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It was pretty muddy last week - a bit like the First World War, although as far as I know nobody drowned in it.scruffy1 said:... tiptoe through the tulips that they leave behind, the mud you see on the Camino is not mud.
tyrrek said:Hi!
I think that's too much stuff for late April. You won't really need thermal anything unless you're very unlucky with the weather, and then just use an extra albergue blanket. While you're walking you'll be pretty warm.
One hat only.
The down jacket may be heavy, especially if it gets wet or needs washed - fleeces dry in seconds.
Three pairs of footwear seems a bit much so decide between boots and shoes. Light sandals are great for the evening, but if you take more robust ones they can also be good for walking if you have blisters etc.
I've never got it right, so take any advice from me with a pinch of salt. I just think in terms of 'Something for hot and something for cold. Something for wet and something for dry. Undies and something to sleep in. And boots.'
Buen Camino!
Agree 100%. Buen Camino!PingHansen said:The weight difference between a 2l and a 1,5l or a 1l is not much. Better to keep the more versatile option of 2l, and then only fill it half - especially on Mondays, where some cafés are closed.supersullivan said:the option of downsizing to either a 1 or 1.5 litre bladderpack and a commensurate space and weight saving.
PingHansen said:Icebreaker?capun said:- 1 Light Long Sleeve thermal underwear. Also for sleeping.
- 1 Light Long Pants thermal underwear. Also for sleeping.
Re: Easter 2013 in Santiago
New postby scruffy1 on 02 Oct 2012, 21:40
JJH
Wonderful idea, Easter in Santiago-do remember that Easter comes early this year, March 31, starting a week or so earlier, presumably from Sarria, you will miss the mountains around O'Cebreiro and snow but it will be cold-a good chance of sleet and hail. 2012 was rainy and cool in Galicia until May and yes it snowed in O'Cebreiro end of April-unusual but can happen. There are plenty of backpack taxi services but no one has started a husky dog-sled option for the Camino-watch the weather!
when I read yours and the brain linked the two!You won't really need thermal anything unless you're very unlucky with the weather
I didn't mean my comment to be facetious either. I just can't see how thermals would have helped much on my Caminos. In late April last year I was in shorts, and although April this year was cooler I was walking in early April and was quite happy without thermals. We can only speak about our own experiences.TerryB said:In spite of the facetious comment I would not leave out the lightweight thermal underwear. Galicia in April can be very cold and wet.
Sienna Moon said:It is really worth trying the sea to summit sleeping bag, foot vented can be used as a throw, as complete unzips and 600 grams with a 75 grams silk liner out of Vietnam on alibaba on email order $15.00 au. Sea to Summit has great gear!
Absolutely right. The towns and cities generally are the most difficult to navigate as the arrows are more difficult to spot. In the countryside it's pretty easy, especially with all the other pilgrims around. Some of the larger towns and cities along the Camino have brass scallop shells embedded in the pavements to help, but I'm not sure if the towns Seamus mentions do. They're relatively small so you can't go too far wrong anyway.supersullivan said:
capun said:tericarns: Thanks for the inputs, we'll give them a try.
OK. Here's the first pass at my equipment list. All equipment except noted are light, synthetic material.
- 1 Gregory Z40 Backpack (1.5Kg)
- 1 Platypus Big Zip 2L Water Bladder (0.15Kg)
- 1 North Face Cat's Meow Sleeping Bag (1.2Kg)
- 1 ThermaRest ZLite Sleeping Pad (0.29Kg)
- 1 REI Inflatable Pillow (0.113Kg). Yes I need some comfort at my age
- 2 Pairs of Zip-Off legs Pants
- 2 Pairs of Roll-Up long sleeve shirts
- 1 Down Jacket, its more like a shirt and ligher than my fleece jacket
- 1 Altus Poncho
- 2 Undershirts/T-Shirt
- 3 Underwear Boxers
- 1 Light Long Sleeve thermal underwear. Also for sleeping.
- 1 Light Long Pants thermal underwear. Also for sleeping.
- 3 Hiking socks
- 2 Sock liners
- 1 pair Merrell Moab waterproof boots. I need the ankle support
- 1 pair Off trail walking shoes
- 1 pair Shower Sandals (shared with my wife)
- 1 pair of gaiters. Keep pant legs dry and off the shoe tops.
- 1 Walking stick. I'll get this in Spain
- 1 Wide brimmed Hat
- 1 Beanie
- 1 Pair Gloves
- 1 Bandanna. Maybe cotton
- 1 Handkerchief. Cotton
- 1 REI Fast drying towel XX Large. For showering
- 1 REI Fast drying towel Medium. For washing hands/face
- 1 Petzl Tikka headlamp
- 1 Bedbug repellent treated Bedsheet
- 1 U-Dig-It Trowel
- 1 Lexan Cup
- 1 Titanium Spork
- 1 Wide Mouth Lexan container. To mix drinks, shared with my wife.
- 1 Cleaning Kit: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Biodegrable soap, shampoo, Comb, deodorant, Shaver (maybe), compressed Toilet Paper, Lip Salve. Some of it shared with my wife.
- 1 Compact First Aid Kit includes Compeed. Shared with my wife
- 1 Cleanup/Storage Kit: 2 trash bags, 2 Gallon sized ZipLocs, 2 Quart sized ZipLocs
- Notebook, pen, Pilgrims Passport.
To the list you need to include 2 Liters of water and some food. I'll be weighting the equipment and see what's the total weight.
Any feedback and/or comments?
I am still trying to decide on the sleeping bag. I have a Thermolite liner that is supposed to add another 8C but it seems to be too light but it only weights 250 grams and it is very compact. I also have a fleece liner as an option.
I don't think so. They can be found abandoned in the donation boxes all along the camino. Should you find yourself without a bed, you can borrow a sleeping pad from a fellow pilgrim!Do you need a sleeping pad?
ericandbeethoven said:I would also recommend Sea to Summit Dry Packs
ericandbeethoven said:I would also add a backpack cover
ericandbeethoven said:1 pair of trekking boots only. If they are good quality waterproof as your's are
ericandbeethoven said:I highly recommend Crocs
ericandbeethoven said:I did not see a Swiss Army Knife
What if you are the people near by when the emergency happens? :wink:I thought there were enough people near by that we would not need it for emergencies.
how much rain are we going to expect in Late April-Early May
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