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Well, you could put in a link to that thread you've just found. Than others and I who're interested too of the answer won't need to search for it ;-).
Hi Camino Friends!
Just finishing my packing list for my solo Le Puy to SJPP Camino starting Aug 24th. Yay!
Question ... my Osprey has a rain cover of course. But it's actually quite heavy. I am bringing a poncho that covers my pack, so I'm thinking I won't bring the back pack rain cover. Bad call or good call? Might bring an umbrella (jerry rigged to my pack) for sun protection, so seems the pack cover is redundant. But still unsure on the umbrella. Obvi pros and cons to that call.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!
Edit: Rats ... just saw another similar question on this forum and some good advice, but I don't know how to delete this post. Sorry for the redundancy. Seems I can only edit.
One decent poncho, and save the weight of carrying two. (I found that it also doubles up as a cover for two on a wet seat).Hi Camino Friends!
Just finishing my packing list for my solo Le Puy to SJPP Camino starting Aug 24th. Yay!
Question ... my Osprey has a rain cover of course. But it's actually quite heavy. I am bringing a poncho that covers my pack, so I'm thinking I won't bring the back pack rain cover. Bad call or good call? Might bring an umbrella (jerry rigged to my pack) for sun protection, so seems the pack cover is redundant. But still unsure on the umbrella. Obvi pros and cons to that call.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!
Edit: Rats ... just saw another similar question on this forum and some good advice, but I don't know how to delete this post. Sorry for the redundancy. Seems I can only edit.
You will get wet/damp from condensation in most rain jackets and a ponchos so it's a personal preference, and yes your pack straps and belt will get wet when you wear a jacket. The straps on your pack won't allow very good air circulation inside a rain jacket. I'll be walking Arles to Santiago this fall and I plan to take my Altus poncho and some super light gortex rain pants on heavy rain days that I purchased and used last year on the 88 Temple walk in Japan. They didn't form any condensation, even in the heat and kept the water out of my boots!So, no raincoat? I have already read that the raincoat plus the pack raincover doesn’t cover the pack straps. But raincoat seems so much better than a poncho. What tells us the voice of experience?
The poncho Jacket I bought in Saint Jean covers you and your pack and straps completely but you may not want to spend so much as it is costly poncho . It’s a Ferrino trekker rain cape, it zips and Velcro closes. I would leave it un zipped and just use the Velcro to keep it closed giving me more aircirciulation . Yes you will have some condensation my wool pullover was damp but my pack dry. Looks like this https://www.ferrino.it/en/shop-en/apparel/women/rainwear/78122vblxl-poncho-trekker-ripstop-lxl.htmlSo, no raincoat? I have already read that the raincoat plus the pack raincover doesn’t cover the pack straps. But raincoat seems so much better than a poncho. What tells us the voice of experience?
I bought a couple of cheap ponchos, including one for 22 euros in Astorga. Even the 22 euros one only lasted a couple of wears.My poncho was 6 euros in Triacastela, best purchase ever. Much better than the more than $70 one bought from a specialist hiking shop in NZ before I went, that was completely useless.
I have read some other post here on the forum who swear by their IKEA poncho.I bought a couple of cheap ponchos, including one for 22 euros in Astorga. Even the 22 euros one only lasted a couple of wears.
I bought a couple of cheap ponchos, including one for 22 euros in Astorga. Even the 22 euros one only lasted a couple of wears.
It can't be your fault for not trying it out. The test is using it in the rain. A couple I had just ripped at the seams, and I'm not sure how you can tell if it will rip or not. My 22 euro poncho also ripped at the back the first day. I don't know if it got caught on anything but the material was very thick so I surprised to see the rip. It was also quite bulky and I needed to keep the weight down in my pack.Yes they vary a bit. I was very disappointed with my first purchase. I felt bad throwing it away because it cost so much. It was my own fault because I didn't try it out first.
My cheap one however lasted another whole Camino, and I've used it heaps at home too.
Its a bit like the Goldilocks story. Too hard, too soft, just right - try them out first.
agree it's worth spending money for something that lasts, especially if it is something that you will use again and again. I plan on walking another camino, so it would have been worthwhile if I had, for example, purchased an Altus.I have read some other post here on the forum who swear by their IKEA poncho.
My first 2 weeks was nothing but rain. I had rain gear in the form of a northface rain jacket and rain pants. The pants were a pain , they would not stay up and the constant putting on taking off was just too much. As far as my jacket it was just not long enough and was heavy. I wore running tights so and I had gore Tex trail runners so my feet never got wet. In this case was willing to sacrifice 60 euros ....love love my poncho jacket great quality and will last a long time sometimes cheaper, at least for me, is not always better you end up spending more money in replacement cost in the long run.
Perfect. Thanks!I got a cheap light cover from Decathlon for my Osprey backpack. I walk with both this and my poncho. I use the backpack cover if it is drizzly or if rain looks likely but I don't want to put the poncho on until I need to. I also use the backpack cover to help protect the straps if I put the backpack in the hold with my poles. Having said this I might just take the poncho if the cover was bulky or heavy
I always use Ponchos. They're the best.So, no raincoat? I have already read that the raincoat plus the pack raincover doesn’t cover the pack straps. But raincoat seems so much better than a poncho. What tells us the voice of experience?
Sweet. I have a Ferrino. Love it.Visit thepacka.com. Easier on/off than other options.
Perfect tips. Thank you!Keep it light and cheap with a Poncho. Yes you will sweat in the poncho but it will keep your backpack dry. Believe me you WILL sweat a lot! When it is just raining a little , don't zip up your poncho. If it stops raining you can take it off and stick it somewhere to hang on your pack without having to take off your pack and put it away. If it is raining a lot you will become very good at this technique. Another good thing is if it is a little chilly and windy because it is rainy up in the hills and mountains of the Le Puy Camino you can use the poncho to keep you warm so you don't have to stop again and take out a fleece or whatever extra layer you may need.
Me too and I love it!Sweet. I have a Ferrino. Love it.The Packa looks great too!
Did a training walk today knowing that rain was in the forecast. The Packa worked perfectly. The backpack pouch portion of the jacket stayed on my pack as I walked with my arms in or out of the sleeves. Whenever it started to rain, I just put my arms in the sleeves, pulled the hood up over my hat, and zipped the jacket as much as needed. As soon as the rain stopped, I pulled my arms out of the sleeves, pushed the hood off of my hat, and continued without ever slowing down or stopping. Terrific invention. Highly functional.Sweet. I have a Ferrino. Love it.The Packa looks great too!
About the Packa... Did you use the light weight, medium weight or heavier option? I am hoping that the lightest weight will work for the Camino! Thanks!Did a training walk today knowing that rain was in the forecast. The Packa worked perfectly. The backpack pouch portion of the jacket stayed on my pack as I walked with my arms in or out of the sleeves. Whenever it started to rain, I just put my arms in the sleeves, pulled the hood up over my hat, and zipped the jacket as much as needed. As soon as the rain stopped, I pulled my arms out of the sleeves, pushed the hood off of my hat, and continued without ever slowing down or stopping. Terrific invention. Highly functional.
Not sure. Bought months ago. Can think of no reason why I would have purchased anything other than the lightest option available. The one I purchased was only available in one color option; olive green(ish). It is lightweight. I bought a small. It covers me (5' 4") and my 60L Osprey pack. I was concerned that the garment might blow off when my arms were not in the sleeves. It was windy as I walked and it never did move. The top "corners" of the pouch went around the top corners of my pack. I believe that is what held the pouch and garment in place. When I came home and took off my pack I had to lift the pouch portion of the garment up and off of my pack. The pouch portion of the garment is made with a different fabric than the jacket. That portion of the garment is extremely light weight. So far, I am extremely pleased with The Packa. I called the fellow who invented The Packa. I made my purchase based on his recommendation.About the Packa... Did you use the light weight, medium weight or heavier option? I am hoping that the lightest weight will work for the Camino! Thanks!
The one thing I wish I had brought on our Camino was an umbrella. We had some days early on the Norte in excess of 90 F. With the sun beating down and hot asphalt it was a killer. Led my daughter to dub those days as shit walking days. I have since bought a hiking umbrella and easyily tie it to my Osprey pack strap with 2 stretch cords and locks.Hi Camino Friends!
Just finishing my packing list for my solo Le Puy to SJPP Camino starting Aug 24th. Yay!
Question ... my Osprey has a rain cover of course. But it's actually quite heavy. I am bringing a poncho that covers my pack, so I'm thinking I won't bring the back pack rain cover. Bad call or good call? Might bring an umbrella (jerry rigged to my pack) for sun protection, so seems the pack cover is redundant. But still unsure on the umbrella. Obvi pros and cons to that call.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!
Edit: Rats ... just saw another similar question on this forum and some good advice, but I don't know how to delete this post. Sorry for the redundancy. Seems I can only edit.
I used my Osprey rain cover to wrap my backpack as a carry-on. Worked perfect. I also had a poncho in my 13-lb pack, which I used twice in Galicia. Buen CaminoHi Camino Friends!
Just finishing my packing list for my solo Le Puy to SJPP Camino starting Aug 24th. Yay!
Question ... my Osprey has a rain cover of course. But it's actually quite heavy. I am bringing a poncho that covers my pack, so I'm thinking I won't bring the back pack rain cover. Bad call or good call? Might bring an umbrella (jerry rigged to my pack) for sun protection, so seems the pack cover is redundant. But still unsure on the umbrella. Obvi pros and cons to that call.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!
Edit: Rats ... just saw another similar question on this forum and some good advice, but I don't know how to delete this post. Sorry for the redundancy. Seems I can only edit.
It depends on when you're hiking and what the weather is like. If I had only a poncho on those blustery, rainy, cold (40s with sleet and gale-force winds) days, I and my pack would have been soaked and I would have been freezing. And I'm from Maine! I'm used to cold weather. Ponchos love to whip around and expose areas in unexpected ways. Ay least that's been my experience. So......IMHO it completely depends on the time of year and what you can tolerate. When I did the Camino in the summer, all I took was a light water-resistant windbreaker and the pack cover. And even then I did have one day of rain that stopped me early. But that was it. My pack stayed dry. (I would also like to sing the praises of wool as a base layer in rain and/or cold. It breathes and stays warm no matter what. Thin, multi-layers are key.) I am a small woman and I did March with 11 lbs total. And that was less on cold days when I wore everything
Whatever works for you! Different strokes......
The Packa is a great rain coat/poncho/pack cover, but it is spendy. I made myself a "parcho", which is similar from a kit from Quest Outfitters. You customize it to your size and your pack size. Mine weighs just 7.2 ounces.Did a training walk today knowing that rain was in the forecast. The Packa worked perfectly. The backpack pouch portion of the jacket stayed on my pack as I walked with my arms in or out of the sleeves. Whenever it started to rain, I just put my arms in the sleeves, pulled the hood up over my hat, and zipped the jacket as much as needed. As soon as the rain stopped, I pulled my arms out of the sleeves, pushed the hood off of my hat, and continued without ever slowing down or stopping. Terrific invention. Highly functional.
Hi Camino Friends!
Just finishing my packing list for my solo Le Puy to SJPP Camino starting Aug 24th. Yay!
Question ... my Osprey has a rain cover of course. But it's actually quite heavy. I am bringing a poncho that covers my pack, so I'm thinking I won't bring the back pack rain cover. Bad call or good call? Might bring an umbrella (jerry rigged to my pack) for sun protection, so seems the pack cover is redundant. But still unsure on the umbrella. Obvi pros and cons to that call.
Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!
Edit: Rats ... just saw another similar question on this forum and some good advice, but I don't know how to delete this post. Sorry for the redundancy. Seems I can only edit.
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