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  1. Diane Kinney

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    I have a Eddie Bauer Travex dress and if need more warmth in evening, a really light sarong. Together weighs only a few ounces. Sarong also doubles as scarf if needed on chilly mornings.
  2. Diane Kinney

    Powder toothpaste?

    Excellent idea. So much lighter. But please skip the cologne. You will likely be living and sleeping in close quarters and many people have sensitivity to fragrances. Buen Camino
  3. Diane Kinney

    What to wear in bed?

    Eddie Breuer Travex knotted dress and knee length capris. Used dress for evening wear, cool, loose and comfortable and if a cool evening, a batik wrap. Back at the albergue, undergarments off and capris on. Modest and comfortable. Capris doubles as a base layer on cold days, Travex is very...
  4. Diane Kinney

    Do I really need walking sticks ?

    Do you need them? No. But are they helpful for stability, balance, reduction of strain and especially walking down hills, yes. I did my first without and my second with a pair of walking sticks. With was easier and less strain. I have a friend who uses a staff and it works for her but I prefer...
  5. Diane Kinney

    What did you forget?

    Or email them to someone you trust. I usually leave copies at home (electronically) with my husband.
  6. Diane Kinney

    What did you forget?

    Forgot/choose not to bring a journal both times. I am sorry I didn't. Thought using Tumblr would suffice and it was fine but next Camino I will have my journal. Remembered not to leave my fairly heavy Nikon at home. Glad I had it. My pictures bring my so much pleasure. In addition to my...
  7. Diane Kinney

    What do you sleep in?

    I brought a very light top that I had bought originally as a bathing suit cover up. Very thin fabric but not see through, sleeveless and when I occasionally rinsed it out, dried in no time. Wore with capri length leggings which doubled as base layer on cold days. Never felt undressed walking...
  8. Diane Kinney

    Leaving in 2 weeks and final packing question....

    Hi, I used capri length leggings for "long johns". They were also my sleep bottoms so double purpose. Synthetic, snug fitting and perfect under hiking pants. Lots of warmth and no bulk. Buen Camino.
  9. Diane Kinney

    Polyester or nylon?

    I loved my merino/polyester long sleeved top. Bought at Costco and very reasonable. Very light and fairly fast drying. Short sleeved Under Armour Heat Gear is all polyester but really comfortable, and dries very quickly. Finally for a September walk I also brought a very light weight Eddie Bauer...
  10. Diane Kinney

    hiking boots versus tennis shoes

    Hi Debra, I am a shoe minimalist. I hate shoes and if I could, would walk in flip flops. Having said that I did walk in Merrell Moab, very stable and comfortable. And Teva hiking sandles. Amazing on pavement and packed surfaces. But whatever you buy, make sure they are at least a half to one...
  11. Diane Kinney

    Back pack recommendations

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I can now focus my search. Never thought of carrying a larger pack to make finding things easier but that is a good suggestion as long as I don't succumb to the temptation to overload
  12. Diane Kinney

    Back pack recommendations

    Hi, I am in the very early stages of planning my next camino. I sold my Osprey backpack I used on my previous walks. I loved the comfort but really hated the top load feature. No matter how well organized I though I was, what I was looking for always seemed to be at the bottom. Especially...
  13. Diane Kinney

    uggg my packing list has no fun

    Try muslin for a scarf/pashmina. Very light, dries super fast. But keeps the chill off. Often sold as beach cover up.
  14. Diane Kinney

    Plus size lightweight clothing Women's

    Welcome Sineadyism, Not knowing where you are and what you consider plus size I can only tell you my picks. I wear North American size 14. I wore Eddie Bauer Travex pants and capris (size 16 - a bit loose but comfortable) Eddie Bauer lightweight micro fleece, Underarmour t-shirts and Costco...
  15. Diane Kinney

    uggg my packing list has no fun

    HI Nanc, your list looks good but I am curious about the need for a groundsheet. Are you planning to camp? Also I think you could go with two bras. Keep in mind everyday you will be wearing, rather than carrying some of your weight and the poles will help and worth their weight in gold. And I...
  16. Diane Kinney

    Backpack hipbelt pouches or pockets - any recommendations?

    I had pouches in the waist strap on my pack. Never put anything of value in it. I have used a waist money belt but found it awkward. I then used a cross body pouch. Much preferred it. Stayed with me and easy to access money, passport, tissues, etc. It had three zippered compartments. I kept my...
  17. Diane Kinney

    Carry-on Size

    Hi Minaleigh, I has an M/L Osprey 38 and never an issue as cabin luggage on 6 different airlines including discount carriers in the EU. Even had my walking poles inside last year. Important to really compress and wear your jacket on the plane to further reduce bulk but it was fine and fit...
  18. Diane Kinney

    My equipment list, leaving in 5 days

    HI Asel, Looks good but not sure you need both a sleeping bag and silk liner. I'd go for the bag. Also do you have a travel towel other than hair. I saw face cloth but not towel. Buen Camino.
  19. Diane Kinney

    "Luxury" Items

    My Nikon. Great pictures even if my iPhone "would do".
  20. Diane Kinney

    bras

    Hi, Try Lily of France 2401755. Three hook back closure, external underwire, padded shoulder straps. Moves with you and dries quickly. I ordered mine on Amazon and in my usual size. Two Caminos and both are still in great shape even if the white is a bit grey. I wouldn't order white again...

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