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I walked from SJPP to Santiago a few years ago and set off at about the same time as you intend to. I would highly recommend that you carry a small lightweight sleeping bag. It will still be quite cold at night in some of the refugios and although there will be sheets in commercial hotels you...
I tried a Poncho a few times when I was attempting to get fitter before my Camino and I just did not like the flapping and in particular the noise it made in the wind. I ended up using my trusty 'North Face' Jacket and Trousers and even after a whole day of non stop, driving, Meseta rain I...
I walked the Camino Frances from end of April to beginning of June and also did two weeks in October on the Plata from Saville and I swear by my very lightweight sleeping bag (it even has a small pocket for ear plugs!) I also took a silk liner on the first walk but did not use it once.
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