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We also didn't bring dry bags (149 g.) For weather protection, we had a large plastic bag to line our backpacks, a light raincoat and umbrella (used it for rain,sun, and wind). We left SJDP on May 24 and arrived June 28 For the late spring and early summer, we were fine with our sleeping bags...
You can save 100 grams by ditching the water bottle and bringing a 500 ml bottle of mineral water. 100 g is 100 g. The plastic bottle will last for the entire camino. I had 3 such 500ml plastic bottles. I lost one or two but these were easy to replace.
Thanks for asking the equipment question again. I have two long sleeved wicking shirts, a light polartec long sleeve thermal, a short sleeved Merino t-shirt, and a light raincoat (just thin EVA plastic). I was also wondering about fleece or something similar since i tend to feel cold quite...
Thanks for all the very helpful comments. My husband, daughter Michelle, and I will be starting from St. Jean Pied de Port on May 24. My husband and I are inclined to bring umbrellas.
This is most comforting to read. I plan to walk from St. Jeane Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela in the last week of May to the end of June, 2014, just about the time you walked the Camino this year. I had read negative comments on Goretex/waterproof shoes and when I liked the price and...
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