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I'm thinking about tenting the whole Camino. Or most of it. My parents told me tent camping in Europe was very liberal and they camped all over. But that was some years ago. I'm sure the times have changed. Has anyone done this?
There was quite a long and complete thread about this topic during the past Christmas break - Camping on the Camino Frances. Told you where you could camp and under what conditions, and in which parts of Spain. Not as liberal as your parents may have told you.I'm thinking about tenting the whole Camino. Or most of it. My parents told me tent camping in Europe was very liberal and they camped all over. But that was some years ago. I'm sure the times have changed. Has anyone done this?
Yeah, that was the 60's.There was quite a long and complete thread about this topic during the past Christmas break - Camping on the Camino Frances. Told you where you could camp and under what conditions, and in which parts of Spain. Not as liberal as your parents may have told you.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camping-on-the-camino-frances.30433/#post-260462
But....plenty albergues will let you pitch your tent in their garden (if they have one)
If you have a lightweight tent, max 1 to maybe 1,5kg, you could just bring it and see how it goes. If, after 2 weeks or so, it bothers you, you can always ship it ahead to Santiago and pick it up when you arrive there.
There a always people who tent a large portion of the camino, but hardly ever 100% of it.
There was quite a long and complete thread about this topic during the past Christmas break - Camping on the Camino Frances.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/camping-on-the-camino-frances.30433/#post-260462
When clicking on your link, you go to a thread with 5 postings. Thats not very long, is it..
Another aspect to consider is "what if everyone did it?" Imagine 200,000 pilgrims all wild camping.
Buen camino!
Not all aggregation is bad. What if everyone picked up five pieces of litter each day? The result would be much better than everyone camping...Another aspect to consider is "what if everyone did it?" Imagine 200,000 pilgrims all wild camping.
Wow, and if a good handful bring a guitar, we would have a moving music festival.
I'm thinking about tenting the whole Camino. Or most of it. My parents told me tent camping in Europe was very liberal and they camped all over. But that was some years ago. I'm sure the times have changed. Has anyone done this?
Renshaw, some people claim they have walk the CF in 25 to 35 days. My question is what was he doing that caused him to camp for 70 days? Was this on a walk from Le Puy?In the thread 'Camping in France & Spain' our member Fint71 writes that he camped for 70 days on the Camino Frances - every single night ( Far beyond my capabilities ) - also that he will kindly answer any questions.
Renshaw, some people claim they have walk the CF in 25 to 35 days. My question is what was he doing that caused him to camp for 70 days? Was this on a walk from Le Puy?
You can do that, and see camping opportunities, here:I still have plenty of time to nail down a good itinerary.
Under the category of "I'm just sayin"...I ran into an American soldier in SJPP who was intent on camping the entire route. This was on my second Camino. He appeared to be in top shape. I had a glass of wine with him the night before leaving SJPP and tried to delicately advise him that he was carrying too much stuff. He had pots, pans, a coffee press, a two burner stove, 4 man tent, lantern with fuel, hatchet, and heaven knows what else. During our conversation I sensed that he was a bit annoyed that I would suggest he was overly ambitious so I changed the subject to routing and departure times etc. finished my vino and headed back to the albergue.
I never saw him again until Pamplona. Both his knees were wrapped and he was absolutely done in after three days. He told me he had been to the hospital and the doctor recommended he pack it in or wait 7-10 days before continuing. He unwrapped one knee and I almost tossed up.
My point isn't to scare you off of camping. I am an experienced camper and I am sure it could be done with a little more planning and better equipment choices. You need to assess your equipment and your ability to carry it in relation to the distance you plan to travel and the speed you have to cover the ground at. There are plenty of opportunities to have a cooked meal at reasonable prices so consider not bearing the load of the cooking equipment. Buy an appropriate sized shelter and sleeping equipment. Prepare yourself physically and mentally to carry the load you have determined is required. Its all downhill after that!
You are braver by far than I! An albergue is "roughing it" enough for me!
Buen Camino
Jim
If you have a good lightweight approach, you can bring all you need incl tent, sleepingbag, pad, small stove (jetboil or similar, but why would you) and still not end up with more then 10-12kg. It has all to do with common sense, just like soooo many other things.
Under the category of "I'm just sayin"...I ran into an American soldier in SJPP who was intent on camping the entire route. This was on my second Camino. He appeared to be in top shape. I had a glass of wine with him the night before leaving SJPP and tried to delicately advise him that he was carrying too much stuff. He had pots, pans, a coffee press, a two burner stove, 4 man tent, lantern with fuel, hatchet, and heaven knows what else. During our conversation I sensed that he was a bit annoyed that I would suggest he was overly ambitious so I changed the subject to routing and departure times etc. finished my vino and headed back to the albergue.
I never saw him again until Pamplona. Both his knees were wrapped and he was absolutely done in after three days. He told me he had been to the hospital and the doctor recommended he pack it in or wait 7-10 days before continuing. He unwrapped one knee and I almost tossed up.
My point isn't to scare you off of camping. I am an experienced camper and I am sure it could be done with a little more planning and better equipment choices. You need to assess your equipment and your ability to carry it in relation to the distance you plan to travel and the speed you have to cover the ground at. There are plenty of opportunities to have a cooked meal at reasonable prices so consider not bearing the load of the cooking equipment. Buy an appropriate sized shelter and sleeping equipment. Prepare yourself physically and mentally to carry the load you have determined is required. Its all downhill after that!
You are braver by far than I! An albergue is "roughing it" enough for me!
Buen Camino
Jim
BA is the best!! I have an UL2. Truly you don't need it and probably won't use it if you are going on the Frances. If you are also packing to tour a bit afterwards you might want to explore utilizing the storage that Ivar has to offer. Bring stuff with you and then mail to SdC and pick up when you're ready to travel.I know I could buy another tent but I already have this one and it doesn't pack too heavyIssue is it is a 3 person tent so it's a bit bigger.
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/Detail/Tent/CopperSpurUL3
BA is the best!! I have an UL2. Truly you don't need it and probably won't use it if you are going on the Frances. If you are also packing to tour a bit afterwards you might want to explore utilizing the storage that Ivar has to offer. Bring stuff with you and then mail to SdC and pick up when you're ready to travel.
Under the category of "I'm just sayin"...I ran into an American soldier in SJPP who was intent on camping the entire route. This was on my second Camino. He appeared to be in top shape. I had a glass of wine with him the night before leaving SJPP and tried to delicately advise him that he was carrying too much stuff. He had pots, pans, a coffee press, a two burner stove, 4 man tent, lantern with fuel, hatchet, and heaven knows what else. During our conversation I sensed that he was a bit annoyed that I would suggest he was overly ambitious so I changed the subject to routing and departure times etc. finished my vino and headed back to the albergue.
I never saw him again until Pamplona. Both his knees were wrapped and he was absolutely done in after three days. He told me he had been to the hospital and the doctor recommended he pack it in or wait 7-10 days before continuing. He unwrapped one knee and I almost tossed up.
My point isn't to scare you off of camping. I am an experienced camper and I am sure it could be done with a little more planning and better equipment choices. You need to assess your equipment and your ability to carry it in relation to the distance you plan to travel and the speed you have to cover the ground at. There are plenty of opportunities to have a cooked meal at reasonable prices so consider not bearing the load of the cooking equipment. Buy an appropriate sized shelter and sleeping equipment. Prepare yourself physically and mentally to carry the load you have determined is required. Its all downhill after that!
You are braver by far than I! An albergue is "roughing it" enough for me!
Buen Camino
Jim
Yes @Dutch That is what I have. I've had no problem with water getting in even with a hard rain and the zippers open about an inch close to the bottom. That eliminates the condensation and allows me to breathe better.
My only complaint is that the 2 is actually for 1 and if I regularly traveled with a companion I would get a 3. I've never been inside a 1, but I suspect I'd like it about as much as a mummy sleeping bag.
hm ... when i read 'bloody sunday' i instantly thought of '72 in ireland - guess it shows i am indeed a euro-girl .Someone posted the times are changing since the 60's.
Yes, The Times They are a Changin'
Yes, The Times They are a Changin'
On the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunny.
But their dogs might really enjoy it (or the wild dog packs)!!they wouldn't be keen on strangers camping on their farmland
My question is this, has anyone wild camped the entire Camino LEGALLY? Did you have permission from the land owner EVERY TIME you camped? How did you know if you were on public or private property?
I look at it like this, I have friends who are farmers and they wouldn't be keen on strangers camping on their farmland, Spanish farmers are probably no different, they have lots of foot traffic and have had to deal with pilgrims who trespass, leave trash, start fires, and pilfer their crops.
We are guests in Spain, if you wouldn't do this at home, you shouldn't do it in Spain.
On Spanish-to-Spanish Camino forums there are many threads about how people have used their tienda de campo all the way every night, especially those who walk with their dogs. True, they always stayed close to albergues or farms with farmers permission. There are many signs along the Camino (seen them even though I haven't walked the CaminoMy question is this, has anyone wild camped the entire Camino LEGALLY? Did you have permission from the land owner EVERY TIME you camped? How did you know if you were on public or private property?
I look at it like this, I have friends who are farmers and they wouldn't be keen on strangers camping on their farmland, Spanish farmers are probably no different, they have lots of foot traffic and have had to deal with pilgrims who trespass, leave trash, start fires, and pilfer their crops.
We are guests in Spain, if you wouldn't do this at home, you shouldn't do it in Spain.
I'm thinking about tenting the whole Camino. Or most of it. My parents told me tent camping in Europe was very liberal and they camped all over. But that was some years ago. I'm sure the times have changed. Has anyone done this?
do you remember any of this albergues? I'm putting together a list.We did pass several albergues that have areas set up for tents, which is a great option for when you want to socialize and/or use the facilities (and let me tell you, you will never appreciate a hot shower or electricity as much as you do after 5 straight nights of sleeping in the Galician woods)
My Daughter and I camped on both of our Camino's, and loved the freedom it gave. We sometimes envied those carrying little, or no weight; but, we so enjoyed not being drawn into that rushing wave of people, persuing a bed for the night. It's good to do both, camping, and staying in the odd albergue, I'm not one for being packed into small spaces, with a lot of people, but showers are good.I'm thinking about tenting the whole Camino. Or most of it. My parents told me tent camping in Europe was very liberal and they camped all over. But that was some years ago. I'm sure the times have changed. Has anyone done this?
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