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Would it be overkill to bring both a rain jacket and the Altus poncho in Oct/Nov?
I have this exact combo currently while on the Camino Norte (April-May 2024) and I have been extremely grateful for both rain jacket and poncho. I also carry a light cover for my backpack and gaiters for feet/lower legs. It felt like overkill whilst packing (my pack is about 7.5 kg) but the few...- Morganic
- Post #30
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt
To clarify - if you look at the wikiloc To clarify my comments, my warning is for the beautiful but dangerous mountain path up and over the rocky cliffs west of Sonabia until roughly 2k before rejoining the Camino near the Ermita. That stretch really should avoided by all but the most capable...- Morganic
- Post #215
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Coastal alternatives to the Norte's asphalt
Option 4B - please do not attempt this unless you are an experienced mountain hiker. Shame on me for getting in over my head and being unprepared; however, I do not want another naive peregrino to make my mistake. For the average peregrino this is a potentially dangerous route and should not be...- Morganic
- Post #212
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
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Hiking Jacket for an April Camino
I am also starting the Norte in April 2024 and am curious about a rain poncho. I don't have any experience with ponchos aside from very cheap, flimsy dollar store varieties. Could anyone direct me to a tried and true pick?- Morganic
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- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
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