Sleeping pad.....

StefGe

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July/August 2015 planned the Camino Portugues.

• Jul 22, 2014

• #1

Do I need to take a sleeping pad during my end of July until mid August Camino?

Or is it unnecessary weight on the back?

Thanks for you sharing the experience.

Stefanie

 

wayfarer

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #2

Welcome to the forum Stefanie. I would not bring it, no need. I saw more of these left at albergues and at the side of the trail that you would not believe. Save the space and weight.
Buen Camino.

 

StefGe

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July/August 2015 planned the Camino Portugues.

• Jul 23, 2014

• #3

Hmmmmm I'm German you know..... We like planning...... But I suppose as well it is too much..... How is it in summertime, since I'll be going now during peak time?

 

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #4

Borrow one that someone else has carried. There will dozens of unused mats each night, and pilgrims are very helpful to other pilgrims.

 

vgen5122

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #5

StefGe said:

Do I need to take a sleeping pad during my end of July until mid August Camino?

Or is it unnecessary weight on the back?

Thanks for you sharing the experience.

Stefanie

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I walked the Camino last August-September. I saw lots of people with sleeping pads. I only saw them being used once in Ponferrada. The public aubergue was so full that people slept outside. I would leave the pad at home unless you are planning on sleeping outside.
Buen Camino

 

StefGe

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July/August 2015 planned the Camino Portugues.

• Jul 23, 2014

• #6

Thanks all. I removed it..... ;-) and if I want to sleep outside I might find one

 

JohnMcM

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #7

StefGe said:

Do I need to take a sleeping pad during my end of July until mid August Camino?

Or is it unnecessary weight on the back?

Thanks for you sharing the experience.

Stefanie

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Hello Stephanie,
It's nice to speak to you and welcome to the Forum.

To help answer your question and help you make a decision, unless you plan to sleep outside, which will very likely be be unnecessary, I don't think you will need a sleeping mat. Even the most basic of albergues will have something for you to lay upon.

The thinnest bed I experienced was at Granon where sleeping mats were the only solace offered, and it was wonderful.

Buen Camino my friend.

 

Primus

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #8

I've looked at most of the comments and I've decided not to take a sleeping bag.. I've ordered a Vietnamese BLUE 100% PURE SILK SINGLE SLEEPING BAG LINER TRAVEL SHEET SLEEPSACK. Weighing in at only 4 oz.. For a May trip it should suffice..well...it's going to have to..lol..buen camino..

 

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• Jul 25, 2014

• #9

StefGe said:

Do I need to take a sleeping pad during my end of July until mid August Camino?

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Greetings Stephanie

You can probably always borrow one, that's true, so you don't need to bring one. I prefer not to leave things to chance and always travel with one, but not a pad. I prefer a lightweight Therm-a-Rest inflatable mattress, the lightest one possible. For a walk like this a short version is fine as opposed to a full-length model. If my knees are on the ground, that's fine for one or two nights.

Sweet dreams!

 

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• Jul 26, 2014

• #10

I am taking one this time. I want the freedom to not be attached to infrastructure. But that's me...