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I am 160 cm tall and have the short which is long on me. Actually just right. I love it.I see that there are different lengths offered in the Macabi. For those of you that have one for hiking, do you have a preference as to length? Thanks.
I understand there is a "Macabi Fan Club" here!
I never even heard about this marvelous thing before, so I had to Google it, to see what the fascination is all about (sounds like a MUST have!?)
Hmmm....I'm not sure I get it??? Except you don't have to clean it (which IS good, but....???)...what IS it you love SO much about that thing???
Teach me pleeeeease!?
Cheers from the
The possible Macabi covert(?)
My friend has the charcoal one and loves it. She has made a believer of me and I'm going to order one for my September Camino. Question for you Macabi wearers..... I want the khaki one, but will it show dirt? My friends charcoal one sheds dirt and dries quickly. Who had the khaki one and do you like it? My other option is the navy one but I would prefer the lighter color. Thanks!
Hi awakeningaimee, it sounds confusing doesn't it ... This might help! Women of different sizes modeling the skirt and its variations. Hope that helps!
No no only three bark, red and charcoal. I love them. I will buy a charcoal in long (have regular) to use here in the winter to work. They are so comfy. I just wish they could do the straps in matching colour instead of green. And the D-ring in the back disturbs me sometimes when I walk with it as a short skirt. It bumps in to my legs and weights down the back. I wish they could come up with a better solution.Beatrice, you have four - I think you just won the Macabi thread! I have three, I have to admit, and I wear the beige/stone one around the house and garden all the time it's so comfy. I even prepared for my Welsh walk in it, pockets full of pegs and tools, putting up tents and crawling in and out of them with no problem. I also got a black one for evening wear and bought the red one recently, looking to get a pop of colour, but though very happy the shade is not entirely me so I am selling it. I do wish they would make them in brighter colours since they shed dust and dirt anyway - blues, pinks, purples, greens, even patterns! And different colour straps and snaps! (Okay I'll stop now)
I'll look in to the changes this weekend. I guess I could just remove the ring.@BeatriceKarjalainen: Oh dear, but I think you will win anyway when you get the charcoal in Long! Besides I have sold my red one now so I am out of the competition. I have found a short adjustable strap in black to use with the black skirt and am hoping to find a happy looking one for the beige. Sorry Macabi, but walking is fun and we don't want to wear all drab colours!
Could you cut and remove the D-ring in the back and hook the clip to the loop it is hanging from? If you know what I mean? Or even just sew a simple loop a bit further down to clip it too, that would make it look better in harem pants mode too.
The one that is a few inches down the front? I'll do some experimenting, but maybe it helps with turning the skirt into shorts?Does anyone know what the little black fabric loop inside on the front is for though?
On the camino I used it as a long skirt in the mornings and if the weather was a little bit windy/cold. Otherwise as a short skirt. During hikes in the mountains here at home I have used them as shorts when crossing streams and climbing steep stony hills. I don't feel that the fabric is bulky or in the way. Never used the pants option.Hi ... I'm very tempted! My husband and I are starting the Frances August 29, intending to take it slowly, so I am packing for both September & October weather. Maybe one each of shorts, hiking pants & a Macabi?
For those of you who have walked the camino in your Macabi, during the days on the trail did you mainly wear it as a skirt, or in the other configurations? Also, I wonder if the fabric feels 'bunched up' (a droopy nuisance?) when the strap is in place to create shorts/pants?
For those of you who have walked the camino in your Macabi, during the days on the trail did you mainly wear it as a skirt, or in the other configurations? Also, I wonder if the fabric feels 'bunched up' (a droopy nuisance?) when the strap is in place to create shorts/pants?
There is a very favourable review here... We will be ordering ours next week...
What if you are only 5'3"?
Do you wear them long or snapped up? I am little confused as to how they work.
Thank you xoxo
Aimee -- I'm just shy of 5'3 and ordered the xs in short, as I typically wear a US size 4. It comes about midway down my shin. Hope that helps. If you want it closer to show length, you might want a regular.
I'll add that the Macabi fan club sold me as well, but when my skirt arrived I realized it wasn't for me. The waist felt tight and the fabric kind of billowy at the same time. So I'll return it and admire from afar. I also bought a Royal Robbins Discovery Skirt and I've worn it on every training walk with great comfort. To each her own
Hi Aimee, (@awakeningaimee )
I think in the video I posted it talks about that and says that the Macabi is good in weathers, I can certainly see if you put in the central strap and wear them as 'pants' or trousers, couple them with a pair of leggings and you should be good in cold temperatures. You could even wear thermals if it got that cold.
I tested my old green one today under the water tap. It soaked water, my new red repels water so I guess you need to re-impregnate them now and then. I'm still struggling over which one to bring on my camino. The red might be better in traffic etc. but the green doesn't scream "here I'm". I also have a red fleece so in the mornings I would be red from top to to if I bring the red one (or I have to buy a new fleece). And I guess the charcoal would be to hot.How do you wash and dry them? Mine accidentally went in the dryer and feels kinda of different... Or do you just shake and wear???
And I guess the charcoal would be to hot.
Just in case it helps, I was watching QI last night (the Stephen Fry font of all knowledge program) and he asserted that there is no truth in the theory that dark clothes are hotter than light ones. With the exception of reflective silver, all test the same.
I tested my old green one today under the water tap. It soaked water, my new red repels water so I guess you need to re-impregnate them now and then. I'm still struggling over which one to bring on my camino. The red might be better in traffic etc. but the green doesn't scream "here I'm". I also have a red fleece so in the mornings I would be red from top to to if I bring the red one (or I have to buy a new fleece). And I guess the charcoal would be to hot.
Now trying to psych up for a 'test walk' with Macabi & backpack on the hilly streets of nearby suburbs. My twenty-something children will be rolling their eyes ... but I'm happy with it anyway!
I wore my macabi every day of my walk from SJPP to Santiago in May and early June this year. Always with my usual bikini style knickers. I had no trouble with chaffing. On cold mornings I wore my leggings under the skirt and if it was cold and raining I pushed them up to knee height. I figured my bare legs would dry faster than the leggings. If it was windy I used a small carabena to link the back and front hem loops. I found that more comfortable than hooking the back through to the front strap.Any advice on underwear? I'm wondering if chaffing is an issue. I recall a previous thread talked about boy leg pants but I can't see how those are long enough. I don't want to wear leggings if it is hot.
I bought the lightest weight men's 6" compression shorts I could find. No "cup" section, all stretch, really light weight and dry fast. I would have bought women's but the were all too short and have that young girl fit...I wear my regular undies under and they do help with chafing. I plan to wear them as my sleep bottom too. ( bought them at Eastbay online - http://www.eastbay.com/product/mode...ay-evapor-6-compression-short-2.0-mens/purple ) I know Kanga that you are not in the US but maybe you can find an equivalent in Australia.Any advice on underwear? I'm wondering if chaffing is an issue. I recall a previous thread talked about boy leg pants but I can't see how those are long enough. I don't want to wear leggings if it is hot.
I lucked out on the EastBay compression shorts being so light weight. Everything I found in local stores were real heavy. Plus the EastBay shorts have good sales- I got 2 pair for around $17 and that included free shipping.just a shame they don't give the weight of the different models!
This is the Royal Robbins skirt I wore for most of our Camino last Sept/Oct:Vivello,
Thank you for the info. I'm not sure if it's for me or not. I am planning to walk in late autumn & early winter & the possible billowing & blowing concerns me.
I appreciate your sharing this with me. I'll take a look at the Royal Robbins as well.
Xoxo
Aimee
Kanga, maybe you could sew the "pouch" into a secret money pocket.I'm considering Ex-Officio Give'n-go boxer shorts for men. They are locally on special. And would be ideal except sooooo designed for men!
You could buy a small container of glide or other anti-chafing stick and apply on your thighs. Just a thought.Any advice on underwear? I'm wondering if chaffing is an issue. I recall a previous thread talked about boy leg pants but I can't see how those are long enough. I don't want to wear leggings if it is hot.
Wow, are you ever right! I never realized Granny Clampet was wearing a Macabi!!I...My only gripe is a silly one- I look like Granny Clampet when I wear one with my hiking boots!...
Wow, are you ever right! I never realized Granny Clampet was wearing a Macabi!!
I have tried dress once and the main problem was that it was riding upwards in the back. When I move with a t-shirt and a bottom the shirt rides up but with a dress i sooner or later show a little bit more than wanted of my behind. My dress was quite short.Has anyone experience with hiking in a dress, not just a skirt? Maybe like this: http://m.cotswoldoutdoor.com/weird-fish-womens-lily-tea-dress-27110381?id_colour=
The one in the picture is my charcoal.Thanks for your pics, girls! Could you tell me what colours they are? I am still looking for one that has an actual colour and I particularly like the one @BeatriceKarjalainen is wearing!
Yes i only brought one. I also had a pair of zip off pants with me so shorts or long pants in the evening for me. Skirt when walking. I could have had 2 skirts but I was more thinking if it gets really cold I can put the trousers under the skirt. 2 skirts will not be as warm. No leggings with me.@BeatriceKarjalainen Really, it looks so blue! I was sure it was a Dusty Blue or whatever they call them. I went for the safe option and got a Stone (beige) and a black and I prefer the black because I - well, I like wearing black and I do it at home all the time. I am looking forward to wearing a skirt this time, so much more comfortable and practical. Did you just bring the one each time?
The comfort and convenience outweighs the fashion concerns. I always chose the top bunk if it was available and was easily able to get dressed before climbing down in the morning. Pull the skirt over my head and dress the top half then pull it down to my waist and I'm done. No privacy issues. My husband was usually in the bottom bunk and didn't notice wriggling and jiggling that would have been associated with donning pants. Also didn't have to take everything to, and queue at the bathroom to dress. I shortened mine by a couple of inches but still below knee level, but hiking footwear is never going to make a skirt look glamorous!I have both the black and the slate blue Macabi skirts. I wish I'd gotten the red one because I'm sick of looking at dark colors. Too late now, I leave in 3 days.
I can't help with the khaki issue. All I know is that dirt seems to roll off of the skirts.
I've been training in them for a few months. I love the pockets. My only gripe is a silly one- I look like Granny Clampet when I wear one with my hiking boots! I don't care on the Camino but it looks ridiculous here at home. ;-)
I think we need to come up with one. Lol. What wonderful idea ;-)Do we have a special Macabi wearer wave or handshake, or do we just introduce ourselves on view? I am walking from Astorga mid September in a modded black one, please say hi and make me feel like less of a fashion disaster
How didn't it work out? Couldn't they send it to SA?I am one sad South AfricanI tried to organize buying a Macabi skirt but it did not work out and now all your recommendations are adding salt to the wound. On a happier note, I start my first camino, CN, three weeks today. Can't wait.
How didn't it work out? Couldn't they send it to SA?
Get it sent to your starting point?
Buen Camino!
I could not get my order to go through. I was ordering from South Africa but my delivery address was US because someone was going to bring it to S A for me. I don't think the computer liked the billing address and delivery address being different countries.I am one sad South AfricanI tried to organize buying a Macabi skirt but it did not work out and now all your recommendations are adding salt to the wound. On a happier note, I start my first camino, CN, three weeks today. Can't wait.
Thanks for your pics, girls! Could you tell me what colours they are? I am still looking for one that has an actual colour and I particularly like the one @BeatriceKarjalainen is wearing!
It is water repellant not water proof. In contact with water during heavy/long rain or walking in high grass it will be wet.Has something gone wrong with mine? I thought water was supposed to run off them? Yesterday went out in the rain and got soaking legs. ... Only had it three weeks.
Sorry to take so long getting back to you. Yes I did move the rings so that they stayed the same original distance from the hem. I have short legs so it was still mid calf.HelenB- just saw your comment to my post. Great idea cutting down your skirt. Did you have to move the loops or rings at all? Honestly, I really like mine long.
I'm not super modest so I don't worry much about using the skirt as a cover up. Though I do love those deep pockets! What is it about a Macabi!?
I am about to order yet another Macabi skirt and see that you have the bark colored one. Yes I know monitors may not represent a color accurately. I was wondering if you think the color of your bark skirt i is pretty close to the real life color??? Bark appears to have a slight trace of green to it on the Macabi website and your skirt doesn't - AND I'd prefer the skirt with out a green trace to it!!Last year I used my Bark. Next time i maybe use my Red ;-)
Would say it is green. It matches the strap quite well but not that green. I call it my green skirt. But it is not as greenish as on their web page. See http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wm_R70fcN..._f0/rlCoOJz3PXc/s1600/IMG_20131023_232035.jpg for another picture. Compare with the straps to the buttons on the sides. The straps are in the same colour on all my skirts so I guess you have the same on yours.I am about to order yet another Macabi skirt and see that you have the bark colored one. Yes I know monitors may not represent a color accurately. I was wondering if you think the color of your bark skirt i is pretty close to the real life color??? Bark appears to have a slight trace of green to it on the Macabi website and your skirt doesn't - AND I'd prefer the skirt with out a green trace to it!!
Oh bummer, I was hoping that it was "just" like the color appears in the photo above. Brownish taupe like The North Face uses in their convertible pants, rather than taupe-green. So now I am conflicted. And not sure if it would arrive in time for my trip anyway. Guess I'll be wearing my charcoal!Would say it is green. It matches the strap quite well but not that green. I call it my green skirt. But it is not as greenish as on their web page...
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