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I’m 5’2.5” or so and wore the slim reg throughout my Portuguese Camino. Very comfy, versatile, etc. Wore comando a few times when my wash didn’t completely dry in time to start out on a few mornings.
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I keep looking at them and I just cannot quite pull the trigger. I am only 5’2”(157.5 cm). I am worried that the short slim will be too much material for me. Any insights/comments?
I used Dr. Bronner's Soap - 1 bar for everything. And then celebrated when I stayed in the occasional Pension or Casa Rural that had REAL shampoo! I hadn't known about the washing "sheets" before I left, and had a I known, I'd have taken some...
Dr. Bronners soap does a marvelous job, leaving very little to no residue, and my clothes feel pretty darn clean afterwards. I like the lemon scented one for laundry, and the lavender one for shower time.🪻🍋
Also, you may see things you are comfortable with and some things you may not be comfortable with. Mainly, just look away or don't look. On my first Camino a group of male bicyclists from Italy strode around visiting pleasantly in the giant bunk...
I don't typically use them as sun-sleeves, but use them for cool mornings, pulling them off as the day warms up. Available at most running or cycling shops, available in different sizes and different weights/thicknesses. Likely many brands...
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