April/May Camino - which sleeping bag...?

[Bobmc]

I have read and re-read many of the posts about bringing a sleeping bag on my Camino. I will start walking from Leon to Santiago on April 22.

I tend to get cold when I sleep. I am trying to decide between a very light bag (765g) that is rated to 13C or a 1.25 kg bag rated to -5 C or some combo of very light bag + sleep sack.

I have read that some albergues are not heated but I don't know what that means in terms of temperature.

I want to pack light but I also want to sleep and not freeze at night.

I'd appreciate your insights!!!

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Duayne Meyer]

13 C should be more than fine in my experience.
Buen Camino!

 

[RJM]

Bring the lighter sleeping bag.
You are sleeping indoors every night, not camping.
A 1.25 kg bag way too heavy. You would probably regret carrying it fairly soon on the Camino.

 

[FourSeasons]

I have read and re-read many of the posts about bringing a sleeping bag on my Camino. I will start walking from Leon to Santiago on April 22.

I tend to get cold when I sleep. I am trying to decide between a very light bag (765g) that is rated to 13C or a 1.25 kg bag rated to -5 C or some combo of very light bag + sleep sack.

I have read that some albergues are not heated but I don't know what that means in terms of temperature.

I want to pack light but I also want to sleep and not freeze at night.

I'd appreciate your insights!!!

Thanks,

Bob

Hi Bob,
I walked April/May 2016 and brought a Mountain Hardware down flip 50F/10C. I used it on my 2013 Camino as well. It worked great. You'll definitely want a bag in the Spring which can be cold and damp. Also a lot of albergues have blankets if you need added warmth.
Buen Camino

 

[Bobmc]

Thanks for your feedback!! Sounds like lighter will work..yea!!