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I would recommend some sort of rain gear as well. I had a rain jacket that is also good in the wind and my pack cover, plus a couple light disposable ponchos. Two years ago in June, we had a few days with intermitent rain just after Burgos and several days of rain in Galicia, some of it quite heavy, plus a couple short periods of hail.
While there look at the Marmot Precip rain jacket. I have something similar but I like the idea of having the hood roll up into the collar. It makes it more appealing to wear as a windbreaker in town.Thanks for your advice friends. I'll be at REI tomorrow!
I'll be on the Camino Frances 22 May - 26 June, and I'm curious about the need for rain gear. Jacket? Poncho? Rain pants? I don't own either, so from the perspective of my budget and the weight, how crucial is it? (I can opt for an inexpensive poncho.) Thoughts from your experience? Thanks.
They work great until you get caught in rain accompanied by a strong side wind!Just use a cheap umbrella, you can buy at a chinese bazar,
And until you need two hands for the poles!!They work great until you get caught in rain accompanied by a strong side wind!
Is that the one you wear on your head ?I'd suggest taking a hands-free trekking umbrella.
It will not only protect you and your backpack in case of rain but – much more importantly – it will protect you each and every day from the sun and heat on a June camino.
Was it cold and raining? cold being maybe less than 17 degrees?
Yes, definitely colder then 17 degrees sometimes. It was colder than that most mornings when we started walked, regardless of the rain.
Have a look at the Forum Store under 'Camino hiking items' for the trekking umbrella. It attaches to the waist band and shoulder straps for hands free use. I use mine in Australia to walk to the shops on a hot day (holding it).Is that the one you wear on your head ?
I'll be on the Camino Frances 22 May - 26 June, and I'm curious about the need for rain gear. Jacket? Poncho? Rain pants? I don't own either, so from the perspective of my budget and the weight, how crucial is it? (I can opt for an inexpensive poncho.) Thoughts from your experience? Thanks.
I’ll be a week ahead of you, reaching SdC on 25 June. Walk fast (?) and we’ll cross paths.Thanks for this post. I too was wondering if I only need a rain coat or would more gear be advisable. I start May 31 and walking all June. Perhaps our paths will cross?
Love the Chinese bazaars! You can find cheap reading and sun glasses there, too. Not that I might ever have lost mine anywhere ! (cough, cough)Just use a cheap umbrella, you can buy at a chinese bazar,
I have this umbrella and used it on the European Peace Walk. I'll make my second Camino this July and I'm thinking of taking it along. But I remember from my first Camino that the sun was on my left side as we walk West most of the time. Did you rig up a system to keep it to your left side rather than overhead? I'll need it mostly to provide shade.I used this model, made by Euroschirm. It attaches to your hipbelt and to a clip on your shoulder strap.
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I have this umbrella and used it on the European Peace Walk. I'll make my second Camino this July and I'm thinking of taking it along. But I remember from my first Camino that the sun was on my left side as we walk West most of the time. Did you rig up a system to keep it to your left side rather than overhead? I'll need it mostly to provide shade.
where is this water spout?I used this model, made by Euroschirm. It attaches to your hipbelt and to a clip on your shoulder strap.
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Looks like the wine fountain at Irache.where is this water spout?
You may not say that after you taste it!So looking forward to hitting this - Lets hope for wine!
oh no is it the dregs!You may not say that after you taste it!
I thought the wine tasted just fine. Of course I was there quite early in the day. Is this the finest wine in the region? Absolutely not. But try to remember it's offered for free as a gift to the pilgrims. We need to be grateful not expectant. At least, that's the way I found it easiest to let go of all the little let downs and annoyances along the way.oh no is it the dregs!
I'll be on the Camino Frances 22 May - 26 June, and I'm curious about the need for rain gear. Jacket? Poncho? Rain pants? I don't own either, so from the perspective of my budget and the weight, how crucial is it? (I can opt for an inexpensive poncho.) Thoughts from your experience? Thanks.
80% of my Camino is in June, so I’m not in the spring/rainy period. But how to be ready and not carry unnecessary weight...that’s the question. REI and Eddie Bauer both have packable rain jackets on sale, so we’ll see. I have a cover for my pack already. Since most of my hiking has been day hikes in the last 10 years, I’ve been acquiring new/different gear and quick dry clothes for the Camino. And now, I’m near the end of that budget. Hmmm.
I'm thinking the same thing too as I will be walking this June. Seems like there may be more rain than I expected and I should bring my poncho....
Apart from the gears, what do you guys wear when it rains? I think many said waterproof boots are bad idea for camino. So sandals in rainy days?
I thought the wine tasted just fine. Of course I was there quite early in the day. Is this the finest wine in the region? Absolutely not. But try to remember it's offered for free as a gift to the pilgrims. We need to be grateful not expectant. At least, that's the way I found it easiest to let go of all the little let downs and annoyances along the way.
My one Frances that was for most of June and some in July had one day of medium heavy rain, and one day of periodic light rain. Rain was a very minor footnote. An inconvenience at best (or worst). My poncho that covered me and my pack worked very well. I used it in conjunction with my waterproof pack cover and all my equipment in a plastic trash bin bag within my pack. My stuff stayed dry. Besides those two days my poncho and pack cover were simply useless weight and room within the pack.80% of my Camino is in June, so I’m not in the spring/rainy period. But how to be ready and not carry unnecessary weight...that’s the question. REI and Eddie Bauer both have packable rain jackets on sale, so we’ll see. I have a cover for my pack already. Since most of my hiking has been day hikes in the last 10 years, I’ve been acquiring new/different gear and quick dry clothes for the Camino. And now, I’m near the end of that budget. Hmmm.
That’s my hunch, that hiking mostly in June I’ll have a few days of rain. Carrying full rain gear is most likely unnecessary and extra weight. I’ll keep looking for a packable rain jacket or poncho. ThanksMy one Frances that was for most of June and some in July had one day of medium heavy rain, and one day of periodic light rain. Rain was a very minor footnote. An inconvenience at best (or worst). My poncho that covered me and my pack worked very well. I used it in conjunction with my waterproof pack cover and all my equipment in a plastic trash bin bag within my pack. My stuff stayed dry. Besides those two days my poncho and pack cover were simply useless weight and room within the pack.
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