Quick straw poll - light sleeping quilt or not? Leaving in three days

[DebR]

This will be my third Camino, so I really should know the answer, but...

I walked SJPP to Santiago this time last year with a lightweight down sleeping quilt and a silk liner.

I'm starting again this Sunday (20/9/15), also from SJPDP and aiming for Muxia by around 30/10. My pack is packedand ready to go (6.7kg in total), but part of me wants to ditch the quilt and take my chances. I default to privates rather than municipals, and remember waking hot most nights on both previous Caminos (the first in April /May) but...

Thoughts, comments, ideas...?

 

[MeganG22]

I have walked in October- both in 2012 and 2014- and after this recent one I vowed to only bring my liner next time. Like you, all I remember is waking up hot almost every night! And so many places have blankets- why carry the extra weight with you?

Have an amazing time! Buen (THIRD) Camino!

 

[Magwood]

I would take it. By the end of October it can be quite chilly at night, especially at elevation.

 

[John Richard]

I would take it. By the end of October it can be quite chilly at night, especially at elevation.

I have been looking at accommodation for our second night and the web page of the pilgrims hostel in Orreaga/Roncesvalles and it says to bring your own' sleeping bag' Do you think they mean a sheet type liner? Thanks We arrive in SJPP sept 26th and getting excited

 

[mspath]

I have been looking at accommodation for our second night and the web page of the pilgrims hostel in Orreaga/Roncesvalles and it says to bring your own' sleeping bag' Do you think they mean a sheet type liner? Thanks We arrive in SJPP sept 26th and getting excited

Either a liner or a bag will be fine at Roncesvalles. However they do require that you have something between you and their mattress.

Buen camino!

 

[clearskiescamino]

Liner

 

[Seabird]

I see that silk liners are most often referenced, and was thinking of using this and a down quilt for my first camino next April/May. But what about a thermolite liner and no down quilt? The thermolite is a little heavier then silk (about 8-9 ounces), but also warmer. I'm trying to decide, so will be interested in what you do.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Personally, I'd take it, but I tend to get cold.
A down quilt shouldn't weigh that much?

 

[movinmaggie]

I see that silk liners are most often referenced, and was thinking of using this and a down quilt for my first camino next April/May. But what about a thermolite liner and no down quilt? The thermolite is a little heavier then silk (about 8-9 ounces), but also warmer. I'm trying to decide, so will be interested in what you do.

I see you are in the U.S. so perhaps REI has something like what I am taking. Here in Victoria, BC, I found a good compromise. It's a cross between a liner and a sleeping bag; rather like a quilted liner. At Mountain Equipment Coop, it is called the 'Intrepid Traveller'. I love it so can't wait to try it out. One week to departure ...

 

[Seabird]

I see you are in the U.S. so perhaps REI has something like what I am taking. Here in Victoria, BC, I found a good compromise. It's a cross between a liner and a sleeping bag; rather like a quilted liner. At Mountain Equipment Coop, it is called the 'Intrepid Traveller'. I love it so can't wait to try it out. One week to departure ...

Thanks, and do report back!

 

[jsalt]

This will be my third Camino, so I really should know the answer, but...

I walked SJPP to Santiago this time last year with a lightweight down sleeping quilt and a silk liner.

I'm starting again this Sunday (20/9/15), also from SJPDP and aiming for Muxia by around 30/10. My pack is packedand ready to go (6.7kg in total), but part of me wants to ditch the quilt and take my chances. I default to privates rather than municipals, and remember waking hot most nights on both previous Caminos (the first in April /May) but...

Thoughts, comments, ideas...?

Hi, I never go anywhere without my lightweight washable sleeping bag. At any time of the year. You just never know when you might need it: sleeping outside in summer, no blankets (or dirty blankets) in the albergue on a cold night. I have needed it often enough to warrant carrying it. Especially in October Jill

 

[Kiwi-d]

I'd take it too. I walked Sept/October last year, and though I started with only the liner, I ended up using the sleeping bag by the end of the walk, and both on a couple of occasions.

 

[DebR]

Thanks, kiwi-d and others...my gut is saying take it, and you've confirmed it. As much as I'd love to be the "take a chance" girl, I guess that just isn't me after all...

 

[Paul Keating]

I learned a while back to go on the side of caution. On a trip I skipped the sleeping bag and went with just a sheet and a bivy sac. I felt pretty smug about my light pack until the night time temp dropped below freezing. I laid awake from one in the morning till sunrise just trying to meditate to get through a miserable night. All night I heard my mates snoring contentedly in their warm bags. The next day was grim as I had not slept much and had a long day ahead of us. I vowed never again to be so minimal that I was miserable.