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Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover. (I have purchased an Osprey Kestrel 48)
Light weight sandals or flip flops are essential for the end of the walking day.
Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
You shouldn't need a pack rain cover if you're taking a poncho otherwise you have learned wisely young Padawan!Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover. (I have purchased an Osprey Kestrel 48)
Light weight sandals or flip flops are essential for the end of the walking day.
Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
I'm a big fan of merino wool clothing, but my socks are WrightSocks synthetic double layer socks.Merino wool is a must for socks.
Your poncho should cover your backpack, so a separate pack cover may not be necessary.A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover.
I would suggest a good pair of merino underwear (the boxer-briefs with 6"-8" legs), and I would recommend a merino tee. I've walked twice now in June low conditions where the merino was pretty critical in keeping core warmth. The beauty of "just the core" was that I could walk in high temps later and not overheat.I love merino wool, but if you are walking in late spring, summer or early autumn, it’s not necessary in tops.
Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover. (I have purchased an Osprey Kestrel 48)
Light weight sandals or flip flops are essential for the end of the walking day.
Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
That sounds like a request for more trees to be planted.Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
I find the toe seam on the Wright sox annoying!I'm a big fan of merino wool clothing, but my socks are WrightSocks synthetic double layer socks.
Your poncho should cover your backpack, so a separate pack cover may not be necessary.
Agree. I took flip flops and replaced them after a few days with an inexpensive pair of sandals with straps for support. Bunk on the 2nd floor, bathroom/showers in the basement, everything in town is up or down hill, you need the support for your tired feet.As far as lightweight sandals for the end of the walking day - I propose something you can shower in that also has molded cushioning. The foam Birkenstocks are what I had and they were perfection (in my opinion) but lots of people like the Adidas shower slides, crocs and there are many other options. These are all very light but supportive for end of day and walking around town. Others have more heavy duty hiking sandals that they can also where with their packs on but let their feet breath in the evening. My friend had a pair of teva's that were somewhere between these two options that she was happy with.
I would recommend that you get a poncho instead of a rain cover. Rain covers can be notorious for not completely keeping your bag dry. A good poncho takes care of having a rain jacket and cover for your pack as well as saving room and a little weight in your pack. A poncho can also help against cold and wind as an extra layer. My daughter bought me a pair of slip on Toms that I have sworn by. They are super light also and very comfortable. On my second Camino I had a blister on my heal and when the ground was payment, grass or gravel I would wear them. I could walk 10K without a problem with them. If the ground is rocky or cobblestone I probably wouldn't wear them but they sure helped with my blister issue.Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover. (I have purchased an Osprey Kestrel 48)
Light weight sandals or flip flops are essential for the end of the walking day.
Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
I'm a big fan of merino wool clothing, but my socks are WrightSocks synthetic double layer socks.
I love WrightSocks (spelling?) too as an alternative to Merino wool. They dry much faster.
Your poncho should cover your backpack, so a separate pack cover may not be necessary.
I never take a raincover for my pack, as I have a rain cape that goes over the pack.Hi everyone,
I have spent so long researching items to pack that I "can't see the wood for the trees".
It appears that:
Merino wool is a must for socks.
Light layers work best for tops.
Shorts or long trousers that convert to shorts with a zip are ideal.
A poncho is as effective as light weight waterproof jackets.
My backpack needs a rain cover. (I have purchased an Osprey Kestrel 48)
Light weight sandals or flip flops are essential for the end of the walking day.
Can anyone recommend particular brands that they regularly use please?
I use a 55 and I DON'T fill it up until I reach Santiago. Then, it also carries gifts, etc.Do you really need a 48 litre rucsac? Seems huge to me and you know that you will fill it up despite your best intentions.
I also vote for wright socks. I've won them on 10 caminos and the Pacific Crest trail and not one blister. Another plus is they dry really fast. So when I wash them out there dry by morning, sometime sooner.I'm a big fan of merino wool clothing, but my socks are WrightSocks synthetic double layer socks.
Your poncho should cover your backpack, so a separate pack cover may not be necessary.
ROFL! #longlivesocksandsandals !!!I prefer a lightweight mesh shoe, which has the additional advantage of avoiding the socks and sandals look!!
A lot of people seem to like using assorted dry bags inside their pack to keep their contents dry. To me, they are just more (albeit not much) weight. I want my backpack to stay dry, so I’m not carrying the weight of a wet bag. The harness of the backpack can absorb a fair amount of wet and take a while to dry out. So for me, a poncho and pack cover combo is the ticket.
Have we clouded the issue further?
To each their own, but that reason always puzzled me as I didn’t think any of us was carrying enough to need organizing.For me, dry bags don't just help keep the contents of my pack dry - they keep things organized, which is just as (or almost?) as important. Well worth the extra couple of grams in my opinion.
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