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I agree with you, it’s usually much too hot in July for a rain jacket. I have taken a poncho (and used it), it is well ventilated. Now I just take an umbrella.I will walk my second CF in July 2019 starting from SJPDP 25 June.I
Last years CF was also in July (1st to 29th) and I had 3-4 rainy days. Already on the first rainy day it was clear to me that I was almost as wet with the rain jacket (very breathable and very expensive HH jacket) as without it, so I took it off and walked in refreshing July rain. This time I will not carry any rain gear except maybe shoe covers for rain.
Since it was not cold, I actually enjoyed the train event though it was poring for hours. As soon as the sun was out I was dry.
Did anyone have similar experience of being sweat-wet under the rain jacket and just took it off.
Yes, so I bought a Packa which has large underarm zippers. It helped, but there still was a lot of inside condensation. It is a balance between soaked pack and clothes from really heavy rain, and lighter perspiration. It would be a bit daring not to take rain gear!Did anyone have similar experience of being sweat-wet under the rain jacket
Exactly; SAUNA. That was my experience too. That's why I am packing one disposable poncho and no more for rain. I must admit that going for a second time makes it much more relaxed knowing a lot of the logistics.My only experiences on the Frances during the month of July was no rain a single day. I literally had no use for any rain gear in my kit, but did have a poncho in there and a pack cover. A lightweight, packable one. If it was not so light I would have left it in an albergue.
I could not fathom wearing full rain kit (jacket and pants) while walking the Camino during the month of July (or even early August). I think it would be like walking in a mini sauna.
That looks very cool, but unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's available any more.I have this Outdoor Research partial hoody/poncho for warm weather hiking. It covers the backpack, my head and just off the shoulders on to the arm. Obviously it's primary purpose is to only keep my head, shoulders and pack dry so no good in cold weather but when you know it's warm enough to dry your shoes/clothes overnight, it works well to keep everything in your pack dry and not have water running down your head and back during the day.
I’ve seen your sewing skills and bet you could easily make your own. Start with a standard backpack cover, buy a sheet of waterproof ripstop material from Amazon and some glue and waterproof seam tape... and voila! If I could make my own it would have sleeves to the elbow, a little more like a full cape so only the bottom half would be unprotected but with a couple of overlapped baffles for airflow.That looks very cool, but unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's available any more.
Yes, I agree, one-way poncho is probably the solution. I already ordered one
I'll be wearing sandals with waterproof socks.One small digression, what sort of foot wear is best for the raining days?
1. Waterproof shoes/boots?
2. Non water proof shoes and dry them overnight?
3. Non water proof shoes but pair with waterproof socks?
I’ll start my Camino in mid May.
One small digression, what sort of foot wear is best for the raining days?
1. Waterproof shoes/boots?
2. Non water proof shoes and dry them overnight?
3. Non water proof shoes but pair with waterproof socks?
I’ll start my Camino in mid May.
Thanks for posting that image. That is a great design idea. Perfect for May-Oct.I have this Outdoor Research partial hoody/poncho for warm weather hiking. It covers the backpack, my head and just off the shoulders on to the arm. Obviously it's primary purpose is to only keep my head, shoulders and pack dry so no good in cold weather but when you know it's warm enough to dry your shoes/clothes overnight, it works well to keep everything in your pack dry and not have water running down your head and back during the day.
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