Bedding/accommodations on the Camino Primitivo?

[katieblanco]

Hello all! I am planning to hike the Camino Primitivo next month. What sort of bedding should I account for? Ideally, I’d like to stay somewhere that provides bedding so I have less to carry in my pack, but am open to anything. Please share your recommendations or tips related to sleeping/bedding below. Thank you!

 

[Anhalter]

Walked in May this year. I did stay in albergues about 70% of the time. Those i stayed in all provided blankets, but you needed at least some sort of liner. The blankets did look OK, actually better than those i encountered on the C.Frances. But as i personally don't like to use them no matter what, i carried a sleeping bag as well as a liner and was very happy with my choice.

 

[Telelama]

We also walked the Primitivo in May this year. I agree with the above on the blanket availability. We also don't like using a provided blanket. We've been using the Sea to Summit Reactor Extreme liner. It weights .36 kilogram, so much lighter than a sleeping bag and you know it's clean!

Have fun! It's a wonderful Camino!

 

[WalkingPlaylist]

I walked the Primitivo last September and it was warm so no sleeping bag needed (in fact shipped it home), but rec a liner if you are staying in the munis - they do have blankets. If you are staying in private albergues you don't need any bedding at all. Agree the ups and downs of the route make it tougher so keep a light pack.

 

[Tincatinker]

There are plenty of comfortable Hostales along that route that'll provide a fully furnished bed and towels in the bathroom. If you're planning to stay in Albergues? I always carry my light-weight down sleeping bag

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

@katieblanco , welcome to the forum. For an August Primitivo I'd recommend just a silk liner. But I sleep warm - we're all different in this regard!
If you carry a liner (they're both small and light weight) it opens up more options for you. Otherwise you always have to look for somewhere that provides bedding.
Enjoy, it's a wonderful Camino!

 

[JenCook]

Walked in May this year. I did stay in albergues about 70% of the time. Those i stayed in all provided blankets, but you needed at least some sort of liner. The blankets did look OK, actually better than those i encountered on the C.Frances. But as i personally don't like to use them no matter what, i carried a sleeping bag as well as a liner and was very happy with my choice.

Might be strange question but what about a pillowcase and put some clothes in to make a pillow as I would have the same issue with using a pillow as using a blanket, thanks. Open to suggestions

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

@JenCook , pillow cases are normally changed/washed daily, unlike blankets. You could certainly take your own pillow case with you, a few do - although Spanish pillows often aren't the same as ours.
Alternatively, buy a lightweight, quality (inflatable) camping pillow

 

[markie6]

I take a lightweight down sleeping bag everywhere, packs down easily and small. I take a pillow case too

 

[Stephan the Painter]

Might be strange question but what about a pillowcase and put some clothes in to make a pillow as I would have the same issue with using a pillow as using a blanket, thanks. Open to suggestions

I had a bag for my clothes in my backpack and sometimes I used this bag as a pillow. No extra pillowcase needed. This is common for pilgrims and backpackers.

 

[trecile]

I had a bag for my clothes in my backpack and sometimes I used this bag as a pillow.

I do this and put it underneath the albergue pillow when the provided pillow is not very substantial.