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rain/sun protection

  1. B

    Which rain jacket is best for a mid-April to end of May walk?

    Hello. I have 2 rain jackets. One is lightweight and compact and has waterproof rating 10.000 mm. The other is heavier and bulkier but has 20.000 mm. Both are quite comfortable. Which one would you prefer? I will walk from mid April to the end of May.
  2. trecile

    The "Parcho" - rain gear for DIYers

    @C clearly suggested that there might be enough interest for a separate thread on this piece of DIY rain gear. I first learned about the Parcho here on the forum from @Pong. The designer named it Parcho for Parka/Poncho. It's similar to the popular Altus in that it has a full front zip and long...
  3. peregrina2000

    Poncho quandary — Altus, Frogg Toggs, Vaude, or something else?

    On my last camino, I used the Decathlon rain poncho that I bought in Lisbon. It was cheap, and you get what you pay for. After washing it, the taping is all coming off. So back to square one. Most of the recent forum discussion focuses on the debate between poncho and rain jackets. I did see...
  4. Paladina

    Walking and cycling after skin cancer

    Having recently received the results of a biopsy confirming skin cancer in my lower leg, I’ve been searching the forum for appropriate advice on walking or cycling the camino after surgery. Although I’ve discovered several inspiring accounts of the determination of survivors of more radical...
  5. Lies-loopt-del-norte

    Question about raintrousers

    Dear all, on september the 8th I'm planning to start the Camino del Norte from Irún. It will be my first Camino and I'm looking forward to finally (..... Covid) start my journey. The question I have is: do I bring my raintrousers with me? Or is walking in september done mostly in shorts and is...
  6. BrianLCrabtree

    Coping with heat on the Camino

    How do pilgrims handle severe heat on the Camino (35-38 C, 95-100 F)? Aside from the usual precautions for hydration, frequent breaks, lightweight clothing, etc, what other precautions do you take? Do you start the day earlier to finish earlier? Walk shorter distances on very hot days? Take a...
  7. J

    Do you carry an umbrella for the Camino?

    Do you think that an umbrella is necessary in Spain from June to September to protect you from the 🌞 SUN? On Camino français (Messeta) and on the Via de la Plata were you have long sun exposition and no forest protection. What is you experience on the Camino?
  8. woody66

    Spontaneous gear test

    Hi everyone! My initial intention was to put on my hands free brolly and see if i could still use my Altus over the pack and do it up without any interference! However my daughter suggested we test it; so here's the result! The vid (there was more but says their to big) are just a little of my...
  9. JillGat

    How do you wear a hat with a backpack?

    Having just been treated for skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma), and as I really hate sunscreen, I am back to researching sun hats. I usually wear a baseball hat when hiking/walking the Camino. I tried a full brimmed hat, but the back hits against my backpack. I see other people with them...
  10. woody66

    Rain kilt vs trousers - Sept Oct - Portuguese Coastal

    Hi everyone! Please remember i am a newbie to Camino; so advice is most welcome as the nuances of kit are still sinking in! Am i over complicating something that's a straight forward choice? I have never worn a rain kilt ; but i have listened to several threads about them verses waterproof...
  11. Jeff Crawley

    Rain Skirts/Kilts/Aprons

    The weather in the UK has been variable recently - extremely hot or extremely wet - so when I checked the weather forecast for today's walk and it said low chance of rain I immediately packed my trusty Altus into my day bag. Sure enough, half way through, it started to pour with rain. While I...
  12. Pat's Camino Packing List Part 1 - Clothing - for her 1st Camino!

    Pat's Camino Packing List Part 1 - Clothing - for her 1st Camino!

    Camino Packing Lists always cause lots of debate! And there is no easy answer. It depends on time of year, type of accomodation and many other things.
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  13. OzAnnie

    Rain protection - ( Overkill ? or cut back to save some weight?)

    I’m walking in March ( first in Italy ) then the Sanabrés from March 20. I’m trying to reduce pack weight as I’ve got a back problem. I’ve got 3 types of poncho to choose from, Altus poncho ; sea 2 summit ultra sil tarp poncho; and Frogg toggs poncho. So I don’t want poncho recommendations...
  14. R

    Raincoat or poncho?

    Hey all - we are planning to start the C Frances on May 25th - July 2nd. We know the weather should be ok - but after reading a lot of threads, I’m still confused as to which one to take. I know everyone will have their preference on either a raincoat or poncho is better - but I was wondering...
  15. Be Prepared for Rain...

    Be Prepared for Rain...

    We had quite a bit in May 2018 on the CF. But with good rain gear it's still the place I'd most rather be!
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  16. t2andreo

    Hats and shade... The definitive post...

    This is a frequent subject in the forum. Every summer, when the really hot dry weather comes to northern Spain, and indeed all Spanish pilgrimage routes, the subject arises. Recently, with the serious heat wave across all of Europe and much of Spain, this discussion has taken on a new urgency...
  17. Marbe2

    Arctic Hats...or something better to recommend?

    I am seeking a hat that can keep sustain coolness for a bit longer period of time. Right now I use a Boonie hat. When it is hot I wet the inside of the hat and repeat this as necessary. This hat usually dries within a half hour. Has anybody used the artic hats? Do they provide more protection...
  18. D

    DIY Gaiters

    Great suggestion posted below :-)
  19. lpscheid

    Keeping Contents of Pack Dry

    Greetings - I'm starting my first Camino in SJPdP on April 1. I'm planning on bringing a pack with a rain fly, rain jacket, and a poncho that can go over me and the pack (still debating a bit on this). Should I pack my sleeping bag, clothes, etc. each in their own dry bags (Sea to Summit...
  20. Two Lifesavers - Umbrella and Foam Roller!

    Two Lifesavers - Umbrella and Foam Roller!

    Two Lifesavers - Umbrella and Foam Roller!
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    • Category: Camino Frances

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