Sleeping bag or just a sleeping sheet

[Paul Keating]

Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think

 

[JillGat]

take a down quilt along with the sleep sack.

 

[JabbaPapa]

I'd say sleeping bag on that Camino in this season.

The weather has really started cooling down in Southern Europe ; still warm enough now, but the autumn rains etc are starting.

 

[Deleted member 12253]

Sleeping bag and pillow case

 

[nycwalking]

Lightweight bag.

Chilly nights and mornings. Not all albergues have blankets some do not turn on heat.

 

[Rover]

Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think

Paul, the short answer is yes, a liner along with blankets provided by alburgue's and pensions, should be adequate. That said, I also wrestled with this question, ultimately choosing to take a ultra-lite down bag (an ounce of prevention). Two years ago, I started my trek from St. Jean on September 19th and reached Santiago on November 4th. For the most part, I encountered moderate weather but in the end, I was glad to have the sleeping bag for some of the chiller, rainy nights I encountered during my journey. Happy Trails

 

[domigee]

Hello Everyone

I am starting the Camino Del Norte September 12 from Irun. I am packing and want to avoid the mistake I have made before in taking too much stuff. Can I just pack a merino wool sleeping sheet sac and count on blankets being available in the Alburges ?
Is it better to take a light weight sleeping bag as well.

Please let me know what you think

I’d take a sleeping bag.