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Your gear is very similar to mine and works well. That said - your Merino zip up sweater - is it a half zip or a full zip? I have been looking for a full zip. If yours if full zip - do you remember which one and where you found it?Merino zip-up sweater
I like merino, but merino doesn't like me...scratch, scratch, scratch.You will need several layers, so think in terms of how you can mix and match them to provide comfort for all weather conditions, and then something warm (and hopefully somewhat clean) in the evenings. I get cold very easily so I carry all these top layers:
They are all my favourites!
- Merino sleeveless tank top - I wear this always while walking
- Synthetic walking/sun shirt with long sleeves and collar - I wear this always while walking
- Very light merino long sleeve for warmth if needed while walking
- Merino zip-up sweater
- Rain jacket
- Merino tee shirt for warm evenings and nights
- Down vest (sleeveless) for cold evenings and nights
- Second very light merino long sleeve shirt for evenings and nights
Curious - have you tried different brands? Some brands do bother me. Icebreaker doesn't (but my daughter notices it a little more than I do - but not bad).I like merino, but merino doesn't like me...scratch, scratch, scratch.
I know I have tried a couple of different ones over the years. I suppose all merino is "not created equal", but I do fine on the Camino without it in my kit.Curious - have you tried different brands? Some brands do bother me. Icebreaker doesn't (but my daughter notices it a little more than I do - but not bad).
Woolx Merino Wool lightweight performance crew shirts. Excellent quality www.woolx.com.Cancelled twice thanks to COVID, but it looks like I will *finally* get to do the Primitivo this fall.
Although I had all my gear ready to go back in 2020, I now have to buy some new stuff thanks to wear and tear, a new dog who for some unholy reason likes to chew on wool clothing, and putting on some pounds. I've got most of it figured out, but I'm contemplating shirts and curious what everyone's favorites are.
Originally I was going to use Odlo cycling shirts, but I've come to really like a Patagonia capilene cool daily tee that I bought on sale. I like the way it fits, it seems durable (much more so than the lightweight version), and it's been comfortable to hike in here in Arizona.
Patagonia has a merino-blend version that I'm debating though - does anyone have any experience with that one? Any others you all might recommend?
That is all that matters!but I do fine on the Camino without it in my kit.
You will need several layers, so think in terms of how you can mix and match them to provide comfort for all weather conditions, and then something warm (and hopefully somewhat clean) in the evenings.
My husband and I did the Primativo last September and then tracked n additional 6 weeks through Portugal and southern Italy afterward. We used this set up for all travel. On the Primativo and the 6 week of subsequent travel. On th Primativo, It started out hot, then rained almost daily midway through to the end.Cancelled twice thanks to COVID, but it looks like I will *finally* get to do the Primitivo this fall.
Although I had all my gear ready to go back in 2020, I now have to buy some new stuff thanks to wear and tear, a new dog who for some unholy reason likes to chew on wool clothing, and putting on some pounds. I've got most of it figured out, but I'm contemplating shirts and curious what everyone's favorites are.
Originally I was going to use Odlo cycling shirts, but I've come to really like a Patagonia capilene cool daily tee that I bought on sale. I like the way it fits, it seems durable (much more so than the lightweight version), and it's been comfortable to hike in here in Arizona.
Patagonia has a merino-blend version that I'm debating though - does anyone have any experience with that one? Any others you all might recommend?
Soak the wool in hair conditioner. It resolves the itchiness.I like merino, but merino doesn't like me...scratch, scratch, scratch.
I have 3 icebreaker granary long sleeve shirts (150 weight). I have a particular caution when it comes to sun hence the long sleeves. I can also layer them up if it gets cool. Tested them for after-wash drying time inside the house and looks like they need about 8 hrs from wash to dry.Cancelled twice thanks to COVID, but it looks like I will *finally* get to do the Primitivo this fall.
Although I had all my gear ready to go back in 2020, I now have to buy some new stuff thanks to wear and tear, a new dog who for some unholy reason likes to chew on wool clothing, and putting on some pounds. I've got most of it figured out, but I'm contemplating shirts and curious what everyone's favorites are.
Originally I was going to use Odlo cycling shirts, but I've come to really like a Patagonia capilene cool daily tee that I bought on sale. I like the way it fits, it seems durable (much more so than the lightweight version), and it's been comfortable to hike in here in Arizona.
Patagonia has a merino-blend version that I'm debating though - does anyone have any experience with that one? Any others you all might recommend?
I absolutely love these shirts! I plan on 2 long-sleeve during my Camino and wear them most days. In the morning when it's cool, I'll layer on a Smartwool Short sleeve shit that can come off as the morning warms up. The capilene fabric is fully synthetic and very soft to the touch. It's thinner than Smartwool which makes it cooler on warm days. I've been using them for my training hikes for the last year.Patagonia capilene cool daily tee that I bought on sale.
WoolX sells a Merino full-zip, and their wool is the least scratchy merino I have found anywhere! Wait for their 20% off sales which are pretty frequent.Your gear is very similar to mine and works well. That said - your Merino zip up sweater - is it a half zip or a full zip? I have been looking for a full zip. If yours if full zip - do you remember which one and where you found it?
I can't find it online any more. It is an Icebreaker with full zip- very plain and simple, tailored look rather than casual, medium weight, black, good pockets, washes beautifully. I love it because I can and have worn it to a business meeting where I have to make a presentation, sleeping in a sleeping bag on the Camino, to the opera with a silk scarf, and anywhere else I might go! I need to take care, now, if no replacement is available. However, it is in excellent condition and should last me a few more years. It was expensive, but worth it.Your gear is very similar to mine and works well. That said - your Merino zip up sweater - is it a half zip or a full zip? I have been looking for a full zip. If yours if full zip - do you remember which one and where you found it?
Darn. Thanks for checking! I ended up ordering one from Woolx this morning - but I like icebreaker products so much better! This one is also more casual looking - not what I wanted. Looks more like a fleece jacket with the cut.I can't find it online any more. It is an Icebreaker with full zip- very plain and simple, tailored look rather than casual, medium weight, black, good pockets, washes beautifully. I love it because I can and have worn it to a business meeting where I have to make a presentation, sleeping in a sleeping bag on the Camino, to the opera with a silk scarf, and anywhere else I might go! I need to take care, now, if no replacement is available. However, it is in excellent condition and should last me a few more years. It was expensive, but worth it.
I use Nike dri-fit t-shirts, or something similar, like a football kit t-shirt. They work for me.Oh, yeah, I guess I could have been more specific haha. I have all my other layers, just looking for the base shirt that I will wear when walking
I can not wear merino, but often hear they are not very robust and must be treated with kid gloves, so to speak, or they are likely to get holes.Merino is lovely but i find the straps on rucksack ruin them.
When in September did you start? I'll be going in October (starting the trail on the 8th)My husband and I did the Primativo last September and then tracked n additional 6 weeks through Portugal and southern Italy afterward. We used this set up for all travel. On the Primativo and the 6 week of subsequent travel. On th Primativo, It started out hot, then rained almost daily midway through to the end.
We layered. Almost all clothing was merino wool. It served us well in all weather and never smelled bad, was lightweight and rolled up tiny. Our pack weight was between 13-14 lbs. We did laundry about once a week.
Backpacks:
Husband - Quechua (not recommended as it gave him a rash from rubbing on his shoulders)
Me: REI Trail 40. VERY GOOD. Husband is buying one for this year’s hike.
We both brought:
3 merino tee shirts - either from Wooley or Merino Tech. The latter company’s shirts were only $38 each and you got free wool socks!
1 long sleeve zip up hooded merino wool sweater (Wooley)
1-long sleeve merino wool shirt (Smartwool)
3-4 prs underwear
3 prs merino wool socks. Company is “DarnTough” and guaranteed for life. You can send them back for a replacement if you wear a hole in them, which I did. Husband uses longer socks than me.
Rain jackets - Quechua
Thin Columbia puffy jacket which we did eventually need
rain ponchos which we needed a lot as it rained hard at times!
Scarpa walking hiker shoes
Merino wool buff and thin gloves ( you will need these when you walk Hospitales. It was raining, foggy and freezing up there.
We each brought a pair of shorts. Mine was a “skort”. That could be shorts or a skirt.
Husband specific:
Husband brought hiking sticks
and he was smart to bring these. I didn’t and my knees ached toward the end of the walk. There is a lot of up and down.
Husband bought only one pair of travel pants by a company called Outlier in NYC. They only make men’s pants. These were expensive but the reviews are accurate. He only washed them twice during the Primativo. They never smelled and still look new. VERY GOOD PANTS! They run a little small, btw.
Me specific:
I brought a pair of merino wool travel pants from Wooley and a pair of wool tights. Both ran large, but the travel pants shrank in length. Not sure I will use either pants again.
I brought a black merino wool dress from Wool & Co. - it’s fantastic! Rolls up tiny and dressed up or down wonderfully.
I ended up buying on the walk a pair of comfy shoes for after walk. My feet were tired of the stinky hiking shoes and we never used our flip flops so ditched them at one point. I bought a cheap pair of Quechua lace up shoes in Lugo. They weighed like 10 oz. It was too cold for sandals as the month wore on and these were great.
We’re doing the Del Norte in Aug/ Sept this year- just bought our airline tickets! Our wardrobes will be essentially the same.
We used this wardrobe for two months.
I wear Minus 33 Algonquin lightweight merino wool T shirts. On my first camino, I took 2 Ts and washed them everyday but got really tired to doing hand laundry daily. This last camino, I wore each one at least three days (merino wool really doesn't retain odors at all) over a week's time and washed all my clothes only once a week--in a machine. (I wear Silverlight socks, and did the same with 3 pairs). I also wear the Ts on all my non-camino hikes. Over the years, I've had a couple of snags that I've repaired, but most of the damage to the fabric is the result of my catching the shirt in the buckle of my backpack's hip belt. I'm not sure if the blends have the same no-odor-retaining feature as 100% merino; for that reason, I'd opt for 100% merino wool.Cancelled twice thanks to COVID, but it looks like I will *finally* get to do the Primitivo this fall.
Although I had all my gear ready to go back in 2020, I now have to buy some new stuff thanks to wear and tear, a new dog who for some unholy reason likes to chew on wool clothing, and putting on some pounds. I've got most of it figured out, but I'm contemplating shirts and curious what everyone's favorites are.
Originally I was going to use Odlo cycling shirts, but I've come to really like a Patagonia capilene cool daily tee that I bought on sale. I like the way it fits, it seems durable (much more so than the lightweight version), and it's been comfortable to hike in here in Arizona.
Patagonia has a merino-blend version that I'm debating though - does anyone have any experience with that one? Any others you all might recommend?
We started on September 5th. It was very warm the first few days then cooled off to an almost perfect temperature. But, by the end of the week and into week two it began to rain frequently. Usually it just threatened or started later in the day. On two occasions, it rained all day and one afternoon the sky opened up and soaked us. Fortunately, in that instance we weren’t far from our stopping point. The rain stopped the day before we arrived in Santiago and it turned sunny again.When in September did you start? I'll be going in October (starting the trail on the 8th)
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