Heaviest Layer

[Reb]

Hi all,

I'm planning to walk the Camino this month (May). What is the heaviest layer that I should bring? I have a long-sleeved, thin Merino top but so far, nothing heavier.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Your poncho, rain jacket, or wind jacket over a fleece-type top should be enough. If you tend to get cold, take a slightly more substantial jacket.

 

[Jan_D]

The weather in May can be changeable, but it seems temps in Pamplona, Burgos and Leon are set to hit 25-30 degrees celsius next week (and even if it's slightly lower there's little chance of you freezing!) - so yeah, I totally agree with falcon, pack the merino top just in case but anything more would be overkill, you'll be fine with a fleece, and the poncho will protect you from rain (or the refreshing chill of a 6am start!)

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hi all,

I'm planning to walk the Camino this month (May). What is the heaviest layer that I should bring? I have a long-sleeved, thin Merino top but so far, nothing heavier.

Everything is told before. Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Mark Lee]

Ditto. Anything heavier than a fleece is too much.
cheers

 

[dougfitz]

My heaviest layer was my rain jacket. I carried a light (~220gm in XL) fleece, and didn't need more than four layers walking in Spring:

• Base layer tee
• Trekking shirt
• Fleece
• Rain jacket

 

[whariwharangi]

100 weight fleece, wind proof rain gear, scarf, light tuque, wool gloves and you'll be set for travel in mountains for worst case weather likely to happen in May.

 

[Rajy62]

Hi all,

I'm planning to walk the Camino this month (May). What is the heaviest layer that I should bring? I have a long-sleeved, thin Merino top but so far, nothing heavier.

I walked the Camino in October. Had a technical (waterproof, windproof, breathable) shell and a single insulating layer (nano-puff synthetic sweater). I never had to put the insulating layer on. I found the shell provided enough insulation against wind/cold.
A technical jacket, e.g Marmot Essence or similar, is multi functional and would be very practical. If you tend to get cold easily then a single light insulating layer, otherwise your merino long sleeve should be sufficient. Buen camino.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

The weather in May can be changeable, but it seems temps in Pamplona, Burgos and Leon are set to hit 25-30 degrees celsius next week )

.... but the long range monthly forecast, after next week, is for much cooler weather moving in, and wet.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Go light and in layers.
If it's cold, you can always pick up more gear along the route.
I find that even in quite cold weather, I'm peeling off layers after about 15 minutes walking.