Walking Julie
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- Camino Francis Sept-Oct 2016
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Hi all,
Newbie here...
I'm having a jacket dilemma. So far for cloathes, I'm bringing 2 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve merino wool tops. Also a long sleeve fleece. (Convertible pants and leggings). So this is the question, from the list below,what would you decide to bring for outer "jacket" layer? I'm planning to bring a poncho to cover both me and my pack. I'm thinking it's going to be pretty cold the end of October in Finisterre. (I'll be starting in SJPdP) Need someone with a little more experience to shed some light.
This is what I have to choose from:
Down jacket with hood (ultra light)
Down vest (ultra light)
Wind breaker with hood (light)
Columbia rain jacket (heaviest but doable option)
My thought was down jacket for warmth with windbreaker.
Thanks in advance for all your input!
Julie
leave the merino at home .... it will take f o r e v e r to dry
You'll need 4 layers to cover all eventualities.
So the need is to cover the worst eventuality, cold and rain.
You could utilise a short sleeve merino over which would go the long sleeve merino, topped by the fleece.
But your query is to the outer layer.
The requirement now is not for warmth. It is for rain protection.
May I suggest your choice is therefore between a shell jacket or a poncho.
Then a decision is required as to whether and how to protect your legs.
Remember that socks make great wicks and enable, probably guarantee, the transfer of moisture into the interior of your footwear.
Regards
Gerard
Thanks for the input!!! Why, I do have a light weight windproof/windbreaker jacket with hood, on my list to choose from. That was my initial though to use, with down jacket. Then I thought perhaps my Columbia waterproof jacket with down vest and light fleece was perhaps a better combo. Of course in the end, it's just an educated guess because I have no idea what the weather will throw at me....I'd choose windproof very light weight jacket with hood (not on list) and down vest.
I have a closet full of vests that are great in fall/winter. I would never bring one on a Camino. It is single use piece of equipment. Instead, layer. T-shirt, short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, windbreaker, and poncho (Altus or Packa). Each is perfect for some weather, and layered, they will conquer all weather conditions (including a blizzard). Style just does not count on the Camino.Wondering if down jacket is overkill and should only bring vest....thoughts?
Those of us coming from some distance, and for time spent in Europe before and after our Camino, need something somewhat dressier than a windbreaker for attending functions, going out for dinner, shows, movies, family functions etc.I have a closet full of vests that are great in fall/winter. I would never bring one on a Camino. It is single use piece of equipment. Instead, layer. T-shirt, short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, windbreaker, and poncho (Altus or Packa). Each is perfect for some weather, and layered, they will conquer all weather conditions (including a blizzard). Style just does not count on the Camino.
The difference I was emphasising was extra/ultra lightweight jacket - no frills. About the vest - I used my vest a lot and felt no need for a down jacket because I had my light weight fleece. I also used my merino leggings a lot - in the evenings and in bed. To each their own - I run cold and like to be prepared for very cold, which it was sometimes during our Sept/Oct Camino.Thanks for the input!!! Why, I do have a light weight windproof/windbreaker jacket with hood, on my list to choose from. That was my initial though to use, with down jacket. Then I thought perhaps my Columbia waterproof jacket with down vest and light fleece was perhaps a better combo. Of course in the end, it's just an educated guess because I have no idea what the weather will throw at me....
Highly recommend taking a light weight sleeping bag. I couldn't imagine being without mine for comfort, privacy and warmthHi all,
I am also a newbie, doing my first Camino from Sept 25th to Nov 2nd. I have been tossing up whether to bring a soft shell windbreaker or not. Now I think I will I am taking 1 long sleeve and 2 short sleeve tops all marino. I was also taking my waterproof lightweight jacket. What are the temperatures at night? I was also tossing up whether to take a lightweight sleeping bag, should I?
Would love all your advise.
Cheers.
So, you think a vest with fleece and light weight windbreaker is a good option..? (It's all about the layers...learned that living in Seattle for 10 years LOL). I'm bringing a stuff able down blanket I bought at Costco $19.99. Can't beat that.The difference I was emphasising was extra/ultra lightweight jacket - no frills. About the vest - I used my vest a lot and felt no need for a down jacket because I had my light weight fleece. I also used my merino leggings a lot - in the evenings and in bed. To each their own - I run cold and like to be prepared for very cold, which it was sometimes during our Sept/Oct Camino.
I think a vest with light weight fleece & windbreaker are a great option. As you say its all about the layers.So, you think a vest with fleece and light weight windbreaker is a good option..? (It's all about the layers...learned that living in Seattle for 10 years LOL). I'm bringing a stuff able down blanket I bought at Costco $19.99. Can't beat that.
Thanks!
Thank youI think a vest with light weight fleece & windbreaker are a great option. As you say its all about the layers.
After reading all these posts, I think I am happy taking short sleeve marino tops, a long sleeve marino top, a hooded windbreaker and a wet weather jacket, and I will take my sleeping bag. Hopefully I will be warm enough.
Thankyou for your input.
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