do i need a sleeping bag

[peregrinebynature]

hola all

if i plan to stay in aubergues every night, do i need to bring a sleeping bag or blanket of some sort or is it possible without one? has anyone done this?

 

[Tincatinker]

hola all

if i plan to stay in aubergues every night, do i need to bring a sleeping bag or blanket of some sort or is it possible without one? has anyone done this?

A little more information in your question might help members answer. What time of year do you intend to travel? Which Camino? Whether you sleep normally under a heavy quilt with the central heating on... You have asked about Auberge, these are French hotels/ inns that will provide all the bedding you require. If you meant Albergue, pilgrim hostals in Spain, then the forums Search facility (top right of the screen) will lead you to some excellent discussion that will help you make a decision.

Buen Camino

 

[rubyslippers]

I bought a basic, light-weight rectagonal one and was able to unzip it and use like a blanket. I had my silk SAC I'd purchased years ago in Sky Mall. It covered the mattress and pillow and I could pre-spray it with permethrin. Worked great

 

[peregrinebynature]

thank you for your replies. i am leaving for the camino in roughly one week, exactly where i start will depend on which air ticket is cheaper but i am looking at frances or le puy or perhaps the portuguese route. yes, i know they all differ so knowing that i am pretty flexible which one is easiest for not having to bring camping gear and taking all rest and meals in the towns? i am used to traveling with a 20l backpack.

 

[whariwharangi]

thank you for your replies. i am leaving for the camino in roughly one week, exactly where i start will depend on which air ticket is cheaper but i am looking at frances or le puy or perhaps the portuguese route. yes, i know they all differ so knowing that i am pretty flexible which one is easiest for not having to bring camping gear and taking all rest and meals in the towns? i am used to traveling with a 20l backpack.

Camino Frances is the best supported with albergues and the services sought by pilgrims enroute such as meals in town.

Albergues will provide a bottom sheet for the bed and a pillow case. Sometimes the cleanliness is questionable. Most but not all albergues in Spain will loan blankets. You need to bring your own bedding. Whether that is a sleeping bag is up to you; most of us find it the most convenient way to do so.

 

[xin loi]

Had to sleep on the floor three times last year--would NOT walk without a sleeping bag and a sleeping pad. Also lot of walkers like to sleep out in the woods a night or two along the way.

 

[Susan hopes]

I brought a light weight sleeping bag and a light liner. I'm very glad I did. When I did not need the sleeping bag, I could use it as a pillow or to prop up my aching feet. One cool night I used it as a blanket and was cozy and warm (I chill easily).

 

[Felice]

Albergues will provide a bottom sheet for the bed and a pillow case. Sometimes the cleanliness is questionable. Most but not all albergues in Spain will loan blankets. You need to bring your own bedding. Whether that is a sleeping bag is up to you; most of us find it the most convenient way to do so.[/QUOTE]


Walking last Sept on the frances from SJPP, I came across a number of aulbergue that did not provide a bottom sheet and pillow case. The first time I came across disposable sheets was in Leon. I had a silk liner but it did not stay still, especially if the mattress was one of those blue plastic covered ones. I used a large silk scarf on my pillow.

 

[Jo Jo]

Summer camino (July Aug. 2015), coolmax liner was all that was necessary. At times, it was too hot for even that and we slept on top of them. For the times it got cold at night, all albuergues that we stayed in (except Roncevalles) had blankets. I was thankful for not carrying the weight of a sleeping bag or pad.

 

[rubyslippers]

I barely needed one, but for two nights and I hiked in last part of April and full month of May in 2008. Sept in 2012. I would take a LIGHT weight one. Mine, when stuffed, doesn't even weigh any more that a pound at most. The time of the year you are hiking I doubt that you will need one at all.

 

[SYates]

thank you for your replies. i am leaving for the camino in roughly one week, exactly where i start will depend on which air ticket is cheaper but i am looking at frances or le puy or perhaps the portuguese route. yes, i know they all differ so knowing that i am pretty flexible which one is easiest for not having to bring camping gear and taking all rest and meals in the towns? i am used to traveling with a 20l backpack.

Bring a light-weight summer sleeping bag (it can still be chilly in the mountains) and you are prepared for nearly everything. Buen Camino! SY