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I'm still alive and my whole life walking in 100% cottonMerino for me also for the reasons stated above also they will keep you warm even when wet. Cotton can cause hypothermia when wet. There is a saying here for people hillwalking, cotton kills.
I ditched all my synthetic baseleyer since i discovered merino wool; socks. briefs and tshirts. Not only are they softer on the skin, dries faster and does not stink. Ideal for long trekking.The other option is 100% marino wool short sleeved base layers, they do have the wicking facility, but wouldn't they also take a long time to dry?
I ditched all my synthetic baseleyer since i discovered merino wool; socks. briefs and tshirts. Not only are they softer on the skin, dries faster and does not stink. Ideal for long trekking.
I did use synthetics on my first camino. I had to wash them everyday. And they don't dry that fast in the Camino climate for some reason. Merino made a huge difference on my 2nd. They are a bit pricey, but well worth the investment. In the us, we can usually get them at a discount occasionally (on name brands icebreaker, ibex, smartwool etc). May be you can still use your long sleeve as a 2nd layer for warmth.I agree, as I mentioned I've got some long sleeved that I use on the winter cycle rides, I'll be off tomorrow to get some short sleeved ones.
No sense in not starting out on the first camino without the right gear.
That's too expensive. I never pay more that $20.00 (US) for mine.I'm still alive and my whole life walking in 100% cottonEven in my youth as an alpinist.
I agree that cotton is quite inconvenient in cold weather but no problem with it in warm. In the summer heat of Spain it's dry in matter of minutes and as one of the previous posters said it even cool you when very hot.
One other thing. Last year I got a tech T-shirt as a present and after one single Camino I can throw it away with all those holes and bleached from the sun. And this stuff costs up to 50€! OTOH I used my cotton T-shirt on two Caminos and since it's almost like a new one I intend to use it again this year. For the money difference I can live 2-3 days on Camino
I haven't tried merino though...
That's too expensive. I never pay more that $20.00 (US) for mine.
Of course it's way too expensive, that's why I emphasized itThat's too expensive. I never pay more that $20.00 (US) for mine.
Of course it's way too expensive, that's why I emphasized it
@NicoZ This winter I bought long sleeve in Decathlon for 4,95€
This one I think:Which ones? The ones for about €12 are the "high" tech ones. They fit tight. The cheaper ones I can't remember what they're made of (I could go look in the storage box -)) but they fit looser. Aren't quite as warm. I think they take longer to dry. The tech ones come out of the washing machine virtually dry. In the summer you could put them on right away. Obviously hand washing isn't the same thing but they dry very easily
This one I think:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/forclaz-20-mens-hiking-fleece-red-id_8225502.html
It's thin fleece pullover actually but breathes way better than my old fleece. And if I understand correctly material or it's trademark is Oxylane. I'm quite new to the world of tech clothing
Ugh, I don't think I would feel comfortable with this "second skin" because of some curves in my waist areahttp://www.decathlon.co.uk/helium-ss-t-shirt-green-id_8298887.html
That's the short sleeved summer version of the ones I was thinking about.
With the fleece you mentioned you'd wear some thing underneath. For the winter and layering they're all good
Waka,
I agree that for a Sept./Oct. Camino (Frances, I presume), I would go with merino or synthetics. Cooler and less sun to dry clothes on the line. I hold a heretical view that, for a mid-summer Camino (July Aug. 2014, Frances) I would have one long-sleeve shirt and one long pant in cotton, for all of the really hot, dry places (especially the meseta) between Pamplona and Galicia (with a matching set of quick drying nylon or wool for the mountains). No shorts or short sleeves--sun was too intense and the sunburns were clinical.
Ultreia,
Jo Jo
I am on the camino now I couldn't stand the polyester so I brought smart wool base layer and light weight cotton bamboo blend t shirts and the are working well .
Can i just say: IEUWWW!!! A week one tshirt without washing? While walking all day? IEUW..Merino. You'll only be taking two tops with you. Merino dries fast and ...... if you don't get a chance to wash it
you can get at least a weeks wear from a merino top before you start to draw attention to yourself
Polypropylene is a fairly well known problem when it comes to smell when sweaty. There are other synthetic fabrics that don't. Just blaming 'synthetics' is a bit simplistic.Well, maybe a slight exaggeration. I was trying to make the point that after a days walking merino tops
don't reak, Unlike synthetics. Synthetics stink. Even on a day out on the fells, people have been minging
by lunchtime in synthetics.
Maybe to the wearer, but I can smell the wet dog aroma several feet away!after a days walking merino tops
don't reek
I like to wear a long sleeved synthetic base layer which I wash through at the end of each day, so just one spare to carry. I also carry a lightweight hooded fleece and an ultralite windproof shirt to layer up if the weather is cool.
I know people who like to wear cotton T shirts and rather than wash them, every few days or even each week they throw them away and replace with a cheapo bought from the many shops along the Camino.
You are quite correct Waka those cycling folks have got some really good lightweight windproof jackets. No doubt an essential piece of kit for them.Mike
Seems a waste of T shirts to me. I've got an ultralite cycling windproof jacket in case there's a cold wind around, aprt from that it's a fleece and base layer.
You are quite correct Waka those cycling folks have got some really good lightweight windproof jackets. No doubt an essential piece of kit for them.
However as I'm a poncho wearer I use that to save some weight.
I did feel a bit of a drongo wandering around Paris and Madrid in it tho.
Exactly what I use Waka. Base layer, lightweight fleece and a Montane windshirt when necessary.Mike
Seems a waste of T shirts to me. I've got an ultralite cycling windproof jacket in case there's a cold wind around, aprt from that it's a fleece and base layer.
Exactly what I use Waka. Base layer, lightweight fleece and a Montane windshirt when necessary.
Black one mate.I'm trying to picture you sailing around Paris and Madrid in a poncho, I hope it was a neutral colour?
Doug is right. Saying that synthetics smell is like saying that pilgrims are catholic. Even quality polyester 'T's are now manufactured now with something called 'polygiene odor control' - look it up.Polypropylene is a fairly well known problem when it comes to smell when sweaty. There are other synthetic fabrics that don't. Just blaming 'synthetics' is a bit simplistic.
This one I think:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/forclaz-20-mens-hiking-fleece-red-id_8225502.html
It's thin fleece pullover actually but breathes way better than my old fleece. And if I understand correctly material or it's trademark is Oxylane. I'm quite new to the world of tech clothing
Wow, they are some price! I've ordered a couple of them and a fleece top to see if they are any good and might bring them on my Camino.
They are comfortable and keep me cool in the heat and warm in the cold.
If you are on s budget, suffer with cotton.
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