Wanderingfriend
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Rain proof?I have always carried a light pair of liners with me. In the early morning and on rainy days, I’ve enjoyed having had them.
More water repellant. Like other garments and my pack, I use a silicone spray which helps a great deal.Rain proof?
May 12th at Cruz de Fero. No gloves as it was a "spring Camino." I froze wearing wet socks on my hands and some people got frostbite that day. Two years later same day, same place....snowed againI am using gloves only in winter under 0° otherwise i sweat....
I've walked up to Cruz de Fero twice, both in late April 2015 and again in 2017. I had chilly, but nice weather both times.May 12th at Cruz de Fero. No gloves as it was a "spring Camino." I froze wearing wet socks on my hands and some people got frostbite that day. Two years later same day, same place....snowed again
I left my merino gloves at home when I walked in July/August of 2017.End of March 2017, O Ceb. Earlier in the week around Astorga it was hot. My winter running gloves were not enough for this level of cold. I had merino socks over them and it was still awful. I’m taking fleece mittens this time. I think some form of gloves is a necessity for a spring Camino. Anyone know if you can spray fleece with camp dry?
It is nice to hear that your weather hasn't been too cold and I hope it stays that way. I have rarely seen the weather stay the same across the entire country of Spain on my Camino's, particularly in the spring. If you have not made it to Cruz de Fero or O'Cebrerio yet, I suggest you check the weather forecast. I walked in a white out blizzard in May and was in short sleeves two days later. If anything this discussion shows, is that weather is part of the "Art" of the Camino, is different for different pilgrims and certainly not within our control. Buen Camino! We are all envious that you are on Camino and having good weather.On Frances now, liners are plenty.
I wore merino wool gloves and bought a pair of lightweight water proof mittens which I used a couple of times when I walked in the rain and one day in a surprise snow shower!I am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
I guess, like me, you have a real reason for considering taking gloves and for asking this question. My chosen waterproof and windproof gloves are from the Porelle range. Perhaps a search under that name might be helpful to you.I am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
I carry light gloves plus surgical gloves over top in case of rain. Has worked well for me especially on camino del Norte when it rained 85% of the days.I am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
My experience with waterproof gloves is they can develop leaks, sometimes within a few days, or body moisture condenses on the inside (especially when cold or wet on the outside) - either way one's insulation gets wet and skin cold. The same goes for jackets and sleeping bags.I am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
Not sure about rain proof but definitely cold proof gloves! Buen CaminoI am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
I must say terrific photos Susan!!!So I've walked two times in April (same dates/different years) both for 38 days. One time, it rained some part of 75% of the days, another year my rain gear never came out of my pack. I personally don't like the waterproof gloves when using my poles. I take my Smartwool gloves and these waterproof mittens to wear over them that weigh like an ounce.
Anything that is rain proof also won't let persperation out, I would think your hands would more easily get coldI am planning to start walking from Burgos in early April. Before on my May and September Caminos I just had merino wool gloves. Do any of you have thoughts about a rain proof glove for an earlier spring walk?
That is funny and also a great reflection of the spirit along the Camino.I always have a light pair of gloves with me because my hands get cold easy. I did buy a pair of dishwashing gloves in the supermercado to wear over the top of my liners. They made a huge difference after several days in a row of rain. The idea caught in and I saw a few other peregrinos with bright blue, yellow, and green dishwashing gloves ... we all laughed.
That’s brilliant as a quick last minute solution!I always have a light pair of gloves with me because my hands get cold easy. I did buy a pair of dishwashing gloves in the supermercado to wear over the top of my liners. They made a huge difference after several days in a row of rain. The idea caught in and I saw a few other peregrinos with bright blue, yellow, and green dishwashing gloves ... we all laughed.
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