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  1. michaelporourke

    Clothing suggestions for Camino Primitivo starting 2nd week of September

    I'm trying to pack "smart" and not pack unnecessary gear and clothing. As it relates to clothing, what would you recommend for the Camino Primitivo starting the in second week of September? I'm most in need of input for that first week in the mountains when the weather is so uncertain. Is...
  2. EL LECHERO

    Men's clothing recommendations

    I would like some recommendations for light weight base layers for bigger guy 6'1 240, I'm walking end of March so need items that are warm but can be layered.
  3. Becky 59

    Merino wool gloves question

    Hello wise pilgrims, does anyone have any experience with Smartwool brand merino wool gloves? They carry a lighter-weight (150) that is 13% nylon, and a heavier (250) weight that is 100% merino wool, ostensibly with touch-pad fingertips for smart phones. Has anyone used either one recently? I'm...
  4. JAL

    Which hat looks better?

    I got a new hat, "A", and was all proud until my daughter said it was a "no". A very strong no. "B" is my trusty hat of 6 caminos. Please leave a vote. Thanks!
  5. Renascer

    Your favorite camino hat!

    I am about to buy another hiking hat but this is for the camino. So i would like it lightweight and good for rain too, under my poncho. So i would like to ask the experienced ones what is your favorite hat for the camino and why? Thanks
  6. Renascer

    Clothing packing!

    Hi guys!! i just used the scale to see where I am with the clothing i am taking for my camino Portuguese coastal in September. What do you think about what i am taking? I tried to cut as much as i could but not sure if the clothing is comparable enough in weight to most. This list is just my...
  7. YYC on the go

    High Tech Fabrics

    Hello everyone - I've recently been made aware of some new fabrics that actually keep you cool. I'm planning to walk in the summer and easily get heat stroke (no judgement please - I really do love the summer). I'm not talking about fabrics that just wick away sweat and moisture - fabric that...
  8. Eve Alexandra

    Hot weather camino questions

    Nervously venturing into planning, and hoping for the best, but no plane tickets purchased yet. My last camino was in March, and the one that got canceled in 2020 was also scheduled for March. Now I'm considering an August-September walk, SJPP-Finisterre, and I am trying to determine what to...
  9. woody66

    patagonia nine trails shorts

    This sounds like they are what i was looking for! I have ordered a pair to try and will buy a second pair if OK! Has anybody used the Patagonia nine trails short on Camino? They are pricey; but it says they have 3 zip pockets (security),and include antibacterial boxer type liner. Eliminates...
  10. SacredSteps

    New Three-Season Layering Options

    I know layering comes up *a lot* but with advances in textiles and new products coming to market every year, I've spent more time than I would care to admit re-working my layers for both pilgrimage and my non-supported walks on the Appalachian and Florida Trails. I'm headed to the California...
  11. davebugg

    Considerations about Gear and Clothing Recommendations

    Foreword Note: I know this is a wordy post. :-) For those who want to avoid the entire read, and get right to the conclusion, you can skip down to where you see +++ Many of you know that a large part of my life has been as a so-called 'expert' who is hired by backpacking gear and clothing and...
  12. Isca-camigo

    Mens or Unisex Sarong for walking in August

    So do any of you posters have experience of walking in summer in a sarong? I walked with a young American guy in July 2014 on the Primtivo who was wearing one, he seemed to have no issues. Is there a particular material I should be looking at, silk, cotton or another? I am not even sure at what...
  13. Robo

    Icebreaker Merino Shirts - Now a Blend - Alternatives?

    I have been a fan of Icebreaker Merino shirts for years. I wear the long sleeve half zip style a lot! Not just on Camino, but I use the heavier weights as casual shirts in the winter. But for a few years now, the fabric have been changing. I think the business was taken over a little while...
  14. lt56ny

    What to wear in Winter

    I am sure most Camino Veterans know what is contained in this article I just found. I have walked in winter and there are great tips in here. For any new pilgrim who is planning a cold weather Camino I think reading this will help alot...
  15. BombayBill

    The Best Clothing ? And the winner is....

    Since we can't go anywhere let me obsess, even more than usual, about gear. I'm one of those guys who loves to waste endless time making sure I've chosen exactly the right thing to take with me. We are all familiar with the endless debate about shoes and ponchos. So let's talk about the rest of...
  16. woody66

    How does Marmot compare to Patagonia?

    Hi everyone! Is the Marmot Precip Jacket, better than Patagonia's Torrentshell 3l !!! (I am at a loss i brought Hagalof's LIM multi sport jacket 20000 HYD,HEAD £128 it leaked on first time of wearing after about 35 minutes in the rain(got full refund) my daughter said it's a good company and...
  17. Flig

    Wimpy Merino Shirts, Or Is It Just Me

    TL/DR - merino shirts being shredded by pack. Do you folks wear merino shirts in direct contact with your pack? I have completed two short hikes with a 5 kilo pack I n as many weeks. I wore a new REI Merino wool shirt for the first hike of about 7k. I washed the shirt, most gentle setting/on...
  18. Pat's Camino Packing List Part 1 - Clothing - for her 1st Camino!

    Pat's Camino Packing List Part 1 - Clothing - for her 1st Camino!

    Camino Packing Lists always cause lots of debate! And there is no easy answer. It depends on time of year, type of accomodation and many other things.
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  19. katie@camino

    Macabi skirt

    Hi all, I am an Australian living in UAE. I am looking to procure a Macabi skirt or two - one knee length (for Camino), one full length (for more local travel). I have looked online at the Macabi website in USA and the delivery cost is prohibitive. Does anyone know of a retailer/distributor...
  20. Jeanne from Washington

    What clothes do you wear after shower

    I know this question sounds strange... do you wear the next day's walking clothes after showering for the day? Do you bring a separate outfit to wear around town? Everyone keeps talking about packing light. I have packed/repacked around 6 times in the past 6 months.

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