Call me crazy...

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Flynbo

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Camino Frances (May-June 2015)

• May 1, 2015

• #1

...but I am thinking of taking my Buffalo Special Shirt 6 ( http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/special-6-shirt/). I realise this is probably/definitely overkill but it leads me to the question of what to bring in terms of layers for the Camino? I start 11 May from SJPdP and think maybe base layers and a reasonably insulating fleece and poncho on top as and when necessary will suffice?

Can anyone tell me/us how cold is it getting early morning and late at night at this time of year?

I realise this is quite a tough question to answer but any guidance would be much appreciated, so thank you.

Buen Camino!

JG

 

Robo

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VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23

• May 1, 2015

• #2

Not really cold at all. But that depends on your tolerance....

I'm walking now in just a shirt.... but then I tend to 'run hot'.

Others are wearing three layers.....but very quickly peeling them off as they start walking. ..

Temp right now in Zubiri at 6pm is 18 degrees c.

 

Last edited: May 1, 2015

uniQ

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• May 1, 2015

• #3

Completely overkill (imo). I think you'll regret taking something that bulky and heavy. Layering with lightweight layers is key

 

Robo

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• May 1, 2015

• #4

If you feel cold. Keep moving. And eat something

 

Introibo

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• May 1, 2015

• #5

Goodness me. Quality kit from Buffalo but overkill. Once you start walking you'll probably be too hot.
As a smock it's not going to ventilate as well as a jacket would. I don't know the price but as it's
Buffalo probably too expensive to ditch. At over half a kilo it's a heavy thing to be carrying across
Spain if you're not using it every day

If you're worried about being cold for the first few stages can I suggest doing what I did ? I bought a
£10 fleece and after the weather warmed up I left it behind. ( Two days later it started snowing but
you can see where my thoughts were going )

 

Robo

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• May 2, 2015

• #6

I'll call you crazy

If I have learnt one thing from this forum it's this.......

There is a wealth of experience and knowledge here and some extraordinarily helpful and supportive people.

If they say take this......and don't take that....you can bet they are right

As a newbie Pilgrim what would I have known better , than the thousands who have gone before me?

As I start out on day 5 all of the advice I received stays sound

Of course there are a few nutters on this forum who give bad advice too.... but you'll work out the good and bad

 

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Flynbo

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• May 3, 2015

• #7

I'm crazy. Buffalo staying at home. £16.99 fleece: packed. Thanks everyone!

 

SYates

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• May 3, 2015

• #8

Flynbo said:

...but I am thinking of taking my Buffalo Special Shirt 6 ( http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/special-6-shirt/). I realise this is probably/definitely overkill but it leads me to the question of what to bring in terms of layers for the Camino? I start 11 May from SJPdP and think maybe base layers and a reasonably insulating fleece and poncho on top as and when necessary will suffice?

Can anyone tell me/us how cold is it getting early morning and late at night at this time of year?

I realise this is quite a tough question to answer but any guidance would be much appreciated, so thank you.

Buen Camino!

JG

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That one is definitively overkill for a May Camino! A lighter, and cheaper, windbreaker jacket will do the task just as well.
Buen Camino! SY