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  1. B

    Clothing for Via Podiensis

    I will be walking on the GR65 starting in early April from Le Puy. I was thinking of wearing/carrying merino T's and long sleeves, a down gilet and a waterproof/windproof shell. Does anyone who has walked this route in spring have any advice for me as to whether this will be enough to keep me...
  2. Frankybaby66

    Clothing

    Hi all, I have a little Camino experience (SJPDP TO Santiago 2016, Roncesvalles to Burgos 2017, and Porto to Santiago last year) so shouldn't really have to ask this; but here goes. I normally carry 2 spare sets of waking shirts/tops but wondered if I only 'need' them just because I have them...
  3. Y

    Warm clothing for a late April departure?

    Hello future friends! I will be starting my first Camino from St. Jean in late April this year and wondered how many warm clothes I need to pack. Do I need to bring a puffy and a long sleeve merino? I'm so confused about what to bring and am trying to avoid packing items that won't be used as...
  4. @Ditts

    Jeans on the camino

    Hi, I’m doing my first camino hopefully starting the Frances in mid April. I realise what most of the answers to this question will be. I know there is a lot of criticism for The Way because they all wear jeans( I love the film, by the way). I have most of the gear I need, except my backpack...
  5. P

    Trouser recommendation seen in action on Primitivo, just acquired for self

    I was on a shoulder season camino again this past fall and while on the Primitivo I met a woman walking in Fjallraven KEB trousers. I was immediately intrigued because of the vents on the thighs and calves. But there's more to them than that. the cuffs have a hook in them and a little belt to...
  6. F

    Gear advice for base, mid and top layers for mid April start

    Hi everyone I'm hoping to get some advice please. I've done so much research and I'm feeling the "overwhelm" - I keep changing my mind and refining my gear list to perfect it, but now I'm thoroughly confused, particularly with the gear I need for my top half. I plan to walk a Spring camino...
  7. DirtAmy

    Women who wear shirts.... please share

    I have a conference in Porto next year, no prizes for guessing what I'll do afterwards! ;-) I've been debating whether to post conference clothes ahead/home and finally decided not to. Conferences in my industry are smart-casual with more emphasis on casual. Clean walking boots or lightweight...
  8. Salty

    Packing List : T shirts : Merino wool or synthetic quick dry ?

    I have bought both Merino wool and quick dry T- shirts. Both long and short sleeves. Going end of Sept on the Camino Frances. My research so far shows, that with merino wool items, you can wear them for a few days, they dont smell. Quick dry items become smelly within a day and needs...
  9. woody66

    Anything I should ditch or add?

    Hi All! Below is a provisional list of clothing I am taking early next May for the Frances! I haven't included my shoes or rain kilt ; but have included everything else and the spare stuff! WEARING on arrival from UK HAGLOF LIM JACKET** COLUMBIA ZIPP OFFS** RAB FLEECE** T SHIRT**...
  10. V

    Fleece or Micro-fleece or?

    I'm wondering about the best choice of jacket for walking the Camino Frances (~Sept. 8 - Oct. 20?). A fleece jacket takes up about 5 litres of space, but would be pretty warm and I think, pretty good in the rain coupled with a poncho; while the micro-fleece takes up 1/2 the space, but wouldn't...
  11. Andrea Mayfield

    Fleece or light rain/wind jacket?

    I'm walking the Camino Frances beginning on September 13. My internal temp. usually runs warm. So, I'm leaning toward packing short sleeved wool t-shirts (1 long sleeved) and a puffy vest along with a light weight North Face wind/rain jacket with hood rather than a fleece. I have an Altus poncho...
  12. S

    How cold in October?

    Hello! I'll be walking the Camino Frances from SJPDP to Finisterre, starting around the 20th of September. So most of my way will be in October. Let me preface this by saying, I'm a dive instructor in the Caribbean, I live on my sailboat year round with no AC. I'm no stranger to cold weather...
  13. C

    Ex Officio vs Smartwool underwear?

    Hi All, Starting the Camino Frances in early August. I have two pairs of smartwool merino underwear. However, I see that ex officio is all the rage. Is there an advantage of ex officio briefs over smartwool underwear?
  14. F

    Men's pants recommendation

    My recommendation for pants is to have four zip or velcro pockets. This will prevent your stuff from falling out when you sit down, which happened to me on several occasions.. It will also deter pickpockets if any exist on the Camino. One pocket for the phone, one for wallet, one for pocket...
  15. witsendwv

    My new favorite hiking pants!!!

    I just received a pair of pants that I waited for two years to receive. They are from a small company that was started by a couple of young women from Middlebury College in Vermont who were active outdoors and got tired of water depriving especially in cold climates where it was very difficult...
  16. G

    Hiking tights for September Camino Frances

    I am doing the Camino Frances in September and want to get some tights to stay warm hiking in the cold morning mountains. I have no experience wearing long tights and am confused about what types I should get: cool weather vs cold. The temperature will be 8-10 celsius lowest and rising to 20 c...
  17. phildimashq

    General Packing question

    Hi folks, I'm heading off this Sunday, have my packing list done, and most of the gear is now spread out on the bed in the spare room. Starting my walking from Porto on the 7th June, mainly the Central Route and then I'm thinking Variante Espiritual. In terms of packing, I'm wondering about...
  18. N

    Merino fleece or synthetic puffy for October/early November?

    Hi everyone - I am starting to overthink my mid/outer-layer options and could use some advice. I am planning to walk the Frances beginning in late September from SJPdP, ending in SDC at the end of October and then going on to Fisterra and Muxia the first week in November. I’m torn between a...
  19. J

    How common are hiking shorts on men

    I know that in Europe men don't commonly wear shorts. Are they acceptable on the Camino Francais? Thanks, Jim
  20. mickcope

    Hiking skirts ... For men

    Reading a blog recently - one of the hikers was talking about his use of mens hiking skirts. When he listed the advantages they seemed really interesting. I wonder if any men on the forum have used these (and I am conscious that a Kilt may fall into the category) With a SJPP start next week...

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