seamusgallen
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I'm going to walk the Camino Francés in April and May 2016, and I'm looking at rainwear. But, I can't find a lightweight waterproof jacket that will keep my shorts dry. I don't want to wear rain pants (or a poncho) but all rain jackets seem to end at waist level. Does anyone else have this problem? I can, of course, buy a long raincoat like you would wear to work, or if you were a flasher, but they're not lightweight, and would cause one to sweat like a pig.
The only rain gear that I have found that breaths & keeps you dry has been event fabric rain gear. Pants as well. The problem is the good 3 layer stuff is expensive, buy it online but do your research. It usually is cheaper in Europe,I'm going to walk the Camino Francés in April and May 2016, and I'm looking at rainwear. But, I can't find a lightweight waterproof jacket that will keep my shorts dry. I don't want to wear rain pants (or a poncho) but all rain jackets seem to end at waist level. Does anyone else have this problem? I can, of course, buy a long raincoat like you would wear to work, or if you were a flasher, but they're not lightweight, and would cause one to sweat like a pig.
or, for that matter, rain chaps?@seamusgallen, have you considered a rain kilt?
If you are contemplating an over-the-head poncho, use one on a rainy training walk. They are very inconvenient, and often require the help of another person. People are very friendly and accommodating on the Camino, but having to ask for help donning and doffing a poncho repeatedly in on-and-off rain may be asking too much!There is always the poncho option.
To add to this, I measured a selection of rain jackets:I don't consider bomber style jackets that end at the waist to be trekking rain gear. Most lightweight gear that I see just covers the buttocks and works best with rain pants. I have two longer jackets, one from North Face and a slightly longer one from Macpac that reaches to just above my knees. Neither are what I would call lightweight. Not only is there the extra material required to lengthen the jacket, when you look at this market segment, it appears to me that if you are serious enough to want a long jacket, you don't want to accept too many compromises on rain protection. As a result the materials are thicker and heavier as well as there being more of it.
TammyLynn, how did the Packa work out for you? Perhaps your Camino much warmer than mine might be. I am walking the CF April(mid)-May? All this talk of cold rain is making me nervous. In my area we don't experience much rain or cold weather. This makes my walk a nice physical and mental challenge for me BEFORE I even leave. Your thoughts?This is what I have read about on this forum and decided to try this fall.
http://www.thepacka.com
I was going to recommend the Packa too. I don't have one myself, but a couple that I walked with had them, and they are a great (though spendy) option.This is what I have read about on this forum and decided to try this fall.
http://www.thepacka.com
How well does it work without a backpack? As a shell in the evening when walking around town or would you still need another "rain/wind" outer shell over your fleece?This is what I have read about on this forum and decided to try this fall.
http://www.thepacka.com
It works great with or without the backpack. It is shorter than the Altus, but the older model Altus has disappeared from stores, and the new model does not seem to please people much.How well does it work without a backpack? As a shell in the evening when walking around town or would you still need another "rain/wind" outer shell over your fleece?
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