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On the Camino Frances in 2015 my sleeping bag was too warm so I bought a light weight version. There is a European standard for sleeping bag ratings and the one I bought had a comfort rating of 13 degrees centigrade (55F), a thermal equilibrium limit (lower limit) of 10 degrees centigrade (50F) and an extreme limit of -1 degrees centigrade (30F). I used the sleeping bag during most of June mainly as a blanket. For most of July in Galicia I didn't use it at all.For those of you out there who have used a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, how is it different? What was your experience?
Most albergues require that you have something to sleep in. Sleeping directly on the mattress is rarely permitted (think of a few thousand sweaty pilgrims laying directly on the mattress). That makes a sleep sack a bit preferable to a quilt. In virtually every albergue there are blankets to put on top. In the summer you may have to ask for one from storage. Albergues that are too hot are a bigger problem than ones that are too cold.a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, how is it different?
I walked this year from August 22 to September 23.I'm finally going to do this! I have been reading and planning in my spare time for the last 6 months, and despite all the great threads on this forum, I still have some questions. Hopefully some of you awesome people can help me get some answers! I'm starting my Camino in mid-June and will stay for all of July.
1) Sleeping bag/liner/quilt
I've done quite a bit of research and found a sleeping quilt, Enlightened Equipment's Revelation http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelation/#.WAp-X1nFbzw.email, that is highly recommended and very light weight. I am the type of person who sleeps with a warming blanket under my down blanket when it's colder that 65 degrees F, so I know I'm going to need something more than a liner. For those of you out there who have used a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, how is it different? What was your experience?
2) Pants
I love hiking and walking and usually just wear workout leggings... any women out there have any experiences they could share about whether or not this will work? I've seen quite a few women talk about skirts and dresses to reduce heat, but I just can't do it. I need something between my legs. Any advice?
3) Shirts
Merino wool is what I keep reading and I'm probably getting a Merino wool shirt to try out before I leave, but when it comes down to it... does it really matter? Is it really worth it or will any comfortable workout material-type shirt work?
4) Planning
In case you didn't notice, I am a planner. I just can't help myself. I've used the planner at http://www.godesalco.com/ to strategize a trip that can be done in 33 days that will leave 3 "extra" days in case we don't make it one day or in case of injury. Anyone have any experience with such a trip? How did it go?
5) Technology
My husband is not coming with me and he is a major worrier. I need to bring an emergency phone so he can get in touch with me, and I do want a few pictures from along the way... but I also don't want to live my life behind the lens of a camera or the screen of a stupid smart phone. Experience? Advice? What to take and what to leave behind?
Any and all help appreciated! I have only the most basic idea of what I am doing and have never ever done anything like the Camino before. Thank you in advance for everything!
I too am hoping to do this trek June-July 2017. I am very beginning phases so am excited to find this forum. I will be watching for any and all advice/suggestions as the months unfold.I'm finally going to do this! I have been reading and planning in my spare time for the last 6 months, and despite all the great threads on this forum, I still have some questions. Hopefully some of you awesome people can help me get some answers! I'm starting my Camino in mid-June and will stay for all of July.
1) Sleeping bag/liner/quilt
I've done quite a bit of research and found a sleeping quilt, Enlightened Equipment's Revelation http://www.enlightenedequipment.com/revelation/#.WAp-X1nFbzw.email, that is highly recommended and very light weight. I am the type of person who sleeps with a warming blanket under my down blanket when it's colder that 65 degrees F, so I know I'm going to need something more than a liner. For those of you out there who have used a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, how is it different? What was your experience?
2) Pants
I love hiking and walking and usually just wear workout leggings... any women out there have any experiences they could share about whether or not this will work? I've seen quite a few women talk about skirts and dresses to reduce heat, but I just can't do it. I need something between my legs. Any advice?
3) Shirts
Merino wool is what I keep reading and I'm probably getting a Merino wool shirt to try out before I leave, but when it comes down to it... does it really matter? Is it really worth it or will any comfortable workout material-type shirt work?
4) Planning
In case you didn't notice, I am a planner. I just can't help myself. I've used the planner at http://www.godesalco.com/ to strategize a trip that can be done in 33 days that will leave 3 "extra" days in case we don't make it one day or in case of injury. Anyone have any experience with such a trip? How did it go?
5) Technology
My husband is not coming with me and he is a major worrier. I need to bring an emergency phone so he can get in touch with me, and I do want a few pictures from along the way... but I also don't want to live my life behind the lens of a camera or the screen of a stupid smart phone. Experience? Advice? What to take and what to leave behind?
Any and all help appreciated! I have only the most basic idea of what I am doing and have never ever done anything like the Camino before. Thank you in advance for everything!
Last year I brought a suitcase with my pre and post Camino clothes and things, that I left with a friend in Madrid.What did you all do with an extra bag with things that weren't part of the 10% body weight essentials while you were walking? Such as, books to read on the plane and any other clothes for AC (is this of the Camino lexicon? After Camino.)
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