jo webber
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept 9th 2017
Finally, I get it. This is the only place to get it all out there. Here is where people understand.
What am I afraid of going into the unknown on a daily basis? What will I need, not want, to manage the Camino?
Will I be cold? So I pack for cold, with light weight layers and a jacket + buff/beeny/gloves/leggings/winter panty hose/pr heavy socks.
Will I be too hot? So I pack for the heat with dri wick/vented shirts/double layer running socks.
Will I be wet? Pack a good poncho and water proof socks.
Will I be hungry? Pack some snacks.
Will I be thirsty? Water is heavy.
Will I get blisters? Learn to tape feet where I always get blisters. Extra socks to change mid day. Sandals to change into. My hiking sandals are great.
Will I get lost? Maybe, but I will find my way back. Just pay attention and look for the markers. The Camino is not the wilderness with hungry bears.
I don't mind getting dirty. Pack shower items so I'm not smelly. My hair will be a mess.
Happy with my shower and laundry items.
Socks to wear indoors after shower.
Anyone notice all the dang socks? This is the strange part. I've never worn socks unless it is really cold (ok, 60F is cold and 50F is very cold). Cold seems to be the #1 fear.
Now I am fixated on socks and have a draw full that don't work, are too heavy etc. And as I have hiking sandals, there is no reason to wear any socks unless I am cold. (or will I get blisters if I don't wear socks?) I have never liked socks, lol. I am wearing socks to train, my feet get hot, I get blisters. Yes, this is with the wicking, double, running socks. No blisters with socks when it is cold.
The weight of the pack (11.5 lbs dry / 13.5 with food and water) does impact my feet as well.
My bedding is comfortable and in a dry sack.
Something to sleep in, wear around town - nope. Whatever is clean and dry works.
Thanks for being here. I just needed to get this all out someplace.
What am I afraid of going into the unknown on a daily basis? What will I need, not want, to manage the Camino?
Will I be cold? So I pack for cold, with light weight layers and a jacket + buff/beeny/gloves/leggings/winter panty hose/pr heavy socks.
Will I be too hot? So I pack for the heat with dri wick/vented shirts/double layer running socks.
Will I be wet? Pack a good poncho and water proof socks.
Will I be hungry? Pack some snacks.
Will I be thirsty? Water is heavy.
Will I get blisters? Learn to tape feet where I always get blisters. Extra socks to change mid day. Sandals to change into. My hiking sandals are great.
Will I get lost? Maybe, but I will find my way back. Just pay attention and look for the markers. The Camino is not the wilderness with hungry bears.
I don't mind getting dirty. Pack shower items so I'm not smelly. My hair will be a mess.
Happy with my shower and laundry items.
Socks to wear indoors after shower.
Anyone notice all the dang socks? This is the strange part. I've never worn socks unless it is really cold (ok, 60F is cold and 50F is very cold). Cold seems to be the #1 fear.
Now I am fixated on socks and have a draw full that don't work, are too heavy etc. And as I have hiking sandals, there is no reason to wear any socks unless I am cold. (or will I get blisters if I don't wear socks?) I have never liked socks, lol. I am wearing socks to train, my feet get hot, I get blisters. Yes, this is with the wicking, double, running socks. No blisters with socks when it is cold.
The weight of the pack (11.5 lbs dry / 13.5 with food and water) does impact my feet as well.
My bedding is comfortable and in a dry sack.
Something to sleep in, wear around town - nope. Whatever is clean and dry works.
Thanks for being here. I just needed to get this all out someplace.