anotherwalker
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Starting my first camino!
For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
Dear camino loving people,
I'll be leaving for my first camino this thursday (camino Frances). I got almost everything prepared, but I'm struggeling a bit on what to bring for warmth and rainprotection. I will probably be walking until the half, or maybe even the end of october, since I plan to take it very easy for health reasons.
I know that on a summer camino you don't need much, and the weather is really warm right now! But what I can't find out is what I will need later on, when I'm still walking in september and october. I prefer not to buy stuff that I already have at home.
Since I don't have a light sleeping bag, I thought of bringing a light fleece blanket (320 g) in addition to my silk sleeping bag liner. Would it be necessary to bring a merino legging (140 g) and a woolen longsleeve (232 g) in addition to this? I heard the nights can be cold, but will it also be cold inside the albergues?
Another thing I'm having a hard time figuring out is if I will need rain pants (257 g) in addition to my poncho (340 g). In the warm weeks I don't mind walking in my shorts and getting my legs wet, but will I be able to do this in october as well? Or will it be too cold to walk in shorts in the rain by then?
I hope someone can help me out a bit. If I bring all of these options, my pack will weigh around 7.5 kg (no water or food). I have test-walked with 8 kg on my back and it felt fine, but of course I don't know how it's going to feel after weeks of carrying it
Thanks so much in advance!
As you are leaving in two days, not sure there is time to buy / test anything for rain. I plan on using a rain poncho that will cover both me and the pack. Light weight and I hope it holds up well if I need it to.
As you are leaving in two days, not sure there is time to buy / test anything for rain. I plan on using a rain poncho that will cover both me and the pack. Light weight and I hope it holds up well if I need it to.
Some use a buff for an eyemask and buffs are extremely versatile.Eyemask for sleeping
1700g backpack can be changed for a 500g , maybe too late but 1.2kg is nice savings
Dear @SYates, thanks for the comprehensive respond! I now feel much better about leaving some of the stuff at home
I know that everybody else probably has bandaids and compeed as well, but for me it feels a little bit opportunistic to let other people carry that for me. A couple of each don't weigh that much.
Anotherwalker, I agree that it is better to take your own tape and bandaids. That was a bad example for me to use, since they are very personal and weigh nothing. So, let's substitute a pocket knife instead. I didn't carry one, but others had them readily available. I also took a small pack of dry, biodegradable laundry detergent for my daily washing. I preferred to use it and it weighed only and ounce or two. I was never cold in any albergue and often slept in my silk liner on top of my sleeping bag. There are blankets available in most albergues too. But, I failed to take a knit cap and suffered on some mornings. I took sunglasses but only used them on two days, since they fogged up from me being so steamy. Anyway, you aren't walking towards the sun. Buen Camino!
Zpacks makes the backpacks to fit ( custom ) at no extra charge. the Zero Backpacks at $95 look enticing for less than 100g. Why do we need a made for the jungle backpack? ;--) I do agree on the fit being the most important, have fun and buen camino...
I don't walk in the dark but the time I missed it was when doing 2-handed blister care in a poorly lit albergue. I'm still on the fence about whether it is worth the bulk/weight! Better to just avoid the blisters!The headlamp I will not be without again.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?