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Barbara Whelan

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Time of past OR future Camino

Camino Frances 2021
Camino Portuguese 2022

• Mar 19, 2018

• #1

Hi,
I am planning to walk the Camino from mid-April to May and will be packing waterproof rain trousers. I usually wear Sprayway Hydrolite here but they are quite heavy. Would anyone know of a lighter but equally waterproof pair?
Thanks,
Barbara

 

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• Mar 19, 2018

• #2

There are tons of lightweight options. Here are some examples. I didn't focus on budget, cause I don't know what it is. But these are all great at denying rain, and are fairly breathable. The best breathability in a pant that I've tested for manufacturers is the Zpacks model.

Light (9 ounces)
https://www.rei.com/product/859979/marmot-precip-full-zip-rain-pants-womens
Lighter (5 ounces)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXU1KEC/?tag=casaivar02-20
Lightest (3 ounces)
http://zpacks.com/accessories/wpb_pants.shtml

 

Tia Valeria

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Pt Norte/Pmtvo 2010
C. Inglés 2011
C. Primitivo '12
Norte-C. de la Reina '13
C. do Mar-C. Inglés '15

• Mar 20, 2018

• #3

We use Regatta pull-on zipless rain trousers. Bought in-store while wearing boots to ensure they can be put on and off without having to remove the boots. Some styles have zips so this would not apply, but they weigh a little more.
Rohan do a pair of very lightweight rain trousers at a price - but we have not tried them due to the cost.