Summer CF - Sleeping Bag?

[Bernadette43]

We are walking CF middle of June, finishing in July. Do we need more than a sleeping bag LINER? We will have light layers (clothes) to put on in evening. If I have 2 liners each, will I need a sleeping bag for warmth? Thank you.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

Bernadette, hundreds of people have asked variants of exactly the same question, as a quick search will show.

Basically, the answer is probably not, but :

1/ Do you normally sleep hot or cold
2/ are you comfortable sleeping in your clothes if you get cold?
3/ the weather.
4/ whether you’re in an Albergue that is always hot/cold.
5/ ventilation- whether the windows are open/closed, how large the room is, etc.

Now you’ll get multiple people responding with variants of the above.

Enjoy!

 

[Bernadette43]

Thank you so much. Initially, based of reading other posts I came to the conclusion that the liner would suffice; especially with our warming layers. But now my second guessing everything is kicking in . I know accommodations will differ too, but most look like they offer basic linens. I’m just nervous and don’t want to carry an expensive ultra-light sleeping bag “just incase”.

Again… just second guessing everything as I get closer!!!

 

[Grousedoctor]

Hey Bernadette. Easy to second guess ourselves as our Caminos get closer and closer. A very natural part of the preparation process.

@Peterexpatkiwi identifies the many parameters that determine sleeping comfort. More than likely, several can be applied to any given night on the Camino.

Eight years ago, and I walked primarily in May, I decided to take a lightweight, one-season sleeping bag. Now, was it expensive? Not sure. It cost around $100, but I have now been using it, on and off the Camino, for eight years, so it seems to me like a pretty good investment.

Because I would always err on the “I’d rather be warm” side, carrying a 17 ounce sleeping bag seems like a good choice. Secondly, I ran into enough chilly or damp nights that the bag was a most welcomed companion at night. Conditioned varied greatly albergue to albergue. Some albergues offered blankets, others didn’t. Ventilation varied greatly from one place to another. As I had a designated set of sleeping clothes, I really didn’t want to add other layers just to stay warm.

In June, a liner might be adequate. However, I’d like to have the option of smuggling into my mummy bag or sleeping on top of it. Regardless of your decision, it’ll work out fine for you and I’m sure you’ll have a great Camino.

 

[Bernadette43]

@Grousedoctor @Peterexpatkiwi - thank you.
Initially I went with the liner and https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/...7/womens-circaloft-hoodie-pNF0A86Z9?color=SOV
the north face Circa-loft 1/2 zip. The jacket is so lightweight and will be for the plane, a pillow on the Camino, and if the temps dip at night- my warming layer. I think that will suffice in place of a bag??? A previous post in separate form recommended the rain poncho as a wrap over the liner. Since the liners are so small and thin, I can bring two in case I have to wash one in the event of a bedbug scare.

I appreciate the help!

 

[trecile]

Since the liners are so small and thin, I can bring two in case I have to wash one in the event of a bedbug scare.

You definitely don't need two liners!
They are so lightweight that they dry very fast when you wash them. However, for bed bugs you don't need to wash it at all. Half an hour in a hot dryer will kill bugs and their eggs. If you wash it first the wet liner won't reach bed bug killing temperature as quickly.
I recommend doing the heat treatment, then if you still want to wash it you can do so according to manufacturer directions.

 

[falconbrother]

We are also walking the CF through June. We're just taking liners.