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  1. Mito

    Sleeping bag or liner and blanket

    My preference is a silk liner and a down throw. I’m small so a throw is plenty big for me and keeping the weight down is critical! I suppose a down blanket could be cut down for a bigger person. I usually walk in the shoulder season when albergues can be cold and never had a problem. The...
  2. Mito

    Walking Poles

    Poles aren't for everyone! If, after giving it your best try, you find you still aren't comfortable using them, consider carrying a single pole to help you in the slippery downhill bits. I found that using poles was a liability when on a narrow and winding path --- less common on the Camino...
  3. Mito

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Feet are so individual! I used to prefer a very thin sole to really feel the ground. But no, at my age (68) I find I need more shoe sole to prevent strain. This time I settled on Oboz mid height. They have a nice wide toe box with a narrow heel. Not wanting the arch support in the Oboz, I...
  4. Mito

    Shoe problem

    So many shoe opinions!! It’s so important to remember that everyone has different feet and foot issues. Some do better with a stiff sole. Others need the flexibility of a runner. Cramping could be from either. Some want ankle support, others don’t. Etc. That said, if your feet are cramping...
  5. Mito

    People with Altra Lone Peak shoes

    Personally, I find the Altra Lone Peaks too thin in the sole for rocky terrain. That said, it’s the feel I used to like when I was younger. Now I feel in need a bit more between me and the road Lol. I am also not fond of zero drop shoes in spite of spending 90% of my time either barefoot or...
  6. Mito

    Anything I should ditch or add?

    My rule of thumb: Bring only what you need to wear for the coldest, rainiest day possible. In layers. Plus something very light to sleep in or hang out in while the above dries if the weather was truly awful or on rare wash days. All else is superfluous. No extra anything!! (Underwear...
  7. Mito

    Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?

    I use my itty bitty bottle of shampoo for everything....body wash and laundry.
  8. Mito

    Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?

    I pack super light and walk in the cooler months. I swear by wool and (confession here) wash it about every 10 days on the Camino -- if that. It depends on your body chemistry, but I have found (and, yes, have asked candid friends) that it takes a very long time for wool to begin to smell ---...
  9. Mito

    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    I have the skin cancer issue as well so am ultra careful. I walk in the cooler months for a start. That way my sunscreen doesn’t sweat off and I can wear long sleeves. My hat is a floppy wide-brimmed “field hat” that bends really easily so the brim doesn’t seem to have an issue with the pack...
  10. Mito

    My all-season packing list

    I Well.....hiking in March, I had rain, sleet, snow, driving wind with rain and sleet, blizzard.....you name it! For me (smallish and in my 60s) the 2-3 lbs extra were not worth it. And I am a wimp. I hate being cold and wet and dirty when I get to my destination. Never had a issue with...
  11. Mito

    My all-season packing list

    My personal preference for rain is Marmot precip pants which are so light and comfy, I often wore them with my long-johns if there was even a hint of rain. And a Marmot jacket -- with my pack (Osprey 33L) in its cover. I did buy a poncho now for crazy wet weather, but used it just once. I'm...
  12. Mito

    My all-season packing list

    Great list! (The initial list -- the photo looks like way too much for me) My rule of thumb for clothes is to "carry" the most I will ever wear at one time (which will depend on the weather) as well as a soft cotton t-shirt and light socks for sleeping, Croc clogs for non-hiking, an extra pair...
  13. Mito

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    Whatever works for you! Different strokes......
  14. Mito

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    It depends on when you're hiking and what the weather is like. If I had only a poncho on those blustery, rainy, cold (40s with sleet and gale-force winds) days, I and my pack would have been soaked and I would have been freezing. And I'm from Maine! I'm used to cold weather. Ponchos love to...
  15. Mito

    Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

    I hiked last time in March 2018 and was grateful for the Osprey backpack cover AND a poncho AND a light rain jacket and pants (which were my only second pants). I was very judicious with weight, coming in at about 11 lbs max. But that was March and I had days of driving wind, rain, and sleet...
  16. Mito

    Sleeping bag - yes or no?

    I used a silk liner and a down throw quilt I bought on-line from Kohl's for $25. No need to spend hundreds of dollars on the Enlightened Gear. In fact, my first Camino in 2011, I was the only throw user I saw. That time I brought a small down throw I already had that was made by Laura Ashley...
  17. Mito

    Confused about clothes for April/May on Camino Frances

    Looks like a good start! Last time I hiked, I started around the same time. I got rain, snow, and finally heat (I don't like the heat ). I'm from Maine, so the cold was not an issue with layers. You are wise to bring rain pants! Is your gortex jacket waterproof? It should be. I would...
  18. Mito

    Nightwear

    It's like acting in community theater. You just get used to everyone changing clothes around you. Modesty (with the exception of nudity) goes out the window. I just wear my undies and an undershirt, long or short depending on the weather. Don't bring anything special for night. Just wear...

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