Not long now

[evan sievers]

Hello all, catching the big bird in 6 days bound for the Camino, i have been looking for daily weather just to help with final clothing selection. Hope to meet some you on 'the way'. Any tips greatly appreciated. Buon Camino.

 

[AZgirl]

Welcome to the board! How exciting to be so close to your start day. I am not sure what route you are planning but personally I find that items that can be layered work best for the invariably changing weather.

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome Evan and Buen Camino!

I leave SJPdP September 7th for 6 weeks and am packing to handle most any weather other than heavy snow. Good luck on your decision.

Mike

 

[NualaOC]

Welcome Evan and Buen Camino!

 

[Arminius]

Buen Camino Evan.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

Hello all, catching the big bird in 6 days bound for the Camino, i have been looking for daily weather just to help with final clothing selection. Hope to meet some you on 'the way'. Any tips greatly appreciated. Buon Camino.

I can't wait to hop the bird! 9/28!

And for you, Buen Camino!

 

[Anniesantiago]

How exciting for you!
Even, there's just no way to cover all the weather possibilities, but I would think in terms of heat and layering rather than cold this time of year.
In other words, just take some shirts you can layer - 1 long sleeved undershirt, 1 short sleeved shirt, and maybe a lightweight fleece.
No need for a coat.
I promise, even in cooler weather, you'll be peeling off layers within 15 minutes!

A featherweight windbreaker can be useful.
And be sure to take some type of raingear - I prefer an ALTUS poncho which you can pick up in SJPP.
Buen Camino!

 

[Anniesantiago]

By the way, Huffy Cane just posted a review of the items he took and it's worth reading.

 

[BethC]

How exciting for you!
Even, there's just no way to cover all the weather possibilities, but I would think in terms of heat and layering rather than cold this time of year.
In other words, just take some shirts you can layer - 1 long sleeved undershirt, 1 short sleeved shirt, and maybe a lightweight fleece.
No need for a coat.
I promise, even in cooler weather, you'll be peeling off layers within 15 minutes!

A featherweight windbreaker can be useful.
And be sure to take some type of raingear - I prefer an ALTUS poncho which you can pick up in SJPP.
Buen Camino!

I so hope the Altus ponchos are less expensive in SJPP than ordering them online here! Last price I saw was 60 Euro.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Hello all, catching the big bird in 6 days bound for the Camino, i have been looking for daily weather just to help with final clothing selection. Hope to meet some you on 'the way'. Any tips greatly appreciated. Buon Camino.

Hi Evan, I think that you alone can make the clothing selection.
Wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I so hope the Altus ponchos are less expensive in SJPP than ordering them online here! Last price I saw was 60 Euro.

I so hope the Altus ponchos are less expensive in SJPP than ordering them online here! Last price I saw was 60 Euro.

Beth, I PM'd you

 

[dcorrea951]

Buen Camino, I will be at the Camino Office fron October 1st to the 15th, please say hello

 

[Mike Savage]

Buen Camino, I will be at the Camino Office fron October 1st to the 15th, please say hello

Which one are you in your avatar? I'm going to try to find you as I fly home from Santiago de Compostela the morning of October 16th so I need to be there on the 15th.

 

[evan sievers]

Wow, thanks so much for all the responses re my inquiry, yep layering, makes sense, and final item is rain jackets, for each of us, as im walking with Janine my wife, looking to rumage the local camping/hiking stores. Pack weight is about 8kg plus o2 and Jens is 6kg plus o2, feeling confident and have done more than 100 hrs in boots, so all thats left for us are the flights, registration and the marché to Santiago following the long shadows of the pilgims whose footsteps we dont fill but follow and trust.
Buo Camino

 

[dcorrea951]

I will be leaving on the 16th at 9:25 am. From SC to Madrid. When do you complete your Camino ? I am on the left and will be in the Pilgrim Office. Glass of wine and dinner ? Need to know how to grow a "handlebar" ! I look forward to meeting you Mike.

 

[Mike Savage]

I will be leaving on the 16th at 9:25 am. From SC to Madrid. When do you complete your Camino ? I am on the left and will be in the Pilgrim Office. Glass of wine and dinner ? Need to know how to grow a "handlebar" ! I look forward to meeting you Mike.

I am a fast walker by nature and I have 40 days to walk so I don't know when I will finish. I do know my flight home is the morning of October 16th.

Dinner on the 15th sounds great!