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Merino wool is worth the expense and I have seen them as low as $40.00 a pair, well worth the cost. They hide hiking odors and are quick drying. A pair to wear and a pair to carry.Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June
Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
You don’t need merino wool nor anything expensive. Really.Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
For my first camino, I only bought new what I didn’t already own ie a rucksack, walking boots, walking sticks and a poncho.
Here are where the stores are: https://www.lidl.com/storesNext Wednesday Lidl in the US will have merino undershirts for $14.99 and fleeces for $11.99.
I always wore one of these shirts over a merino t shirt for sun protection and extra warmth. Also they are so quick drying and sturdy. Underwear: nothing expensive but light, comfy and quick drying as I didn't want to display that on my pack while dryingColumbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
It turns out the bugs on the shirts are different from the bugs in the pits. While Corynebacterium is thought to be the main cause of armpit body odor, there was no Corynebacterium on the clothes. Instead, Staphylococcus flourished on cotton and poly, and Micrococcus, bacteria also known for making malodor, loved polyester.
I've done three caminos with exofficio give-n-go sport. For guys it is hands down my ideal choice for the Camino. Reduces chaffing and you can wash and dry incredibly fast.I brought two pairs of ExOfficio briefs bought at Eastern Mountain Sports. Not cheap but I thought they were well worth it. Some prefer the boxer briefs to prevent chaffing. I heard some women raving about their versions of ExOfficio also.
Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
Buen camino! Curious where you staring, my girlfriend and I will be traveling the first 12 days in June (GeorgiaOk, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
Until you use Merino garments you won’t really get how practical they are. Warm when you need them cool when you need them. Dry in half or less time. Don’t need to wash them everyday. I’ve done 5 caminos. If you can try it. Look on line for sales. Don’t get them too thin. Good luck.Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
I did it last June/July with breathable synthetic underwear and T Shirts from Costco. Washes and drys fast. Adidas, Columbia, jockey, Nike all good.Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
Long Hiker, Given the social sensitivities of the present age, it is with trepidation that I ask: "Are you a boy or are you a girl?"Ok, this may seem like a strange question.....
Ok, this may seem like a strange question but I'm getting ready to hike the Camino Norte in mid-June. I have convertible pants and a good pair of hiking shoes (Alta trail shoes). Any suggestions on shirts and underwear. It seems a lot of people swear by anything made with merino wool but its terrible expensive. I've seen merino wool underwear for $60. I can't imagine everyone walking is wearing something so expensive. Are there good alternatives? I did get a couple of Columbia shirts made with polyester. Is this a good choice?
This is not particularly good advice. The range of conditions when cotton underwear might be considered to be safe is very narrow - basically when it won't get very wet and it isn't going to be very cold. Otherwise pure cotton and high cotton content blends would undesirable.You cannot go wrong with cotton underwear.
I went to a Outlet store yesterday and bought 2 pair of Under Armour compression shorts that are made of the same kind of polyester/spandex material. I'm thinking they will work just fine.Any of the various brands of breathable, synthetic, quick dry tech/athletic undergarment companies works great and you can purchase quite reasonably. Under Armour, Nike, Adidas are a few that come to mind. I have used them on every Camino and was quite happy with them.
To the OP, if you have already purchased some Columbia brand synthetic shirts and such, you will be fine. No need to spend money any anything else.
Good choice.I went to a Outlet store yesterday and bought 2 pair of Under Armour compression shorts that are made of the same kind of polyester/spandex material. I'm thinking they will work just fine.
Buff , woolpower merino
gloves merino..
brimmed hat, Stetson , wool !
My Icebreaker top, six months old has a hole in. My Decathlon merino top, 18 months old, has none@H Richards Indeed, Decathlon has a whole series of t-shirts short and long sleeves for a very nice price.
Will have a look one of these days
Awww shucks! Not here in the UK, unfortunately.Here are where the stores are: https://www.lidl.com/stores
Here are the shirts: https://www.lidl.com/specials/1c421ffb5fab750870adc7e870efb431c8a3d216
I think it at least has to pass the quick dry test. I live in organic cottons at home...that would never dry in any reasonable amount of time on the camino. Just something to consider. Having said that, I don't recommend looking for logos and brand names...the same quick dry, odor blocking qualities can be found off brand.Wear whatever shirt you want and take the same underwear you use at home.
You don't need special clothes to walk the Camino.
However, that said, I do love merino wool teeshirts and macabi skirts! ::chuckle:::
I agree. No need to have more than 2 pair - of anything - can even use Tshirt as a towel. Merino wool is nice, but there's other hi-tech clothing on sale with similar properties (i found some along the CF at Lidl, Decathlon. where i don't skimp is SOCKS... just paid $25 for one pair of Darn Tough hiking socks.Merino wool is worth the expense and I have seen them as low as $40.00 a pair, well worth the cost. They hide hiking odors and are quick drying. A pair to wear and a pair to carry.
Helly Hansen has a series of shirts 57% Merino and 43% polypropylene.I am a big fan of the uniqlo gear. I did splash out for some merino tops the first walk but I found it was expensive and wore out after one or two caminos. Now I use uniqlo dry-ex polo tops, I find similar to the merino but much cheaper and more durable. Currently on sale in Australia for $20. They are my everyday wear too, look smart.
Also uniqlo airism mesh jocks are the most comfortable I have found and cheap particularly when on sale.
If decathlon or similar were handy here in Australia I would check them out as usually excellent value.
Hmm wondering what a small pocket on a guys underpants was designed to holdfinally, to Duluth Trading Post underwear, it is the same material but more comfortable and also has a pocket on each leg (?) I haven't figured out what to carry there maybe extra cash in a water proof pouch.
The OP is walking in mid June.I think it at least has to pass the quick dry test. I live in organic cottons at home...that would never dry in any reasonable amount of time on the camino. Just something to consider. Having said that, I don't recommend looking for logos and brand names...the same quick dry, odor blocking qualities can be found off brand.
A book of matches maybe? LOLHmm wondering what a small pocket on a guys underpants was designed to hold
Hey NomadBoomer, I have a question about the Uniqlo dry-ex. Are they as anti-bacterial as a merino top? My merino top I can comfortably wear for three or four days without it getting too smelly!I am a big fan of the uniqlo gear. I did splash out for some merino tops the first walk but I found it was expensive and wore out after one or two caminos. Now I use uniqlo dry-ex polo tops, I find similar to the merino but much cheaper and more durable. Currently on sale in Australia for $20. They are my everyday wear too, look smart.
Also uniqlo airism mesh jocks are the most comfortable I have found and cheap particularly when on sale.
If decathlon or similar were handy here in Australia I would check them out as usually excellent value.
They do have anti-microbial and anti-odour properties. I wash my gear every day if I can, but in wet weather I have worn them 2 or maybe 3 days without getting smelly. They may not be quite as good as good merino but at quarter the price worth considering. I may have been unlucky but I don't want to splash out again for expensive gear which gets holes after one walk.Hey NomadBoomer, I have a question about the Uniqlo dry-ex. Are they as anti-bacterial as a merino top? My merino top I can comfortably wear for three or four days without it getting too smelly!
Thanks!
Thanks! Definitely sounds like they're worth trying at the price.They do have anti-microbial and anti-odour properties. I wash my gear every day if I can, but in wet weather I have worn them 2 or maybe 3 days without getting smelly. They may not be quite as good as good merino but at quarter the price worth considering. I may have been unlucky but I don't want to splash out again for expensive gear which gets holes after one walk.
Bamboo?Any recommendation for no wool and no plastic undergarments?
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