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You realize that you are asking the forum to predict the weather, right? Pretty tough to do.
Do you mind being cold? I am cold averse so I carry the fleece and the sleeping bag. Other people don't mind the cold so they take a sleep sheet and no fleece.
What is your preference???
Give my regards to The Mermaid - have not seen her for quite a few years.
Can you post a picture of your puffy and the rain coat?Also, I have a light puffy mid layer that I take instead of a Fleece - with the rain coat on top to stop the wind or rain.
I walked in September and October of 2015. I definitely needed the fleece later on in my Camino. In fact, the one item I left behind that I wished I had brought was my lightweight Smartwool sweater. I picked up a second fleece in Burgos.I am on the final preparations for my Camino on the Frances from end of August through September, and after many training walks with my backpack, I admit I am getting a bit hysterical about weight. I have gradually worked my way down to about 7,5 kilos now (just slightly above the “magical” 10% of body weight), and I am considering leaving my fleece behind – I mean it’s still 400 grams! I bring a rain-jacket and I was wondering if that would not be sufficient on chilly mornings and rainy days?
Sadly, in my part of the world, it seems that the thinner and lighter a fleece is, the more expensive it is.
That is unbelievable! £3.99!! That's cheaper than a t shirt at an op shop where I come from.One or two lightweight ski base layers such as this should keep you warm and snug. Walking in late autumn/winter I always wear one and keep one dry for evening.
Happy packing and Buen camino!
That is unbelievable! £3.99!! That's cheaper than a t shirt at an op shop where I come from.
Try from Decathlon in Sweden.Yes, really cheap!
Regrettably, they do not ship outside UK
Try from Decathlon in Sweden.
if your concerned about the 10% of body weight rule and the weight of your intended fleece is 400g. You could put on an extra 4kg and all would be good .
if your concerned about the 10% of body weight rule and the weight of your intended fleece is 400g. You could put on an extra 4kg and all would be good .
Does your pack weight include water and an emergency snack? I would bring it and donate/share it if and when it becomes burdensome (unless it has sentimental value) ... it's American consumerism thinking, I know ... but I'd rather have something and not need it, rather than not having it and needing it - even if I had to carry it 800 Kms .
I walked the same time in 2015. A long sleeve was good enough for me and I did have "the packa" as a raincoat. But there were a few mornings when it was chilly enough to warrant one.. my teeth chattered until the sun and my pace picked up. But I made it without. A knit cap sewn by the nuns in carrion saved meI am on the final preparations for my Camino on the Frances from end of August through September, and after many training walks with my backpack, I admit I am getting a bit hysterical about weight. I have gradually worked my way down to about 7,5 kilos now (just slightly above the “magical” 10% of body weight), and I am considering leaving my fleece behind – I mean it’s still 400 grams! I bring a rain-jacket and I was wondering if that would not be sufficient on chilly mornings and rainy days?
You’re unique! Most people on this forum seem to think the other way around: Rather bring too little and then buy on the way if you need something (Camino consumerism).
My backpack weight of 7,5 kilos is without water. I intend to bring 3/4 of a liter (800 grams including bottle). With my newly purchased microfleece of 225 grams (Danish consumerism), the total including water will be slightly above 8 kilos.
There might be a tendency for a vocal few to advocate such a position, but I don't think I would reach the conclusion that they represent most of us. There are also strong advocates for what might be called 'sufficiency' - enough without being too much. Enough water to get between towns and fonts, enough blister repair kit to repair a blister for a day or so, because you won't find a convenient pharmacy open at the time that you actually are in a town or village, snacks that will sustain you when your energy levels are low, etc, etc, etc.Most people on this forum seem to think the other way around: Rather bring too little and then buy on the way if you need something (Camino consumerism).
Plus the hostels themselves have donotivo boxes of things "let behind" I left and partookThere might be a tendency for a vocal few to advocate such a position, but I don't think I would reach the conclusion that they represent most of us. There are also strong advocates for what might be called 'sufficiency' - enough without being too much. Enough water to get between towns and fonts, enough blister repair kit to repair a blister for a day or so, because you won't find a convenient pharmacy open at the time that you actually are in a town or village, snacks that will sustain you when your energy levels are low, etc, etc, etc.
And there is nothing wrong, in my view, with purchasing durable items along the way. To suggest that this is some form of consumerism just doesn't make sense to me. It is highly unlikely that anyone is going to profligately spend money on things that will just result in an unnecessary burden for several hundred kilometres. I would be interested if you have actually seen this happen, or you are merely deducing that it is a possibility.
I am on the final preparations for my Camino on the Frances from end of August through September, and after many training walks with my backpack, I admit I am getting a bit hysterical about weight. I have gradually worked my way down to about 7,5 kilos now (just slightly above the “magical” 10% of body weight), and I am considering leaving my fleece behind – I mean it’s still 400 grams! I bring a rain-jacket and I was wondering if that would not be sufficient on chilly mornings and rainy days?
I thought it was bad luck to brush your teeth on the WayWhen preparing for the Camino, yes, the temp can change drastically. A rain coat only keeps moisture in so shortly after using a raincoat where a fleece is best will let you kind of swim as you walk, lol.
Craghoppers have a number of light fleece pullovers or jackets that can be less than half the weight of your present fleece. Late September can present the Peregrino with cold winds and rain where both fleece and rainwear are necessary.
Finally, weight of pack is relative and the 10% rule is also relative. Imagine cutting weight down to half of what it is now? Try it on a training walk. Pack 4 to 4.5 kilos and compare. It will take you to previously unimagined levels of austerity. But, no need to cut off the toothbrush handle.
When preparing for the Camino, yes, the temp can change drastically. A rain coat only keeps moisture in so shortly after using a raincoat where a fleece is best will let you kind of swim as you walk, lol.
Craghoppers have a number of light fleece pullovers or jackets that can be less than half the weight of your present fleece. Late September can present the Peregrino with cold winds and rain where both fleece and rainwear are necessary.
Finally, weight of pack is relative and the 10% rule is also relative. Imagine cutting weight down to half of what it is now? Try it on a training walk. Pack 4 to 4.5 kilos and compare. It will take you to previously unimagined levels of austerity. But, no need to cut off the toothbrush handle.
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