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I will be doing the Camino Frances from SJPdP to Santiago and then on to Finnistere, finishing up sometime in the first two weeks of June. Does anyone know if there is a bus or train from Finnistere to the airport at La Coruna? Thanks. Bruce
26 ounces? Really? That is only 750gms or so.
Ah, perhaps my mistake? I googled 40F Marmot down bag and that is what came up - that weight. Is your 26oz Marmot also a 40F down bag?
Yes, my Montbell down bag weighs only a pound so I would not hesitate to bring it in April. I had only my silk liner bag last June and used my rain poncho as an extra cover some nights because it was chilly.
A good question - as we often debate this one - really it depends upon what sort of spring it is .. April in 2005 was like a hot summer, a few years later there was snow right to Burgos! - so I think the weather forecast will be your best advice...
It depends on how particular you are about being warm at night, what type of accommodation you will usually choose, what layers of clothing you can comfortably sleep in, and what the weather is!
I would take a light sleeping bag or...
Just my two cents: I’m also slated to start my trek from SJPDP to Roncesvalles on April 25 (maybe we’ll meet!). I’ve been monitoring the weather and temperatures in Roncesvalles, since that’s our first sleep, and I’ve made the decision to go...
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