I am shocked to hear you say this. Don't you love the delicate bouquet that emanate from you camino clothes as you sleep? It is as soothing as a mother's lullaby to her new born baby.
The 2 times I walked in Sept.-Oct. it was cold at night and I was really glad to have my lightweight rectangular sleeping bag. Only cost me 39€ and have been using it since 2015. Often, I just unzip it and use it as blanket. Would rather have it...
All this expensive sleeping bag talk…. I’d rather stay the odd night in an Albergue/hotel (call me old fashioned…. ) Currently at La Fabrica in Tardajos. Gorgeous luxury! Sheets and towels and shower and even two beds ( I can have double duvet...
Even an ultra-light bag is better than a liner/blanket. In mid-April, San Juan de Ortega it went to -1C outside, 9C inside the albergue. Truly glad I had my bag. In the attached pic, my buddy was in his ultra-light bag but needed his down jacket too.
It's almost there thankfully the big walk begins tomorrow, raining all day according to the forecast. Trying to get a few hours sleep tonight and a good breakfast in the morning. I've done all my training, bought necessary gear now is the time to...
Hi Shamoose,
I managed with a liner last year (Sept 2024) pretty well, with the odd blanket, I’ve just arrived to continue from Burgos this Sept, where it was pretty warm last year, but this year, so far it’s a bit chilly and wet. I’ve still with...
Hey, just thought I’d close this post with: poles from Bilbao. Ive arrived here and guess what? There’s a decathlon right in the centre near the river. Got my poles, rubber tips and a cover for my backpack (it’s raining, as in UK I’ve just...
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