rain/sun protection

I will be walking the Camino through all of May and into June, and I have narrowed down my rain choice to one of 2 ponchos: the Altus or the Decathlon Arpenaz. I understand I can reserve an Altus in SJPDP if I decide on that one. Any thoughts on which of these is better? And second question...

I was wondering if it is necessary to bring rain pants? We will be starting March 29th from Lisbon doing the central route. Thanks in advance for the input.

Hello to All, My Son and I will be starting out first Camino (Frances) on April 1, 2023. I am curious about the rain along the Camino, based on past pilgrims experiences does it rain for long periods of time or does it come in short bursts. The reason I ask is to determine if a bivvy tent might...

Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella?? I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . . I'm on a medication now...

I will do the camino in the first week of September, from Sarria. What is the best option for the rain in that time: an impermeable windbreak or an impermeable jacket as Outdoor Research Helium?

Hi, Has anyone used this jacket on the camino? Craghoppers Roswell I have one, but not sure if it would hold up or not. https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-waterproof-roswell-jacket-black-pepper-cloud-grey/ Thanks

Hi, I have been looking into ultralight rain jackets for my upcoming Camino Frances. I have already decided that I don’t want to bring a poncho this time. I want to go as low as possible, weight wise and have been looking into the Zpacks vertice rain jackets for women. I like the fact that they...

Hi all, I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights? Thank you!

Hi All, I'm planning a March/April start from Sevillia. What's the general opinion on the EuroSchirm hiking umbrella?

I'm hoping to walk the Frances again in April/May. This past Fall when I walked, my Patagonia Torrentshield wetted out miserably on the way down from Cruz de Ferro in sleet and heavy rain. I'd like to try the Altus that I saw numerous times, but I can't find a place in the US to buy one. I did...

Just bought a small tube (4oz?) of sunscreen before we hit the Meseta for 20€. Bring your own from home, if it's cheaper!

Researching umbrellas, both for rain and sun, and am a bit shocked at the prices. Some of them cost as much as my backpack or jacket! So the question is, do I buy an expensive umbrella ($100++), or do I pick up a cheap one along the way ($10). Pros and cons to both I realize, so I guess I'm...

Now I don’t know why it has taken me more than 15 years to figure this out, but I must be a slow learner. The last two days have been very rainy. But there are always short periods of no rain and even sun. It just didn’t make sense to take the poncho totally off every time the rain stops, since...

I bought yesterday, a pair of 2 nd hand rain pants, while looking at clothes to wear on my upcoming Camino. Its fancy rainpants but they are heavy ! It made me think, how can I rework/do some sewing to this rain pants, to only use the bottom part of it, and cut on weight in my pack...

My husband and I are walking the Camino Ingles from 24 Sept to 30 Sept. I am watching the weather and can't decide whether or not to take full rain outfits. According to Accuweather the forecast changes daily, but still looks like nice weather for that week. My hesitation is that we are staying...

Hey guys 🕊 I would like to ask about your experiences and opinions with rain weather on Norte. Do you think I have to bring rain gear (waterproof shoes, pants and jacket)? Or os it OK just with poncho? I dont know what to do, because now I have only my Salomon trail runners (they are not...

I'm looking for THE LIGHTEST WEIGHT RAIN JACKET that can fit over a small day pack.... any suggestions?

Even though there are ample 'which clothing to bring'-threads, I haven't been able to find a good answer yet for the following. I'm walking the CF from Sept 1 to +- Oct 5th. I'm planning to bring a rain jacket but no rain trousers: I think quick-drying leggings will work better and it'll save...

I have a decathlon waterproof poncho that I've used in previous caminos and has done very well. But on my most recent Camino stint, I got caught in a thunderstorm and the water went right through my poncho and I was soaked on the inside almost immediately. Anyone have insights about whether...

Hi everyone- so excited for my 2nd Camino. First was 5/2016. Walked entire way w/o using rain coat or fleece. Wondering if I really need them for 2 week trip starting tomorrow - Logroño to??? Concerned about heat wave carrying more than I need or leaving behind what I do. Thanks in advance -...