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I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference.
Hi all, my husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte beginning in late-April. We're leaning toward bringing sleeping bags but I'm waffling because I've heard very strong opinions on both sides. I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference. I would love to hear advice from anyone who has walked the Northern route in late spring. What did you bring sleep-wise? Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, down blanket, pillowcase, some combo?
Hi all, my husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte beginning in late-April. We're leaning toward bringing sleeping bags but I'm waffling because I've heard very strong opinions on both sides. I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference. I would love to hear advice from anyone who has walked the Northern route in late spring. What did you bring sleep-wise? Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, down blanket, pillowcase, some combo?
I froze in mid April, melted in late April then lay shivering fully clothed in my liner come early May. I am bringing my sleeping bag this spring, wont make the same mistake twiceHi all, my husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte beginning in late-April. We're leaning toward bringing sleeping bags but I'm waffling because I've heard very strong opinions on both sides. I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference. I would love to hear advice from anyone who has walked the Northern route in late spring. What did you bring sleep-wise? Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, down blanket, pillowcase, some combo?
Yes finished in December in Finisterre started in Irun October 25 as all before stated it’s your choice I just carry a liner and a inflatable pillow did me. And it did get cold outside -3 one morning Gernika. For me it’s the weight. But enjoy the Norte it’s was a great walk for me.Hi all, my husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte beginning in late-April. We're leaning toward bringing sleeping bags but I'm waffling because I've heard very strong opinions on both sides. I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference. I would love to hear advice from anyone who has walked the Northern route in late spring. What did you bring sleep-wise? Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, down blanket, pillowcase, some combo?
I agree! Lightweight bag started after first trekking in jungle, and yes, nights are cold there, too.Hi, it’s personal preference and we’re all different. You just have to work out what’s best for you. Sadly this may mean having to walk a few caminos.
My personal preference is to carry a good quality 780g sleeping bag all year round, whatever route I am on.
If it’s a cold night, I don’t have to rely on whether there are blankets or not;
or whether the blankets are clean or not;
in summer, if there is no room at the inn, I can sleep in the church porch (try doing that with just a liner);
if the night is hot I unzip the bag and sleep half covered;
if the evening is cold I can sit outside, nice and cosy, with my sleeping bag wrapped round me.
In winter I add a thermal liner.
The total weight of my pack is still under 7kg.
That’s my sleep-wise packing list and has been for years.
Lots of other forum members will tell you differently! But I suspect that most “veterans” on this forum also carry a very lightweight sleeping bag or quilt blanket (not just a liner) all year round.
Jill
Hi, it’s personal preference and we’re all different. You just have to work out what’s best for you. Sadly this may mean having to walk a few caminos.
My personal preference is to carry a good quality 780g sleeping bag all year round, whatever route I am on.
If it’s a cold night, I don’t have to rely on whether there are blankets or not;
or whether the blankets are clean or not;
in summer, if there is no room at the inn, I can sleep in the church porch (try doing that with just a liner);
if the night is hot I unzip the bag and sleep half covered;
if the evening is cold I can sit outside, nice and cosy, with my sleeping bag wrapped round me.
In winter I add a thermal liner.
The total weight of my pack is still under 7kg.
That’s my sleep-wise packing list and has been for years.
Lots of other forum members will tell you differently! But I suspect that most “veterans” on this forum also carry a very lightweight sleeping bag or quilt blanket (not just a liner) all year round.
Jill
Hi all, my husband and I are planning to walk the Camino del Norte beginning in late-April. We're leaning toward bringing sleeping bags but I'm waffling because I've heard very strong opinions on both sides. I'm not sure if the discrepancy in opinion is due to different routes, different travel months, or just personal preference. I would love to hear advice from anyone who has walked the Northern route in late spring. What did you bring sleep-wise? Sleeping bag, sleeping sheet, down blanket, pillowcase, some combo?
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