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  1. R

    Starting June 9 from SJPP

    hi! My name is Connor and I'll be starting June 9 from Saint Jean. I had a question for experienced camino walkers before I finalize my packing list, however. Are shorts with liners OK for day-to-day wear? I normally run in shorts with built in underwear/liners, but have never had such extensive...
  2. CaminoKate0214

    how to pack for Sept-November walk

    When I did the Camino in 2015, I went in summer since I was a teacher. This time, I'm going 1 September through the end of November. How should I pack AND how do I keep my pack light? Thanks.
  3. Monasp

    Clothing for mountains

    An American woman in shorts and flip-flops was rescued from the Bendarte pass (Pyrenees) in hypothermia So for the mountain stages, be properly dressed and shod to avoid problems such as the following...
  4. crbonade

    Favorite shirts?

    Cancelled twice thanks to COVID, but it looks like I will *finally* get to do the Primitivo this fall. Although I had all my gear ready to go back in 2020, I now have to buy some new stuff thanks to wear and tear, a new dog who for some unholy reason likes to chew on wool clothing, and putting...
  5. michaelporourke

    Seeking a mid-layer clothing recommendation for Primitivo (September 15 - Sept 28)

    I'm looking for a good mid layer (fleece or synthetic jacket) that is lightweight and packable, and could handle the unpredictable weather elements (cold mornings and in higher elevation, heavy wind, etc.) of the Asturias portion of the Primitivo (for me, around September 15-21). I'm planning...
  6. Crandall

    Take clothes or buy them?

    How easy is it to find quality clothing along the French Way? In St Jean? I really woukd like to only bring what i am wearing, then purchase more local things as I need them. Any thoughts?
  7. Embee12

    Macabi skirt sizing/slim/usage

    I know there have been some lengthy threads about the Macabi skirt. I did have one twenty years ago, which I loved... who knows where it went? At the time, they didn't have the slim fit. If you've got a slim fit, how do you like it? I'm 5'1, so a short length is definitely in order. I think...
  8. Lucyev

    Altus Poncho Help

    Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct. I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right. I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l...
  9. Lynnhardy

    Clothes to bring for ‘norte’ Camino late April .

    Hello everyone, I wanted some advice on clothing for the north Camino starting 26th April please? Do I need coat, long sleeved tops? Or is it warm enough to go more to the shorts/t shirt side of things with one long sleeved….any advice would be amazing……. Thankyou Lynn
  10. El Cascayal

    Leggings/tights experience, pros & cons

    this was part of what I noticed from @peregrina2000’s post yesterday from Alvaro’s YouTube video. Loved it, thanks for posting, Laurie. And so, the detour, shorts with leggings. I noticed last week that if I wear leggings when walking, my bilateral hip pain is almost nonexistent. Any thoughts...
  11. Aloha From Kauai

    Make My Mind Up 4 Me

    I am trying to decide between a North Face ThermoBall jacket & a 100% merino wool, expedition weight but thin jacket, both weigh about the same within a couple of ounces. I will have a medium weight long sleeve merino t-shirt also and my Black Diamond stretch rain jacket. What do you think?
  12. Tali

    Altus rain ponchos purchased in US

    I just found this website that sells Altus ponchos (Atmospheric Raincoat) with delivery to the US (and other countries). They are discounted (i.e., $47 vs $66 for a blue one, $50 vs $66 for a yellow one - the red one is not discounted at $66). I bought 2 - shipping was about $22. They said...
  13. davebugg

    Techniques and Tips For Cold Weather Walking

    When deciding on gear and clothing choices related to walking in colder weather, it is important to make these considerations in conjunction with how one might use them to best effect. Adequate clothing can fail to prevent hypothermia, for example, if good technique is ignored. Layering...
  14. Eve Alexandra

    Women's tall/petite/extended sizing clothes find

    If you are struggling to find a light weight pants option as a petite/tall/extended size woman...I brought my kitchen scale (it fits in my purse easily) with me to Old Navy last weekend when everyone else was watching the superbowl. lol The women's stretch tech pants in the cargo option are...
  15. michaelporourke

    Clothing for "packing smart"/not overpacking for Camino Primitivo (second half of Sept 2022)

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to pack "smart" and avoid packing unnecessary clothing. What items (clothing and otherwise) would you recommend for walking the Camino Primitivo in the second half of September 2022? I understand the weather can be unpredictable (rain, hot/cool weather fluctuations...
  16. Eve Alexandra

    Mid layer question

    I was at REI tonight and noticed several pieces similar to this link. Why yes, I did take my kitchen scale with me, :D and I can report that this item weighs less than a thin fleece quarter zip. But I have no idea how warm they are on a cold morning or post walk chill. Are they a decent mid...
  17. ktchnofdngr

    Walking in a "skort" (skirt/shorts hybrid)

    I have one set of the cheap one from Decathlon, and then 3 from Costco (unsure of the brand). My beef with them is that the shorts don't stay in place, so I had to add a rubberized elastic to the legs so they didn't roll up. If you have any recommendations, I would love to hear yours! Ruth...
  18. jrewins

    Compression bags for clothes packing?

    Anyone use the roll-out style compression bags for clothing? Does the benefit of less space outweigh the physical requirements of rolling these things up every morning? The look like a good, light way to pack / protect clothes in the pack, but I don’t know how onerous they would be to manage...
  19. C

    Winter Clothing for Camino Frances

    Hi all, I am seriously thinking of starting the Frances from SJPD to Santiago next week. I’ve taken some time out from work and want to make best use of it. What I am curious to know is what sorting of clothing and sleeping bag pilgrims take in the winter and will my 33L pack used for...
  20. I

    "Wear one, wash one" or "wear one, wash one and spare one"

    Hello Fellow Pilgrims, Acknowledging the need for a sleeping bag due the withdrawal of blankets in albergues I am looking for advice in the washing and drying facilities in alberques. I have only completed two short Caminos, the first I made the beginners mistake and carried too much clothes so...

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