Bedding Requirements

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Mark Frewing-Jones

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• Jun 10, 2016

• #1

As a general rule do we supply our own bedding for the hostel accommodation i.e. a sleeping bag?

 

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• Jun 10, 2016

• #2

Yes. As a general rule, you cannot sleep directly on the mattress. A sleep sack is lighter than a sleeping bag in warmer weather.

 

Bradypus

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• Jun 10, 2016

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Yes. Some but not all albergues have blankets. Not necessarily enough for everyone though. Depends on your route, time of year and your own sensitivity to heat/cold what you decide to carry. For the Camino Ingles in summer you might find a silk sleeping bag liner is enough.

 

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• Jun 10, 2016

• #4

Here is a recent thread that should answer your question.

 

Sarah80

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• Jun 11, 2016

• #5

I take a really thin sleeping sack, weighs nothing, and although not all albergues have blankets most of the ones I've stayed at do. If you're going anytime outside of July and August though you'll need a sleeping bag.

Roncesvalles doesn't have blankets and gets cold at night and I slept in the sack, my clean towel and wore my jumper (take one item of warm clothing) to bed. Anything to avoid bag weight!

 

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• Jun 12, 2016

• #6

Mark Frewing-Jones said:

As a general rule do we supply our own bedding for the hostel accommodation i.e. a sleeping bag?

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Bring a sleeping bag. If it's very warm sleep on top of it. If it is cold, sleep inside of it. There is no bedding at all in some albergues. Be prepared to take care of yourself.

 

SYates

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• Jun 12, 2016

• #7

Yes, what kind of sleeping bag (just a sil liner or a full sleeping bag) to bring depends also on the time of the year you plan to walk. I personally err on the side of caution and always bring at least a lightweight summer sleeping bag. Not all albergues have blankets and not all blankets get washed regularly. On the other hand, if you plan to stay only in pensions/hotels then you don't need a sleeping bag. Buen Camino, SY