MargLav
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- September - October 2016 Camino Frances
Packing time is getting serious - 2 weeks to go for a September/October Camino Frances. I have options for my shirts and would appreciate advice about the best ones to take (without buying anything extra) - I have at my disposal -
Merino - 1 short sleeve; 1 long sleeve
Kathmandu Quick Dry - 1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve - These are 72% polyester; 14% nylon; 13% cotton and 1% Elastine.
I also have several running t-shirts - "dri-fit" type material - I have cut tags off but I think they are very much polyester type shirts. Everything is very light weight.
Kathmandu Quick Dry seem to weigh a bit more.
Any advice? I'm already getting to understand that Merino is very forgiving from a smelly perspective; running t-shirts not so forgiving.
Also - given September/October - I was wondering whether I should buy a long sleeve sun shirt (like fishing shirts) for sun protection rather than lathering in sunscreen. Alternatively, will I survive on a 25 degree (C) day in a long sleeve merino shirt? I haven't been able to test this because we are in Queensland winter and I walk in the mornings. By the way, I do not enjoy getting hot - my favourite walking weather is definitely below 20 degrees. I think I underestimated just how hot it can still be in September across Spain.
Thanks in advance - again!!
Merino - 1 short sleeve; 1 long sleeve
Kathmandu Quick Dry - 1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve - These are 72% polyester; 14% nylon; 13% cotton and 1% Elastine.
I also have several running t-shirts - "dri-fit" type material - I have cut tags off but I think they are very much polyester type shirts. Everything is very light weight.
Kathmandu Quick Dry seem to weigh a bit more.
Any advice? I'm already getting to understand that Merino is very forgiving from a smelly perspective; running t-shirts not so forgiving.
Also - given September/October - I was wondering whether I should buy a long sleeve sun shirt (like fishing shirts) for sun protection rather than lathering in sunscreen. Alternatively, will I survive on a 25 degree (C) day in a long sleeve merino shirt? I haven't been able to test this because we are in Queensland winter and I walk in the mornings. By the way, I do not enjoy getting hot - my favourite walking weather is definitely below 20 degrees. I think I underestimated just how hot it can still be in September across Spain.
Thanks in advance - again!!