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Insects during Spring and Summer?

Funkyskier

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2014
We will be leaving SJPdP in early June. We will being doing a combination of camping, albergues and private accommodations. Will my insect liner for my tent be necessary at this time of the year?
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

ā‚¬46,-
Insects are not bad, so extra netting should not be necessary.

Buen camino.
 
Just be aware that proper camping places are not frequent on the CF and wild camping is prohibited in Spain. Taking a tent with you might be overkill. As for insects: mosquitoes and the occasional bed bug - and no - staying only in top accommodation will not save you 100% from the later - they travel with the pilgrims ...
Buen Camino nevertheless, SY

We will be leaving SJPdP in early June. We will being doing a combination of camping, albergues and private accommodations. Will my insect liner for my tent be necessary at this time of the year?
 
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

ā‚¬149,-

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