For those who use it, how much do you take with you? The cheapest packages on Amazon are 7/8 oz, or 25 gm. Having never used lambswool (but it seems like it would be handy, or...um...footy), I have no idea how much to use in any given...
FWIW - I was advised by a medical doctor who has worked with the Seattle Ballet for years to use lamb's wool lightly wrapped around toes and as a cushion for my bunion. It is available in a 3/8 oz (11 g) packet from a local drug store/ pharmacy...
I've recently taken on a new job doing Mental Health Counseling in a gorgeous working farm setting ( yes!, the sessions are out in open air among the animals! )...my question is how is the wool treated to use as padding/friction resolve between...
My two cents. I have walked on the CF in November and December on 3 occasions. Yes my pack is a heavier then walking earlier. Who are you going to listen to some other pilgrims or a fellow New Yorker ;) ;) 😊 😊 I have one long sleeve mid...
I did a previous CF 13 Nov - 17 Dec. Next one starts 13 Oct 24 and should finish 18 Nov or thereabouts. I’m rethinking it all this time in favour of pulling out backpack weight. That’s more important to me than comfort during the day. So I will...
A mid weight light down puffy jacket will be your friend mornings and evenings and maybe all day sometimes. Good rain gear is a must when you enter Galicia. Buen Camino
Start by thinking about what you would wear on a nice autumn day when you start walking on a chilly morning. What layer will you remove when it warms up? What if an unexpected rain comes in? Then, what dry clothes will you have to wear to dinner...
You have to pack for potential winter weather. It may be unseasonably nice but it is likely to be winter at the Cruz de Ferro and on O’Cebreiro. Pack to stay dry and to stay warm.
Many who go at this time wear and carry lightweight but warm layers which can easily be added or removed. Here are a kit list and tips from the viewpoint of a woman who often walked in late autumn and winter.
Good luck with your plans and Carpe...
I walked the CF last October with two weeks of rain. I wore a merino wool T-shirt, long sleeved hiking shirt, long hiking pants, raincoat, rain pants, warm hat, bike gloves and umbrella. I was comfortable walking and didn't remove any layers...
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