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Should also add: the zip pocket was large enough to accommodate passport, cell phone and zip wallet with cash when I wanted to travel maximally light.
I also got the Trailmade short which was lightweight and comfortable to sleep in at night. There are 2 pockets on each leg but they don’t zip...
I used REI Trailmade pants on my recent Camino. Chose bc they offer petite sizes, lightweight and quick drying, zipper pocket on right thigh for cell phone, elastic cord at ankle to keep dust out and of course the generous 1 year return policy if anything doesn’t hold up...
And I also am super appreciating the flexibility and pack weight friendliness of UV arm sleeves. I really dislike sunscreen lotions. The sleeves I have are warm for cool mornings, easy to take on/off without stopping or taking my pack off, and also highly breathable when it gets hot too - when...
Thank you @Grousedoctor! My 28L pack is currently weighing in at 5.95 kg with the lighter jacket 😂 (and without water) - part of my motivation for this post is to try and whittle it down even further. Grateful for all the suggestions on this post so far and looking into making some equipment...
Hi, preparing to hike last 1/3 of CF (Astorga-SdC) in the 2nd half of June. Wondering if folks can give any insights on weather in Castilla y León and Galicia to help trim down my pack weight. How rainy and cold does it typically get (understanding that weather is increasingly less predictable)...
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