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- Camino Frances, Fisterra, Muxia Sept-Oct 2020
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Since you are going in March, which can be pretty wet, I'd go for the Adventure World Globetrekker, since it provides better coverage, even though it's probably heavier than the FroggToggs poncho.
But you walked in July . . . he's going in March. March in northern Spain = rain+snow+coldHello fellow pilgrim,
despite the fact that I had only 2 rain days on my CF I would go for the frogg toggs. It's light and durable.
I put my covered pack on top of my poncho, so me and my pack stayed dry.
HTH
Hello. I hope to get to SJPP 18th March. I won’t begin walking until 19th. I will be right behind you. God bless and Buen Camino.Since you are going in March, which can be pretty wet, I'd go for the Adventure World Globetrekker, since it provides better coverage, even though it's probably heavier than the FroggToggs poncho.
I've had ponchos similar to the Frogg Togg one and, if you're wearing it over a pack, the back can lift up and you get wetter legs - though you might be wearing waterproof leggings to avoid this. On the plus side if it stops raining and you're feeling warm you can always "kilt" up the front to cool yourself without removing the poncho (I do this with my Altus after a suggestion from a forum member).So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
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I prefer ponchos with sleeves, otherwise wind tends to open them up and then you get soaked quite quickly. However, with sleeves you tend to sweat more underneath. So, basically, you'll get wet from the outside or the inside!So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
I got the first one you mentioned...I have not used it yet, but seems fine.. Hoping not to use it a lot, but I want to have one just in case.. I am also bringing a one piece bathsuit, I can wear pants over, if I am sweating I will just wear the bathing suit with pants...lolSo my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
IFrogg Toggs. Lightweight but tough, I've used it for wilderness backpacking and Camino and it is also made of breathable fabric.
I bought one of the Frogg Togg Ultralight 2's from Walmart. I am short and it actually covers my backpack quite well. I am trying to come up with something to connect the front and back to keep it from blowing all around if there's wind. Think I might add some velcrow strips on the sides to be able to tighten it up a bit if there is wind. I also bought a lightweight treking umbrella to use, though I originally bought it for hiking in the sun, not rain.So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
My son uses the Frogg Togg poncho on his long distance hikes. In high winds he just ties a piece of bungee type cord around his waist and it does not blow around. I use the rainsuit and have been happy, warm and dry in the rain, and the unique lightweight fabric does not make me sweat. That said, I have no experience with other brands.Frogg Toggs. Lightweight but tough, I've used it for wilderness backpacking and Camino and it is also made of breathable fabric.
Since you are getting quite a few different opinions here I was going to suggest the same thing. Make sure that you go on a good long walk on a wet and windy day in each one.Each of us has our preferences. Why don’t you try them both out on rainy days and see which feels better to you. I I have walked the Camino in March where it rained heavily for 30 days out of 33 everything was soaked, trails streets, etc. On the other hand I walked in March one year where it rained all only two days out the 26.
So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
Both are cheap. You really need to get a recommendation from someone who has used one over a couple of days. I bought a 22 euro poncho in Astorga, it looked sturdy, after one wear the seams split and I got it caught on something and it ripped. Plus it took up a lot of space. Into the bin and I decided that those 2 euro ponchos would have to do. I didn't want to pay for a Altas. ps I have purchased an Ikea poncho for A$13 but I haven't tested it yet.So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
I did took this in mind.But you walked in July . . . he's going in March. March in northern Spain = rain+snow+cold
But you walked in July . . . he's going in March. March in northern Spain = rain+snow+cold
I used the Globetrekker and really liked it. I opted for the orange so I’d be seen on roadway! I also brought along rain pants and a rain jacket for added warmth on cooler days more for use after my days of walking.So my plan has me starting in SJPdP on March 17, and for Christmas I received 2 different ponchos. If these were your two choices which would you bring:
Adventure World Globetrekker vs FroggToggs
I am leaning towards the globetrekker just because of the season and the possibility of spring rains....
Amazon.com: Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Sports & Outdoors
Buy Adventure World Globotrekker Lightweight Backpack Poncho (Multiple Color Options Available) (Amber Orange): Casual Daypacks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchaseswww.amazon.com
Frogg Toggs but add in the Frogg Togg pants or see if you can exchange the poncho for the pants suit. FT worked great for me
Amen, Dave! So true. My son walked 1000 miles in spring on the Appalachian trail. It was cold and rainy much of the time and his Frogg Toggs kept him dry. I use them too, and although have had decent weather overall on 5 Caminos, I have been in a few unrelenting day long downpours and stayed dry. Frogg Toggs get my vote!Not to worry, the Frogg Toggs Ultralite poncho is more than capable of dealing with such weather and keeping the user and their backpack dry.
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