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nisita

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(planned) November 2024
Hi all! Wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been soaking up so much from your journeys.
Excited and nervous all at the same time. I just bought a last minute small sleeping bag, after reading about how cold it can get with minimal or no heating.

I’m Nisita, I’m starting my first Camino on Monday from Ponferrada at a snail pace.
I’m giving myself 15ish days to get to Santiago, or however far I make it.
 
Altus BALI Sleeping bag liner
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

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Welcome to the forum, @nisita.
When I know I will be staying in quite a few albergues in spring or fall, I always bring my small, lightweight sleeping bag, which I use quite often. It makes me feel warm and cozy.
 
this is comforting to hear, thanks for sharing @Camino Chrissy!
I feel a tad fish out of water (that’s probably common for first timers).

I’m trying to pack as lite as humanly possible, while still having some warmth.
 
Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
I was advised to take a really bright head lamp, since we have less day light hours. I have a rechargeable one (bulky and heavy, 800 lumen), and a regular headlamp with batteries (450 lumen)

I think taking both maybe an overkill. Would the regular headlamp 450 lumen not be inadequate?
 
I never walk outside in darkness on any of my Caminos so for me a headlamp is overkill.
A small LED flashlight similar to these keychain versions worked well for me in albergues in the night or packing up for early departure. I put it on an old shoelace and usually was able to hang it on the bunk frame near my pillow.
 
Let us pick up your suitcase once you arrive in Europe....
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
Yes, I never use a headlamp in the albergue dorm as it disturbs other sleepers and I dont take one at all for summer walking. I have a tiny red map reading light on a springy bracelet.

Night Reader Pro Red planisphere reading light

The astronomer's red light torch enables comfortable reading of your planisphere come night time without loosing your night vision. Comes with a lifetime warranty!
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Ah!! So glad I asked. I’m absolutely leaving the bulky one at home now. That’s a good 400gms of saved weight. Phew.
 
Camino Preparation Guide
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
Makes sense, also very helpful. Thank you!
 

Hola Nisita,
Welcome! Enjoy every step and every day of your wonderful adventure. Be excited. Very excited! Buen Camino!
 
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Welcome Nisita! You are sure to get good advice here! It will be cold so a wool shirt , wool hat, and a sleeping bag are good to bring with you.
 
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