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  1. J F Gregory

    Hiking Poles

    We have always got then through Seattle. We are on the Frances right now.
  2. J F Gregory

    Walking poles

    We are now on out 3rd Camino, traveling arriving in SJPdP tomorrow . Our walking sticks are as always in our packs and we have never checked them to and from Seattle. If you read the fine print on the TSA website it says they will not be accepted. They have also been carried through out Europe...
  3. J F Gregory

    Sandals vs. flip flops.

    I have a pair of Chaco hiking sandals as my second pair
  4. J F Gregory

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    I am cheap when purchasing hiking clothes. I live in the Cascade mountains and have trails outside my door. I do most of my shopping at Bass Pro Shop. I buy Redhead brand zip offs $39.00 and have worn then on 3 Caminos plus walks in Other nations. I only have had 3 pair in the last 7 years.
  5. J F Gregory

    which sleeping bag for a camino in winter?

    I walked Camino Frances during winter an a 40 degree quilt served me well. Some of the albergues were colder than others.
  6. J F Gregory

    Men's Pants - There Can Be Only One

    I bought Pro Bass Shop Redhead fishing zip offs. One pair has lasted 2 Caminos. $39.95.
  7. J F Gregory

    Insoles for trail runners in the 65km before Santiago

    I wear Hokas but never used aftermarket insole. I am a fan of Super Feet in my Altras but they didn't work in my Hokas.
  8. J F Gregory

    Boots or Hokas for the Central Route

    I have used Hoka (Stinson) on my last two Caminos. The are great for trail and hard surfaces such as road and famous Portuguese cobble stones.
  9. J F Gregory

    Sleeping bag question

    I stopped carrying a bag. And now use a camping quilt and use it like a blanket with a silk liner.
  10. J F Gregory

    Which Enlightened Equipment quilt

    Probably private albergue may run heat. I 0have been in a couple with little or no heat. I realize since covid t
  11. J F Gregory

    Which Enlightened Equipment quilt

    My quilt is 40 degrees. Bought it at Costco several years ago. We walked a winter Camino and this was enough.
  12. J F Gregory

    Custom made hiking bootsI

    Our first Camino was from SJPDP and we definitely needed our hiking boots we walk in snow for the first ten days then rain ,sleet and mud for the majority of the rest of the way. otherwise we have worn our trail runners. about ten days of clear weather out of the 25 days. I would do it again!
  13. J F Gregory

    Gore-Tex in September's First Week? (Sarria)

    I only use Gore-Tex in the cold wet and snow other wise I wear trail runners they are comfortable and dry quickly.
  14. J F Gregory

    Recommendations for Wide and Light Hikers with Gortex layer for Trail Running

    I live in Washington state where it rains alot. I like my Lonepeak 4 Vflex high tops which are waterproof they are great.
  15. J F Gregory

    Hiking skirts ... For men

    I walk in kilts regularly. I wear smartwool boxers. They even help hide the oder.
  16. J F Gregory

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    We start by walking The Jesus Trail in Israel, then fly to Florence t o walk The St Francis Way to Rome and last we are walking the Camino Frances from StJean for the second time.
  17. J F Gregory

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    The Hokas are a really good trail shoe too. It is getting use to non-zero gravity shoes. I put 500+ miles on my first Hokas. and have my second pair. They are good for on and off trail. My wife and I are combining 3 Comino walks this spring and are planning on wearing Hokas. We will be walking...
  18. J F Gregory

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    I am a Altra fan I hike in them regularly on trail. For the Portuguese we switched up to Hoka Stinsons which great on hard surfaces like pavement and cobble stone.
  19. J F Gregory

    Help With Shoes for Over Pronation

    If you go to REI try them out if they don't work return and exchange they are very good about that . I like previous advice go to a podiatrist and get thier expert opinion.
  20. J F Gregory

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Equally as large as the Altras. My feet measure 11 ee. I hike in size 12

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