For our first camino, my wife and I are starting from Porto April 26 zigzagging between the Senda Litoral & Coastal routes. We are experienced backpackers and I believe our gear is decent and lightweight. We have read as much as we can (maybe too much?) on online sites and the Brierley book and have put together a gear list suitable for late April/early May. While the weight is pretty good (~11 lbs), it feels like we might be packing too much.
There are so many conflicting opinions what to bring for coastal conditions in early Spring. Here's a sampler of conflicting opinions:
If you have walked the coastal route in early May, especially the Senda Litoral, would you mind taking a look at this list, and weighing in with what should be cut ... or should be added.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
-RPR
There are so many conflicting opinions what to bring for coastal conditions in early Spring. Here's a sampler of conflicting opinions:
- packing a sleeping bag vs. you don't need one in most albergues
- packing a sleeping bag bug liner vs. spraying your pack with permethrin
- packing a pillow vs. albergues have pillows
- packing a fleece (plus a puffy) vs. it isn't usually that chilly in May
- packing thin gloves vs. it isn't that chilly in May
- packing mid weight bottoms/tops vs. it isn't usually that chilly in May
- packing a good rain jacket/pants vs. just bringing a poncho
- bringing a lock for the lockers vs. that's an unnecessary item
- bringing some going-out-to-eat clothes vs. wearing what you hike in
If you have walked the coastal route in early May, especially the Senda Litoral, would you mind taking a look at this list, and weighing in with what should be cut ... or should be added.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
-RPR
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