Sleeping bag alternative?

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Susan04046

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Time of past OR future Camino

April may 2013

• Feb 26, 2013

• #1

My husband and I are planning to walk the Camino Frances in April/May of 2013. Has anyone used an all weather space blanket instead of a sleeping bag? 12oz from grabberworld.com. These blankets seem to be versatile and inhospitable to bedbugs. Don't have zippers but duct tape will work. Thank you in advance.

 

fortview

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Camino frances Sept/oct 2012 , Salvador, Primitivo 2013
Cotswold Way July 2014
European Peace Walk August 2014 (John)

• Feb 26, 2013

• #2

Why not? As long as they are not the rustling variety !
My husband used something called a poncho liner from some army suppliers, and he found it good. It also didn't have zippers, which he liked as it was easier to adjust his temperature and it gave lots of leg room.
Buen camino

 

zammy

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2013

• #3

I suggest a simple sleeping bag, wide and light with zippers. a bag that you can open like a blanket.
Have you thought of sleeping in private albergues? more convinient, easy to reserve, better accomodations, theyahve dinners, gives you enough time to walk slowly and more mileage because you don't have to rush to the big albergues.

 

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Susan04046

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Time of past OR future Camino

April may 2013

• Feb 28, 2013

• #4

Thanks for your help. We live in Maine and started out to REI yesterday only to turn around due to snow. Was going to look at a Coleman Stratus fleece bag liner. Yes we will certainly consider the private albergues. The reservation feature is great. We are in our mid 60s and this is our first camino.

 

mspath

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Frances, autumn/winter; 2004, 2005-2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

• Feb 28, 2013

• #5

Susan,

Welcome to the Forum! You will find much
information in these various topics to help you plan your Camino. Past pilgrims are usually most eager to share their experiences and advice.

Be sure to check this special thread for us pilgrims aged
60 and over, >> frequently-asked-questions/topic12014.html/

Happy planning and Buen Camino to you both,

Margaret Meredith