paul thibault
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- future-june 2016
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Hi, and welcome!
You will need something to sleep in - sleeping bag or liner - unless you intend to stay only in hostales or hotels where bedding is supplied. (In Spain, a "hostal" is basically a small private hotel).
We don't know what the weather will be in April and May next year, so you should be prepared for quite a range. What you take depends somewhat on your preference for different temperatures and your risk aversion. I always take a light sleeping bag and a down vest (sleeveless). The down vest is only for chilly evenings and extra warmth at night. You will not need it for walking. A jacket might be warmer than you need.
A 36L back pack should be plenty.
Some are, some aren't. A liner might be enough, depending on your preferences and what other clothes you can wear to bed. I find that my body is easily chilled when it is tired from walking all day, so I prefer to guarantee my comfort at night.Are they heated?
Some are, some aren't. A liner might be enough, depending on your preferences and what other clothes you can wear to bed. I find that my body is easily chilled when it is tired from walking all day, so I prefer to guarantee my comfort at night.
I have walked the Camino Frances twice in the April-May months. You will need a light sleeping bag and, yes, you will need a fleece or down jacket. You will also need rain protection. in 2013 it rained for three days. In 2016 it rained for 3 weeks straight with sleet mixed in. I will walk it again in 2020 during late April and May because it is the greenest time of year.Hello, I also plan to start the Camino Frances April 23 from St Jean and complete end of May. Will I need to bring a sleeping bag? Further, will it be cold enough to require a Down jacket? I am thinking I may be able to bring a pack which is an Osprey 36L. Does this seem sufficient? thanks much Paul
We travel with an ultra light 40 degree bags and a silk liner. It can get cold in April and the bad doesn't weigh that much.Thank you very much for the reply. I do have a liner but am uncertain if that will be sufficient. My plan is to stay in the Alberges. Are they heated? If no I would assume I would need to bring a bag. If yes perhaps a liner is enough?
We travel with an ultra light 40 degree bags and a silk liner. It can get cold in April and the bad doesn't weigh that much.
I purchased a 3 lb light weight sleeping bag at REI, but you can get them at most outdoor fitters. The liner is nice and I tried that too, but settled on the 3 lb bag.Hello, I also plan to start the Camino Frances April 23 from St Jean and complete end of May. Will I need to bring a sleeping bag? Further, will it be cold enough to require a Down jacket? I am thinking I may be able to bring a pack which is an Osprey 36L. Does this seem sufficient? thanks much Paul
You don’t say where you live. If you are from a warm climate (say Florida) you will likely feel cold when someone like me would feel warm.
I would never wear a down vest or jacket in April in Spain. Besides the fact that it would be too warm for me personally, once it gets wet it loses insulation. Better to have a light Primaloft or similar synthetic insulated jacket.
I would suggest a long sleeve light merino wool shirt that you can layer with a T-shirt or preferred hiking shirt. Use the insulating jacket if you are prone to being cold even when exerting yourself and carrying a pack. Don’t forget a light waterproof rain jacket.
I have a packing list that I used on The Primitivo in May. Just as an idea. But remember that I don’t find walking in 40 F degrees cold. Even in rain. But others freeze in these conditions.
http://www.musingsfromthelastfrontier.com/post-camino-de-santiago-packing-list/
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