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  1. R

    Opinions on EuroSchirm Hiking Umbrella for March/April Sevillia Hike

    Hi All, I'm planning a March/April start from Sevillia. What's the general opinion on the EuroSchirm hiking umbrella?
  2. Kasee

    How can I buy an Altus poncho/jacket in the US?

    I'm hoping to walk the Frances again in April/May. This past Fall when I walked, my Patagonia Torrentshield wetted out miserably on the way down from Cruz de Ferro in sleet and heavy rain. I'd like to try the Altus that I saw numerous times, but I can't find a place in the US to buy one. I did...
  3. K

    Sunscreen

    Just bought a small tube (4oz?) of sunscreen before we hit the Meseta for 20€. Bring your own from home, if it's cheaper!
  4. JustJack

    Umbrella for sun and rain - buy good quality (expensive) or just use a cheap one?

    Researching umbrellas, both for rain and sun, and am a bit shocked at the prices. Some of them cost as much as my backpack or jacket! So the question is, do I buy an expensive umbrella ($100++), or do I pick up a cheap one along the way ($10). Pros and cons to both I realize, so I guess I'm...
  5. peregrina2000

    Using the Altus with off and on rain

    Now I don’t know why it has taken me more than 15 years to figure this out, but I must be a slow learner. The last two days have been very rainy. But there are always short periods of no rain and even sun. It just didn’t make sense to take the poncho totally off every time the rain stops, since...
  6. Salty

    Rain Pants/DIY- Rain Kilt /Skirt made from a big black plastic bag- Cheap and Light

    I bought yesterday, a pair of 2 nd hand rain pants, while looking at clothes to wear on my upcoming Camino. Its fancy rainpants but they are heavy ! It made me think, how can I rework/do some sewing to this rain pants, to only use the bottom part of it, and cut on weight in my pack...
  7. witsendwv

    Walking Without Rain Gear

    My husband and I are walking the Camino Ingles from 24 Sept to 30 Sept. I am watching the weather and can't decide whether or not to take full rain outfits. According to Accuweather the forecast changes daily, but still looks like nice weather for that week. My hesitation is that we are staying...
  8. peter_

    rain gear _ Norte

    Hey guys 🕊 I would like to ask about your experiences and opinions with rain weather on Norte. Do you think I have to bring rain gear (waterproof shoes, pants and jacket)? Or os it OK just with poncho? I dont know what to do, because now I have only my Salomon trail runners (they are not...
  9. F

    Lightweight rain jacket

    I'm looking for THE LIGHTEST WEIGHT RAIN JACKET that can fit over a small day pack.... any suggestions?
  10. K

    CF in september: bring rain trousers or no?

    Even though there are ample 'which clothing to bring'-threads, I haven't been able to find a good answer yet for the following. I'm walking the CF from Sept 1 to +- Oct 5th. I'm planning to bring a rain jacket but no rain trousers: I think quick-drying leggings will work better and it'll save...
  11. K

    can ponchos be re-waterproofed?

    I have a decathlon waterproof poncho that I've used in previous caminos and has done very well. But on my most recent Camino stint, I got caught in a thunderstorm and the water went right through my poncho and I was soaked on the inside almost immediately. Anyone have insights about whether...
  12. J

    Heat wave - anxious

    Hi everyone- so excited for my 2nd Camino. First was 5/2016. Walked entire way w/o using rain coat or fleece. Wondering if I really need them for 2 week trip starting tomorrow - Logroño to??? Concerned about heat wave carrying more than I need or leaving behind what I do. Thanks in advance -...
  13. K

    Altus rain poncho weight

    Hi all, I’m calculating the weight of my backpack. When I get to Spain I plan to buy an Altus rain poncho. I used one years ago on Le Puy. Could anyone give me the weight? Thanks!
  14. Mananath

    UV umbrella in Burgos?

    Hi - I will be in Burgos in two days and want to get an umbrella for the meseta. Any ideas where I can find one of the fancy UV umbrellas? I use hiking poles. Any suggestions on how to attach the umbrella? Thanks
  15. Rambling Priest

    Advice on Heat

    Hello! My family (two fit older teens and my wife) and I are heading out to begin the Camino Frances planning to start on this Friday 15 July in SJPP. The heat, of course, looks brutal. We're New Englanders, and it's been a relatively mild summer here so far. We've hiked in the White Mountains...
  16. dimdog

    Do I need to pack waterproof trousers & jacket?

    Hi all, I'm starting the Del Norte on Saturday, can anyone advise me on whether or not to pack gortex trousers & jacket, just trying to keep the weight down. If its only a light rain, then skins waterproof & I can crack on, but if its lashing it down, well, no one likes to be wet, do they...
  17. FRM

    LIVE from the Camino Me and my umbrella - envy of the Camino

    So I’m in Redondella. The last two days have been hot (90/32+). I usually walk in March so heat hasn’t been an issue. For the Portugues in late May I purchased a Gosamer Gear trekking umbrella. It has made an amazing difference. I think it is giving me an extra 5k a day. I haven’t seen any...
  18. Sirron

    To Poncho or Not Poncho...

    My Camino Frances will primarily take place in June and the first week or so in July. I have read that this is the dry season in Spain so maybe not too much rain. But I want to be prepared. I have seen the Altus Ponchos but I tend to get hot easy and those don't look too breathable. So what...
  19. YYC on the go

    Sunglasses / Camino Portugues / Walking in August

    I'm wondering about spending gobs of money on photochromic sunglasses designed for intense sports. The Ryder's Seventh I'm looking at have not only very protective lenses, but also a nosepiece that resists slipping from sweat. I'm planning on wearing a wide-brimmed hat, but I must say, I don't...
  20. Lucyev

    Altus Poncho Help

    Please help! I’m looking to order an Altus Atmospheric Poncho for the CF in Sept/Oct. I’m UK based, so will probably end up ordering from Amazon Uk, which will charge me over £11 for delivery, so I want to get the sizing right. I’m a shorty, 5 foot 1, 195 pounds, and will be carrying a 45l...

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