With apologies for asking questions that may have been addressed elsewhere, but I can't seem to find the exact answers – everything seems dependant on the time of year that you go.
I am heading off for my first Camino on 25 August and starting to obsess over the practicalities. I only have a couple of weeks (work not permitting any longer) and so will start from Leon and aim for Finisterre if there is time. I thought this better than starting further out and coming back next year as there would be no guarantee that I would ever make it to Santiago in that case and if I do come back I can always do the last part again.
My question is, will I need a sleeping bag at that time of year or would a silk/fleece liner be enough. I understand that the auberges have blankets and so a liner should be enough (I would prefer the liner to keep pack weight down). I am a bit worried about whether I will always find a place in an auberge (I have heard stories of coach loads of schoolchildren booking out all available places) and if I can’t, I expect that I will need a proper bag.
What do people recommend for sleeping bags and is it easy enough to find somewhere to sleep in the auberges and if not are there hotels instead?
All advice gratefully received
Chris
I am heading off for my first Camino on 25 August and starting to obsess over the practicalities. I only have a couple of weeks (work not permitting any longer) and so will start from Leon and aim for Finisterre if there is time. I thought this better than starting further out and coming back next year as there would be no guarantee that I would ever make it to Santiago in that case and if I do come back I can always do the last part again.
My question is, will I need a sleeping bag at that time of year or would a silk/fleece liner be enough. I understand that the auberges have blankets and so a liner should be enough (I would prefer the liner to keep pack weight down). I am a bit worried about whether I will always find a place in an auberge (I have heard stories of coach loads of schoolchildren booking out all available places) and if I can’t, I expect that I will need a proper bag.
What do people recommend for sleeping bags and is it easy enough to find somewhere to sleep in the auberges and if not are there hotels instead?
All advice gratefully received
Chris