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  1. jmcarp

    Backpack Advice: Fairview 40 vs. Aura 50

    Assuming the basic dimensions of the larger backpack are within the airlines' carry-on limits, but by the time you get all your gear packed in the pack will be too overstuffed to squeeze into the overhead bin, take along a small, lightweight daypack which can be folded into itself. Remove some...
  2. jmcarp

    Carabiners or “S” hook?

    Be aware that those binder clips may rust and stain your clothing. Been there, done that.
  3. jmcarp

    Carabiners or “S” hook?

    I agree with you, @BROWNCOUNTRYBOB. Note that I did not suggest using them for hanging washed clothing on an outdoor line, but they work well for socks that may not have fully dried from yesterday's wash or from crossing a stream. As for the clips/clothes pins/clothes pegs, we tried the small...
  4. jmcarp

    Carabiners or “S” hook?

    I'd recommend a couple of mini-carabiners that you can attach to gear loops on your backpack for attaching flip-flops or sandals; they weigh next to nothing. Also, a couple of large safety pins -- diaper pins are perfect, but getting hard to find since hardly anyone uses cloth diapers anymore...
  5. jmcarp

    Problems with Carry-on Back Packs

    Exactly what we did, except we added the liquids (toiletry stiff mainly) in the tube as well. That way we weren't limited to the 3-oz bottles that TSA requires for carry-on. Just be sure to write your name and contact info on the outside of the tube.
  6. jmcarp

    Proper Fit for a Backpack

    Excellent post, Dave, and a valuable resource. This should go into that "Resources" section so it remains easily available and not tied to a particular thread.
  7. jmcarp

    Orthotics vs Insoles/Inserts

    All very good points, Dave. Thanks for sharing.
  8. jmcarp

    Are custom inserts worth it?

    I've tried both Superfeet and SOLE insoles. For me, the Superfeet are fine for wearing around town, but for hiking, and especially long-distance hiking, I prefer the SOLE brand. But that's just me -- as they say, different strokes for different folks. Either way, be sure to try them on in the...
  9. jmcarp

    Orthotics

    Were the orthotics designed to be worn with the original insoles in place? If so, take them back to the podiatrist for shaving and/or adjustment. If not, take the original insoles out and see if that helps the fit of the orthotics.
  10. jmcarp

    The ultimate pocketknife to take on the camino

    The questions and reviews in that Amazon ad are priceless!
  11. jmcarp

    Finding Orange at the Madrid Airport

    There are several Orange stores in Pamplona. Look on Google Maps.
  12. jmcarp

    The ultimate pocketknife to take on the camino

    It already exists...
  13. jmcarp

    The Ultimate Backpacking Umbrella

    Kinda reminds me of that old TV show, "The Flying Nun" :D (for those old enough to remember).
  14. jmcarp

    Orthotics?

    I've used both Superfeet and Sole brands. Of the two, I prefer the Sole brand because they can be heated at low temperature in an oven, then inserted into your boot or shoe, and after you walk around on them for a while, they self-mold to your foot--much like ski boot inserts. But the Superfeet...
  15. jmcarp

    40 year old boot style

    ...and birdhouses if hung with toes pointed down and some drainage holes punched in the toes (but in your back yard, not along the Camino).
  16. jmcarp

    All About Osprey

    Thanks.
  17. jmcarp

    40 year old boot style

    I had a pair of Vasques back in the 1980s that looked like that. They were state-of-the-art for the time--"lightweight" and waterproof. I also had a manual typewriter, a telephone with a dial and a long cord attached to the wall, and a black-and-white TV that I had to get up and walk across the...
  18. jmcarp

    All About Osprey

    Thanks for this post, @JillGat. I live in the Denver area and will make a point to stop by there the next time I get down in the 4-corners region.
  19. jmcarp

    Adios Moabs

    I'm also a Moab fan. I'm on my second pair of high top waterproofs for winter and second pair of low-top ventilators for summer, with probably 1500 km on each pair and never a blister. I've been tempted to switch to lighter trail runners, but as my pappy once said, if it ain't broke, don't fix...
  20. jmcarp

    The Shoulder Harness System: the first essential component for a good backpack

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Dave. You're a valuable resource for this forum. Now, how about a discussion about the effects of scoliosis and how to properly adjust the straps for someone like me who has a bit of this spinal curvature, which results in one shoulder being slightly lower than...

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