clothing

If you are struggling to find a light weight pants option as a petite/tall/extended size woman...I brought my kitchen scale (it fits in my purse easily) with me to Old Navy last weekend when everyone else was watching the superbowl. lol The women's stretch tech pants in the cargo option are...

Hi everyone, I'm trying to pack "smart" and avoid packing unnecessary clothing. What items (clothing and otherwise) would you recommend for walking the Camino Primitivo in the second half of September 2022? I understand the weather can be unpredictable (rain, hot/cool weather fluctuations...

I was at REI tonight and noticed several pieces similar to this link. Why yes, I did take my kitchen scale with me, :D and I can report that this item weighs less than a thin fleece quarter zip. But I have no idea how warm they are on a cold morning or post walk chill. Are they a decent mid...

I have one set of the cheap one from Decathlon, and then 3 from Costco (unsure of the brand). My beef with them is that the shorts don't stay in place, so I had to add a rubberized elastic to the legs so they didn't roll up. If you have any recommendations, I would love to hear yours! Ruth...

Anyone use the roll-out style compression bags for clothing? Does the benefit of less space outweigh the physical requirements of rolling these things up every morning? The look like a good, light way to pack / protect clothes in the pack, but I don’t know how onerous they would be to manage...

Hi all, I am seriously thinking of starting the Frances from SJPD to Santiago next week. I’ve taken some time out from work and want to make best use of it. What I am curious to know is what sorting of clothing and sleeping bag pilgrims take in the winter and will my 33L pack used for...

Hello Fellow Pilgrims, Acknowledging the need for a sleeping bag due the withdrawal of blankets in albergues I am looking for advice in the washing and drying facilities in alberques. I have only completed two short Caminos, the first I made the beginners mistake and carried too much clothes so...

I'm trying to pack "smart" and not pack unnecessary gear and clothing. As it relates to clothing, what would you recommend for the Camino Primitivo starting the in second week of September? I'm most in need of input for that first week in the mountains when the weather is so uncertain. Is...

I would like some recommendations for light weight base layers for bigger guy 6'1 240, I'm walking end of March so need items that are warm but can be layered.

Hello wise pilgrims, does anyone have any experience with Smartwool brand merino wool gloves? They carry a lighter-weight (150) that is 13% nylon, and a heavier (250) weight that is 100% merino wool, ostensibly with touch-pad fingertips for smart phones. Has anyone used either one recently? I'm...

I got a new hat, "A", and was all proud until my daughter said it was a "no". A very strong no. "B" is my trusty hat of 6 caminos. Please leave a vote. Thanks!

I am about to buy another hiking hat but this is for the camino. So i would like it lightweight and good for rain too, under my poncho. So i would like to ask the experienced ones what is your favorite hat for the camino and why? Thanks

Hi guys!! i just used the scale to see where I am with the clothing i am taking for my camino Portuguese coastal in September. What do you think about what i am taking? I tried to cut as much as i could but not sure if the clothing is comparable enough in weight to most. This list is just my...

Hello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that...

Nervously venturing into planning, and hoping for the best, but no plane tickets purchased yet. My last camino was in March, and the one that got canceled in 2020 was also scheduled for March. Now I'm considering an August-September walk, SJPP-Finisterre, and I am trying to determine what to...

This sounds like they are what i was looking for! I have ordered a pair to try and will buy a second pair if OK! Has anybody used the Patagonia nine trails short on Camino? They are pricey; but it says they have 3 zip pockets (security),and include antibacterial boxer type liner. Eliminates...

I know layering comes up *a lot* but with advances in textiles and new products coming to market every year, I've spent more time than I would care to admit re-working my layers for both pilgrimage and my non-supported walks on the Appalachian and Florida Trails. I'm headed to the California...

Foreword Note: I know this is a wordy post. :-) For those who want to avoid the entire read, and get right to the conclusion, you can skip down to where you see +++ Many of you know that a large part of my life has been as a so-called 'expert' who is hired by backpacking gear and clothing and...

So do any of you posters have experience of walking in summer in a sarong? I walked with a young American guy in July 2014 on the Primtivo who was wearing one, he seemed to have no issues. Is there a particular material I should be looking at, silk, cotton or another? I am not even sure at what...

I have been a fan of Icebreaker Merino shirts for years. I wear the long sleeve half zip style a lot! Not just on Camino, but I use the heavier weights as casual shirts in the winter. But for a few years now, the fabric have been changing. I think the business was taken over a little while...