Altus poncho readily available?

[Eve Alexandra]

Is it safe to just assume I can pick up one of these in a shop in SJPP along with some poles? I usually make sure I have everything in hand so it’s making me nervous.

 

[Tincatinker]

That would be a rash assumption. It would be worth contacting one or more of the gear retailers in St Jean and arranging a pre-order. St J is just a small provincial French town where most Pelerin arrive with far to much gear and definitely not intending to go shopping for much more than lunch.
Happy planning

 

[Eve Alexandra]

That would be a rash assumption. It would be worth contacting one or more of the gear retailers in St Jean and arranging a pre-order. St J is just a small provincial French town where most Pelerin arrive with far to much gear and definitely not intending to go shopping for much more than lunch.
Happy planning

I can do that? Pre order? I would much prefer that! Can anyone share a name of a business I can contact?

 

[SabsP]

I can do that? Pre order? I would much prefer that! Can anyone share a name of a business I can contact?

Here you go...

La Boutique du Pèlerin - Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

 

[Tincatinker]

Godgle says a search for “equipage Pelerin St Jean…” will do the job

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Thank you!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Caminoteca in Pamplona sells Altus ponchos.

Altus (2) - Caminoteca

www.caminoteca.com

The shop is near the Cathedral and several albergues. Maybe you time to buy before heading to SJPdP or you can wait until passing through.

I was loaded with a big pack when I bought a pack cover. I think they would have refused to sell me anything else. Now that's a company I can trust.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Caminoteca in Pamplona sells Altus ponchos.

Altus (2) - Caminoteca

www.caminoteca.com

The shop is near the Cathedral and several albergues. Maybe you time to buy before heading to SJPdP or you can wait until passing through.

I was loaded with a big pack when I bought a pack cover. I think they would have refused to sell me anything else. Now that's a company I can trust.

I was googling the weight of the altus for my Lighterpack list and this site came up. I am going to be in Pamplona before SJPP. Once I know how long I'm going to be there, I may reserve with them. Good to know someone recommends them! Thanks.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

There is a Decathlon about the same distance from the bus station as Caminoteca but Caminoteca is in a more colorful section of town (and the owner is a forum member). Another Decathlon is not too far from the train station.

Caminoteca
+34 948 21 03 16

Caminoteca · C. Curia, 15, 31001 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

★★★★★ · Outdoor sports store

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Are you going soon because they appear to be closed from November until February. Google Maps says Caminoteca is "temporarily closed" - and from their website:



You can still have a browse around to see the kind of stuff they sell though:

Inside the shop

 

[Eve Alexandra]

Are you going soon because they appear to be closed from November until February. Google Maps says Caminoteca is "temporarily closed" - and from their website:

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You can still have a browse around to see the kind of stuff they sell though:

Inside the shop

It'll be end of March that I"m there so shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Both Caminoteca in Pamplona and Boutique in SJPP will hold an ALTUS for you if you contact them. Caminoteca is on Facebook. I've also found ALTUS ponchos in Zubiri and Sarria.

 

[trecile]

There is a Decathlon about the same distance from the bus station as Caminoteca but Caminoteca is in a more colorful section of town (and the owner is a forum member). Another Decathlon is not too far from the train station.

But I don't believe that Decathlon sells the Altus. They do have something similar, but it looks like it's heavier at 508 g (S/M) a 560 g (L/XL)

Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900

Compra en Decathlon Poncho impermeable de montaña y trekking máx. 75 litros Adulto Quechua 900 Este poncho impermeable es el accesorio indispensable de las excursiones. Muy rápido de poner, te protege por completo de la lluvia, con o sin mochila (volumen máximo 75 litros).

www.decathlon.es

Or this one, which is lighter weight - 250 g (XXS/XS) a 340 g (L/XL), but lacks a full front zip.

Ponchos y fundas impermeables de montaña | Decathlon

Ponchos y cubre mochilas impermeables | ☔ Capas y fundas impermeables para protegerte de la lluvia junto a tu mochila

www.decathlon.es

 

[trecile]

I tried one without a full zip and didn't care for it. It's going back to the store. Is the Quechua one you linked as good as the Altus?

I really have no idea. I just was looking to see what Decathlon offers. The full zip one looks like it is definitely heavier than the Altus - that is if Caminoteca's stated weight of 343 grams is correct.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I really have no idea. I just was looking to see what Decathlon offers. The full zip one looks like it is definitely heavier than the Altus - that is if Caminoteca's stated weight of 343 grams is correct.

Mine weighs 445g including the bag though it is L/XL size.
I did hear they were being made out of lighter weight material now.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Both Caminoteca in Pamplona and Boutique in SJPP will hold an ALTUS for you if you contact them. Caminoteca is on Facebook. I've also found ALTUS ponchos in Zubiri and Sarria.

I bought mine online from Peregrinoteca in Sarria and wore it for a couple of years before I noticed the logo on the front was upside down! Presumably a "second" they fobbed off on a long distance buyer?

 

[Former member 99290]

Another recommendation for Boutique du Pèlerins in SJPP if you’re going that way. Pierre and Nadia are very kind and helpful to all pilgrims and are themselves long time pilgrims. They have held items for me in the past including an Altus poncho, many years ago. Link as per #4 above from @SabineP

 

[Anniesantiago]

I bought mine online from Peregrinoteca in Sarria and wore it for a couple of years before I noticed the logo on the front was upside down! Presumably a "second" they fobbed off on a long distance buyer?

As long as it worked? lol!

 

[lt56ny]

I was googling the weight of the altus for my Lighterpack list and this site came up. I am going to be in Pamplona before SJPP. Once I know how long I'm going to be there, I may reserve with them. Good to know someone recommends them! Thanks.

They do speak English at Caminoteca and they are very nice. If you are going to be in Pamplona before hand if Caminoteca doesn't have what you need there is always Decathlon. I know there are two in Pamplona. There is a small one near the municipal albergue and the big one is out of town a little but an easy bus ride away. If you can get it at Caminoteca by all means support the little guy.

 

[maruska89]

Is it safe to just assume I can pick up one of these in a shop in SJPP along with some poles? I usually make sure I have everything in hand so it’s making me nervous.

I preordered from a sporting shop right in SJPDP and they held it for me there so I was secure knowing that I had one. They are awesome at this store though I can't recall the name but I'm sure others will. It's just up form the camino office. Buen Camino.

 

[maruska89]

Here you go...

La Boutique du Pèlerin - Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

Yes that is the one I ordered mine from. They were excellent in there and I'd definitely shop there again.

Here you go...

La Boutique du Pèlerin - Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

Le magasin pour les pèlerins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle

www.boutique-du-pelerin.com

 

[makingtrax]

I was googling the weight of the altus for my Lighterpack list and this site came up. I am going to be in Pamplona before SJPP. Once I know how long I'm going to be there, I may reserve with them. Good to know someone recommends them! Thanks.

Often its raining on the SJPDP to Pampalona stage and dry the rest if the 750klms so its the 1st few days only that u need worry about.

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Often its raining on the SJPDP to Pampalona stage and dry the rest if the 750klms so its the 1st few days only that u need worry about.

On my second Camino it poured down from SJPP until Estella. Then we caught a break until Logrono. Rained upto Sto Domingo.
Next batch of rain was Astorga to Villafranca. Then rain again from Portomarin to Melide.
The OP is going in March, they will need rain protection.

 

[trecile]

Often its raining on the SJPDP to Pampalona stage and dry the rest if the 750klms so its the 1st few days only that u need worry about.

Yes, that could happen, but there is a reason why Galicia is so green!

 

[Former member 99290]

Often its raining on the SJPDP to Pampalona stage and dry the rest if the 750klms so its the 1st few days only that u need worry about.

When it comes to weather, anything can happen.

On my first Camino, in the Autumn, the first drop of rain was in late morning of Day 25 as I walked out of Samos after a coffee break. I was elated ... as I'd started to feel I wouldn't have had a complete pilgrim experience without walking in the rain. I almost jumped in the air with excitement. It's raining! Yeah.

On my second Camino, in the Spring, on Day 6 in Villamajor de Monjardin we awoke to snow! Unexpected but so much fun walking those next few hours in light snow.

 

[Eve Alexandra]

When I went in March the last time, we had a lot of rain in Galicia and a lot of snow on both sides of O Ceb. Being prepared for the rain is high priority for me.