• Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here.

Search 74,075 Camino Questions

rain poncho / shelter recomendations

Christopher Perry

New Member
Time of past OR future Camino
Early Sept. thru Oct.2015 - SJDPP to the sea.
I intend to 'sleep rough' several times while walking my camino. Can anyone provide a recomendation for a rain ponco which can be used to construct a shelter?

I am a large guy (6ft 4/280) so any poncho I use will need be a large one.

Thanks
Chris
 
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
I intend to 'sleep rough' several times while walking my camino. Can anyone provide a recomendation for a rain ponco which can be used to construct a shelter?

I am a large guy (6ft 4/280) so any poncho I use will need be a large one.

Thanks
Chris

If you don't have the experience to 'sleep rough' ... which I infer is the case by your question ... the camino isn't the place to acquire said experience.

Good bivouac gear costs bucks. When you consider the cost of staying at an albergue vs the cost of bivouac gear ... the albergue is a bargain.
 
I have roughed it in self-made shelters (in the summer and the winter, no less) and under the open sky with only a ground cover. Just havent done so with a poncho type equipment.
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
I have a Sea to Summit tarp poncho and there are numerous films on Youtube showing how to set it up as a shelter. I have never used it as such, but if you want to try it out you can see if it is still available. I bought mine some years ago and am very satisfied with it as a poncho.
 
Last edited:
Honestly, I suggest you sleep out when the weather is good and find an albergue when it's raining for your own sanity and to save you the weight.
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Most read last week in this forum

I am wondering on personal preference out there. For the full Francés route next summer, I will either buy the Osprey Stratos 34L or the Osprey Exos 38L. Would you prefer 34 or 38L? Anyone have...
Hi fellow wanderers, I always put my backpack into hold luggage on the flight out (I have poles, and fly Ryan Air!). To protect the backpack I always put it, and my poles into a tote bag. The...
I like using hydration bladders as I tend to keep up on my fluids better and I rather carry too much water and drink more than not have enough given we are planning a May-June camino. I am after a...
I marveled how clean the CF is, so many people so little impact. Now and again I'd find a lost glove,hat or fancy water bottle so I'd pick it up in hopes to return it to the owner. On one occasion...
Hello: I am a new member hopeful of undertaking the Portugues Camino in 2025.... Would the Pilgrim guide Book 2018 be OK to use or as there been many changes requiring the 2024 Pilgrim guide...

Featured threads

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Featured threads

Forum Rules

Forum Rules

Camino Updates on YouTube

Camino Conversations

Most downloaded Resources

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top