I've received great advice and tips for my Camino by listening to other pilgrims, but sometimes people can get a little overbearing and even nasty when their decisions do not match those of others. This is rather silly. It's not THE Camino - it's YOUR Camino! Walk it the way you want to walk it! … Continue reading Camino Rant: Walk Your Own Walk!
Quick hike with my mom in Ravine Quarry to test out the Zpacks Arc Blast and the Osprey Atmos AG 50. (Reviews on both these packs will be posted as well!) For video, click image above or HERE!
I got a lot of fun hiking/survival gear this Christmas! Numbers 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, and 12 are things I wanted specifically for my Camino. Pilgrim Plunder From top-bottom, left-right: Trekking the National Parks board game Dr. Scholl’s Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief Orthotics GRYPS Backpack Cover Survival Bracelet D-Style Screwgate Carabiner Sealskinz … Continue reading Camino Christmas!
20 oz. in weight. 40 liters in size. Waterproof. Ventilated and adjustable harness. The Zpacks Arc Blast might just be the perfect backpack for walking the Camino de Santiago! Click HERE for video!
With a wide toe box zero drop platform the waterproof Altra Lone Peaks are some of my all-time favorite shoes. When I found out they made a high-top ("Mid") version, it sounded like the perfect Camino shoe. Are they as great as they sound - or do they fail to perform? After not being too … Continue reading Altra Lone Peak RSM Mids Revisited
Had a great hike last weekend along the American River near Folsom, CA. Got to test out my osprey Atmos 50 as well as (re-)test the Altra Lone Peak RSM Mids. Click image above or HERE for video!
(Yes, I've tried ALL of these packs! Reviews HERE!) Like most things in life, there is no simple rule for deciding on a Camino backpack. It's not just about how much gear you bring, but also the kind of gear. Small differences can add up to a large impact on what you'll want your pack … Continue reading What is the Right Backpack Size for the Camino?
https://youtu.be/IJ6SlamXOXg I got my Camino Credencial for free (with the purchase of a cool new book), as well as a waterproof case! BONUS: Camino Compostelas, Credencials, and Certificates . . . it can all get rather confusing. HERE I sort through these various documents and explain what each one does for the Camino pilgrim. https://youtu.be/B9nDdSQFwY4
Need some gift ideas for Camino pilgrims? I've got several here that won't break your bank or weigh down their packs! Click the image above or HERE for the video! For more gifts and gadgets, see HERE! Want to support my Camino and this blog? Here's MY WISH LIST!
Camino pack volumes typically come in at around 30-40 liters, and the Osprey Stratos 36 is one of the most popular backpacks in that range. While not an ultra-light pack, it is feature rich - and those features may make the difference. Click the image above or HERE for my review! I took some young … Continue reading Osprey Stratos 36 Review and Gear Test
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