Hello new comer here. February 2025 start

[Samc99]

Hello my name is Sam. I’m 58 years old and I’m Starting from Léon 10th February- I need advise please, on everything from what gear to get and ideas on accommodation. I’m feeling anxious about where I should invest my money. I’m training in Trail running shoes which I’m really comfortable in but I wonder if they are the best in February? What sleeping bag should I get? I get hot and sweaty so what wet weather gear is best. There is so much choice and I’d rather ask experienced Camino hikers to point me in the right direction. Thank you.

 

[walkingstu]

Hello my name is Sam. I’m 58 years old and I’m Starting from Léon 10th February- I need advise please, on everything from what gear to get and ideas on accommodation. I’m feeling anxious about where I should invest my money. I’m training in Trail running shoes which I’m really comfortable in but I wonder if they are the best in February? What sleeping bag should I get? I get hot and sweaty so what wet weather gear is best. There is so much choice and I’d rather ask experienced Camino hikers to point me in the right direction. Thank you.

Hi Sam, welcome to the forum. Your asking all the right questions . If I were you I'd investigate boots as you will likely be dealing with snow at higher altitudes. Gaiters might also be useful. Most albergues have heat so I wouldn't use a heavy bag, I carry a light wool single blanket, and try to avoid sleeping at altitude on winter caminos. If I do, I u
se private accommodation not albergues.
You are likely to deal with more than a bit of rain, so investigate what your most comfortable in before you go, and take seriously any weather advise .
In the meantime enjoy the planning and it's a wonderful experience!

 

[trecile]

Most albergues have heat

But often the hours that the heat is turned on are very limited.