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  1. magarac

    Shower or drizzle ( April )

    Good morning ! Need an advice please. I will start my Camino Francés end of March from SJPdP, and hope to finish at Santiago by the end of April. I would expect some amount of rain some/most of the days, but not sure about intensity ( showers vs drizzle ) and frequency ( once or multiple times...
  2. MichaelC

    Rain gear 2023

    I usually walk or bike to work (5 km each way), and it's been raining a lot this month, so I've had a chance to test out my kit for my spring camino. I scoured a lot of those "ten best xxx of 2023" lists to find what I was looking for. I'm curious to hear what others are finding. Mountain...
  3. N

    Which poncho?

    I will be walking the Camino through all of May and into June, and I have narrowed down my rain choice to one of 2 ponchos: the Altus or the Decathlon Arpenaz. I understand I can reserve an Altus in SJPDP if I decide on that one. Any thoughts on which of these is better? And second question...
  4. D

    Rain pants

    I was wondering if it is necessary to bring rain pants? We will be starting March 29th from Lisbon doing the central route. Thanks in advance for the input.
  5. ANGLICO1

    When It Rains It Pours?

    Hello to All, My Son and I will be starting out first Camino (Frances) on April 1, 2023. I am curious about the rain along the Camino, based on past pilgrims experiences does it rain for long periods of time or does it come in short bursts. The reason I ask is to determine if a bivvy tent might...
  6. Frankybaby66

    Sun Umbrella

    Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella?? I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . . I'm on a medication now...
  7. fornazari

    Windbreak or impermeable jacket

    I will do the camino in the first week of September, from Sarria. What is the best option for the rain in that time: an impermeable windbreak or an impermeable jacket as Outdoor Research Helium?
  8. P

    Craghoppers Roswell jacket

    Hi, Has anyone used this jacket on the camino? Craghoppers Roswell I have one, but not sure if it would hold up or not. https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-waterproof-roswell-jacket-black-pepper-cloud-grey/ Thanks
  9. M

    Is Zpacks Vertice rain jacket worth the investment for ultralight hikers?

    Hi, I have been looking into ultralight rain jackets for my upcoming Camino Frances. I have already decided that I don’t want to bring a poncho this time. I want to go as low as possible, weight wise and have been looking into the Zpacks vertice rain jackets for women. I like the fact that they...
  10. B

    Choosing between Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho and Regular Tarp/Poncho for Short People

    Hi all, I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights? Thank you!
  11. R

    Opinions on EuroSchirm Hiking Umbrella for March/April Sevillia Hike

    Hi All, I'm planning a March/April start from Sevillia. What's the general opinion on the EuroSchirm hiking umbrella?
  12. Kasee

    How can I buy an Altus poncho/jacket in the US?

    I'm hoping to walk the Frances again in April/May. This past Fall when I walked, my Patagonia Torrentshield wetted out miserably on the way down from Cruz de Ferro in sleet and heavy rain. I'd like to try the Altus that I saw numerous times, but I can't find a place in the US to buy one. I did...
  13. K

    Sunscreen

    Just bought a small tube (4oz?) of sunscreen before we hit the Meseta for 20€. Bring your own from home, if it's cheaper!
  14. JustJack

    Umbrella for sun and rain - buy good quality (expensive) or just use a cheap one?

    Researching umbrellas, both for rain and sun, and am a bit shocked at the prices. Some of them cost as much as my backpack or jacket! So the question is, do I buy an expensive umbrella ($100++), or do I pick up a cheap one along the way ($10). Pros and cons to both I realize, so I guess I'm...
  15. peregrina2000

    Using the Altus with off and on rain

    Now I don’t know why it has taken me more than 15 years to figure this out, but I must be a slow learner. The last two days have been very rainy. But there are always short periods of no rain and even sun. It just didn’t make sense to take the poncho totally off every time the rain stops, since...
  16. Salty

    Rain Pants/DIY- Rain Kilt /Skirt made from a big black plastic bag- Cheap and Light

    I bought yesterday, a pair of 2 nd hand rain pants, while looking at clothes to wear on my upcoming Camino. Its fancy rainpants but they are heavy ! It made me think, how can I rework/do some sewing to this rain pants, to only use the bottom part of it, and cut on weight in my pack...
  17. witsendwv

    Walking Without Rain Gear

    My husband and I are walking the Camino Ingles from 24 Sept to 30 Sept. I am watching the weather and can't decide whether or not to take full rain outfits. According to Accuweather the forecast changes daily, but still looks like nice weather for that week. My hesitation is that we are staying...
  18. peter_

    rain gear _ Norte

    Hey guys 🕊 I would like to ask about your experiences and opinions with rain weather on Norte. Do you think I have to bring rain gear (waterproof shoes, pants and jacket)? Or os it OK just with poncho? I dont know what to do, because now I have only my Salomon trail runners (they are not...
  19. F

    Lightweight rain jacket

    I'm looking for THE LIGHTEST WEIGHT RAIN JACKET that can fit over a small day pack.... any suggestions?
  20. K

    CF in september: bring rain trousers or no?

    Even though there are ample 'which clothing to bring'-threads, I haven't been able to find a good answer yet for the following. I'm walking the CF from Sept 1 to +- Oct 5th. I'm planning to bring a rain jacket but no rain trousers: I think quick-drying leggings will work better and it'll save...

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