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Thanks for the feedback! If I were packing for a long spring hike in the woods, I would bring an insulated jacket, mainly for wearing around camp in the evening. I'm having a bit of a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the camino isn't exactly the same kind of hiking. If it's warm enough in the evening - especially considering the fact that I'd probably be indoors - then maybe there's no point. I'm also considering bringing the down jacket instead of a sleeping bag, so I can just wear it in my silk liner if I get cold.larsd4 said:I'm not an outdoorsman and I was worried about getting cold. (...) By the time you reach the albergues in the afternoons, it's warmed into the fifties, so it would see little use sitting around with the other peregrinos drinking wine.
It's not one of the "premium" sportswear brands. I got it on clearance at a local chain store for 75% off. Here it is (although I didn't buy it from this site):Corwen said:Sounds great for 200ish grams- what is the brand?
That's actually the main thing that keeps pushing me over to the "yes" side - the thought of having a down coat to sleep in on a freezing night!SYates said:Your list looks good to me ;-) I am also in the "pro down jacket" camp. March / April can be pretty chilly anyway, especially higher up in the mountains and remember, not all albergues are heated or heated enough. SY
thanks for the weather report! It must be really good if you're able to hike in two layers of down. I hope it warms up for you soon! I sympathize...I get cold easily too.antjie said:I am presently on Camino between pamplona and Logrona. Every day I wear 5 layers (- admitedly I get cold easily) of which two is an ultra lightweight down gilet and similar jacket. Have not regretted it one second - we have been bombarded with snow, rain, wind and low temperatures! Other essential item is a good poncho such as ferrino and never be without a buff - very versatile item.