Burgos - I need a poncho ....

[Undermanager]

So, my €8 poncho from Decathlon has proven itself to be utter sh*** in the rain, esp when windy. Having tight genes , I thought it would be fine. Clearly not.

So, I'm currently in an albergue just outside Burgos and will pass through about 10.00am tomorrow. I'd like a 'better' poncho, maybe with sleeves, that will cover a rucksack, too.

Can anyone suggest a shop that might have the business, ideally close to the camino route through Burgos, please.

Ta in advance.

 

[J Willhaus]

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www.mundicamino.com

They are in Burgos and have Altus ponchos.
C. Calzadas, 4, 09004 Burgos, Spain

Maybe call to make sure they have your size.

 

[Undermanager]

Thanks. Decathlon seem a bit out of town away from the camino. I was hoping someone knew of something on-route? Cheers.

 

[J Willhaus]

This is not decathlon. Mundicamino is the store.

 

[CWBuff]

Just FYI - re: Decatlon. There is a free bus that is going there from the plaza next to El Cid
goes every 30 mins and it IS absolutely free both directions

Here's a little more information: https://www.elcorteingles.es/centroscomerciales/en/hipercor/centros/hipercor-burgos

 

[trecile]

I would recommend that you follow @J Willhaus advice and get the Altus at MundiCamino.

 

[CWBuff]

By All means - the advice to get it at MundiCamino is the best option. I merely put the info forth about Decathlon transportation so folks do know there is an option to not hoof it up just in case they might want to get something (else) from it

 

[wynrich]

Second (third?) vote for Altus Poncho. We just got back from the Norte and used Altus for the first time. They were wonderful. Very lightweight. Easy on/off. Kept us dry. (This was in cool weather. Can't say how they'd be in hot weather. But you don't have to zip them up. There are velcro tabs along the front so you can let in ventilation that way.)

 

[jennysa]

I bought a good one at one of the Chinese shops for 3 euros.

 

[Undermanager]

Tried and failed. Was outside mundicamino at 11.15, still no one there, notice said opens 10.30. Other shops also closed when should be open. Popped into a few open ones but just had the same as I had. Oh well. Rained again today. Mine half worked. Just think how supreme the Spanish economy might be, if they got out of bed on time in the morning

 

[dbeatriceb]

Thanks. Decathlon seem a bit out of town away from the camino. I was hoping someone knew of something on-route? Cheers.

There is a convenient and free bus you can take to Decathlon from a central city location. We have often made a stop there as the weather turned cold during a fall Camino. Someone at your albergue can probably direct you to the bus or to a more convenient sporting goods store inside the city.

 

[J Willhaus]

Perhaps they were closed for the holiday. So sorry, but keep trying. There us a great Camino store in Castrojerez run by a rather famous man in his 80's (maybe 90's now).