A question on Kit for this time of year Leon - Santiago

[MermaidRach]

Hi All,
I will be join the path later in the week. What is the essential kit for this season and this stretch?

Previously I have walked in June & Sept/October. both times it was warm/hot, I was carrying the absolute basics: a silk liner, one jumper, shorts, t-shirt, 2 socks, boots + one change of clothes for after the day of walking has completed. ibuprofen, walking poles and compeed + soap, water bottle. Then as soon as land, wash everything leave it to dry and put it all back on the following day.

I hear it's wetter, harder and cooler on this stretch... is it? Is it possible to wash and dry? What would be your essentials? for example - shall I bring a sleeping bag? (I'm a miserable cold person). Poncho v water proof? How to handle wet feet?

Oh and Im flying into Santiago, so I'm thinking I could buy kit from pilgrims finishing up - is there a facility for that anywhere?

I'd really appreciate any tips and also a weather report from Galicia! Thanks in advance.

Rachel

 

[trecile]

Oh and Im flying into Santiago, so I'm thinking I could buy kit from pilgrims finishing up - is there a facility for that anywhere?

Check Pilgrim House. They receive used gearbdonations from pilgrims who have finished the Camino.

Pilgrim House Santiago | Welcome Center | Santiago De Compostela

The Pilgrim House Welcome Center is a space for the pilgrims engaged heart and searching soul. Our center is not only a place for pilgrims to find respite from their travels, but more importantly, a place to find the space needed to sit with whatever is stirring in their hearts.

www.pilgrimhousesantiago.com

 

[geot]

Starting tomorrow, the weather in western León and Galicia will be dry for the next 10 days. And warm.

 

[OzPeter]

Starting tomorrow, the weather in western León and Galicia will be dry for the next 10 days. And warm.

The mins for the next 3 days are -1,1 and 3!! So quite chilly for a 7:30am start.

 

[mattythedog]

IVAR also has donated gear. Between him and Pilgrim House a few doors down, I have observed enough donated gear, including packs, to do the whole Camino. I use the same gear for 3 seasons. It includes very light down Traveler sleeping bag, no liner; FrogTogs raincoat large enough to go around me and my pack + rain skirt; Bball cap, but no other hat or gloves. 2 pairs of SmartWool socks--your feet get wet, stop every now and then to wring out the socks. Put on your dry pair when you get to the albergue. Expect morning temperatures 36-44 degrees F until after the first week in May when temps rise about 10 degrees. I carry a Uniqlo down puffy just in case I have to sit around in the cold any length of time, and might have to sleep in it in unheated albergue.