Rob Richards
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- plan to walk September 2017
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wow amazing response time. ....I am in northern British Columbia.....Canada...THANK YOUFerrino or Altus manufacture those, if you tell us where you are located we could help you even better ;-) Buen Camino, SY
Hi there.
As a new pilgrim preparing for an adventure along the Camino De Santiago I have been looking around the usual web sites for a long sleeved light weight poncho to cover myself and my pack.
I have not been successful so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I will be travelling Sept/October so it's a must I think.
Thank you.
RMR
Thank you.Hi Rob, welcome to the forum!
Yep, a decent poncho is an excellent piece of kit, after walking for a few months I was converted myself. And donated my Gortex jacket away. However, like most things don't buy a cheap one. I have witnessed cheap ponchos literally fall apart in windy conditions. In my opinion (just my opinion) two of the best are the Spanish made Altus or the Italian Ferrino Trekker. A bit expensive but they work and have the added advantage of front opening, easier to put on and can wear open for ventilation between downpours. You can buy both in SJPdP but they may be cheaper online, depending where you are from. The sizes relate to pack size also mind you. I bought the Ferrino, and I am very glad i did!
Davey
Thank you.
The Ferrino seems to be a quick majority favorite so I will explore my options online and see what I can find here in Canada.
I appreciate the lightning fast responses,pretty amazing.
Hi Rob, welcome to the forum!
Yep, a decent poncho is an excellent piece of kit, after walking for a few months I was converted myself. And donated my Gortex jacket away. However, like most things don't buy a cheap one. I have witnessed cheap ponchos literally fall apart in windy conditions. In my opinion (just my opinion) two of the best are the Spanish made Altus or the Italian Ferrino Trekker. A bit expensive but they work and have the added advantage of front opening, easier to put on and can wear open for ventilation between downpours. You can buy both in SJPdP but they may be cheaper online, depending where you are from. The sizes relate to pack size also mind you. I bought the Ferrino, and I am very glad i did!
Davey
Hi Davey,
Any idea of the ponchos's prices in SJPP ? For budgeting purpose. Thank you!
Hi Rob I am from Manitoa , last year I walked the Camino Portugues,and my Ferrino Trecker worked very well even walking through tropical storm Henri. They are available on amazon.ca for about $ 61.00.Hi there.
As a new pilgrim preparing for an adventure along the Camino De Santiago I have been looking around the usual web sites for a long sleeved light weight poncho to cover myself and my pack.
I have not been successful so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I will be travelling Sept/October so it's a must I think.
Thank you.
RMR
Question about the Ferrino. The reviews say it has a silver reflective lining. Does that lend itself to overheating or condensation?
Hello Judy
there is always some condensation wearing a waterproof while hiking but I haven't found it too much of a problem in my Ferrino. My old Gortex jacket was much much worse. Remember, a jacket is worn under your rucksack so it is tight against your body, the beauty of a poncho over your pack is that you have much more room and air can circulate.
Hope this helps
Davey
Question about the Ferrino. The reviews say it has a silver reflective lining. Does that lend itself to overheating or condensation?
Hi there.
As a new pilgrim preparing for an adventure along the Camino De Santiago I have been looking around the usual web sites for a long sleeved light weight poncho to cover myself and my pack.
I have not been successful so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I will be travelling Sept/October so it's a must I think.
Thank you.
RMR
YES!!! My wife wore her Ferrino in June/July of this year and was overheating. I believe she would have been much happier with a lighter weight rain poncho like the Sea-to-Summit Ultra-Sil rain poncho ... or possibly the Packa noted in a prior post.Question about the Ferrino. The reviews say it has a silver reflective lining. Does that lend itself to overheating or condensation?
Hi Rob, not sure where in BC you are. I'm in Victoria and found a good one at MEC, but sorry don't have the brand name. You could go on MEC's website. Welcome to the forum.Thank you.
The Ferrino seems to be a quick majority favorite so I will explore my options online and see what I can find here in Canada.
I appreciate the lightning fast responses,pretty amazing.
Hi Rob, I agree with BP regarding the umbrella. Served me well on the camino. I have used an Altus poncho on all may caminos and I am very happy with it.
Petro
I am also an umbrella convert. Last year I carried my trusty Euroschirm hands free hiking brolly. Good in the rain of course (and the Euroschirm is good in moderate winds), and truly a blessing under the Spanish sun - it meant I didn't need to wear a hat. And it meant I carried my own shelter so I could take a break anywhere in any weather.his year I needed to replace it and bought the silver version for added UV protection. Good piece of kit
Davey
Hi, IKEA do a poncho but it is not that waterproofHi there.
As a new pilgrim preparing for an adventure along the Camino De Santiago I have been looking around the usual web sites for a long sleeved light weight poncho to cover myself and my pack.
I have not been successful so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I will be travelling Sept/October so it's a must I think.
Thank you.
RMR
Hi, IKEA do a poncho but it is not that waterproof
I use a Rohan poncho. Not cheap and maybe not easy to get in Canada. Just my 2p.
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