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I would recommend a waterproof backback cover. Otherwise, whilst bagged stuff inside may stay dry, the backpack soon becomes saturated (and heavier) and can take a long time to dry out. Bon camino!
I walked from Santander last year in Aug/Sept. I agonized about poncho v raincoat. I ended up taking a good raincoat. I figured if it was raining I needed something good enough to keep me dry. And ponchos tend to get whipped around in the wind.
It was a good call. It rained most days...
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