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Paul Keating

Paul Keating

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Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think
 
Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
Altus ANDES 400 H30 sleeping bag
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

€149,-
I'd say sleeping bag on that Camino in this season.

The weather has really started cooling down in Southern Europe ; still warm enough now, but the autumn rains etc are starting.
 
Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC H30)
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
Lightweight bag.

Chilly nights and mornings. Not all albergues have blankets some do not turn on heat.
 
Paul Keating said:
Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think
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Paul, the short answer is yes, a liner along with blankets provided by alburgue's and pensions, should be adequate. That said, I also wrestled with this question, ultimately choosing to take a ultra-lite down bag (an ounce of prevention). Two years ago, I started my trek from St. Jean on September 19th and reached Santiago on November 4th. For the most part, I encountered moderate weather but in the end, I was glad to have the sleeping bag for some of the chiller, rainy nights I encountered during my journey. Happy Trails
 
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Paul Keating said:
Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think
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I’d take a sleeping bag.
 

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