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Pick one! Take what you WILL use, not what you might use. There are umbrella advocates, and I confess to taking one once, but they don't work with trekking poles, and the ones on your pack will not work in any kind of wind.I think that I'd like to use an umbrella attached to my pack, both for rain and sun protection. I will also have a pack cover. Should I also get some kind of rain poncho?
check out "my packa" its a wonderful man in virginia who makes a raincoat that fits over your pack..light weight it was the best thing i brought on my camino sept-oct 7th...37 days-4 days of sideways rainI have this Mountain Hardwear Ghost Lite jackethttp://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-ghost-lite-jacket-womens that is water resistant, but I know that it won't help me in a real downpour. I think that I'd like to use an umbrella attached to my pack, both for rain and sun protection. I will also have a pack cover. Should I also get some kind of rain poncho? I'm not sure what the temps will be like at that time of year. I don't want to be walking in a sauna!
I have looked at the Packa. It sure is expensive!check out "my packa" its a wonderful man in virginia who makes a raincoat that fits over your pack..light weight it was the best thing i brought on my camino sept-oct 7th...37 days-4 days of sideways rain
I'm bringing a very thin rain proof jacket and I do layer for cold weather and a very light poncho from Seaworld (for those who hates Seaworld, i just found this one in one of my backpacking trip) if they rip they'll go to the trash. I'll get another along the Camino. I know I'm not bringing them back, regardless. Ponchos to me are "just in case gear" that will go over my rain jacket and rain pants, if I need to. I get warm easily so most likely I'll stick with my rain jacket and use the cheap poncho as a picnic mat.I have this Mountain Hardwear Ghost Lite jackethttp://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-ghost-lite-jacket-womens that is water resistant, but I know that it won't help me in a real downpour. I think that I'd like to use an umbrella attached to my pack, both for rain and sun protection. I will also have a pack cover. Should I also get some kind of rain poncho? I'm not sure what the temps will be like at that time of year. I don't want to be walking in a sauna!
Hmm, I do have a bright yellow Disney World poncho.I'm bringing a very thin rain proof jacket and I do layer for cold weather and a very light poncho from Seaworld (for those who hates Seaworld, i just found this one in one of my backpacking trip) if they rip they'll go to the trash. I'll get another along the Camino. I know I'm not bringing them back, regardless. Ponchos to me are "just in case gear" that will go over my rain jacket and rain pants, if I need to. I get warm easily so most likely I'll stick with my rain jacket and use the cheap poncho as a picnic mat.
Yup yup, same material, just to keep you dry from water rides. Bring it along and put smiles on tired Pilgrim's faces.Hmm, I do have a bright yellow Disney World poncho.
I contacted the store I mentioned above, and already heard back from them. The Altus is €54.90. Much cheaper than the Packa!
Poncho would be the best option. I had one of those Atlus poncho with sleeves and was soaked within minutes. On my 2nd camino I walked the entire Norte with a sleeveless Tarp poncho. Very light, goes over your pack and have enough room to keep your hands inside and use the trekking poles while raining. Very practical. You don't even have to use the pack cover. Best ventilation. Sea to summit still make these....Should I also get some kind of rain poncho? I'm not sure what the temps will be like at that time of year. I don't want to be walking in a sauna!
I have this Mountain Hardwear Ghost Lite jackethttp://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-ghost-lite-jacket-womens that is water resistant, but I know that it won't help me in a real downpour. I think that I'd like to use an umbrella attached to my pack, both for rain and sun protection. I will also have a pack cover. Should I also get some kind of rain poncho? I'm not sure what the temps will be like at that time of year. I don't want to be walking in a sauna!
What kind of umbrella do you use? Do you also wear a rain coat and/or pants?If you ever try to put on a pancho over your backpack on a windy day you may do once and never again, my umbrella its like amex never leave home without rain or shine, I never get overheated it has work great for me on many hikes and two caminos
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If you ever try to put on a pancho over your backpack on a windy day you may do once and never again
@trecile you could also try this place in Pamplona for an Altus. http://caminoteca.com/en/products/content/2-ponchos-raincoats/ I have one and it’s been on many caminos. I cut the bottom off it before the last one (it was too long and stuck to my legs) and I like it better now. I wear shorts most of the time so now I just get wet legs and occasionally socksI have looked at the Packa. It sure is expensive!
I'd like to get an Altus. Has anyone reserved and purchased one at this store http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/ St Jean Pied de Port? Looks like it might be a good option.
I have looked at the Packa. It sure is expensive!
I'd like to get an Altus. Has anyone reserved and purchased one at this store http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/ St Jean Pied de Port? Looks like it might be a good option.
I have found it to be a good value, though. The underarm zippers are the most effective moisture vents I have found on any rainwear. As they note on their website, the size differences are for the size of the pack, not the size of the poncho. The size can be a bit tight for an Aarn pack with balance pockets, and for the portly!I have looked at the Packa. It sure is expensive!
it is well worth the price, you can even use it as just a pack cover with your arms free...best piece of equipment i brought with me.I have found it to be a good value, though. The underarm zippers are the most effective moisture vents I have found on any rainwear. As they note on their website, the size differences are for the size of the pack, not the size of the poncho. The size can be a bit tight for an Aarn pack with balance pockets, and for the portly!
Will you be starting in St Jean? You can reserve an Altus at the store there: http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/Can you buy the Packa in Australia or only online from the US?
We have just been advised that our S2S ponchos (the new non tarp variant) that we have had on order since January won't be arriving in Oz until June.
We are running out of time (leave in 3 weeks).
Thanks
Carol
Will you be starting in St Jean? You can reserve an Altus at the store there: http://www.boutique-du-pelerin.com/en/
Poncho would be the best option. I had one of those Atlus poncho with sleeves and was soaked within minutes. On my 2nd camino I walked the entire Norte with a sleeveless Tarp poncho. Very light, goes over your pack and have enough room to keep your hands inside and use the trekking poles while raining. Very practical. You don't even have to use the pack cover. Best ventilation. Sea to summit still make these....
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