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I still have 20 weeks to go before my next camino... but I'm giving myself plenty of time to plan and purchase!
Last year I burned my arm badly and I am advised, for at least a year or two, to keep the new skin out of the sun and covered when outside. Sunscreen is an option but they advised keeping it covered is better.
So I've been looking at different options for the camino as I'm normally a short sleeve tech t-shirt kind of girl.
I've come across these http://www.columbia.com/freezer-zero-arm-sleeves-SU9090.html and wondered if anyone has used them, or similar? Are they comfortable? If they work they could be exactly what I need... so any advice gratefully received.
Well yes, but in this instance the OP was and I am looking for info on the sleeves. I have been walking with SPF long sleeve shirts for years and they do the job but they wear out quickly and are in many way single camino use. Plus I often have to change half way through the day if the temperature changes significantly, which it can do. With sleeves I could wear a T-shirt instead and just add or remove sleeves for convenience and lightweight versatility. I am getting a bit tired of the shirt look and feel (and cost) and have bought a long sleeve SPF top to try, but I can see a pair of sleeves being useful at home as well, as I have very pale skin and burn easily. And if the consensus is they are less protective and practical than I am hoping, back to the long sleeve top!Just wear long sleeves
Well yes, but in this instance the OP was and I am looking for info on the sleeves. I have been walking with SPF long sleeve shirts for years and they do the job but they wear out quickly and are in many way single camino use. Plus I often have to change half way through the day if the temperature changes significantly, which it can do. With sleeves I could wear a T-shirt instead and just add or remove sleeves for convenience and lightweight versatility. I am getting a bit tired of the shirt look and feel (and cost) and have bought a long sleeve SPF top to try, but I can see a pair of sleeves being useful at home as well, as I have very pale skin and burn easily. And if the consensus is they are less protective and practical than I am hoping, back to the long sleeve top!
I am sorry they didn't work for you, but that is useful information, definitely something I want to avoid because I'll have my hands full with my Pacerpoles!spending most of the day fiddling with them and trying to pull them up
Thank you for the tip, but it seems to be a hoodie and not separate pull-on, pull-off sun protective sleeves. I am specifically looking for sleeves only that can be used with any T-shirt or even a walking dress to protect arms from sunburn. Like this:with a hood and thumb holes
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