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I also did Sept/Oct.....had beautiful weather. For the few times it was warmer than warm, I soaked my buff in water and wore it as a head wrap.... very cooling.I am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Hi Nanc!
I live 250 miles east of you in Washington. You could spend a weekend in my area and see how you'd end up liking a hat in the heat!! I am a hat hater but end up wearing them in the summers here. For those that aren't familiar with the the climate in Washington State, USA, it's not all like Seattle and the west side of the state. East of the Cascade mountain range that splits the state east from west, it can be quite dry and brown. (not to mention very hot in the summer with temps 37-46°C) My area is treeless steppe, while the Palouse farther to the east reminds me of the meseta.
Thanks all. The consensus is that regardless of style at home, the hat's an important part of the Camino gear. Thanks nanc
Nanc, I walked April/May and had a lightweight, wide brimmed hat which was also longer in the back to keep the sun off the neck. A drawstring is also convenient because of the wind. I also had a multifunctional buff which became my best friend. I wore my hat and buff everyday and sometimes even together. If it is cold, hot, windy or wet a hat and buff are a must for me. The buff is also great over the mouth to keep out dust and dirt. One night I even wore the buff all night because the albergue was cold. Have a great camino Maya
Love it!!! It might start a new fad!!So, anyone walk BACKWARDS for part of this? In the USA for several years there had been a small fad of running races and even marathons backwards. Obviously not for trails but advocates love it, using different leg / rump muscles
It could mean an even tan!
Back to hats! One of the best tips I got on the forum was to wear a baseball type hat under my Ferrino rain coat hood to give it structure. Otherwise it flops down and you can't see in a downpour!
Back to hats! One of the best tips I got on the forum was to wear a baseball type hat under my Ferrino rain coat hood to give it structure. Otherwise it flops down and you can't see in a downpour!
Hat OR sunscreen?I am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
I am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
Back to hats! One of the best tips I got on the forum was to wear a baseball type hat under my Ferrino rain coat hood to give it structure. Otherwise it flops down and you can't see in a downpour!
Many, many thanks for that then!!If I recall correctly, the idea to wear a ball cap to provide a brim for any poncho hood may have been my contribution based on my personal Camino experiences.
But regardless of attribution, I am glad it worked for you. The alternative of wearing a full around brimmed hat allows rain to flow to the lower, rear side of the hat and down your back...
I am glad this helped...
I walked the CF Sept-Oct 2014. I never wear a hat but I did on this Camino. It was indispensable on hot sunny days and on rainy Galician day.I am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
I am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
Take both. Buen CaminoI am doing the CF in september/ october 2016
i am a great believer in listening to all the information the forum offers and making a decision based on what works for me.
But I'm questioning myself. I purchased a hat from REI that is extremely light weight with a larger brim in the rear for sun protection.
And today I did 10 miles with the dog in mid- eighties trmperatures, and it dawned on me I NEVER WEAR HATS!
Not in the rain ( I live in Washington state, nuff said) nor in the sun. Ever. I do have a buff for cold ( but you guys have me looking at the shemagh)
So do I leave the hat behind knowing I am unlikely to use it, or is there sonething more than personal preference in everyone's recommendation to take a hat?
Thanks Nanc
Hola Pelegrin - that was why I recommended wearing a hat (yes a proper hat - not one of those baseball caps) with a 5 or 6 inch (125-150 mm) brim. This not only protects the face but also the ears and the back of the neck. If you then add in a sunscreen of 50 SPF then you should be well protected. CheersIf you wear a hat you protect your ears which are usually forgotten when giving sunscreen.
It is also important to protect your ears.
Live in Kuwait and took mine with me and ended up using it for a make-shift rucksack. We call them a gutra, but same thing. Can use as a sling, pack, purse or whatever. Just right for our credentials, a snack, and water.For me the shemagh is a lesson learned from the iraqui dessert
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