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- Frances10, Norte11, Frances16, Primitivo23
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I have read many post and commented myself on kit weight. However, I don’t recall anyone recommending “extreme” light weight. And to paraphrase @Anhalter, a light weight kit is not synonymous with inappropriate packing for a Camino.Future pilgrims planning their camino are creating a 'kit', not on comfort and safety, but believing verbatim on
extreme light weight.
I have perused many well written posts regarding clothing and equipment, I agree...adapt...and adopt many.
It is with concern I notice 'the maximum conditions associated to the clothing recommended is not qualified'.
Future pilgrims planning their camino are creating a 'kit', not on comfort and safety, but believing verbatim on
extreme light weight.
My observational experience precipitated this post:
I came upon two shivering, bare legged, flimsy poncho clad pilgrims, literally pouring water out of their low gortex
shoes, they were close to hypothermia. No relief for kilometers. No let-up on the horizon. We huddled in front of
a locked, double bolted door of steel ( the entrance to a "Refuge Hut") .... no one died .... they were lucky.
A lightly clad athletic body cannot outpace the loss of body heat during severe environmental conditions ( juxtapose
for hot weather extremes ).
I wrote this back when: "I met two ladies “of a certain age” walking the Pennine way in shorts, vests (and I’m sure other essentials but I did not enquire (or look to closely). As I stood there in my poncho and gaiters and other attempts at water proofing they chuckled. To be honest, they mocked. “Skin is waterproof, nothing else is!” I recall Bill Bryson reporting a similar encounter. I’ve occasionally wondered if it was the same pair of bloody lunatics but have never tried to compare datesother than that two people were unsuitably clothed.
AbsolutelyI don’t want to downplay for even a second the seriousness of the situation you encountered. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of each pilgrim to pack the appropriate gear based on the Camino they are walking, the season or time of the year, and their own individual needs that only they are best aware of
Or the advice "Take only what you know you will need. Leave all the 'maybe' items at home."All too often people take the advice "if you haven't got enough Gear you can pick something up in the next town" too literally.
Reminds me of a Days We Spend video I saw (the guy only carries a large waist pack) and the two of them were in super cold rain in shorts because they pack so light they didn't have warmer clothing. They then cut their trip short. And these are Camino YouTubers. Needless to say, I was not impressed by this particular video of theirs. Sorry if they are on here and read this and are offended. But it seemed pretty foolish to me.I wrote this back when: "I met two ladies “of a certain age” walking the Pennine way in shorts, vests (and I’m sure other essentials but I did not enquire (or look to closely). As I stood there in my poncho and gaiters and other attempts at water proofing they chuckled. To be honest, they mocked. “Skin is waterproof, nothing else is!” I recall Bill Bryson reporting a similar encounter. I’ve occasionally wondered if it was the same pair of bloody lunatics but have never tried to compare dates
That's the guy you will hear about on the news.There’s some guy on the “Seniors on the Camino” Facebook page touting his 1 kg kit! It’s absolutely absurd. The worst part is his arrogance when questioned about why he has left out many necessities. He seems intent on being condescending to anyone who walks the Camino with a well thought out kit that balances light weight with preparedness, telling people they can’t argue with him because he’s an “ultra long distance, ultra lightweight hiker”.
It sounds like they were fine and you were a bit judgemental (and ageist). If they weren’t cold, then I can’t see the problem. I myself always pack thermals and wet weather gear, but lots of experienced hikers don”t mind a bit of rain, as long as it’ not too cold. It sounds like they were completely comfortable.I wrote this back when: "I met two ladies “of a certain age” walking the Pennine way in shorts, vests (and I’m sure other essentials but I did not enquire (or look to closely). As I stood there in my poncho and gaiters and other attempts at water proofing they chuckled. To be honest, they mocked. “Skin is waterproof, nothing else is!” I recall Bill Bryson reporting a similar encounter. I’ve occasionally wondered if it was the same pair of bloody lunatics but have never tried to compare dates
My point entirely. And it’s a philosophy I’ve long adoptedIt sounds like they were fine and you were a bit judgemental (and ageist). If they weren’t cold, then I can’t see the problem. I myself always pack thermals and wet weather gear, but lots of experienced hikers don”t mind a bit of rain, as long as it’ not too cold. It sounds like they were completely comfortable.
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