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All of these are valid considerations for getting new equipment, depending on the degree, of course. I would not take half-worn shoes to start a new Camino, but I keep the shoes for use at home. First they become regular around-home shoes, and ultimately all shoes become gardening shoes. (I admit that I have a backup of gardening shoes!) The same is true for camino clothes - I do some switching back and forth, to optimize the use and the special purposes.Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge...)?
If it fits and is serviceable I use it. If its worn-out I repair or replace it. I pay very little to no attention to information & particularly recommendations from the Internet. I would rather rely on a professional tradesperson whom I can re-visit and punch on the nose if necessary
Regarding shoes, I wear them until holes appear, as for a backpack I've been happy with the one I bought in 2014 which I've taken on three caminos, I can't imagine it wearing out.two elements, which I define as essential in a pilgrimage, talking about equipment, are the backpack and the shoes.
I was wondering if you members of the forum have a criterion for making the decision to replace (buy a new one) these two important "means" companions.
Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge received here or in other such portals)?
thanks for your contributions
Me too, worn shoes stay at home.All of these are valid considerations for getting new equipment, depending on the degree, of course. I would not take half-worn shoes to start a new Camino, but I keep the shoes for use at home. First they become regular around-home shoes, and ultimately all shoes become gardening shoes. (I admit that I have a backup of gardening shoes!) The same is true for camino clothes - I do some switching back and forth, to optimize the use and the special purposes.
two elements, which I define as essential in a pilgrimage, talking about equipment, are the backpack and the shoes.
I was wondering if you members of the forum have a criterion for making the decision to replace (buy a new one) these two important "means" companions.
Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge received here or in other such portals)?
thanks for your contributions
I think it is a different situation replacing something with "more of the same" or "something quite different". If I am replacing with more of the same, it is generally simply the wear on the materials. If it is something different, it is likely sparked by hearing about the new options from someone else (perhaps here, perhaps through a friend or on social media, etc.) Depending on how much of an improvement I'm expecting with something new, I may decide to replace right away or keep the different thing in mind for when whatever I am currently using wears out.two elements, which I define as essential in a pilgrimage, talking about equipment, are the backpack and the shoes.
I was wondering if you members of the forum have a criterion for making the decision to replace (buy a new one) these two important "means" companions.
Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge received here or in other such portals)?
thanks for your contributions
I pay very little to no attention to information & particularly recommendations from the Internet. I would rather rely on a professional tradesperson whom I can re-visit and punch on the nose if necessary
sorry, I don't understand what you mean by "more of the same"?I think it is a different situation replacing something with "more of the same"
this is my prerogativeor keep the different thing in mind for when whatever I am currently using wears out
When I walked the Camino Frances in 2016, I wore Merrell Moabs. By 2018, when I went to walk the Camino Portugues, they had worn out and I bought myself another pair of Merrell Moabs that looked and fit the same. That was "more of the same". Since then, I got Hoke One Ones. They are something different.sorry, I don't understand what you mean by "more of the same"?
Staying on the footwear field, do you mean the new model of the one you already used?
After a few disaster's walking in new stuff I'm of the mind that going with old gear if it still has some live in it is better.
When I walked on the C de Lana in 2018, I had new trail mids, they tortured my feet and left me with a bunion on my left foot, so afterwards even footwear which my feet could have previously tolerated were no longer an option.
I know people who have cuts bits of sole of one part of shoes and have stuck it on another part which had a hole on it, extreme yes but it worked.
two elements, which I define as essential in a pilgrimage, talking about equipment, are the backpack and the shoes.
I was wondering if you members of the forum have a criterion for making the decision to replace (buy a new one) these two important "means" companions.
Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge received here or in other such portals)?
thanks for your contributions
two elements, which I define as essential in a pilgrimage, talking about equipment, are the backpack and the shoes.
I was wondering if you members of the forum have a criterion for making the decision to replace (buy a new one) these two important "means" companions.
Simply the wear of the materials?
A better fit on your previous adventure?
A search for something more performing? (perhaps given by the additional knowledge received here or in other such portals)?
thanks for your contributions
My favourite Patagonia fleece is over 20 years old has been thrown out twice ....
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