Footwear, weather and raingear

[Kiko&Val]

We are walking the Camino from Pamplona to Santiago from June 5th to July 16th, 2012. What kind of shoes and rain gear do you suggest? Should we bring rain pants also. Also, how cold could it get in Galacia or elsewhere? Is any body encountering Bed Bugs? Thanks for the feedback

 

[dougfitz]

Might I suggest that you browse the FAQ and Equipment Questions forums on the board, search on the specific terms, and see what information is available there about the time of year that you plan to walk.

There is a good site at http://www.climatetemp.info/spain/ that has the long term averages for various weather parameters. That should give you some idea about what to expect, noting that it provides little information about the variability that occurs.

Regards,

 

[Anniesantiago]

New Balance Trail Shoes with a deep toe box (SL-2) - flexible sole
explained here: http://caminosantiago2.blogspot.com/2011/06/gear-up-for-walking-camino-santiago.html

Altus Rain Poncho or other lightweight rain gear. Frog Toggs are good.

Read my blog on bedbugs as you will most certainly at least encounter them once.
http://caminosantiago2.blogspot.com/2011/06/dont-let-bedbugs-bite.html

You could get sun, rain, wind, cold, and there is just no way to predict the weather. But it most likely will be HOT rather than cold.

I personally DO take lightweight rain pants because my hips and legs tend to get cold, but a lot of people just wear shorts under their poncho. However, I think if I were walking in June/July, I'd leave the rainpants at home.