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  1. WalkingJane

    If You have Walked the Camino - Do you prefer boots or trail runners?

    My feet will not tolerate boots. KEEN sandals worked fine.
  2. WalkingJane

    Another question from Marska ... sorry all!

    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...
  3. WalkingJane

    Shoes vs boots (again)

    That was my choice after my feet totally refused boots and sneakers. Wearing those sandals here at home too.
  4. WalkingJane

    Keen Sandals

    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.
  5. WalkingJane

    Hiking Sandals

    These are what i wear, on or off Camino
  6. WalkingJane

    Need help cutting down on gear/weight in my pack 🙏

    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.
  7. WalkingJane

    Hiking Sandals only?

    I used Keen sandals, and flip flops for shower. Then found a really light slip on for evenings along the way.
  8. WalkingJane

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    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...
  9. WalkingJane

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    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 -...
  10. WalkingJane

    Tips to Keep your Hiking Shoes Dry in the Rain

    Stuffing wet shoes with newspaper really helps them dry...
  11. WalkingJane

    Do my feet change size as I age? Hiking boot sizing question

    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...
  12. WalkingJane

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    I used flip flops in showers only. Keen sandals otherwise. My feet totally rebel to boots.
  13. WalkingJane

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    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.
  14. WalkingJane

    What not to take? And what to not forget?

    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.
  15. WalkingJane

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    🤗😉
  16. WalkingJane

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

  17. WalkingJane

    Absolute Bare Minimum Packing List

    Yes, and I needed gloves. Did find a pair at a wee off-trail shop that was a pleasant encounter with a kind shopkeeper who rarely sees pilgrims.
  18. WalkingJane

    Your favorite camino hat!

    Perfect. I have a cheaper version of this and like it!
  19. WalkingJane

    Quilt Recommendations

    I have two weights of sleeping bags. Usually take the light one as I would not be interested in doing Camino in winter.
  20. WalkingJane

    As I pack for my Camino- I wanted to share my cutting board

    It is beautiful! Easy to understand why you take it on Camino.

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