Packing now, short camino, no rain predicted wwyd

[sjf]

I leave this weekend for a short 100Km walk from Lugo or Sarria into Santiago. The current 10-day weather forecast shows sunshine and no rain until after I'm done.

So.. Do I leave the poncho at home? or take it anyway? We're talking half a pound here... WWYD?

 

[Kiwi-family]

That’s a light insurance policy!

 

[frida1]

I would never go on any multi-day walk without rain gear. Weather reports aren't always accurate. I find a rain jacket more useful, because it can be used as a wind shell. A poncho isn't quite as convenient, but if you don't take it and it rains, you could be very uncomfortable.

 

[Tincatinker]

A 10 day forecast for an area with a maritime climate is pure speculation. Even a three day forecast is likely to change. Galicia in the Fall? Take the poncho.

Buen, waterproofed, camino

 

[sjf]

ok, ok, I'll take the poncho.



But maybe not the fleece.

 

[peregrina2000]

The best way to make sure it doesn't rain is to carry it with you.

 

[natefaith]

The best way to make sure it doesn't rain is to carry it with you.

Yup, that's how it is in Galicia!

If you have a light rain jacket, @sjf , I'd take that and leave the poncho at home. (Like a Marmot Precip - super light.)
And I *would* bring a fleece - the overnight lows are a bit too cold for my taste, and the albergues won't have heat on yet. But of course you know yourself, and what you can tolerate, the best! Enjoy it all and Buen Camino!

 

[natefaith]

Actually, I just looked up the weight of a Marmot Precip - 13 ounces. If your poncho is only 8 ounces, that's a better choice

 

[Walking Lover]

I leave this weekend for a short 100Km walk from Lugo or Sarria into Santiago. The current 10-day weather forecast shows sunshine and no rain until after I'm done.

So.. Do I leave the poncho at home? or take it anyway? We're talking half a pound here... WWYD?

Get yourself a $5, light weight poncho. They weigh almost nothing, and although rain might not be predicted, I suspect that at this time of year, you can have a heavy fog that feels like a misty rain. We experienced this from O'C to our next stop.

 

[Peter Knezevich]

I leave this weekend for a short 100Km walk from Lugo or Sarria into Santiago. The current 10-day weather forecast shows sunshine and no rain until after I'm done.

So.. Do I leave the poncho at home? or take it anyway? We're talking half a pound here... WWYD?

I am planning on this walk in February how was it