For me, no sunglasses; a bucket hat. Water resistant jacket to wear rain or shine. Poncho for RAIN (wind got under it and nearly lifted me off my feet) got wet anyway. Shoes - KEEN sandals to walk, something else - light - for evenings. Flip-flops for showers. There are stores along the...
Exactly. To each, what works for them. My feet will not tolerate hiking boots but Keen sandals work fine. I do wear dress boots at home, just for ambling about, nothing near hiking/Camino walking.
I cannot wear wool next to my skin, even merino. I found silk long sleeved undershirt and leggings that were perfect for me the year I walked in October. They are an almost lacy knit that did not stick.
wool socks, yes. My keens have a closed toe. Had an occasional pebble get in but really rare. Before my first camino I tried lace-up boots, as so much I was reading mentioned boots. Me feet rebelled! So actually began in sneakers and got my first Keens in Spain - Burgos? They are what I...
I had a memorable rainy day with fleece jacket, semi-rainproof jacket and poncho. As there was some wind, the poncho tried to lift me up, it was warm so I was sweating and wet from inside out as well as outside in.... Keen sandals so of course my feet were wet. And the hood on the jacket -...
Got my Keen sandals at an REI. Also backpack. Was there in the store a couple of hours as the salesman tried several shoes, and more than one backpack, to find the right item and fit for each. Still using the sandals, though the straps are wearing some. Haven't done a trip with the backpack...
One thing I've not seen anyone else mention; I had silk longjohns for May and October trips. Loved them. Light, dry easily. kept me warm without extra weight out on top. I feel chilly when others may not and this works for me at home here in the Pacific Northwest also.
Thanks for the comment about not shining headlight in people’s eyes! So easy to forget when getting engrossed in what one is doing and can be annoying to dangerous to catch someone off guard and momentarily blind them.
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