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I wore only shorts everyday, all day on my warm/hot weather summer Caminos. I do not like walking in pants. Just my personal preference. I tan, and don't burn, but nonetheless did apply sunscreen everyday before I started out and wore a good hat.
I carried one pair of synthetic, tech material type hiking shorts and one pair of convertible pants (I prefer to wear long pants on flights and traveling) made of same. My favorite brand is Marmot (transcend convertible) but the other companies like North Face and Columbia make good ones, too.
Also those synthetic, long sleeved fishing type shirts made by companies like Columbia are nice to walk in. Lightweight and dry very fast and you roll up the sleeves when it gets warmer. Also kind of nicer to wear instead of a t-shirt if you go out in the bigger cities (Pamplona, Burgos, Logrono) on the Camino. Little bit of wine and food sampling.
I don't see any real advantage weight reduction wise, of leaving the zip-off leg portions of the convertible pants at home, or of not just bringing two pairs of convertible pants. I tried to weigh the zip-off portions of my convertible pants, and they are so light they wouldn't register on my scale device. I suppose the same could be said of long sleeve versus short sleeve shirts of the tech variety. That extra section of sleeve is nothing.
Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Hi Andrea, thanks for the info. I have heard the zips can rub on your legs. Did you have any problems?Hey Paul - I took one pair of convertibles (REI) and one pair of shorts. The lower legs of the convertibles zipped off below my knees - so the "uppers" were more like capri pants. Probably a female style thing. I wore the full pants traveling, on rainy days and cold mornings in the Pyrenees. Will take the same combo to Portugal this summer.
Buen Camino
Andrea
Iago - Since my legs zip off just below the knees, I had no trouble with rubbing.Hi Andrea, thanks for the info. I have heard the zips can rub on your legs. Did you have any problems?
Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Hi PaulHey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Wear the convertible zip pants. Everyone will know your from US. . Easier for terrorists to ID you. Serious waste of time and with quality from most manufacturers dropping your zips wont last long.
Actually there are convertible pants available in countries outside of the US and I have met pilgrims from different countries wearing convertible pants.Wear the convertible zip pants. Everyone will know your from US. . Easier for terrorists to ID you. Serious waste of time and with quality from most manufacturers dropping your zips wont last long.
I looked up that brand on the net. They look like they have good stuff. The shorts and pants look really good.I found a pair of Mont shorts for daily walking (good as they had pockets the right size of Brierly and deep enough to deter all but the most determined pickpocket) and a pair of convertible longs for evening wear - although I only used them as longs for maybe two nights - the rest of the time, they were shorts as evening wear...
Not American myself and have always worn zip offs as a lot of us English do, as to the quality of the zips it depends on the quality of the trousers.
As I said in my previous post, everyone to their own.
Wear the convertible zip pants. Everyone will know your from US. . Easier for terrorists to ID you. Serious waste of time and with quality from most manufacturers dropping your zips wont last long.
I got my zip off pants at Bass Pro Shop and have worn them for at least a couple of thousand miles. On sale for $29.95 and I love the elastic in the waist.Wow... seriously? I've seen many folks from many different countries wear zip-offs. And while I am certain that some less than stellar manufacturing make some brands less than durable, a lot of the long-time manufacturers of outdoor clothing produce a tough and durable product.
I hope this isn't a troll, otherwise I got hooked
I got my zip off pants at Bass Pro Shop and have worn them for at least a couple of thousand miles. On sale for $29.95 and I love the elastic in the waist.
My personal choice is to wear unzippable hiking pants. Why? 1.) Sun protection. I don't see any use or need to unnecessarily expose my skin to harmful sun rays for any extended length of time. 2.) The possibility of zippers breaking or being unable to zip the pants back together once off just isn't worth the risk, in my opinion. Low risk, and probably not a big deal if you like wearing shorts, or have back up pants, but I don't feel any need to take that chance. 3.) If and when I feel like wearing shorts I can roll up my pants (to wade into a stream or lay out for a bit, or even walk a short distance. No one cares about fashion on the Camino).Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
I looked up that brand on the net. They look like they have good stuff. The shorts and pants look really good.
Do they run true to size?
Zip offHey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Hey Paul - I took one pair of convertibles (REI) and one pair of shorts. The lower legs of the convertibles zipped off below my knees - so the "uppers" were more like capri pants. Probably a female style thing. I wore the full pants traveling, on rainy days and cold mornings in the Pyrenees. Will take the same combo to Portugal this summer.
Buen Camino
Andrea
Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
Hey Paul, we might see you along the way. A group of 6 from Perth, Western Australia are starting in SJPDP on June 4th. Buen Camino!
Wore long pants all the time that were very light in material. Didnt regret as I saw many sunburned legs....Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
John Ho, since you are near the Atlantic coast from time to time along the route, you may want to consider long pants for the times when the wind or storms blow in. The Atlantic is cold along the coast as you travel north.Hi, I'm doing my first Camino Portuguese from May 4-9 from Tui to Santiago. Would it still be too cold to wear shorts? I come from Singapore, a tropical country. Many thanks.
Such prejudice PaulWear the convertible zip pants. Everyone will know your from US. . Easier for terrorists to ID you. Serious waste of time and with quality from most manufacturers dropping your zips wont last long.
Hey Camino Friends!,
I'm planning to walk in June/July of this year. I know it will be hot, and I already own a couple of pairs of shorts that would be perfect for the Camino, but keep seeing people talking about the zip convertible pants. My first camino (same time of year) I had a pair that were zip convertible, but I rarely used the leg portion of the pants. I did have to buy a long sleeve shirt due to sun burning on my arms (ouch).
What are the pros and cons of bringing just shorts on the Camino in the Summer months? Would carrying shorts with sunscreen cancel out the reduction in weight if I had to protect my legs from the sun? I think the shorts would also be easier to clean than a whole pants.
Thanks in advance. Also, I did search the forum, but couldn't locate a topic on this.
If you go with the ‘tights and shorts’ option, you might as well pack a large Stars and Stripes as well, just so that the rest of the world is in no doubt!
Personally I walk in ‘twin shorts’ - a Lycra (Spandex?) inner with an obscenity preventing loose running short on top.
I carry a very lightweight pair of full trousers (pants?) for evening wear, but in case of intense sun or cold, I’d walk in them.
I use sunscreen 365. My father died of skin cancer before the dangers of sunburn were fully appreciated, but my mother had multiple sclerosis for which vitamin D - synthesised vía sunlight - is an important consideration. It’s a fine balance.
I wore convertible pants and they worked well for me. I rarely wanted shorts, so it made no sense to bring a pair of shorts that I would rarely want to use. But on the couple of days on my Camino where I wanted shorts, they came in handy. They were especially handy when I came down with knee issues and started wearing a brace. With these i could wear long pants (my preference) and yet not have to remove them completely to take the knee brace off.I've said this before; just SAY NO to convertible pants. They are pointless. If you have a pair of shorts and a pair of pants, you can wear one while washing the other. It's probably easier to change from one to the other out on the trail, too, than it is to zip off or on the pant legs. I just bring shorts and merino wool leggings.. I have never even felt the need for long pants. But if you do, bring them both and the weight difference is negligible. I have never understood convertible pants or any advantage they offer, other than making you look like a geek. I have not heard of anyone who wears convertible pants not bringing another pair of either pants or shorts, either, so again; what's the point?
Thanks for listening.
The convertible pants allow me to maintain my philosophy of trying to have everything I carry to be multi-purpose. Bring two pairs of convertibles and they cover all bases. From traveling to and from the Camino (I do not care to wear shorts when flying) to actually walking the Camino.
Wow, you really dislike convertible pants, lol.So, not to beat a dead horse, (which I am wont to do) I dont see how one pair of long pants and one pair of shorts wouldnt be just as versatile and lighter weight.
Wow, you really dislike convertible pants, lol.
And what do you wear while you're washing the top part of your SHANTS? Sorry, I'm not letting go of this!I think that the most versatile thing is two pair of identical zip off pants - but only bring the legs of one pair to save weight. The leg part would wash and dry quickly to be attached to either pair. Or go crazy and get two different colors.
I don't wear convertible pants, because I never wear shorts, so this is academic to me! However, to answer your question, there would be extra versatility in that you could decide you need to zip on the legs, no matter which of the identical top parts you are wearing. With the other scenario (shorts plus zipoffs), if your zipoff top is wet from washing, you will be unable to put your legs onto the shorts that you are wearing, if you feel that you suddenly need them. However, if you have safety pins, perhaps you could improvise!I dont see how one pair of long pants and one pair of shorts wouldnt be just as versatile and lighter weight.
Or use your existing long pants for afternoon/evening wear and keep the shorts for daily walking, or vice versa. Then, you have nothing you need to buy. Makes laundry a bit more tricky because you're not rotating, but it's manageable.Thanks for the reply. I am trying my best not to buy things if I don't need them. The long pants I do have at the moment are not the convertible kind. I really like my shorts that I have. I use them for a whole slew of things: running, hiking, weightlifting (a pair of solomon float shorts). My concern is getting sun burned. Happened on my arms last time and it was not pretty. You do make a good point about the flight as well as going out in town or even if I need a table at a nicer restaurant. I might do the one pair of shorts and one pair of convertible pants.
I don't wear convertible pants, because I never wear shorts, so this is academic to me! However, to answer your question, there would be extra versatility in that you could decide you need to zip on the legs, no matter which of the identical top parts you are wearing. With the other scenario (shorts plus zipoffs), if your zipoff top is wet from washing, you will be unable to put your legs onto the shorts that you are wearing, if you feel that you suddenly need them. However, if you have safety pins, perhaps you could improvise!
If your pattern is to alternate between two sets of clothing (as it is for many pilgrims), then bringing a pair of long pants and a pair of shorts requires you to alternate between the two, while bringing two sets of convertible pants allows you to choose each day which you wish to wear.So, not to beat a dead horse, (which I am wont to do) I dont see how one pair of long pants and one pair of shorts wouldnt be just as versatile and lighter weight.
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