Antonius Vaessen
Veteran Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2015-2016 VdlPlata - Sanabres
2016.Primitivo
2017 Salvador
2018 Norte (to Sobrado)
2019 Norte again
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Hi IaninamBecause of Covid many albergues do not provide blankets anymore; in Roncesvalles where I have been a hospitalera since 2015 we never provide blankets from a hygienic point of view.
We've walked in snow in May. Sleeping bags can weight as 1 1/2 pounds. I don't like my feet stocking out of blankets, at home or the Camino.I intend to walk the Camino Frances from end of April- begin june. In older pre-covid posts I read that you don't need a sleeping bag and blankets are provided in most of the albergues and hostels. A sleep liner would be sufficient. Now I read somewhere that this is no longer the case, probably because of covid. Can anybody, who walked last year o the camino frances ( or any other camino) tell me what the situation was.
Hi Lexicos, I have the same issue as Antoniois (and a virgin walker!) when you say ‘quilt’, is that the same as a sleeping bag? And do you know many grams you regard as “light’? CheersI’ve bought myself a very light down-filled quilt. It rolls up into nothing and weighs almost nothing but it’s warm enough for April-May season. It cost me about $200 AUD. It’s an essential in my kit b/c you never know if and when you might need it. Apart from that it’s layers of light weight merino wool clothing if it’s cold. Works for me.
Usually when people say "quilt" they mean a light weigh "duvet" - basically a rectangular cover filled with down or imitation down, like this. It is like a sleeping bag that opens out completely, and without a zipper.when you say ‘quilt’, is that the same as a sleeping bag? And do you know many grams you regard as “light’?
Brilliant - thanks!Usually when people say "quilt" they mean a light weight "duvet" - basically a rectangular cover filled with down or imitation down, like this. It is like a sleeping bag that opens out completely, and without a zipper.
I would consider lightweight to be less than, say, 500 g.
We stay in private rooms and always take the blankets off using only the sheets. Who knows during these covid times how often the blankets are washed? We use inexpensive lite 3 season sleeping bags which I unzip into a blanket which covers my feet. In summer I would bring only a silk liner and use extra clothing layer if I was cold.
For May/June SJDP>Finistere, I'm now thinking cotton/silk liner and quilt combo (combined weight 600gram/1.3lbs).Brilliant - thanks!
When I looked at your link, I couldn’t tell for sure, but I would get a liner that unzips all the way so it’s like a sheet in case it’s too hot. I think at that time of year you can experience either cold or heat, so you should prepare for both.For May/June SJDP>Finistere, I'm now thinking cotton/silk liner and quilt combo (combined weight 600gram/1.3lbs).
Welcome any feedback.
So do you put it the compression sack or just stuff it in your backpack?I've had the Aegismax Wind Hard Ultralight Quilt, about 550gms, very compactable, for about 5 years.
Love it. Roomy, being rectangular, featherlight on top of you, toe box that can be open or closed.
Always warm enough on the CF September/October. About US$100 when I bought it from Aliexpress.
It's a Chinese knock-off of the Enlightened Equipment Quilt.
AegisMax Wind Hard Ultralight Quilt
Regards
Gerard
I will never hike without a sleeping bag. End of April snow behind SJpdP, freezing hostels. Early May Ocebreiro with 20cm snow and mostly unheated hostels. You should not expect blankets to be availableI intend to walk the Camino Frances from end of April- begin june. In older pre-covid posts I read that you don't need a sleeping bag and blankets are provided in most of the albergues and hostels. A sleep liner would be sufficient. Now I read somewhere that this is no longer the case, probably because of covid. Can anybody, who walked last year o the camino frances ( or any other camino) tell me what the situation was.
I am with you Annie, I froze last year in June, fortunately the albergues put the heating on!!! In June!A few years ago, I absolutely FROZE in Santo Domingo in JUNE!
I would never walk the Camino in May/June without a sleeping bag or liner and quilt.
Certainly most albergues provide pillows. One that did not was the donativo albergue in Grañon by the church. I mention this because it is often highly recommended as a favourite albergue, so that many pilgrims make a point of staying there and best not to be caught by surprise by the lack.I do not recall a single albergue that did not provide a pillow. And now, almost all furnish you with a disposable bed and separate pillow cover. Sometimes this is an extra euro or two, sometimes included in the price. The pillows are long and thin. I just drape my silk liner over it (after wrestling it into the disposable cover). I used to carry a very small pillow case my wife made to enclose my stuffed in down jacket. I have adjusted to the Spanish pillows and now longer need to carry that extra ounce. On my first Camino I carried an inflatable pillow. Waste of space, weight and money. Buen Camino.
I use two Walmart small size zipper mesh laundry bags for all my stuff (normally sold for delicates). They mould and conform perfectly to any shape you want, and the holes let all the air out as needed as I finish filling my pack. I also can see what is inside the mesh when looking for the things I need and can grab them quickly. I line my pack with a white trash compactor bag so never need any dry bags...once you go mesh, you'll never go back.I tried using a dry bag and it was uncomfortable for me.
I use two Walmart small size zipper mesh laundry bags for all my stuff (normally sold for delicates). They mould and conform perfectly to any shape you want, and the holes let all the air out as needed as I finish filling my pack. I also can see what is inside the mesh when looking for the things I need and can grab them quickly. I line my pack with a white trash compactor bag so never need any dry bags...once you go mesh, you'll never go back.
I speak of the smallest size. Stuff it with some camino clothes and check it out in your pack. The weight is negligent...no worries. I use the 2nd bag for all the incidentals. I don't need to fill them up completely; any excess I just roll onto itself...try it, you'll like it.I use those at home all the time for laundry. Hmmmm....I think I'll grab one and see what it weighs compared to my dry bags...
For an April/May camino, I'm bringing my costco quilt (418g), but I'm debating between my silk liner (170 g) or my heavier poly liner (375 g). I generally sleep warm. I will have a set of merino baselayer top/bottom for cooler nights. Which would you bring?
100% would bring the silk liner, especially if you (1) have a Costco quilt (yes, the one I have already said I'm envious of(2) generally sleep warm, and (3) are already packing/wearing a merino baselayer - all of which will definitely keep you plenty cozy even in the chilliest of albergues. Seems like an easy savings of 200g to me!
For May/June SJDP>Finistere, I'm now thinking cotton/silk liner and quilt combo (combined weight 600gram/1.3lbs).
Welcome any feedback.
Another advantage of the liner/blanket combo is that on those hot nights you can put the blanket between the liner and those sticky vinyl covered mattresses.I am walking SJPP to Finisterre in May and June as well and will be using a liner + blanket combo, which tops out at 690g/1.5 lb and has the added advantage of being a more versatile/adaptable solution for me than just a sleeping bag. Like @Eve Alexandra above I sleep warm and will have merino base layers to sleep in if it gets too chilly, and I won't feel bad about donating that blanket to someone who may need it more than I do as my walk stretches into June.
Another advantage of the liner/blanket combo is that on those hot nights you can put the blanket between the liner and those sticky vinyl covered mattresses.
Hopefully, you know what I mean - the mattress itself isn't sticky, but a hot sweaty body on top of vinyl anything sticks to it, as those of us who have had the pleasure of driving/riding in un-airconditioned cars with vinyl seats in hot weather know!Good point - I am trying not to think too much about the concept of "sticky vinyl coated mattresses", but this is a good thing to know
Hopefully, you know what I mean - the mattress itself isn't sticky, but a hot sweaty body on top of vinyl anything sticks to it, as those of us who have had the pleasure of driving/riding in un-airconditioned cars with vinyl seats in hot weather know!
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