now have a very...

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