"Best" Walking & Travel Products

The following are my tips for 'The Best'. Note - I am not paid by or sponsored by any of the following. It is just my honest opinion and result of years of experience. 'Best' Shoes 'One Sport' - I wear the One Sport Skyline GTX this is 'the one' for real roadside, trail, and mountain walking. Quality in all the right places. Phone Number 1-800-826-1598

'Best' Shoes ' - Mephisto I am now wearing this great hiking boot for my crosswalks around the world. Water proof, wide fitting, strong but lightweight and durable! Most of all comfortable after a long walk. Tough but soft soles. This French company makes fine quality products. This could well be the best shoe in the world and also very, very expensive.

'Best' Products - Swiss Army- Knives, Tools, Watches, Compasses, etc.

'Best' Knife - Leatherman - Everything you need.

'Best' Map - Michelin - the best. When you are in the Sahara and you must make a road or trail choice this is critical to survival, this is the only map to trust. Very accurate road and trail conditions. But it is important to check how up to date it is, you must look for the small print on the side that gives the © copyright date. Some stores keep old ones that are not updated but for the traveler it is extremely important, especially in Third World countries, to have the latest edition as indicated by the copyright date. Expensive but worth the price in accuracy.

'Best' Sunglasses - Gargoyles - Good wrap around protection for the eyes from all damaging sun rays. Durable which is what you need when you are where you can't replace broken sunglasses. And they do stand by their guarantee. Looks very nice. Almost unbreakable and will not shatter if rock hits lens.

'T-Force' I find that these are the 'best' for sun glare!

'Best' Hat - Sequel - I wear the desert rat. It has a front bib and sides that are detachable. The sides hang down and can wrap around the neck. 'The French Foreign Legion Look' Ha! Just what you need to keep the sun off sensitive skin and heat off the head. Has solar protection on top. Comes in different types and styles. Phone Number 1-970-385-4660.

'Best' Pen - Fisher Pressurized roller ball. Created for use in space travel. Just the best for writing upside down! Ha! Underwater, or in odd positions in a tent or bed. Can be ordered from 'TravelSmith' (see below) or Magellan's.

'Best' Waterproofing - Nikwax - for leather and fabric to improve water repellency.

'Best' Water Filters - NSA Potable Water Treatment Unit - It is small, light, and works. Years have proved it with us. It is manufactured by the National Safety Associates, Inc.; 4260 E. Raines Road; Memphis, TN 38118-6942

SipMaster - If you're worried about water quality but don't want to lug a portable filter around, try the SipMaster, a drinking straw-like plastic water-filtration unit. The four-chamber filtration system (30-gallon capacity) has met EPA standards. The domestic model absorbs a range of common drinking-water contaminants while the international model will filter out Giardia and Cryptosporidium as well as virus and bacteria. Christine Columbus, 1-800-280-4775.

'Best' Medical Assistance Association for Travellers - IAMAT - International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers - Gives a diectory of English speaking doctors in countries around the world that are approved as conforming to the strict rules and pricing. Also available are 24 charts of world climates, suggested clothing, and sanitiary conditions of water, milk and food in 1,440 cities around the world.

'Best' Health, Nutrition, Chiropractic and Acupuncture

Dr. Ed Wagner - Malibu, Ca. Phone 310-317-4288 He is my friend and a great doctor! He became my doctor in the 70's.

Travel Supplies - Everything you need to go! All top quality. The best quality always.

Magellan's- All the supplies you dreamed of but did not know were made, or where to find. Best place for supplies for overseas travel with a computer also ask for 'Magellan's' Guide for the world's electrical, television standards, and telephone connections. We have almost everything they sell.

TravelSmith - Travel supplies but specializes in clothes. Just the best travel clothes in the world. Get ultra light weight, easy to wash and dry. Non-wrinkle sun reflective clothes here. I can take twice or three times the amount of clothes in the same space required for 'normal' clothes. I get most of my road clothes here. From Antarctica to the desert or jungles, these two can outfit you.

A few tips from the supply stores:

Mag - flash light - with carrying holder. Great light, tough, has extra bulb.

Shade - sun screen -I use 45, it is non-irritating. Wash it off after leaving sun and put on pure Vitamin E lotion on my face, hand, and arms.

Sony 1CF-SW22 small radio with real dial for short wave, AM and FM. Small, lightweight and great reception.

Oh, I'd better stop, get your catalog and have your own fun.

'Best' It is best to go in your travels, walking, and living with God. I have walked around this earth and have always known Jesus was with me, always. In the rain, cold, heat, war, jail, pleasure, beauty, danger, joy, the presence of God is constant, unchanging, and beautiful. I totally recommend that you invite Jesus who lived without sin, loved and helped others. But was crucified for our sins on the cross, rose again on the 3rd day and then ascended to heaven to come into your life. Begin following Jesus, love God and love, care for and help other people. In spite of all the pain, injustice and suffering in this world let the beauty of God be shown in you to others. Let us care for each other, lift up not destroy, forgive and have no vengeance. Be at peace not causing conflict. End war and welcome all. Let us be at peace and live in harmony with nature and each other. Smile and reach out your hand to care, find someone, (everyone) to love.

Right now you can talk to Jesus, ask Him to forgive your sins as you repent, trust Jesus as your Savior and commit to follow Him - give your life to God. Be filled with the Holy Spirit just now!