My Gear Picks! (Appalachian Trail)
video description
Date: 2020-08-18
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 10
OceanEyes
Massage Therapist here - I have never met a client with Plantar Fasciitis who did not have calf tightness/ knots. We know that plantar fasciitis is a condition of the foot, but feet contain a lot more connective tissue and tendons than muscle. Tendons and connective tissue are not flexible in nature and while it can relieve some pain to massage and roll out the foot, you'll have a lot more success in relieving and preventing pain by massaging and rolling out your calf muscles. The tendons in the foot largely attach to the muscles of the calf. When your calves are tight, your feet will hurt. It's all connected and the foot itself is almost never the source of the problem.
reply
Massage Therapist here - I have never met a client with Plantar Fasciitis who did not have calf tightness/ knots. We know that plantar fasciitis is a condition of the foot, but feet contain a lot more connective tissue and tendons than muscle. Tendons and connective tissue are not flexible in nature and while it can relieve some pain to massage and roll out the foot, you'll have a lot more success in relieving and preventing pain by massaging and rolling out your calf muscles. The tendons in the foot largely attach to the muscles of the calf. When your calves are tight, your feet will hurt. It's all connected and the foot itself is almost never the source of the problem.
reply
chuck
Dixie, you rock. I am an old fat guy that used to hike before it was cool, a million stories. I live near the AT.
I love your vids. I am in Chambersburg PA. I would love to cook for you and your friends. If you call me on your next trip I may be able to cook for you all. I will make it worth your while. And all your friends. Let's have dinner. I will meet you all on the trail. (Not too far from the road) I am a good cook!
reply
Dixie, you rock. I am an old fat guy that used to hike before it was cool, a million stories. I live near the AT.
I love your vids. I am in Chambersburg PA. I would love to cook for you and your friends. If you call me on your next trip I may be able to cook for you all. I will make it worth your while. And all your friends. Let's have dinner. I will meet you all on the trail. (Not too far from the road) I am a good cook!
reply
Water
By the way about the aluminum, my good friend is a scientist that studied aluminum consumption, and he told me that you would literally have to eat the entire pot 3 times a day for years before you could consume enough aluminum to cause problems, the aluminum scare was a marketing ploy to sell other pots, so you are more than fine to use it.
reply
By the way about the aluminum, my good friend is a scientist that studied aluminum consumption, and he told me that you would literally have to eat the entire pot 3 times a day for years before you could consume enough aluminum to cause problems, the aluminum scare was a marketing ploy to sell other pots, so you are more than fine to use it.
reply
Vick
27 inch bandannas are more useful than the common 24 inchers. You can cut weight and still have a functional bandanna by folding two opposite corners to the center, cutting the resulting triangles off, and hemming the raw edges. The result is long enough to tie around your neck or head.
reply
27 inch bandannas are more useful than the common 24 inchers. You can cut weight and still have a functional bandanna by folding two opposite corners to the center, cutting the resulting triangles off, and hemming the raw edges. The result is long enough to tie around your neck or head.
reply
Epitome63
I bought Frogg Toggs years ago and hated them. Wore them once, and swore I would never wear them again. I should try them again, I was sitting on a wet boat seat and the water came straight through. Maybe not the best application.
reply
I bought Frogg Toggs years ago and hated them. Wore them once, and swore I would never wear them again. I should try them again, I was sitting on a wet boat seat and the water came straight through. Maybe not the best application.
reply
travel
Eating from bare aluminum isn't good. You can get a decent anodized aluminum cook set on Amazon for about 15. And for about 20-25 on eBay, you can pick up a no-name titanium pot that will work quite well for very low weight.
reply
Eating from bare aluminum isn't good. You can get a decent anodized aluminum cook set on Amazon for about 15. And for about 20-25 on eBay, you can pick up a no-name titanium pot that will work quite well for very low weight.
reply
Glenn
I stumbled on your videos today while l am convalescing from a total knee replacement 4 days ago. I used to backpack a lot but had to stop because of the knee injury some years ago. You have rekindled the fire! Thank you!
reply
I stumbled on your videos today while l am convalescing from a total knee replacement 4 days ago. I used to backpack a lot but had to stop because of the knee injury some years ago. You have rekindled the fire! Thank you!
reply
jmtheboat
Thanks. I wanted to see also how you shot footage for your videos. What worked best through trial and error. Uploading to iCloud as often as possible seems like As good option. Cheers. Jon
reply
Thanks. I wanted to see also how you shot footage for your videos. What worked best through trial and error. Uploading to iCloud as often as possible seems like As good option. Cheers. Jon
reply
Cherokee
Dr. Scholl's gave me plantars fasciitis.
I just bought a pair of Nike joyride's.
They've been a real game changer for me.
Now to work on lowering my pack weight.
reply
Dr. Scholl's gave me plantars fasciitis.
I just bought a pair of Nike joyride's.
They've been a real game changer for me.
Now to work on lowering my pack weight.
reply
Daryl
I Wore a hole in my darn tough socks. Actually was an ember from the fire that burnt a hole in them and they honoured it and replaced them at MEC in Calgary today.
reply
I Wore a hole in my darn tough socks. Actually was an ember from the fire that burnt a hole in them and they honoured it and replaced them at MEC in Calgary today.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
