rain/sun protection

I splurged and got a new Tilley Airflo ltm6 hat for this years camino. But I am not sure how to pack it into my backpack? I know people say it can take a beating, but I wanted to make sure with you before I potentially ruin mine. Tilley ltm6

A month ago the doctor burnt a small spot on my face ( queratosis actinica) because she said it could be dangerous. Now the place on my face is clean anf my doctor said that I could do a Camino putting a special cream ( 100 +) every 2 hours and wearing a hat ( of course). Nevertheless, I became...

Calling all Aussie’s looking for serious waterproof jacket. I bought a lightweight waterproof breathable, and it was great light drizzle all good. Then, if anyone out there is a Melbournite yesterday was the jackets downfall. Major soaking all the way through - after about 70 mins ☹. So, I’m...

Hello , I start my Camino Frances in St Jean Pied de Port on April 15th ,(next week) it’s a 40% chance of rain day 🙄I know there will also be other rain days . I am bringing my rain jacket but really can’t decide on the zip up rain pants which if I don’t take I have extra room in my backpack...

More stress in the Helado household where Mrs H has decided that last year’s floppy brimmed walking hat is simply no longer “de rigor” and must be replaced. The old one has a brim of approximately 7cm/3 inches and the new one must be wider than that and allow for being rolled up and stuffed...

This recently purchased umbrella has been working great. Now 12 days from departure the umbrella cannot be completely opened because the locking pin doesn’t line up with the locking mechanism. Any thoughts? I don’t know what happened.

Hi everyone, Just got a frogs togs poncho. I'm walking Sarria to Santiago on June. Do I really need a rain cover for my pack too?

Just a PSA with supporting evidence: I had only 2ish of 10 days with sunshine, and here’s what I got without gloves, using poles. Lesson: wear lightweight fingerless gloves during peak months along with broad-rimmed hat AND sunscreen.

Any advice re Ponchos I’ve looked at Decathlon for ponchos but there’s are not breathable.Any breathable ponchos out there that have a ready made hump at the back for the rucksack. Looking for lightweight for carrying breathable and efficient preferable with long arms. looking forward to hearing...

Greetings all, I’m looking for advice on bringing (or not) a rain shell during June and July for the Camino Frances. I’ll be walking the entire route from SJPP to Santiago. I live in the Pacific Northwest & a rain shell is like our second skin. 😊. Would love to some advice from others who have...

Good morning ! Need an advice please. I will start my Camino Francés end of March from SJPdP, and hope to finish at Santiago by the end of April. I would expect some amount of rain some/most of the days, but not sure about intensity ( showers vs drizzle ) and frequency ( once or multiple times...

I usually walk or bike to work (5 km each way), and it's been raining a lot this month, so I've had a chance to test out my kit for my spring camino. I scoured a lot of those "ten best xxx of 2023" lists to find what I was looking for. I'm curious to hear what others are finding. Mountain...

I will be walking the Camino through all of May and into June, and I have narrowed down my rain choice to one of 2 ponchos: the Altus or the Decathlon Arpenaz. I understand I can reserve an Altus in SJPDP if I decide on that one. Any thoughts on which of these is better? And second question...

I was wondering if it is necessary to bring rain pants? We will be starting March 29th from Lisbon doing the central route. Thanks in advance for the input.

Hello to All, My Son and I will be starting out first Camino (Frances) on April 1, 2023. I am curious about the rain along the Camino, based on past pilgrims experiences does it rain for long periods of time or does it come in short bursts. The reason I ask is to determine if a bivvy tent might...

Just watching a 'Rob's Camino' video on YouTube. He says he never walks without poles, but recommends taking a sun umbrella?? I have done three Caminos an always use poles. Confused as to how the mechanics of using poles whilst carrying an umbrella actually works . . I'm on a medication now...

I will do the camino in the first week of September, from Sarria. What is the best option for the rain in that time: an impermeable windbreak or an impermeable jacket as Outdoor Research Helium?

Hi, Has anyone used this jacket on the camino? Craghoppers Roswell I have one, but not sure if it would hold up or not. https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-waterproof-roswell-jacket-black-pepper-cloud-grey/ Thanks

Hi, I have been looking into ultralight rain jackets for my upcoming Camino Frances. I have already decided that I don’t want to bring a poncho this time. I want to go as low as possible, weight wise and have been looking into the Zpacks vertice rain jackets for women. I like the fact that they...

Hi all, I am debating on the Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp/Poncho vs the regular one. I am short and suspect the regular one might be long enough to go over my pack and still give me adequate coverage. Any insights? Thank you!