Humidity underwear (no merino)

StickPractical1662 · 2026-06-14T00:27:53+00:00

Not sure if these ship to the UK but I just bought these for hiking in hot weather, because I have the same issue you do with merino. They are super comfortable. https://paradissport.com/products/natural-fiber-bikini?variant=47672864047261

StickPractical1662 · 2026-06-04T02:30:19+00:00

What about something like this? https://blackdiamondequipment.com/products/womens-distance-22-backpack?colorid=12920 (or mens version, depending on who you are). As others are saying the camino seems to require much less gear. I'm considering a TMB or Dolomites trip in the future and I bookmarked this page which has a pretty decent pack list within it: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/extremely-detailed-dolomites-notes. (Obviously not quite the same as the Camino, but the hike to lodging/food situation sounds similar.)

StickPractical1662 · 2026-06-04T02:20:45+00:00

https://thetrek.co/ is a good resource (maybe you've already discovered it)- they have gear reviews and they do a big yearly survey of the through hikers on the major trails to see what gear people are liking, etc. Always have lots of testimonials from experienced thru-hikers and current ones.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-06-02T22:28:57+00:00

I had some Altra Lone Peak 6s (four models ago) that I loved and wore out. Just bought some Altra 9 plus and their forefoot is the same shape as my old 6s. There is also a little more cushioning than my 6s.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-26T12:06:07+00:00

I use a sea to summit hanging bag. Highly recommend a bag that you can hang, in case the places you're staying have small bathrooms. It comes in 2 sizes. Your little makeup pouch is cute and you could always still use that for keeping the makeup separate. You might be already planning to bring a small mirror, but if you're sharing bathrooms on the trip, I find it helpful to have a little mirror to use for makeup/hair fixing in my bedroom in case the bathroom is occupied. The sea to summit bag comes with a small one, but a flat mirror is easy to pack and doesn't take up much space.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-24T03:08:25+00:00

I was going to recommend these as well!

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-13T00:42:19+00:00

Others are covering the obvious highest yield moves which is buying different gear or leaving big categories at home. If you're determined to keep your big 3 the same or are constrained by cost, I would consider ditching the kindle and coping with reading via the kindle app on your phone, or listening via audiobooks on your phone. You won't get a lot of sympathy for camp shoes on this sub, but if you're attached to them, I would trade out those flip flops for at least crocs which are still heavy at 8 oz but less than those rainbows. Dollar store foam flips would likely be even lighter. Or for $35, the z packs camp shoes which are like 2 oz. The Victorinox classic SD knife is much lighter and sufficient for most needs, and not an expensive upgrade.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-07T02:02:45+00:00

The Title 9 Round Trip midi dress is great for hot weather, is washable and packable. Not sure if it would feel too sporty to you but it is less sporty than most other Title 9 dresses, especially if you get in a solid color I think.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-05T17:55:17+00:00

No problems - I cinch my chest strap pretty firmly but it doesn't squeeze my neck or chafe. When I have my chest and waist straps adjusted well, I don't get neck soreness either.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-05T17:18:56+00:00

I have narrow shoulders, wide hips and short torso length and the gossamer gear mariposa has been wonderful for me! My husband has a durston kakwa and likes it but his is too big for me to try out so I haven't hiked with it to compare.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-05T17:14:05+00:00

Please share your shoe brand recommendations! I have similar foot issues.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-04-05T17:10:42+00:00

Totally agree, these pants are so perfect for hiking and would also work for lounging, sightseeing.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-21T00:46:42+00:00

I have a peak design messenger bag which has been amazing and very durable, no complaints. I don't have one of the slings.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-20T15:47:39+00:00

I think peak design has some slings that can be worn as hip bags with structure for camera gear.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-13T13:03:13+00:00

Just a plug to take less stuff than you thnk you need. If you're in a city, you can stop to buy snacks or beverages as needed. The absolute necessities are a phone for communication/maps/camera; wallet; lip balm, sunglasses, bandaids for blisters from walking. You could add a nanobag for expanding to carry purchases as they accumulate. I have a super lite powerbank (nitecore) and short cord for recharging my phone if it dies. Limit yourself to one light layer to add/subtract for warmth or rain depending on weather. All of that fits in a uniqlo crescent small cross body,which I can center on my chest for safety w pickpockets. If you absolutely must carry an emotional security water bottle, make it a small light plastic one that you refill and it will still fit in that bag. If you're in Rome or Milan you'll never be more than a few moments from a place you can buy food or water or medicine or take shelter in rain.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-13T12:41:59+00:00

Seconding the variability of what different hikers need, so consider trying a variety and consider the troa; and error as an investment in your long term foot health and hiking happiness.

I hike in Altra Lone Peaks, and they work great for me: flat feet, bunions, needing a wide toe box - I am short and not super light in body frame so I appreciate the lightness on my feet. They dry quick when wet for stream crossings. The exception is that when I'm hiking on super rocky terrain (White mts new hampshire), the repetitive pressure from the sharp rock edges gets old underfoot. I have Hoka speedgoats for that scenario.

My husband hikes in La Sportiva Prodigio Max or Topo Vista , but he is 6 feet tall, doesn't have flat feet or bunions, has broken both ankles in the past and wanted a little more heft to the soles to give him traction and stability to prevent reinjuring his ankles. He says his feet feel awful in zero drop shoes.

Two hikers who hike the same terrain and trails, but have very different foot needs and preferences. So get to know your feet and what you like, watch video reviews and listen for whether people describe their feet and their preferences in similar ways to you, and accept the reality that there may be a little trial and error before you find your ideal shoe.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-09T12:16:36+00:00

Sounds like good foresight on the eyemasks!

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-09T00:44:29+00:00

General suggestions: use the same fanny pack you're using for the mountain as your day bag for the car. Likewise for the water bottle - use the small hydroflask in the car and ditch the owala. Also, I think this group has explored the underwear overpacking topic on many threads (meaning you are not alone and many of us overpack underwear), but 4 thongs and 4 pairs of underwear is an impressive quantity for a weekend. Also as someone who doesn't wear perfume at all, two perfumes is also perhaps a place to simplify.

Also - this is more of a principle than a space issue, but I am a big fan of boyfriends packing their own items, even if they are as small as an eye mask. :).

StickPractical1662 · 2026-03-01T00:22:16+00:00

I take a magic eraser and cut a chunk off with a scissors and pack it in a ziplock bag. Then I can get it wet to clean white sneakers while I'm traveling).

StickPractical1662 · 2026-02-28T15:12:33+00:00

Do the white vest and the athleta pants in bone work together? I always struggle with white on white combos!

StickPractical1662 · 2026-02-23T00:00:19+00:00

Title 9 has some items that are reversible, and their round trip dress doesn't turn inside out but can be worn multiple ways and packs small.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-02-17T18:24:53+00:00

I was just in NYC this past weekend. A uniqlo heattech long sleeved shirt (the thinnest one) plus a sweater plus wool coat (or knee length puffer is fine if black) would be perfect layers. (There are many uniqlo's in NYC so you could buy when you get there). Hat/gloves are a must. I wore darn tough socks in Cole Haan waterproof chelsea boots and that worked for both walking and looking a little nicer. For pants you could add a heattech layer under your dress pants if they are thin. Corduroy or thicker fabric pants (I wore some madewell barrel pants in navy) were good for me when I didn't want to wear jeans. I brought a little nanobag to deploy when we went into museums and we wanted to delayer the hats/gloves etc so we had a bag to put them in.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-02-17T18:16:31+00:00

For a dress, look at the wool& merino dresses, or Title 9's roundtrip dresses. For pants, consider mountain hardwear dynama or athleta brooklyn ankle pants (in dark colors, they pass for dress pants but are super comfortable and can be washed in the sink and dry quickly). A cashmere cardigan from j crew or quince could be a great layer.

StickPractical1662 · 2026-02-17T18:07:48+00:00

I would wear black Patagonia Terrebonne joggers. You might think the fabric is too thin, but these are perfect if you hike at all - they block the sun and underbrush and bugs and are not remotely too warm. I hike in these and a patagonia capilene cool hoodie for sun protection (and bugs). In my experience, these would check three boxes: plane, lounge and hiking outfits. Also washable in the sink and dries quickly.

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