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Great idea re cool skirt in Pamplona. Wouldn't wear cycling shorts thoughWhat about cycling shorts? Buy a nice cool skirt to go with in Pamplona - the Spanish have some classy clothes? They have great dress sense.
Thanks. I went to Cotswold Outdoors today & didn't find any trousers I liked. Will continue my search.Hi Angela, although there's a lot of talk on the forum about Macabi skirts, very few people actually wear them. With just 12 days to go, I'd suggest that you keep things nice and simple. If you haven't hiked in a skirt before, maybe stick with lightweight trousers or capri-length pants? There are quite a few suitable options in places like Cotswold Outdoors.
Good luck and Buen Camino!
Is the Discovery an a-line skirt? I've looked on their website and it looks straight. I have a fairly small waist and larger hips/upper thighs - would the Discovery be okay?I love a skirt for long distance walking! I have worn a Royal Robins Discovery Skirt for my last two caminos and just received my new one fin the mail today. (The old one is still in good condition, but I wanted a different color for this year's caminho.) It has UPF 50+, wrinkle resistant, stretch and quick dry properties. Size runs a bit large - I typically wear US size 8, but a 6 (UK 10) is perfect in this skirt. The length for my 5 feet 3.5 inch height is just below the knee. It has 3 pockets.
Good luck with the search - I'm a fan of skirts too, but I'm conscious that you haven't much until you leave for your Camino. I hope you get something that you're happy with!Thanks. I went to Cotswold Outdoors today & didn't find any trousers I liked. Will continue my search.
The magic of the Camino forum. I'm buying a Macabi skirt from one of the ladies on the forumGood luck with the search - I'm a fan of skirts too, but I'm conscious that you haven't much until you leave for your Camino. I hope you get something that you're happy with!
The magic of the Camino forum. I'm buying a Macabi skirt from one of the ladies on the forum
I love the Altheta Everywhere Skort -- they stopped making it, but it is still available from EBAY, etc. It is a traveler/hiker girl's dream. Comes to the knee, lightweight fabric with light, soft short underneath.With only 12 days to go until I leave for SJPdP I bought my trail shoes today! Meindl Respond GTX. Hope they're okay! Felt comfortable. I've read loads on the forum and elsewhere about Macabi skirts. At this late stage it'll cost me over 130GBP to get it to London before I leave. Are there any other great hiking skirts which aren't short? Only one's i've found are way above the knee. Don't want to wear shorts either. Any help? Thanks
Well I always hike in my Macabi skirts and wear them for any travel I do. I own the short and the long. Prefer the long. On my Caminos I was known as "skirt woman"! I probably could have sold Macabi's along the way as people (men too) in the albergues were asking if they could try it on and were asking for the website/order information....although there's a lot of talk on the forum about Macabi skirts, very few people actually wear them.
Yes, it has an A-line design plus additional flare at the knees and is made of very stretchy fabric. I have never had any problem with long strides, stepping and climbing over obstacles, etc.Is the Discovery an a-line skirt? I've looked on their website and it looks straight. I have a fairly small waist and larger hips/upper thighs - would the Discovery be okay?
Do have a look on google images - there seems to be a whole lot of Ladies with the same idea - dozens of women on the the camino with this said skirt!The magic of the Camino forum. I'm buying a Macabi skirt from one of the ladies on the forum
Is there anyone else willing to sell their macabi skirt to me? ( it doesn'nt matter if its used) I would help if you happened to live in Sonoma County California!The magic of the Camino forum. I'm buying a Macabi skirt from one of the ladies on the forum
Hi, I have just bought a light A line skirt from Marks and Spencers to do my Camino in this year. It is stretchy, cotton, has buttons up the front so you can unbutton it for leaping over rivers, knee length, and has four pockets and two bits on the waist band to hang things from. It comes in about 3 colours. Buen CaminoWith only 12 days to go until I leave for SJPdP I bought my trail shoes today! Meindl Respond GTX. Hope they're okay! Felt comfortable. I've read loads on the forum and elsewhere about Macabi skirts. At this late stage it'll cost me over 130GBP to get it to London before I leave. Are there any other great hiking skirts which aren't short? Only one's i've found are way above the knee. Don't want to wear shorts either. Any help? Thanks
Is it lightweight cotton? I'm thinking of how long it'll take to dry.Hi, I have just bought a light A line skirt from Marks and Spencers to do my Camino in this year. It is stretchy, cotton, has buttons up the front so you can unbutton it for leaping over rivers, knee length, and has four pockets and two bits on the waist band to hang things from. It comes in about 3 colours. Buen Camino
I'm in Occidental and have the skirt that I wore... not Macabi, just an A-frame black cotton one... you can have it if I can find it but it's nothing special. Message me if you're interested. Have you looked at REI, etc?Is there anyone else willing to sell their macabi skirt to me? ( it doesn'nt matter if its used) I would help if you happened to live in Sonoma County California!
Thanks for offer. I'm in London & won't get skirt from you in timeI'm in Occidental and have the skirt that I wore... not Macabi, just an A-frame black cotton one... you can have it if I can find it but it's nothing special. Message me if you're interested. Have you looked at REI, etc?
I love a skirt for long distance walking! I have worn a Royal Robins Discovery Skirt for my last two caminos and just received my new one fin the mail today. (The old one is still in good condition, but I wanted a different color for this year's caminho.) It has UPF 50+, wrinkle resistant, stretch and quick dry properties.
I saw several women in skirts on the Camino - wearing boots, hiking shoes or trail runners.I have been curious about this because I LOVE skirts and wear leggings underneath all the time in daily life. SO I wondered if people ever walked the Camino in a skirt. I'm happy to hear that it HAS been done. now my questions is what shoes to wear that go best with hiking skirt
I didn't have any more problem with branches wearing a knee length dress than those who were wearing shorts. It really wasn't an issue for me at all.Skirts ... if they have great big pockets, dry quickly and are long they work. Otherwise you will not be protecting your legs from branches along the path, unless you wear leggings, and then that gets hot, and humid in summer.
Of course, not any worse than wearing shorts, but just as bad.I didn't have any more problem with branches wearing a knee length dress than those who were wearing shorts. It really wasn't an issue for me at all.
For the Camino, choose the boots or shoes that are best for your feet. It is a long walk, find out what works for you, I don't think skirt or pants makes any difference.I have been curious about this because I LOVE skirts and wear leggings underneath all the time in daily life. SO I wondered if people ever walked the Camino in a skirt. I'm happy to hear that it HAS been done. now my questions is what shoes to wear that go best with hiking skirt
I walked the Primitivo in my Purple Rain skirt which is just above my knees-maybe mid-knee without the pack. Branches weren't a problem. Yeah, I have a few scratches from ducking into the woodline but so what. It was much cooler for me than wearing a long skirt or pants. And much cuter too. I got a lot of compliments on my little teal skirt.I didn't have any more problem with branches wearing a knee length dress than those who were wearing shorts. It really wasn't an issue for me at all.
... now my questions is what shoes to wear that go best with hiking skirt
Agree. It doesn't matter what goes well with a skirt. The only thing of importance is the comfort and suitability of the shoe or boots. Irrelevant. It's not a fashion show.The ones that feel comfortable on your feet, fashion is secondary on the camino. Buen Camino, SY
I've never seen branches across the path? The paths are wide and clear everywhere I've walked.Skirts ... if they have great big pockets, dry quickly and are long they work. Otherwise you will not be protecting your legs from branches along the path, unless you wear leggings, and then that gets hot, and humid in summer.
Nice videoMy experience with a hiking skirt:Loved it!
I had not! And made in Oregon, that's a plus. I will investigate, thank you!Have you looked at Purple Rain adventure skirts? Link here. Definitely functional, but also smart enough to use at home between caminos (I should know, I am wearing mine now).
Yes, I actually went to the home of the woman who makes the Purple Rain skirts here in Medford. I didn't end up buying one, because I made myself some merino wool Camino dresses instead.I had not! And made in Oregon, that's a plus. I will investigate, thank you!
I was just thinking longingly of a wrap skirt I used to have before I saw your message. How did you know?RipSkirt Hawaii
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This skort on Amazon looks promising. If I bought it I would cut out the attached shorts.
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I bought a skort (and cut out the shorts) at Fred Meyer that has several pockets. The brand is Marrakesh.
Yes, I like to sew, and in the summer I live in simple knit dresses, so for me it was a no brainer to make dresses to wear on the Camino. Merino leggings go underneath when it's cool, and when it's warm I wear a pair of very light running shorts underneath for those times when I have to be in a less than lady-like position.You know, it never occurred to me that I could just cut them out! I may need to see what Freddie's has currently.
I'm intrigued by your merino camino dresses. Are they sewn?
TY!
I love my Purple Rain skirt! I have backpacked multiple times in this skirt, and I am now converted and may never hike in shorts again. I plan to walk the Camino this September, and a new Purple Rain skirt will be my constant companion. Best of luck to you!I had not! And made in Oregon, that's a plus. I will investigate, thank you!
Are you wearing it with a belt and a shirt tucked in to improve the frump factor?So I've done some testing. I'm 2XL and probably 5'2. I tried the Rip Skirt and the original and knee-length Macabis.
Rip Skirt: I got one in length 3 (knee length) - on me, it hits mid-calf. It has 2 hip pockets that will hold my iphone mini, but they are not quite deep enough. The skirt has some pleating, and honestly, it looks formal enough that I could (and have) worn it out for a nice dinner. It's pretty stain-resistant, though when my cats track cat litter on it, I can't just sweep it off as I do with the Macabi - I have to actually apply water. It does dry pretty fast (though not as fast as the Macabi). I will probably get a length 2 and see if it's more the length I want, but this one won't be my everyday Camino skirt.
I got knee-length Macabi skirts in XL and XXL. Both fit. I have more pocket real-estate with the XXL, naturally. Oh my gosh, these are homely - both the waist and the way they hang.
I got the original in XXL - XXL only comes in regular length. I trip over it. But once it goes to the seamstress, I think it will be the Skirt. I am in love with the pockets, especially that zip pocket. I can fit an iPod mini in either of the hip pockets. The pockets on the knee-length look the same size but won't fit an ipod (and the phone cozy won't fit my iphone). I think the waist looks better, and the hang is much better. Nobody is going to think I'm wearing a fitted skirt and I'm okay with that. Add a belt and the waist appearance is much improved. Okay, I wish it was more fashionable, a girl can wish.
I've trained in the Rip Skirt in the fall and the knee-length Macabis this winter with leggings or slip shorts underneath. I like having my slip shorts or legging be separate from the skirt. Once I get the original hemmed up, I look forward to hitting the streets in it.
Hope this helps anyone who's thinking about wearing a skirt on the Camino.
Yes and yes.Are you wearing it with a belt and a shirt tucked in to improve the frump factor?
I'm planning on having one Macabi for walking, a Rip Skirt for evenings or if I have to wash or dry the Macabi, 1 or 2 pair leggings, 2 slip shorts. I feel awkward in leggings too - mine will be under skirts for warmth.So in your pack, What are you thinking for bottoms? All skirts? Or one skirt and something else? I’ve got a pair of flare yoga pants (I don’t do athletic leggings anymore…I always feel awkward in them). And I’m going to bring 1 skirt. I want a third piece, and for all of them to do double duty. I can’t decide if I want 2 skirts/1 pants or the reverse. Or maybe a lightweight pair of long shorts if I can find them.
I didn’t even know merino pants are a thing! I’m right with you on the leggings.My plan right now for bottoms are one Macabi long skirt, one pair of Columbia just above the knee shorts, and a pair of merino wool pants (Icebreaker crush pants). I didn’t want leggings because my pants have to be my warmth layer, my pjs if necessary, and to be worn around town. I couldn’t see myself (solidly in middle age one might say) walking around town in leggings. If I had to ditch one thing I’d ditch the shorts. Still might.
The Icebreaker crush pants look more like a tidier pair of sweat pants. Nothing that would pass as pants in the office.I didn’t even know merino pants are a thing! I’m right with you on the leggings.
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