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  1. Hobbyhorse

    To rainwear or not?

    I did as Jozero suggesed: Altus poncho (adding gators when needed). It worked perfectly for both of my Camino's on the Frances. Loved both the venting aspect and the ease of keeping the poncho at hand, just wrapping the poncho arms through my pack waist straps and leaving the pack covered as the...
  2. Hobbyhorse

    Sleeping bag vs liner

    My husband used the same bag with no liner, sometimes adding a borrowed blanket and/or sleeping in his clothes. He also found the underside of the bag twisted upwards as he moved in his sleep.
  3. Hobbyhorse

    Sleeping bag vs liner

    I used a similar MEC bag for Caminos in both May & Sept-Oct. I used it alone over half my nights. Both walks there were some nights I used it in combination with my silk liner, and some when I also wore a base layer and borrowed a blanket, and other nights that were too hot for even the light...
  4. Hobbyhorse

    Camino Primitivo - Sleeping bag or liner Oct 8-22?

    Your towel strategy sounds like the norm in the traditional albergues I used on the Frances. I had a sarong too, which proved very versatile as wrap-skirt, picnic-cloth, sHoulder/head-wrap on cold nights, and very occasionally shower-wrap or towel. For warmth sleeping don't count on sufficient...
  5. Hobbyhorse

    Got my New Slender Macabi

    I'll stay tuned for the static update & the picture too. Thanks Annie, hope your trip is a good one. Like you I normally pull up my skirt. I asked about 'over-the-head' because do I sometimes dress while my lower-half is still in a sleeping bag, so I can emerge fully covered if circumstances...
  6. Hobbyhorse

    Got my New Slender Macabi

    Annie, is the slim model just as easy as the regular one for getting the skirt on and off over your head?
  7. Hobbyhorse

    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    Great suggestion! Based on that test with my current macabi I suspect that a slimline may not go over the head easily, or at least not in all cases. Hope I'm wrong. I'll keep my eye out for a more reliable report once more of them are in use. Thanks again
  8. Hobbyhorse

    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    I'm preparing a show & tell demonstration of my macabi skirt for our local Pilgrim Assoc this Sunday. I've been warned to expect this question and Macabiskirt.com hasn't been able to respond to my inquiry this week. Like the Camino, the Forum provides, so I'll ask the team here ...
  9. Hobbyhorse

    Carry water bottles on front of pack: How-To.

    Thanks for sharing a good idea!
  10. Hobbyhorse

    Cooking on the camino

    Our vegan friend carried a small portable stove & pot on the Camino Frances in September. However, he usually used stoves or hot plates installed in the parish and municipal albergues' communal kitchens, where we participated with him in some great shared meals. BUT (uniquely) in Galacia, every...
  11. Hobbyhorse

    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    My new (first) Macabi reached me in Canada after about 8 days in transit from the US. I am delighted with it. Function, fit & comfort all as hoped. There was a manufacturing defect in mine but as soon as I emailed Macabi they made a speedy reply & made things right between us very quickly. I've...
  12. Hobbyhorse

    Macabi skirt - I'm taking the plunge

    Hi ... I'm very tempted! My husband and I are starting the Frances August 29, intending to take it slowly, so I am packing for both September & October weather. Maybe one each of shorts, hiking pants & a Macabi? For those of you who have walked the camino in your Macabi, during the days on the...

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