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  1. JustRob

    musicial instruments?

    Weight Weight is, of course, the great issue. This is why I appreciate the fact that I sing. It takes time to memorize tunes, but I have enough that it gets me through the day. It walso is great inspiration during the difficult times on the trail. Instruments are a great luxury. I recall...
  2. JustRob

    Drink bottle, gloves, Torch & money belt advice

    Gear Glenn, Regarding the color of your bottles, I find that darker bottles absorb more heat than ligher colored ones. I like the biggest pack towel I can find. It maximizes the amount of water I can get off me. I still like a headlamp better than a hand held. It always keeps two...
  3. JustRob

    Poncho vs "rain suit" in May/June?

    Poncho I purchased a U.S. Army poncho last summer that does the job quite well for me. It is very light weight, hooded and has a series of snaps along the side that allow me to secure the edges of the poncho or let them flap. An added advantage is that is can double as a ground cloth or...
  4. JustRob

    Boots again; wide and light boots sought

    Trail Shoes I've have good experience with the Merrell Reflex II Trail Shoe. It's low cut, sturdy and is very stable. You still have to contend with the Gore Tex factor, though.
  5. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    Da sandals Because of my feet, I've had amazingly difficult problems finding the right sandals. I was initially attracted to Chaco S-1 because they are orthotic and have fast drying straps. Unfortunately, the molded footbed are entirely wrong for my feet. I have size 10 feet but my...
  6. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    Da Shoes I was actually dealing with two different pairs of boots. Asolo Fugitive GTX Boots I first used these during a week long trip to Iceland this summer. They held up quite well in all sorts of conditions, but the fit problems I described above showed their limitations. Now that I...
  7. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    Smartfeet solution They next had me try out different pairs of Smartfeet while standing on them in my bare socks. Because of the length of my heel to arch measurement, he iignored the size 11 I would ordinarily take and used the 12-14s instead. These worked much better, and I no longer felt...
  8. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    Solution to fit We came up with a few solutions to the problem: First, he had me put two surgeon's knots in my laces. One is right above the toes at the second row of laces, and the other is one row of laces from the top (near the base of the ankle). This isolates the laces into three...
  9. JustRob

    Agony of de Feet

    I've been searching for decent footwear, and after two months finally found the answers I needed. I thought I would share some of my experience for the benefit of the rest of you. I visited a local Eastern Mountain Sports that had an employee who recently returned from boot fitting school...
  10. JustRob

    Boots / Jacket

    Jacket EMS (http://www.ems.com) is having a sale now until the end of the weekend on all its clothing. I have had great experience with their Tekwick shirts & tights. Their Thunderhead rain jackets & pants are also fantastic, as well as their heavier jackets. One thing I especially like...
  11. JustRob

    uses for a walking stick

    Sticks It takes a little getting used to, but I rely on my hoking poles for long walks and travelling with a pack. Four legs good, two legs bad.
  12. JustRob

    Water-Resistant or Not?

    Amidst all the questions about footwear, I haven't seen any information as to whether it is important for trail shoes to be water resistant or not. Let me preface this by saying that I've hiked through rivers with leather boots and wool socks and walked until they were dry. Not the optimal...
  13. JustRob

    Footwear/training

    Training Since we're talking about training, I recommend checking out a few sites for a good training schedule for the weeks & months ahead of time. I find one good site to be: http://www.marathonwalking.com/schedule.html. There are others out there if you'd like to see something different...
  14. JustRob

    Eating & Drinking Gear

    What were people's experiences of carrying eating gear on the Camino. I can understand the use of a small knife for sutting fruit, but was it ever necessary to have a fork, spoon & knife? How about a drinking cup or plate? Just trying to cover all the bases.
  15. JustRob

    Setting Your Pace

    There's more... The Sumerian had a few other insights as well: 1) The food is always bad. 2) The general (or some other officer in his chain of command) is an idiot.
  16. JustRob

    Water amount

    Gatorade/Powerade I've had a good deal of experience with Gatorade/Powerade. One important thing to know is that those drinks are approximately twice the strength of what they should be. I guess the diluted drink doesn't taste right to people. I dilute the drink by half with regular...
  17. JustRob

    Visibility

    I was wondering whether people took special steps to ensure their visibility when along the Camino. Most particularly when walking along roads. I already have a blaze orange rain cover for my pack that I intend to wear when walking along roads. Would it help to take additional steps, such...
  18. JustRob

    Setting Your Pace

    While we're on the subject of equipment, I thought I would share a few suggestions about pacing yourself on a long hike that I've derived from various scouting & military friends that have worked for me. 1) When you first start out for the day, walk about twenty minutes then take a five...
  19. JustRob

    Water amount

    Monitor yourself Water discipline is extremely important when exerting yourself. The best way to gauge whether you're drinking enough is to check your urine: If it's clear, you are well hydrated and only need to continue to drink as regularly as before. If it's yellow, you need to...
  20. JustRob

    Bug Spray

    I'm trying to determine if I will need to bring insect repellant, and was wondering if anyone had any issues with insects (i.e. mosquitos & ticks, not bed bugs) during their trip. Some U.S. suppliers sell what amounts to a "flea colar" for humans that uses natural products and works for...

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