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I opt for the light water repellent jacket (4 oz. Houdini) coupled with a GoLite ChromeDome umbrella (doubles nicely for sun protection).
Thanks for the advice. I'll go with the lighter coat and do the poncho thing if need be. I just got my plane ticket, have pre-packed my bag (twice) and am working on getting my practice walks up to a respectable mileage. See you on the camino in Aug!+1 on the Houdini. One of my favorite pieces of gear when backpacking.
I hate ponchos with a passion.
I like a lightweight Goretex jacket then take whatever layering is appropriate.
Hi! Last year I did de French Way from SJPP to Finisterre, from mid Augst to mid September, I took a The North Face waterproof set of jacket and pants, extremely light, made of a material which allows ventilation and I bought it a little loose in order to wear it on top of everything even my pants. It worked wonderful, as protection from the rain and as windbreaker in the chilly mornings when I started walking with 6 or 7°C. If you have any more questions don't doubt in asking, I'll be more than pleased to help you. Regards and Buen Camino!I'll be starting the Camino in mid-August and I'm having coat angst. For the temperature, I think that my windbreaker would be better. It's a Columbia "omni-shield" which means water resistant but it's not a rain coat. Or I could take my heavier shell which is "omni-tech", meaning water proof but it's also designed for much cooler weather. (Where do they come up with these names?). Just to complicate matters, after the Camino, I'll be meeting a friend in Ireland where the heavier coat would be welcome. But I could have her bring it for me.
My gut is to take the lighter coat. And then just buy a cheap rain poncho along the way if I feel that I need to. But I would appreciate your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your advice....and see you in August.
One of the best pieces of advice I can give you is, don't rely on what you have, buy stuff exclusively for this trip. It is worth it and you won't regret it.Me too. I used one in the army, and swore never again.
But if need out weighs passion, I'll buy a cheap one on the way.
I'm also having angst about my jacket. I'm from Fla. do not relish cold. I have a trusty Columbia jacket, two piece with removable fleece liner and rain proof outer. I've used in for years on cold weather trips, including several trips to Spain and on the Camino in Galicia in Sept. 2012.
Now I've become weight obsessed and am worried about taking this jacket because it weighs 4 lbs. total.
I'm leaning toward the fleece lining and a light windbreaker/rain jacket to half that weight.
Don Ebbs, my wife and I are leaving the Roncesvalles area on Sept. 23. Hope we meet up somewhere along the Way.
I'm also having angst about my jacket. I'm from Fla. do not relish cold. I have a trusty Columbia jacket, two piece with removable fleece liner and rain proof outer. I've used in for years on cold weather trips, including several trips to Spain and on the Camino in Galicia in Sept. 2012.
Now I've become weight obsessed and am worried about taking this jacket because it weighs 4 lbs. total.
I'm leaning toward the fleece lining and a light windbreaker/rain jacket to half that weight.
Stuart, you've hit on the other part of my problem. I'm staying in Europe after completing the Camino in late October, and will visit Northern Scotland near the end of November. I suspect I'll be grateful for my jacket and boots at that time.I walked a lot of the way with a guy from southern California. He was suffering in the mountains! I'm from Scotland and thought the weather was very mild for the time of year
I've got a Columbia two piece as well. It was brilliant but like you said, heavy.
I'll be starting the Camino in mid-August and I'm having coat angst. For the temperature, I think that my windbreaker would be better. It's a Columbia "omni-shield" which means water resistant but it's not a rain coat. Or I could take my heavier shell which is "omni-tech", meaning water proof but it's also designed for much cooler weather. (Where do they come up with these names?). Just to complicate matters, after the Camino, I'll be meeting a friend in Ireland where the heavier coat would be welcome. But I could have her bring it for me.
My gut is to take the lighter coat. And then just buy a cheap rain poncho along the way if I feel that I need to. But I would appreciate your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your advice....and see you in August.
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