sugargypsy
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Hi,
my question is not really about the number of garments that you take with you. Nor which ones you take with you. Everyone has to decide that for themselves.
But I would be interested - 5 weeks before my flight to Pamplona and start my walk to SdC - whether you buy & wear special garments for the Camino or take whatever is in your closet.
I’ve bought a rain-poncho and gaiters, because so far I had no real need for those.
But since one can only carry a limited change of clothes, has to wash them daily and therefore the clothes must dry quite quickly, I’m not sure about my underwear, trousers, longshirts etc. Do I need to buy special functional clothing or is it also o.k. and no problem to use my regular shirts, trousers etc.?
So: I'm interested in whether you buy (and test) extra or special functional clothing before you walk the Camino or do you simply rely on tried-and-tested everyday clothing items - which are not super-light / quick-drying, etc.?
Looking forward to answers,
Sugargypsy
Hi Kanga,I wear my normal underwear but have two sets of specific “Camino clothes”. Quick dry and purpose bought. I do tweak them from time to time, but I’ve been wearing pretty much the same clothes for many camino walks. I watch out for specials and sales of those items and buy replacements as they come up.
Can I buy your last year's dresses?I make merino wool "hiking dresses" to walk in. Because I like to sew, and create new things I make two new ones for each Camino.
Trecile, I have been meaning to ask you a question. Do you think a merino dress could multi-purpose as a towel?I make merino wool "hiking dresses" to walk in. Because I like to sew, and create new things I make two new ones for each Camino.
I suppose that it could, but which one would you use as a towel? The one that you just took off, or that one that you'll be wearing after your shower?Trecile, I have been meaning to ask you a question. Do you think a merino dress could multi-purpose as a towel?
I wear my normal underwear but have two sets of specific “Camino clothes”. Quick dry and purpose bought. I do tweak them from time to time, but I’ve been wearing pretty much the same clothes for many camino walks. I watch out for specials and sales of those items and buy replacements as they come up.
I would not use the dress for hiking. It would double as a nightgown or dress or extra layer. It seems a towel has less versatility. Some people use sarongs but I always wonder what type of material and absorbency. My dress dries quickly but it isn't as absorbent as a towel.I suppose that it could, but which one would you use as a towel? The one that you just took off, or that one that you'll be wearing after your shower?
Good socks (wrightsocks) and shoes I've got. I'm already walking with those for about two or three months by now and so far everythings just fine.Quick drying underpants, good socks & shoes are essential of course.
Same here, when going off somewhere. The clothes that I will sort out during the year will then serve their purpose one last time.Apart from my Camino kit, I also set aside during the year a T-shirt, set of underwear etc that are well past their use by date.
Yes, I guess I have to do that, especially the latter.The best advice is to make sure you have a trial run of long walks with the clothing you are thinking of and then try hand washing it!
No, not really, I just want to find out what's really necessary and what's superfluous.But to answer your clothes question which sounds like it's based on not spending money for something that's not needed.
I'm a big fan of Icebreaker - tank tops, light 150 weight long sleeve, socks and I even have the shorts and one dress. You can wear the dress out at night and go straight to bed in it. Icebreaker can be worn multiple times before it needs to be washed (doesn't smell), dries quickly and holds up well and the new stuff they are coming out with is great for hot weather as well! They added eucalyptus?? I am taking everything I wore last camino again this late spring when I return for my second Camino! Icebreaker is Amazing. Oh and clothing that I love for day to day at home for gym stinks after one wear on the Camino !Hi,
my question is not really about the number of garments that you take with you. Nor which ones you take with you. Everyone has to decide that for themselves.
But I would be interested - 5 weeks before my flight to Pamplona and start my walk to SdC - whether you buy & wear special garments for the Camino or take whatever is in your closet.
I’ve bought a rain-poncho and gaiters, because so far I had no real need for those.
But since one can only carry a limited change of clothes, has to wash them daily and therefore the clothes must dry quite quickly, I’m not sure about my underwear, trousers, longshirts etc. Do I need to buy special functional clothing or is it also o.k. and no problem to use my regular shirts, trousers etc.?
So: I'm interested in whether you buy (and test) extra or special functional clothing before you walk the Camino or do you simply rely on tried-and-tested everyday clothing items - which are not super-light / quick-drying, etc.?
Looking forward to answers,
Sugargypsy
Hi,
thanks very much for your answers.
Good socks (wrightsocks) and shoes I've got. I'm already walking with those for about two or three months by now and so far everythings just fine.
Underpants I will have to get or try the ones I've got and handwash them at home, to see how fast they are going to dry.
Same here, when going off somewhere. The clothes that I will sort out during the year will then serve their purpose one last time.
Yes, I guess I have to do that, especially the latter.
No, not really, I just want to find out what's really necessary and what's superfluous.
Though there's also another point for me to consider: Since I am overweight, it is not always that easy to get functional clothing in the appropriate size needed, because the manufacturers somehow seem to assume that people in a higher weight class won't go walking or do any outdoor activities therefore don't manufacture that kind of clothes in larger sizes.
Therefore, I may have to simply wear everyday clothes, if I don't get anything suitable my size.
At one point I was thinking you could almost just arrive in SFPP with an empty backpack and pick up what you need there and along the way. Even backpacks are available in Spain but I was glad I got mine in an REI store here at home where the salesman tried several kinds, then once that was decided, proceeded to fit it for me - tightening and loosening straps until it sat perfectly on my hips and shoulders. I bought my first Keen sandals in a shop in Burgos, having begun in sneakers. Really, there are as many ways to prepare and get gear as there are people and so much depends on our likes and purse.Hi,
my question is not really about the number of garments that you take with you. Nor which ones you take with you. Everyone has to decide that for themselves.
But I would be interested - 5 weeks before my flight to Pamplona and start my walk to SdC - whether you buy & wear special garments for the Camino or take whatever is in your closet.
I’ve bought a rain-poncho and gaiters, because so far I had no real need for those.
But since one can only carry a limited change of clothes, has to wash them daily and therefore the clothes must dry quite quickly, I’m not sure about my underwear, trousers, longshirts etc. Do I need to buy special functional clothing or is it also o.k. and no problem to use my regular shirts, trousers etc.?
So: I'm interested in whether you buy (and test) extra or special functional clothing before you walk the Camino or do you simply rely on tried-and-tested everyday clothing items - which are not super-light / quick-drying, etc.?
Looking forward to answers,
Sugargypsy
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