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The middle layer takes all the friction/wear. We have both found that the middle layer socks get thin while the inner and outer layers are still good.antelope said:........ I'll get a pair of mohair ones and give them a try. Why do you use three layers?
The length of the poncho will dictate whether you carry waterproof trousers or not. They would be preferable to gaiters and a windchill preventer if it did happen to be cold. The pull on ponchos can be put on by ones-self with practise and there is no water ingress through the front.falcon269 said:A front opening poncho that goes below your knees will allow you to leave the rain pants at home. A poncho that must be pulled over the head and pack is extremely inconvenient, and cannot be donned without help.
David, I started April 30th in Burgos, had 0 - 2 degrees centigrade in the morning, and 25 degrees in the day over the Meseta, rainy weather in Galicia.Hi. I'm also walking late april.
I'd be grateful for answers to a couple of quick questions:
1/ Lydia Gillen said: "The trousers with the zip off legs are really handy. I also find them very handy if it rains, one zips off the legs so that they don't get wet. Our skin is lovely and waterproof." But doesn't water run down into your boots and make the insides wet?
2/ Icebreaker also do outer garments. Does anyone know how well they stand up to the wear and tear of rucksack straps?
3/ I've read that outer layer rainproofs are compromised where rucksack straps press on them. Is this true? [if so, presumably there's no alternative but to use a cover-all poncho/raincoat]
4/ I've just bought my boots [Keen Targhee]. I've never worn boots before. Whilst these are very comfy [probably the widest on the market for my big plates], my feet do get hot. Of course, if feet are wrapped up in polyester, wool and leather, they're bound to get hot. Is it a good idea to wear two liner socks on each foot instead of a liner/hiking sock combination?
Many thanks.
David
I love the idea of one pair but what do you do when washing the one set?Just be very careful not to overpack! The weight will be much worse that a few minutes of cold in the early morning. The weight will be with you every day..all day. The cold will only be for a few minutes until you get up to walking speed.
I now take only one pair of zip-off pants. Fast drying. No need for an extra pair. A couple of tech tee shirts and a long sleeve fleece to wear under my windbreaker/raincoat.
I am not carrying extra pants, shirts, etc on future Caminos.
I have walked the Camino Frances a couple of times in Mid March.
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