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Is it worth carrying waterproof pants
What about the higher elevations of the Le Puy route starting on June 1st? I have super lightweight Frogg Togg rain pants, so weight is not the problem. But if I get cold sleet or rain I may regret not bringing them. I will have one pair each of wicking long pants and shorts and the Frogg Togg rain jacket. Is that enough protection for the "what ifs"?[/QUOTE
Hi Camino Chris ,I will leave Cluny on 1/6 to walk to Le Puy weather forecast is for thunderstorms.Last year in June I was caught in a violent storm on the Vézelay route.I was wearing a Rab waterproof jacket ,lightweight rain trousers and using an umbrella and all to no avail.With the volume
of rain the roadd very quickly turned in to a river.I squelched along to my destination and I arrived like a drownded rat,soaked to the skin.In weather like this there is nothing that will keep you dry not even waterproof clothing.
Before taking waterproof pants, try them at home. I find they are quite hot and very difficult to get on and off. So go walking in the rain, then find a place to sit or stand and put them on. When the rain stops, take them off. Keep in mind that there will be few benches on the camino and lots of mud. Think of that mud on your boots as you change into/out of the pants.
I leave the pants at home!!
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