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I agree with the OP.
On my first Camino I had no "technical" gear. My pack was an old canvas Karrimor 60 litre. My boots were too small - I lost toenails. I wore heavy cotton work shorts, denim shirt, a wool vest and a fairly useless poncho. I...
I have also found the Patagonia Houdini and poncho to be a great combo ... lots of layering flexibility. The Houdini weighs very little (3.4 oz). They'll both be in my pack again when I head out in September.
I was skeptical of the Houdini too. But I’ve come around. I consider it a high value piece of kit. That and a buff - two small things that deliver way more than you think they could or should.
I found the combination of the Altus poncho and the Houdini Patagonia windshell to be very practical. The Houdini is super lightweight and great as a windbreaker when not needing a rain solution. But when it rains long and hard, the Houdini...
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