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  1. O

    These are travel hacks I typically bring. What are some of your travel hacks? I'm targeting the beginning of Fall.

    The first step is to take inventory of your belongings. You may already have some of these items at home. Remember these helpful tips to avoid common pains. Waterproof: Waterproof Shoes, Waterproof Socks, Waterproof Pants, Waterproof Jacket with a hood. Fiver finger socks are to be worn...
  2. T

    Advice for clothing in November on Camino Frances

    Is November on the Frances considered autumn or winter? Right now, I have some very light merino long johns and silk long johns that I plan to take, as well as merino socks. All the other winter clothing I have is too bulky. What should I get?
  3. NerdGjerd

    Leg warmth - pants & layers for very cold days

    Hello, I'm hoping to walk the Frances starting early April. I think I am prepared for upper body and head warmth, but I'm not sure about the lower body, if/when we experience snow or windy or rainy days. I plan to have an Altus poncho, which I assume will be low enough to help keep my thighs...
  4. Michael Mattalo

    Merino Wool T-Shirts / Socks - Brand Suggestions Please?

    Buenas tardes amigos and fellow perigrinos. My wife and I are set to walk Norte from Santander to SdC onwards to Muxia and Finisterre leaving Toronto on Sep 26. We are both big fans of merino wool as a base layer and for t-shirts / socks. After a few Caminos, our existing t-shirts and socks need...
  5. E

    Walking dress recommendations?

    Hi fellow travelers, just day dreaming of future caminos and trips to Europe. Any one have good recommendations for dresses? Ideally knee length (maybe longer), with sleeves. It'll be cool if it could multitask, walking/exploring cities/sleeping? Thanks
  6. S

    Macabi Skirt sale

    Hi all, for anyone interested the macabi skirts are on sale...I have worn these on 3 camino, the Via Francigena, Camino Portugues from Lisbon, and on the Way of St. Francis (in cold and heat 41c). They are my go to now for walking caminos...lightweight, dry very quickly, any wrinkles just go...
  7. Robo

    Recent Smelly Pilgrim Test

    We often read that Merino clothing does not smell as much with use, compared to other fabrics. Since my first Camino 9 years ago, I have always worn very lightweight (120 gsm) Merino shirts (by Icebreaker) and found them excellent in warm and cool weather. But........ I wash my walking shirt...
  8. R

    Cold nights in summer?

    Hello all, I've heard plenty about how hot it can be on the Camino at the height of summer, but not as much about what it's like at night. My daughter recently spoke with a woman who walked the Camino Frances during July, who said it was absolutely crucial to have a light puffer jacket because...
  9. MARSKA

    Sun Sleeves?

    Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt? My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up...
  10. T

    Exact clothing bug bite prevention: brand/type socks/parts/shirt/hat?

    Title says it all. Exact clothing brands and type: socks/parts/shirts/hat etc to prevent all type bug bites / (Sleeping, walking etc) Thanks (I know can use Deet spray or make a natural.... but would like to know the recommendation above for now).... to minimize bite as they still seem to get...
  11. F

    OK guys, what underwear?

    As we are avid hikers and walk several miles a day, I have tried various kinds of underwear. I just can't find anything as comfortable and regular old cotton briefs. But, 5 weeks on the Camino means cotton might be not awesome at all. Do tell... What should I be looking for. I tried "Smart...
  12. taga_cebu

    Dress Code (esp. Shoes) in Michelin restaurant in San Sebastian

    Hi Folks, Planning on my 7th Camino but this time , would stay for 2 days in San Sebastian before going to St Jean. My travel buddy has scored a reservation to a 3-star Michelin resto. Would be my first time in SS. I plan to only wear my Salomon trail shoes (gonna make sure its clean and not...
  13. sacjward

    Summer clothes

    I just want to say thanks to Ivar and all the people who post and respond with such great info. I will be starting my first Camino from SJPDP on July 3 and finish at Santiago de Compostela/Finisterre in mid August. My question is about particular clothing. I will have zip off hiking pants and...
  14. R

    Long pants and long sleeves in summer? Smart or big mistake?

    Hello all, planning my first Camino for this June/July and my big question regards the wisdom of different philosophies of clothing. I've spent a summer in Greece, where it was 120F (48C) in the shade, and long sleeves and long pants, both lightweight linen, were how I survived that. But then...
  15. Stephan the Painter

    Re-considering zip-off convertible pants

    I've avoided zip-off convertible pants because I found them uncomfortable. But the idea behind them is so useful, I'm reconsidering. On me, they chafe where the zipper is. I don't have especially thick thighs, so I'm not sure why it bothers me. I'm wondering if other users here have specific...
  16. Stephan the Painter

    Sick of Merino! Bamboo instead?

    After becoming fed up with the durability issues of my Icebreaker Merino under-layers, I was looking at bamboo/poly or bamboo/cotton blends. Wondering if anybody has used this material and can comment on odor control, drying times, durability, or anything else you have to say. I was looking at...
  17. OK20090

    Allergic to wool

    Me again!. I'm allergic to wool. Any suggestions for a warm base layer. We will be going over the Pyrenees mid April. Jennifer
  18. Martin 888

    Any suggestions for a technical shirt with the performance of Merino but without the drawbacks?

    Thus far on over 2000 kms of Camino trails I have always used Icebreaker Merino tee’s as my ‘go-to’ shirt to walk in. Generally great performance, quick dry, warm in cold conditions and breathable in hot. Also smell and stain resistant and easy to hand wash in the evening. The things I don’t...
  19. Richard Smith

    Did you get tired of wearing same colours for weeks?

    By chance, almost all of my gear on a 45 day camino was dark blue / dark green / dark grey / black, my wife even commented that one set made me look like a school boy in uniform (and at 60+ I will take that as a compliment). And afterwards I really enjoyed putting on some new colours while...
  20. davebugg

    Tips for Cold Weather Walking

    Given the current season with Pilgrims who will be starting their journeys, I thought it might be of help to repost this information I had written and posted earlier --------------------- When deciding on gear and clothing choices related to walking in colder weather, it is important to make...

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