Raingear for late August early September

[Wandalina]

Howdi everyone. Im heading over to St Jean de PdP next week WOOP WOOP. Just wondering re raingear... Was thinking my berghaus waterproof trousers and either poncho or light rain jacket.. Not sure they'll be needed but good to have something . Have a nice Rab jacket but think ill be too hot even if it does rain maybe the poncho will suffice? Got absolutely drenched on the Norte for a full week in September '22 so know if its really going to pour there'll be no staying dry

 

[trecile]

The Altus poncho/raincoat is awesome. Full sleeves and zip front, plus lightweight.

You can reserve one at the pilgrim shop in SJPdP or buy one from the forum store.

Pilgrim's shop - Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

Shop for the pilgrims of St Jacques de Compostela

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

Altus Poncho (ATMOSPHERIC J30)

Wears as a Jacket. Space for backpack. Is a Poncho. Get ready to face the elements with the ATMOSPHERIC J30 long raincoat, designed to offer you maximum protection without compromising your comfort or style. This lightweight and comfortable raincoat is the perfect choice for rainy and windy...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

 

[Philtration]

I really like my Altus also. Pack stays dry and lots of different ways to wear it for different temperatures.

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

I'd just go for the poncho, and at this time of the year I wouldn't bother with the rain pants.

 

[Damien Reynolds]

I bring rain pants and a lightweight rain jacket like this...

Versalite Jacket Men's

A masterpiece of lightweight design, the Versalite Jacket keeps weight to a minimum and offers...

www.montbell.us

I have a question for the poncho enthusiasts... what do you wear at night during rain in town?

I have never, ever seen an Altus poncho on any hike/walk other than the Camino... and I know I'm sounding like a broken record when I say...

"If it is really wet out there, you are going to get soaked no matter what. Either from your own sweat underneath a poncho, or just from the materials of the jacket not able to handle it after like being exposed to 4 hours of driving rain."

 

[Peterexpatkiwi]

I actually wear my poncho. It, and a water bottle, live in my day pack, which lives on my back anytime I'm out. About the only time I haven't got my pack with me when I'm out is if I'm going out to a restaurant for dinner.
And yes, I would wear my poncho to said dinner if it was raining.

Had a couple of odd looks from people when I went to the Berlin Philharmonie in the pouring rain.... .

By the way mine is a simple decathlon poncho, not an Altus. Not that it would make any difference to me.

Incidentally I agree with your comment about keeping dry after four hours of pouring rain. So long as I keep warm I don't really care

 

[Damien Reynolds]

One other thing... this one is less controversial... I recently started enjoying the use of a "wind jacket". Like this:

Patagonia Men's Houdini® Windbreaker Jacket

Run, ride, rock, invent—just don’t go without our up-for-anything Patagonia® Men’s Houdini® Jacket, a packable, featherweight windproof shell.

www.patagonia.com

It is for chilly, windy mornings with maybe a mild mist. Super light... If it is cold out you wear it over your mid-layer. If not so cold out you wear it over your base layer. I wouldn't wear it in rain tho.

I bring both.

 

[Damien Reynolds]

Had a couple of odd looks

I bet.

But whether or not you want to look good, that is a personal thing and I respect that.

 

[Philtration]

I bring rain pants and a lightweight rain jacket like this...

Versalite Jacket Men's

A masterpiece of lightweight design, the Versalite Jacket keeps weight to a minimum and offers...

www.montbell.us

I have a question for the poncho enthusiasts... what do you wear at night during rain in town?

I have never, ever seen an Altus poncho on any hike/walk other than the Camino... and I know I'm sounding like a broken record when I say...

"If it is really wet out there, you are going to get soaked no matter what. Either from your own sweat underneath a poncho, or just from the materials of the jacket not able to handle it after like being exposed to 4 hours of driving rain."

 

[Philtration]

The back of the Altus "poncho" (it's really a raincoat), has snaps that collapse it to the size of a normal raincoat, not that long raincoats are particularly chic!

The number of different ways you can wear it are the big draw for me. Leave the front open with arms out of the sleeves it's more like a well covering cape and is cooler with good circulation while still giving good rain protection. I wore mine during 3 weeks of almost continuous rain last Oct/Nov and swear by it now. My feet and the bottom pants legs got wet, but the rest and my pack stayed nicely dry.

 

[arfajajc]

I walked the Camino Frances in mid April, starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. My lightweight Arcteryx Norvan rain jacket was perfect for the mixed weather I experienced - freezing cold driving rain and sleet, steady rain and moderate temperatures, and light rain in warmish temperatures. Plus it was a fantastic windbreaker for cold windy days. It was lightweight, breathable and completely waterproof. When the rain was sporadic I just kept the jacket on but unzipped, and because of the breathability and the airflow while unzipped I stayed cool and didn't overheat or get wet from sweat.
Friends with Altus ponchos ended up absolutely soaking wet from sweating while wearing them in the rain - the breathability was poor, like wearing a plastic bag.
I saw others in cheap, shorter ponchos getting absolutely soaked in heavy rain and wind crossing the Pyrenees and in O'Cebreiro - their ponchos were blowing all over the place in the wind and providing practically no protection.
I brought superlight rain pants but never needed them - even in heavy rain - as my zip off pants were highly rain resistant and my legs never got wet or cold.
All the gear in my backpack was protected in a waterproof pack liner, so that base was well covered.
I know some love ponchos, but I prefer a high quality, lightweight Goretex Jacket.