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crazy that... too funny... but i say it should apply to everyone.Good thinking — as luck would have it — I am also a ginger.
Um, long sleeves aren't too hot. Just based on experience, but I usually go in April/May or Sept/Oct like the original poster said they were going.Although I know that I should wear long sleeves for sun protection, I just can't stand it if it's warm/hot. For that reason, I would always bring a short sleeve top because I can always layer something warmer over top.
In the fall i always bring a reg weight long sleeve zip collar merino and two reg weight merino tshirts. I also bring a synthetic “town” shirt that’s fairly windproof but breathable and can be used as a sun shirt.I’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I walked the CF in October 2022 with a long sleeve sun shirt, one long sleeve light weight merino and one short sleeve light weight merino tee. I also used a nano puffy for colder weather. In addition, I had a light weight rain jacket to add as needed. This combo worked well for me.
I walked September - October of last year and packed 2 short sleeve merinos, 1 long sleeve merino, micro fleece 1/4 zip, Patagonia NanoPuff jacket and an Outdoor Research rain jacket. I was able to stay comfortable in a wide range of temperatures with different combinations of those items. Buen Camino!I’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I have walked in April, May, June, July. September and October and by far the most pleasant conditions I walked in were on the Camino Frances in September and October. However, the mornings can be a little cool, I usually set out between 06.00 and 07.00 wearing long sleeves but switch to short sleeves when I hade my breakfast stop around 09.00. I went for medium weight in the long sleeves and light weight in the short sleeves but I do not particularly feel the cold.I’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I always felt this way also. But when I walked the VDLP starting around October 15th it was still over 90 every day leaving Sevilla. This heat lasted for about 10 days. There was no shade anywhere and never a cloud in the sky. I had a long sleeve quick dry tshirt and had bought another long sleeve quick dry with a hood. Both had 50+UV protection. I bought the one with the hood because it was like 70% off. I figured before I left it would be sunny but pleasant at that time of the year. I was really wrong of course. The point is I never felt any more uncomfortable with the long sleeves. I also wore a super light pair of pants and never wore shorts. I had my trusty Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap that I think is awesome to wear when it is hot. I can cover my head neck ears and face almost completely if need be. Those first 10 days i walked almost completely covered and I was glad I did. I am sure I would have been just as hot with short sleeves and short pants. I remember reading you like those sun reflector umbrellas. I am sure that would have helped as I have read they can actually lower the temperature under the umbrella.Although I know that I should wear long sleeves for sun protection, I just can't stand it if it's warm/hot. For that reason, I would always bring a short sleeve top because I can always layer something warmer over top.
In 2017 I walked the Camino mid September to mid October. I wore only shorts and on top a thin shirt and micro fleece sweater as the mornings were cool. During our Camino the weather was hot. Keep your pack as light as possible. Hope all goes well with you.I’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I started mid Sept and found I was carrying too much stuff, sent my long sleeved top and leggings home, come Oct nearing Galicia especially the mornings and late evenings I wish I had them backI’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I walked at the same time 2022. I had two long sleeve merinos and also light short-sleeve tees. Vital was my rain jacket with a hood. I also wore rain pants when it was vey wet. I never had short-sleeved merinos just polyester tees. I checked out the weather each day and adjusted my clothing depending on temperature and rain forecast. Looking back at the photos some days were like early spring sometimes like late autumn. It was a good time to walk. The rain hit near the end in Galicia. Buen Camino!I’m planning to walk the Camino Frances between September 20 in SJPdP and ending October 31 in SDC. I’ve read lots of posts on clothing layers, merino, keeping the pack light, etc., but I haven’t yet found a discussion of long-sleeve vs. short-sleeve base layers for October and lightweight vs. mid-weight merino. For those who have walked at that time — while walking (not post-hike) is a short sleeve merino T-shirt more useful than a lightweight long sleeve shirt as a base layer? Did you pack a mid-weigh merino (around 250 gsm) or stick to what’s typically advertised as lightweight? I’ve already figured out the warm layer (a lightweight shetland sweater or a nanopuff), but I’m now trying to figure out if I had three merino shirts to bring, would it be 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve, or vice versa, and whether I would want to the long sleeve shirt(s) to be lightweight or mid-weight merino. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Although I know that I should wear long sleeves for sun protection, I just can't stand it if it's warm/hot. For that reason, I would always bring a short sleeve top because I can always layer something warmer over top.
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