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I agree with Bajaracer's basic recommendation for long sleeves shirts and trousers. There are many good brands out there and a variety of styles. I currently wear or carry gear from Mont, Snowgum, Macpac, Ex Officio, Paddy Pallin, Kathmandu, OR, Columbia and North Face to name a few. Generally I keep an eye out for bargains at sales, rather than shop for specific brands.Obviously, long sleeve shirts and long pants, my recommendation is ...
I was planning to take this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YF7W22/?tag=casaivar02-20. Think it could replace the scarf?
Since I'll be traveling in June/July, I figure it'll be pretty hot, which is why I thought of the cloth. Should work ok if I have a good hat and sunscreen. Wouldn't the sun runner be a bit warm so close to the skin? Some people on another thread mentioned Tilley hats: http://www.tilley.com/Hats-Women.aspx. What about the T4, LTM6 Airflo, or TWC6 Outback? I do like the look of the women's Mountain Hardwear shirt.That is more for cooling than sun protection, I'm sure you could make it work for that as well, the Mountain Hardwear shirt I linked earlier has an extended flip up collar for the back of the neck, that in conjunction with a Sun Runner hat or medium brim hat would provide maximum sun protection.
Since I'll be traveling in June/July, I figure it'll be pretty hot, which is why I thought of the cloth. Should work ok if I have a good hat and sunscreen. Wouldn't the sun runner be a bit warm so close to the skin? Some people on another thread mentioned Tilley hats: http://www.tilley.com/Hats-Women.aspx. What about the T4, LTM6 Airflo, or TWC6 Outback? I do like the look of the women's Mountain Hardwear shirt.
I have tried them in the past, but don't use them now. I prefer to pack a pair of light weight shorts and a tee-shirt to change into in the afternoon while I do domestic things around the albergue.What do you think of convertible pants?
Thank you for this great link! I've just bought one of their Sport Hats as it's perfect for both walking and around the garden!Sunday afternoons has a number of womens' hats with extended backs for extra sun protection:
http://www.sundayafternoons.com/women/sun-hats.html?limit=all
My legs and forearms have never been a problem. They don't burn. It's the rest of me I'm concerned about.
I like umbrellas for the sun as well. Also when its really hot here in the desert, and I'm hiking or running. I like to wear a product called Sun sleeves, you can get them nike, Columbia, etc also there are some cheaper options that are good as well. They keep you cooler than sunblock on your arms ,with good UPF and I find them easy to move in.I can't wear sunscreen so I take a gauze shirt.
It's actually cooler because it catches the sweat and the breeze.
Learned that from my 95 year old grandmother.
I also wear a brimmed hat and last year I carried an umbrella.
It was a good 10-15 degrees cooler in that umbrella shade!
I felt sorry for people I walked past who were sweating and red-faced.
I was cool as a cucumber under my umbrella!
I'll never walk without one again!
You can get NICE umbrellas in Spain for under 20 euros.
I like umbrellas for the sun as well. Also when its really hot here in the desert, and I'm hiking or running. I like to wear a product called Sun sleeves, you can get them nike, Columbia, etc also there are some cheaper options that are good as well. They keep you cooler than sunblock on your arms ,with good UPF and I find them easy to move in.
Buen camino,
Ash
I'll be hiking the Chemin du Puy to Santiago this summer, and was wondering what everyone would recommend for sun protection. Obviously a wide-brimmed hat that would protect the neck as well as face, and sunscreen... but any particular brands/models, plus other gear? I had one skin cancer removed in my early 20s, and burn rather easily, so any advice or suggestions would be welcome.
I would be very cautious about claims of all day protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation advice (http://www.skincancer.org) is to re-apply every two hours. This is from the foundation's website:I also use P20 all day sunblock. Put it on 15min before setting off and it is allegedly good for all day. I usually reapplied in the afternoon just to be safe.
I think they have also added a 4th, which I can't remember at present, but effectively just stay in the shade. Trouble is that is not easy to do on the camino - especially on the Meseta, where there is precious little shelter - from sun, wind or rain! Janet
I would be very cautious about claims of all day protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation advice (http://www.skincancer.org) is to re-apply every two hours. This is from the foundation's website:
'But there are problems with the SPF model: First, no sunscreen, regardless of strength, should be expected to stay effective longer than two hours without reapplication. Second, "reddening" of the skin is a reaction to UVB rays alone and tells you little about what UVA damage you may be getting. Plenty of damage can be done without the red flag of sunburn being raised.'
Regards
How does one walk with an umbrella AND trekking poles?I use sun protection #50 on my face, neck, arms and hands. I always wear a very light weight scarf around my neck, which can double up as a pillow protector at night. I always wear long pants and.... We carry an umbrella, which was brought once in Leon during pouring rain, never thinking how useful it turned out to be when walking under the blazing sun! It has turned out invaluable! Anne
Umbrella handel is held into place with the staps of your backpack. See this for example: http://www.euroschirm.com/schirm/Sw...i?session=6TSNZDGXmno2u&sprache_land=englischHow does one walk with an umbrella AND trekking poles?
Umbrella handel is held into place with the staps of your backpack. See this for example: http://www.euroschirm.com/schirm/Sw...i?session=6TSNZDGXmno2u&sprache_land=englisch
Take a look at these: http://www.amazon.ca/s/?tag=santiagodec0b-20Checked into this. It comes with a silver-colored coating that would definitely be worthwhile in the sun. Downside: it weighs 13.3 oz, even though made primarily of fiberglass and nylon. Yet another benefit vs. risk consideration.
I think that I risk looking like a complete idiot in that one. Unless I learn to juggle while I walk.Take a look at these: http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=sr_pg_2?rh=i:aps,k:hands+free+umbrella&page=2&keywords=hands+free+umbrella&ie=UTF8&qid=1425943714
Had one from the Dollar Store on my 1st Camino. Not ubber comfortable around the forehead but if you wore a buff it might be better.
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