Kit advice please

[jostony]

My Camino start date is fast approaching and I am now training with my Pacer Poles but I am finding that my existing RAB (VR Tour) gloves are too warm and sweaty. Really would like some thin breathable gloves to use in May/June - to avoid chaffing and for sun protection too - what do you recommend? Also having suffered a few blisters around the left ankle I want to try some sock liners - again which ones work best best to wick moisture away. Using vaseline on feet and that does seem to help.

 

[Davey Boyd]

Cheapest, what about white cotton medical gloves? £1.45 pair

https://www.medisupplies.co.uk/Disp...tings&pl=STD&gclid=COuSlaaV9sMCFTPKtAodpT0AUg

Sock liners I use Bridgedale Coolmax. Simply superb

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-mens-coolmax-liner-sock-2-pairs-3c110301

 

[jostony]

Cheapest, what about white cotton medical gloves? £1.45 pair

https://www.medisupplies.co.uk/Disp...tings&pl=STD&gclid=COuSlaaV9sMCFTPKtAodpT0AUg

Sock liners I use Bridgedale Coolmax. Simply superb

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-mens-coolmax-liner-sock-2-pairs-3c110301

Thanks for recommendations. What main socks do you also wear with these sock liners?

 

[Davey Boyd]

Bridgedale Merino wool

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-mens-merino-hiker-sock-3c110279?id_colour=92 And they are half price at the moment!

Check Cotswold Outdoor for gloves too, though good gloves are expensive

While training I got blisters first day. Using this sock combination with good boots I have had no problems since

Buen Camino
Davey

 

[Anniesantiago]

My Camino start date is fast approaching and I am now training with my Pacer Poles but I am finding that my existing RAB (VR Tour) gloves are too warm and sweaty. Really would like some thin breathable gloves to use in May/June - to avoid chaffing and for sun protection too - what do you recommend? Also having suffered a few blisters around the left ankle I want to try some sock liners - again which ones work best best to wick moisture away. Using vaseline on feet and that does seem to help.

I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.

 

[Davey Boyd]

I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.

I prefer boots. I wear combat boots at home. I don't even own shoes or trainers! Its what I am used too and my feet are happy in. I could never wear trail runners with a pack. But everyone is different and I can see why some people prefer them. Use what is best for you!

Davey

 

[Anniesantiago]

I prefer boots. I wear combat boots at home. I don't even own shoes or trainers! Its what I am used too and my feet are happy in. I could never wear trail runners with a pack. But everyone is different and I can see why some people prefer them. Use what is best for you!

Davey

I was speaking to jostony, who said he had blisters around his ankles.

 

[Kitsambler]

I don't wear gloves with my Pacer Poles either, and that works fine.

 

[jostony]

Bridgedale Merino wool

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-mens-merino-hiker-sock-3c110279?id_colour=92 And they are half price at the moment!

Check Cotswold Outdoor for gloves too, though good gloves are expensive

While training I got blisters first day. Using this sock combination with good boots I have had no problems since

Buen Camino
Davey

Thanks - I will give try that combination

 

[jostony]

I take it you're wearing boots?
I suggest you switch to trail runners now, not later.

That said, I find using my Pacer Poles with gloves didn't work too well.
I didn't use the gloves and was fine.

With cold weather gloves whilst walking have been welcome but hands soon get warm. Hopefully weather in May/June means I won't need them. I have dodgy ankle so like reassurance boot support gives me.

 

[jostony]

I don't wear gloves with my Pacer Poles either, and that works fine.

Thanks. Will try without and see how I get on in next 9 weeks