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  1. Labtails

    please tell me what I can leave behind

    I walked the Camino del Norte last September 2012 and the weather was very hot.....average around 80* and never rained on any day we walked. The women were wearing halter tops or quick dry T's and shorts every day. One pair of sandals. I wish I had had more dry socks. My waterproof boots made my...
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    Bum Belt - Money Belt -Storing valuables

    Just returned from Spain, Camino del Norte. I developed a system of keeping all valuables, passport, wallet in a zipped fanny pack inside my backpack. When ever I stopped walking or put my backpack down I took the fanny pack out & carried on my person.... in restaurants, bathrooms, stores or...
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    Hiking Shoes, or Hiking Boots?

    Hi all, I just returned after walking the Camino del Norte in September 2012. As I reported early I was using the Oboz waterproof boots. I had had no blisters or problems with these boots all during my training period. During my hike on the Camino del Norte it did not rain once & the temps were...
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    Socks

    I have recently discovered "Darn Tough" socks and like them quite a lot. http://darntough.com/ They come in low cut or high. Nice cushioning on the botton. Comfortable all around. I tried Icebreakers and had a problem where the elastic around the top was so tight I cut it with scissors. The...
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    List your shoes

    For walking & hiking I wear the Oboz Firebrand II low cut shoe. The insole is terrific. I have had years of trouble with plantar faciitus. The insole is very supportive & I have had no problems over the past 8 months. Overall very sturdy/durable with heavy duty outer sole for all terraines. >...
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    Walking poles or not

    Thanks all. Clearly much more pratice is needed. Walking with one pole seemed fairly easy to get the rythme. Walking with two was a bit more tricky. I was spending a lot of attention to pole placement & timing. I need to relax & go, getting a natural pace/rythme.
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    Walking poles or not

    Here's a question I didn't get from watching a ad video. When walking with two poles how much pressure should one apply downward on the poles with each contact to the ground? This may sound an odd question, but on my first outting I found my shoulders getting tired/sore. I think I was trying to...
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    Walking poles or not

    Clearly the decision for poles, staffs, wooden, carbon, one or two is all a very personal preferrence. Have just ordered a pair of REI adjustable poles with cork handles to test out. My situation is that I walk well on the flat. My concern is that I had knee surgery three years back & it may be...
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    Walking poles or not

    Lots of very good points to consider, better posture, bending , breaking, left/right hand grips,and I would never leave them in a bin in an alley. I'm pretty athletic so hopefully can learn to use the poles correctly & get a good rythme going. I think I will get a pair to try out. I have plenty...
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    Walking poles or not

    How strongly do the Pacerpole user love them as opposed to other brands? Is the titled handle as much of a plus as it looks? And if you had two poles could you possibly share one with a walking partner at times? I'm thinking I might need to give my knees a break from time to time.
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    The Big thread about Lacing tips for shoes and boots

    My Oboz boots have round laces which I do believe slip much more than flat laces. I try to secure them at the break between foot & ankle with a preliminary tie (no bow) and then use a double bow at the top. Once I have been walking for a while I usually need to re-adjust as the laces tend to...
  12. Labtails

    Trainers on wet days

    Yes, Anna, when there is no store nearby you much buy online. Rei is nowhere in Ohio. I bought several styles of boots & shoes in several sizes to try. Found the keepers & sent the rest back. Not the most convenient way to shop, but you do what you must to get it right. The news paper drying...
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    Socks

    This thread is so important IMO since there are so many combos of socks, shoes/boots & once you have your foot inside any of the above how to tie in an effective manner. Any one element gone wrong can ruin the day. I have large wide feet for a woman. I often go to men's athletic/walking gear...
  14. Labtails

    Socks

    Is is normal that the sock liner makes your foot slide around a bit? Or does that indicate the wrong fit for the shoe/boot? Or does it not matter that your foot slides just a small bit?
  15. Labtails

    Bum Belt - Money Belt -Storing valuables

    As someone who has not walked yet two thoughts come to mind> Practicality should top fashion . It usually does for me. And how much care /security is needed. Are pick pockets/thieves prevelent along the Camino. Does one need to sleep with a grip on your wallet inside your sleeping bag?

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