Call me crazy...

[Flynbo]

...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]

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.

 

[uniQ]

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

 

[Robo]

If you feel cold. Keep moving. And eat something

 

[Introibo]

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]

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

 

[Flynbo]

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

 

[SYates]

...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

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