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  1. Becky 59

    How to pack Tilley hat (ltm6) into backpack?

    I actually succeeded in claiming a replacement without registering it; had to send pictures of the damage, and a second picture after cutting the brim off. I had folded it in half while packing, and the crease never came out; since I hadn’t registered it, I figured I couldn’t claim a replacement...
  2. Becky 59

    Choice of backpack for daily packing (Ingles in October)

    I used to carry a 20L daypack but it didn’t have a padded hip belt; more recently I used a 28L Osprey pack that does have a padded hip belt. It was mostly empty and cinched down, but my back and shoulders were much happier.
  3. Becky 59

    Umbrellas

    I’m currently using a Gossamer Gear with hands-free clips and love it. I sunburn easily and it’s extra protection. Definitely worth the 6 ounces.
  4. Becky 59

    Skirts and wool leggings

    I walked in October in a Macabi skirt which I wore daily, on cold mornings with leggings that I took off by 10-11 am, and could use in the evening when it got cold. I had a jumper (US: a sleeveless dress) that I wore at night. 2 shirts (long and short sleeve merino) to trade off. And a fleece...
  5. Becky 59

    Brands of clothing (merino wool)

    I love WoolX; the ones I get are 100% merino; they tend to be more expensive than some other brands but I find the texture to be very soft, and they hold up to the dryer. I have yet to develop any holes in them, although my Smartwool and Icebreaker all have little holes.
  6. Becky 59

    How to pack Tilley hat (ltm6) into backpack?

    We replaced one recently using their guarantee! My husband folded his Tilley hat in half to pack it, which caused an indelible crease that we couldn't get out. I contacted Tilley, and they honored the lifetime guarantee (even though we hadn't registered it); they required a photo of the damage...
  7. Becky 59

    Mug or not? (and other kitchen ware)

    I used my titanium mug to pour a glass of wine at the Irachi wine fountain, rather than get wine in my water bladder.
  8. Becky 59

    Hoka speed goat 5 vs hoka anacapa breeze also a sock question

    I have walked 4 Caminos in Hokas- love them! My first I used a thin liner and Darn Tuff wool sock, but the other three I wore a single sock called Sockwell. They are compression socks with Merino wool in them. And I didn’t get and blisters. It worked for me, but for me the compression was vital...
  9. Becky 59

    Icebreaker Merino Shirts - Now a Blend - Alternatives?

    Here in the states, I find WoolX to have good quality clothes, although a bit expensive. They almost always have a 20% off deal if you get their emails.
  10. Becky 59

    Favorite shirts?

    WoolX sells a Merino full-zip, and their wool is the least scratchy merino I have found anywhere! Wait for their 20% off sales which are pretty frequent.
  11. Becky 59

    Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage

    That’s Marie in the photo with the pack
  12. Becky 59

    Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage

    Prevent ankle swelling
  13. Becky 59

    Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage

    Yes, the short. I used a combo of 1 merino wool T, a long sleeve merino wool top, light fleece, Gortex raincoat for top, and Macabi skirt every day, +/- light leggings, one heavy leggings (wore in evenings), compression knee socks, hat and gloves and a buff. It covered everything from 33 degree...
  14. Becky 59

    Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage

    I wore lightweight leggings under my slim Macabi last October on the Frances, and usually slipped the leggings off by 10 or 11 am. The slim provided plenty of room for me to walk. But I’m 5’1” (and I met Marie in Leon!)
  15. Becky 59

    Pee Cloth - leave no trace

    It depends on your bladder capacity!
  16. Becky 59

    Let's talk waist packs!

    I just finished a Camino in a macabi skirt, and while the pockets provided plenty of space for most of what I needed while walking, I found that transferring everything from those pockets to somewhere else at the end of the day became cumbersome. I ended up buying a small waist bag in Leon that...
  17. Becky 59

    Merino wool gloves question

    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...
  18. Becky 59

    trail runners with wider toe box

    I wear Hokas that come in wide sizes, and haven’t blistered yet after 2 caminos. (Trail runners)
  19. Becky 59

    Peregrinas, did you use your urination device on your camino?

    I didn’t have one on my last camino but wished I did on several occasions; I since have gotten a Tlnklebell and use it regularly on backcountry hikes, and will bring it on my next camino this fall!
  20. Becky 59

    SIM card advice

    I bought a sim card for my phone in England (Vodaphone) on my last camino, but discovered that I couldn't add more data from Spain once I was on the Camino without horrendous surcharges. When you buy a card "on the ground" once you get there, be careful about data limits and recharging it.

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