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  1. koilife

    Of Rock Plates and Insoles

    The point of a heat-molded insert is to match the current state of the foot, not to correct it (the later is the job of orthotics and medical professionals). Nor is the purpose to introduce additional arch. If a person already has flat or partially flat feet, a heat molded insert will support...
  2. koilife

    Of Rock Plates and Insoles

    Exactly why I find an insole that is heat-molded to my foot is ideal.
  3. koilife

    Of Rock Plates and Insoles

    Regarding the fit of insoles, I recommend looking at inserts that are heat molded to the person's foot rather than standard sizes that require the foot to fit to them. The heat molding process ensures the arch that is perfectly fitted to the person and helps avoid arch breakdowns. Since fallen...
  4. koilife

    Vision and eyeglasses while walking

    Look, up in the sky? It's a bird. It's a plane. No! It's @Camino Chrissy's bloomers! You go, Supergirl!
  5. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    That makes much more sense given the weights to which you alluded.
  6. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    Very efficient system, and it allows you to adjust based on albergue conditions (which can range from a fridge to a sauna). I've avoided bringing my expensive 330g hammocking down quilt on Camino because I'd rather not have to put it through the extremes of bedbug treatment. I don't mind doing...
  7. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    I've never seen a liner over 500g, and I've only seen one-season down or synthetic-down quilts that get under the 500g mark. While that's all one needs on the camino, they're bloody expensive compared to a one season synthetic bag in the 600-700g range. I'm curious what you use to consistently...
  8. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    @dougfitz, I'm NOT sorry you have to agree with me. Arguing with a hyper-rational person such as yourself takes a lot of energy and stretches my poor brain to its limits! You raise a couple really good points that I think are worth spotlighting further. There are lots of pro/con arguments for...
  9. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    Sorry to disagree, but . . . Unless you move to only a liner or a high-end down quilt, a normal hiker's sleeping bag will be above 500g. One's clothing roll for the next day (shirt, pants, tee, socks, underwear) will likely be 1-2 kg. Sufficient water will likely vary from 1-2kg as well. Also...
  10. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    Speaking of soap . . . and . . .
  11. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    One good quality in a soap you use for handwashing is its ability to rinse out easily. The more caustic the soap, the more irritation to your skin if it's not well rinsed, especially in your private areas or over your shoulders where your straps sit. It pays to experiment here. To minimize risk...
  12. koilife

    Filling backpack guidelines?

    Agreed with @nidarosa, especially if you are keeping the entire pack (including pack and water) under 7 kilo. Things you might use during the day ought to be easily accessed. Hip belt pouches can be useful here. Be sure to carry 80-90% of the weight on your hips rather than your shoulders, and...
  13. koilife

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    Odd . . . the TSA turned me away the day I walked into security wearing only underwear and trousers. Everyone else was starting so much I double checked to make sure I put them on in the right order.
  14. koilife

    Shoes to relax in

    250g for each sandal (500g for both together)? or 125 g each (250g for both together)? That's about 40% less than the same size crocks or Hoka slip-ons.
  15. koilife

    Shoes to relax in

    I have used Crocks and Hoka slip-ons. Both are very comfortable and reasonably light. I always wear socks in them so as not to rub a blister. My only gripe with either is that they tend to be bulky.
  16. koilife

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    That's the part I use the most on my mini-knife. More than all the other items combined.
  17. koilife

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    That's my big luxury item this summer. A proper "weatherproof", micro 4/3 mirrorless digital camera with 14-150mm lens. My wife just calls it my latest toy.
  18. koilife

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    Clearly a Luddite.
  19. koilife

    What do you have to take every Camino?

    All my core gear is the same as my typical backpacking kit (less hammock, stove, etc.) plus an extra rotation of clothes. I guess the big items that're different are my passport, corkscrew, and European power adapters. Oh, and an excitement that dwarfs a weekend in the mountains.
  20. koilife

    Hoka one one torrent starting to break after 10 days

    Very few people have truly symmetrical gaits. If you are grazing the edge of one shoe with the other, there's no guarantee you are grazing the other shoe in reverse. You could walk with one foot at an angle that is only a few degrees different and it could result in one-sided wear. Given that...

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