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  1. cronnik

    Camino Frances in October - long or short-sleeve merino?

    In the fall i always bring a reg weight long sleeve zip collar merino and two reg weight merino tshirts. I also bring a synthetic “town” shirt that’s fairly windproof but breathable and can be used as a sun shirt. Also I prefer a nano puff over a wool sweater for the comfort and weight savings.
  2. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    in March I’d suggest a lightweight sleeping bag. In the summer a sleeping bag liner was sufficient for me and I didn’t always get into it but used it as a light sheet often.
  3. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    Or replace the cotton T-shirt with a merino sport blend. I use them exclusively - they can be expensive but I’ve never regretted the money spent on them
  4. cronnik

    Am I packing too much?

    Maybe a pair of lightweight waterproof pants to wear with just underwear so you don’t sweat out in case of really cold rainy days? There were a couple of days in November on the Frances that I was glad I had them but that said I didn’t use them the whole trip obviously so some will caution...
  5. cronnik

    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    Yes - I agree with what has been said here. I am 6’2” 200lb male. I brought: 2 wool tshirts 3pairs wool socks 1 long sleeve 1/3 zip wool high neck base layer 1 mid layer synthetic down “puffy “ jacket 1 rain/wind jacket Light gloves 2 long underwear bottoms 2 pairs convertible pants My bag...
  6. cronnik

    Waterproof shoes

    Good point. I should have clarified that in the absence of rain pants or gaiters, waterproof shoes did little to nothing during a long day with a decent amount of rain. I should also clarify that I have worn rain pants on the Camino and they sort of helped but during a long wet day my...
  7. cronnik

    Waterproof shoes

    In my experience in a true real rain it will enter your shoes from the ankle weather you have low-mid- or even high ankles, and as others have said the waterproofing just doesn’t breathe as well so they will eventually get sweaty and wet from the inside - blisters. I would only recommend...
  8. cronnik

    The Solution to Toilet Paper for the Camino/Outdoors Anywhere!

    You can even do it without the attachment, just a dedicated crushy smallish water bottle you can pick in almost any store in Spain. Look up backwater bidet on YouTube for instructions. Use some multipurpose liquid soap like “camp suds” brand to clean you’re clothes, hair and body In albergue...
  9. cronnik

    28L pack on the Camino Frances this October

    What this guy says. Return the pack if you can and get a 30-40L one. I’m a 6’ male and I never filled my 40L bag completely even in November on two separate Camino’s but I always had room for the odd bits of extra food, packing my boots for the plane ride, carrying anything that I needed to pick...
  10. cronnik

    Open to criticism on my pack

    I also just walked (Aug 1 return of Norte and Primitivo) with a friend (small male) who had a 24L pack and he had another bag hanging off the front (his baby) that he eventually learned to not carry. If you buy anything that doesn’t fit in your pack then it’s going to have to hang somewhere and...
  11. cronnik

    Open to criticism on my pack

    I used a bandanna to wipe sweat during the days that could be better used than the towel

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