ChrissyandElise
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances SJPP to Santiago May 2024
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Walked the Frances twice mid May to mid June, very different weather both times. Generally, i found the early mornings in the meseta rather fresh. Second time the pyrenees been extremely windy, but well above 20°C. The mountains after Leon can be cold too. Even seen some snow falling in June 2019... but as i said, none of these changes came unexpectedly.Thank you @Anhalter. I was thinking that the first day hike over the Pyrenees was going to be the coldest section, and didn't want an extra 14oz just for one day - but based on your reply I see it was chilly for a couple weeks at least. In your experience, are there other generally cold/windy stretches along the CF to anticipate in this timeframe? (I recognize the weather will be different every year, just curious if there are more typical cold/windy parts.)
Hi Chrissy,Thank you @Anhalter. I was thinking that the first day hike over the Pyrenees was going to be the coldest section, and didn't want an extra 14oz just for one day - but based on your reply I see it was chilly for a couple weeks at least. In your experience, are there other generally cold/windy stretches along the CF to anticipate in this timeframe? (I recognize the weather will be different every year, just curious if there are more typical cold/windy parts.)
Our first Camino we started end of April. Still had chilly weather. We packed some warm layers we wouldn't mind getting rid of after biggest threat of colder weather was gone. Left them in a donation box an albergue about 3 weeks in. Ultreia!Hello all! My daughter and I are heading out on the Frances SJPP to SDC on May 19. I'm trying to minimize pack weight & not pack my fears. One of my fears is being cold. Right now our hooded fleece jackets are one of the heaviest items in our packs at 14.2oz / 403g. I'm thinking of replacing that with pullover hooded windbreaker jackets that we have from another trip - only 2.8oz / 80g but much lighter. Probably be more functional all the way through June though.
We are each bringing a lightweight throw blanket for sleeping. I'm thinking maybe if it's a particularly cold day, we can just wrap up in the blanket while hiking. Have any of you done this and what are your thoughts? Thank you!
I use a great big black woollen pilgrim cape for cold and rainy days (with a nice hood), and use that as a blanket when I need one.We are each bringing a lightweight throw blanket for sleeping. I'm thinking maybe if it's a particularly cold day, we can just wrap up in the blanket while hiking. Have any of you done this and what are your thoughts? Thank you!
This is the jacket I have taken every year and find it perfect.Instead of your fleece I can recommend this down jacket. I have one in medium and it weighs about 9 ounces, packs down small, plus it's a great buy!
Women's Ultra-Light Packable Down Jacket
32 Degrees women's packable down jacket. A water repellent ultra light packable down jacket with a shell + lining made of a lightweight woven with a soft and smooth texture. Insulation is a 650+ fill power down certified to the Responsible Down Standard. Comes equipped with zipped side packets...www.32degrees.com
I just bought this too in Costco last weekend as a potential option! Although got the synthetic version because we are vegan so don't do down - that one is around 14.8oz. Agree it's a steal!Instead of your fleece I can recommend this down jacket. I have one in medium and it weighs about 9 ounces, packs down small, plus it's a great buy!
Women's Ultra-Light Packable Down Jacket
32 Degrees women's packable down jacket. A water repellent ultra light packable down jacket with a shell + lining made of a lightweight woven with a soft and smooth texture. Insulation is a 650+ fill power down certified to the Responsible Down Standard. Comes equipped with zipped side packets...www.32degrees.com
Thank you for this! YES something I hadn't thought of. Maybe this plus extra layers to donate after a week or two is the way to go.....the other time you may want extra insulation is in the evening, after your shower, when perhaps you'll sit outside with a cold beer, soda or glass of wine in your hand, admiring the view and chatting to fellow pilgrims.
You would be surprised just how fast you generate plenty of heat while walking up and over the Pyrenees. If you keep your head and hands covered, and wear a fleece garment with sleeves, you will be plenty warm in all but the coldest temperatures. This presumes you are already wearing two layers of socks in your shoes or boots.Thank you @Anhalter. I was thinking that the first day hike over the Pyrenees was going to be the coldest section, and didn't want an extra 14oz just for one day - but based on your reply I see it was chilly for a couple weeks at least. In your experience, are there other generally cold/windy stretches along the CF to anticipate in this timeframe? (I recognize the weather will be different every year, just curious if there are more typical cold/windy parts.)
Thank you @Tandem Graham. I truly feel so blessed. She is 20, will be going into her senior year of college (for nursing) and this will probably be the last time we can bail out for 6 weeks together. I know that this time together will be absolutely priceless. My heart is full.What a great adventure to share with your daughter!
If you have chosen your layers well, and minimally, I don't know what layers you would want to abandon after a week or two!extra layers to donate after a week or two
Thank you for this! YES something I hadn't thought of. Maybe this plus extra layers to donate after a week or two is the way to go.....
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful replies - you are all giving me great options to consider.
If you have chosen your layers well, and minimally, I don't know what layers you would want to abandon after a week or two!
Merino wool all the way- I've a merino/synthetic blend beanie, merino buff and merino mitts..also I'm lucky to have a baby alpaca wool cardigan.
Although got the synthetic version because we are vegan so don't do down
Travelling in mid March from SJPP I am kind of doing the opposite- no sleeping bag but carrying a sufficiently heavy fleece (plus layers) that I can sleep in them and keep warm if I need to. The net weight of no sleeping bag + heavier fleece ended up being the minimum weight for me. Even with a rather heavy 4 pound pack I am weighing in around 17 pounds which given I am a 240 pound human is quite manageable.Hello all! My daughter and I are heading out on the Frances SJPP to SDC on May 19. I'm trying to minimize pack weight & not pack my fears. One of my fears is being cold. Right now our hooded fleece jackets are one of the heaviest items in our packs at 14.2oz / 403g. I'm thinking of replacing that with pullover hooded windbreaker jackets that we have from another trip - only 2.8oz / 80g but much lighter. Probably be more functional all the way through June though.
We are each bringing a lightweight throw blanket for sleeping. I'm thinking maybe if it's a particularly cold day, we can just wrap up in the blanket while hiking. Have any of you done this and what are your thoughts? Thank you!
Uniqlo has a stripped down puffer jacket that's not down. I bought the down version a few years ago, and it weighs 6.2 ounces in size large. I don't have any information on what the non-down jacket weighs, but I find my little Uniqlo jacket to be perfect for Spring weather.I just bought this too in Costco last weekend as a potential option! Although got the synthetic version because we are vegan so don't do down - that one is around 14.8oz. Agree it's a steal!
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