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I guess my main question is what are you winter peregrinos wearing for bottoms? Anyone have experience with larger sizes in brands? And does anyone have any suggestions for where to go about getting those in the Canadian region?
Hello all,
I am in the planning stages of a Winter trek on the Camino Frances in early next year I'm wearing a 16/18 US jean.
I guess my main question is what are you winter peregrinos wearing for bottoms? Anyone have experience with larger sizes in brands? And does anyone have any suggestions for where to go about getting those in the Canadian region?
Kali
That's a very good review and it looks like a good source. I'm not a large person but often find myself wearing "Large" clothes, so I wonder what the larger people wear. It is nice to see a supplier with realistic sizing.Kalikat,
Hope this helps.
That's a very good review and it looks like a good source. I'm not a large person but often find myself wearing "Large" clothes, so I wonder what the larger people wear. It is nice to see a supplier with realistic sizing.
That's a very good review and it looks like a good source. I'm not a large person but often find myself wearing "Large" clothes, so I wonder what the larger people wear. It is nice to see a supplier with realistic sizing.
I have a sister who is "plus sized." She lives in upstate New York near Rochester, just across the lake from Toronto. My comments are based on things she learned her winter outdoor activities, and from her husband who works outside in the building trades in all weather.
For example: For extra warmth, and as others have suggested above, consider a pair of tights, or even panty hose under your outer trousers.
Note: Professional football player in the US and Canada used to wear ladies panty hose under their uniforms to play in cold weather outdoors. Then Underarmour invented real tights for men's athletic wear...same net effect at 10 times the price...
Alternatively consider buying men's trousers. You would need to go to the shop to try them on to get something that fits. The most likely issue is leg inseam length. You may have to hem the trousers to suit. My sister does this all the time. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and always hems the inseams. When she finds a waist / hip combination that fits well, the legs are like a foot too long...
Remember to NOT buy cotton fabric as it gets wet and stays wet, and dries ever so slowly. You want synthetic materials that provide warmth but either shed water, or dry really fast.
In the States, I would recommend brands such as Cabela's, Duluth Trading, and Carhartt. I confess to ignorance in Canada regarding availability of these or comparable brands. But if you check out their web sites, you will get the idea. The trick is to seek the synthetic or high synthetic blend material, shying away from high or total cotton content.
You do NOT need lined trousers, like with fleece or flannel. If you use these or "over pants," you are carrying dead weight. Walking all day provides enough generated body heat. However, you might consider a second layer, like the panty hose or tights to start off in the morning. Then, if you warm up, remove them in the toilette at your first or second cafe stop of the day.
I hope this helps.
Kalikat,
You are a lucky girl: you live in Canada.
Take a look at the Sportives Plus website.
Canadian company, many of its items are their own creations, and made in Canada. Price is not inexpensive, but the quality is there, and when on sale they are a super buy. And they have phenomenal prices at the moment.
I wear their walking pants daily: on the Camino or at the dog run.
https://www.sportiveplus.com/fr/vetements/bas/cherokee-10-zinc.html
Here is the Capri version of them: https://www.sportiveplus.com/fr/vetements/bas/freedom-10-stone.html
I also have walked the Camino in these tops, but as tech, light and quick drying as they are you can easily pull a thread. Despite that I bought a little black dress recently. It's that good a product.
https://www.sportiveplus.com/fr/vetements/hauts/sans-manches/pinehurst-turquoise.html
Lately I have been walking in their 25$ T: I can't see it on their website, bit you can ask for it, it has their logo on the back. Mine came in white amd fuscia.
Pant sizes I fond true to size, but I have the waist taken in. Thank you hips! Tops I like to go a size up so love handles don't show.
I also bought the softest leggings and matching top from them for the Camino. Hot something or other. They also have theor own brand now.
My dog run winter coat is their own brand, and I also got a short Columbia jacket last year (thought it would be for a winterish Camino). Go one size up for it. This is the one they made this year to compete with Columbia I guess:
https://www.sportiveplus.com/fr/vetements/exterieur/flake-gris.html
Then, if you don't mind itchy, there is Merino whool. Some say it does not itch, but I find it does, even if it's from IceBreaker. This being said, I tolerate the long sleeve tshirt in a man's cut (not as close to the skin) and undies. But Merino does not dry as quickly as synthetics which can be a problem in winter with chilly albergues.
Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot for the list! We are getting a Cabela's locally (too late) next year but there's one about 150 miles from me so I might make a day trip based on your recommendation!
Kali
Try Cabela's mail order. Their service is excellent, perhaps unlike Canada Post. But they DO ship to the Maritimes.
Then there is always the option of taking the ferry to Portland, Maine and making the car pilgrimage to L L Bean in Freeport, Maine. They are open, 24 x 7, unless they changed the policy. I did this once when I lived outside Boston, Massachusetts back in the 80s. It was very cool!
Tom
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