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Thank you for this suggestion. I actually just bought a Houdini jacket from REI Outlet for half price. Tags are still on and I've been undecided whether or not to keep it. It looks so paper-thin, I wasn't sure how windproof and water-repellent (not waterproof, I know) it would be.I found the combination of the Altus poncho and the Houdini Patagonia windshell to be very practical. The Houdini is super lightweight and great as a windbreaker when not needing a rain solution. But when it rains long and hard, the Houdini under the Altus kept any condensation from my clothing layer.
I was skeptical of the Houdini too. But Iâve come around. I consider it a high value piece of kit. That and a buff - two small things that deliver way more than you think they could or should.Thank you for this suggestion. I actually just bought a Houdini jacket from REI Outlet for half price. Tags are still on and I've been undecided whether or not to keep it. It looks so paper-thin, I wasn't sure how windproof and water-repellent (not waterproof, I know) it would be.
I carried a âwind shirtâ and a poncho. Poncho was for the rain and wind shirt - what it says on the tin, means it cuts the wind and ventilates well in the way that a waterproof jacket does not. In short it is much more comfortable to wear over any combination of clothing assuming it is not raining.My husband and I will be walking our first camino from SJPP to Santiago, then on to Finisterre and Muxia starting on Sep 7. We are slow walkers and plan to take some rest days, so we are planning about 2 months for our journey. (Yes, we are really that slow! Also, we just retired and have no time pressures.) We know that we could encounter significant rain in Oct/early Nov.
I've read the great reviews of the Altus poncho and I'm thinking about getting one. I also have a Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket and I'm wondering whether it would be overkill to bring both. The Torrentshell is also great for blocking wind, so maybe I would use it on some days that it isn't raining. Or maybe I would wear both together on a very rainy day?
My pack is the Osprey Sirrus and it has a built-in rain cover. So technically I don't need a poncho but I like the idea of keeping the pack straps dry (not to get into the whole rain jacket/pants vs poncho debate). We did a test hike from Porto to Tui on the CP last April. We didn't get a drop of rain, so I wasn't able to test how well the pack cover + rain jacket worked for me.
So to be concise with my question: Has anyone found it useful to bring a rain/wind blocking jacket in addition to the Altus poncho in the rainy season? (Note: My Torrentshell jacket weighs 12.4 oz. Also, I get cold very easily and have Raynaud's syndrome (numb fingers and toes due to reduced blood flow))
I wish I had brought all three, as per MikeJSâs approach. Iâm currently in last bit of the Camino Del Norte, with just a poncho. There have been several days of showers that the poncho was ideal for. However there has also been 3 days where it rained all day with strong winds and temperatures around 8 Celsius. The poncho just did not cut it, not so much because of the rain, but due to winds and low temperatures. October/November conditions could be similar.I always take a rain jacket, trousers and a poncho no matter when I am walking.
For the OP...we call a wind shirt a windbreaker, as far as I can tell.I carried a âwind shirtâ and a poncho. Poncho was for the rain and wind shirt - what it says on the tin, means it cuts the wind and ventilates well in the way that a waterproof jacket does not. In short it is much more comfortable to wear over any combination of clothing assuming it is not raining.
I wear wind shirts (jackets really) regularly when rain is not threatened. Basically they are a pretext shell.
I just came back back from walking a Camino April 16-may 3. I had my rain jacket, poncho with me for exactly the same reasons. Also an Osprey Sirius pack. Glad I had both.My husband and I will be walking our first camino from SJPP to Santiago, then on to Finisterre and Muxia starting on Sep 7. We are slow walkers and plan to take some rest days, so we are planning about 2 months for our journey. (Yes, we are really that slow! Also, we just retired and have no time pressures.) We know that we could encounter significant rain in Oct/early Nov.
I've read the great reviews of the Altus poncho and I'm thinking about getting one. I also have a Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket and I'm wondering whether it would be overkill to bring both. The Torrentshell is also great for blocking wind, so maybe I would use it on some days that it isn't raining. Or maybe I would wear both together on a very rainy day?
My pack is the Osprey Sirrus and it has a built-in rain cover. So technically I don't need a poncho but I like the idea of keeping the pack straps dry (not to get into the whole rain jacket/pants vs poncho debate). We did a test hike from Porto to Tui on the CP last April. We didn't get a drop of rain, so I wasn't able to test how well the pack cover + rain jacket worked for me.
So to be concise with my question: Has anyone found it useful to bring a rain/wind blocking jacket in addition to the Altus poncho in the rainy season? (Note: My Torrentshell jacket weighs 12.4 oz. Also, I get cold very easily and have Raynaud's syndrome (numb fingers and toes due to reduced blood flow))
For the OP...we call a wind shirt a windbreaker, as far as I can tell.
I have also found the Patagonia Houdini and poncho to be a great combo ... lots of layering flexibility. The Houdini weighs very little (3.4 oz). They'll both be in my pack again when I head out in September.I found the combination of the Altus poncho and the Houdini Patagonia windshell to be very practical. The Houdini is super lightweight and great as a windbreaker when not needing a rain solution. But when it rains long and hard, the Houdini under the Altus kept any condensation from my clothing layer.
Short answer, bring both. I'm glad I have both right now on the Francis. Where jacket every night to keep warm from the wind.My husband and I will be walking our first camino from SJPP to Santiago, then on to Finisterre and Muxia starting on Sep 7. We are slow walkers and plan to take some rest days, so we are planning about 2 months for our journey. (Yes, we are really that slow! Also, we just retired and have no time pressures.) We know that we could encounter significant rain in Oct/early Nov.
I've read the great reviews of the Altus poncho and I'm thinking about getting one. I also have a Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket and I'm wondering whether it would be overkill to bring both. The Torrentshell is also great for blocking wind, so maybe I would use it on some days that it isn't raining. Or maybe I would wear both together on a very rainy day?
My pack is the Osprey Sirrus and it has a built-in rain cover. So technically I don't need a poncho but I like the idea of keeping the pack straps dry (not to get into the whole rain jacket/pants vs poncho debate). We did a test hike from Porto to Tui on the CP last April. We didn't get a drop of rain, so I wasn't able to test how well the pack cover + rain jacket worked for me.
So to be concise with my question: Has anyone found it useful to bring a rain/wind blocking jacket in addition to the Altus poncho in the rainy season? (Note: My Torrentshell jacket weighs 12.4 oz. Also, I get cold very easily (numb fingers and toes).
Lisa for the uninitiated what is a BuffI was skeptical of the Houdini too. But Iâve come around. I consider it a high value piece of kit. That and a buff - two small things that deliver way more than you think they could or should.
Thank you now I have learnt something todayA buff is a thin piece of stretchy fabric sewn into a tube that can be worn around the neck or neck and face.
How to Wear BUFFÂź Headwear: 10 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Learn to style your BUFF headwear for every adventure. BUFFÂź multifunctional headwear is a super versatile, scarf-like piece of fabric, used most often by people who love outdoor activities, like biking, hiking, and camping. It wicks away...www.wikihow.com
See also: neck warmerYes, Buff is a name brand. Neck gaiter is the generic term.
You donât need both - just bring the Altus.My husband and I will be walking our first camino from SJPP to Santiago, then on to Finisterre and Muxia starting on Sep 7. We are slow walkers and plan to take some rest days, so we are planning about 2 months for our journey. (Yes, we are really that slow! Also, we just retired and have no time pressures.) We know that we could encounter significant rain in Oct/early Nov.
I've read the great reviews of the Altus poncho and I'm thinking about getting one. I also have a Patagonia Torrentshell rain jacket and I'm wondering whether it would be overkill to bring both. The Torrentshell is also great for blocking wind, so maybe I would use it on some days that it isn't raining. Or maybe I would wear both together on a very rainy day?
My pack is the Osprey Sirrus and it has a built-in rain cover. So technically I don't need a poncho but I like the idea of keeping the pack straps dry (not to get into the whole rain jacket/pants vs poncho debate). We did a test hike from Porto to Tui on the CP last April. We didn't get a drop of rain, so I wasn't able to test how well the pack cover + rain jacket worked for me.
So to be concise with my question: Has anyone found it useful to bring a rain/wind blocking jacket in addition to the Altus poncho in the rainy season? (Note: My Torrentshell jacket weighs 12.4 oz. Also, I get cold very easily (numb fingers and toes).
I love my Houdini as a featherweight windbreaker plus useful in light rain and in the cold. It's definitely worth taking on the camino.Thank you for this suggestion. I actually just bought a Houdini jacket from REI Outlet for half price. Tags are still on and I've been undecided whether or not to keep it. It looks so paper-thin, I wasn't sure how windproof and water-repellent (not waterproof, I know) it would be.
I have this exact combo currently while on the Camino Norte (April-May 2024) and I have been extremely grateful for both rain jacket and poncho. I also carry a light cover for my backpack and gaiters for feet/lower legs. It felt like overkill whilst packing (my pack is about 7.5 kg) but the few extra ounces have been worth their weight in gold!Earlier this year I took my Rab rain jacket (11.6oz) and my Altus with me on the Camino Portugues and the Frances from Sarria to Santiago. When it was windy and raining really heavily - which was some of the time on the Portugues and the vast majority of the time on the Frances - I was happy to have both on me tbh. Otherwise I wore the jacket until the day warmed up enough to take it off, and if it was drizzling vs hard rain - at which point on went the poncho. On the Frances last Sep/Oct, we had a heatwave for the first 2.5 weeks, but the jacket was useful for chilly pre-sunrise starts even then.
I also love my Houdini windbreaker. It's water resistant, not waterproof, so I used some waterproofing spray on it to (hopefully) increase the water resistance. For rain I have my homemade "Parcho" which is similar to the Altus, bit only weighs about 6.5 ounces. With my handsfree umbrella and waterproof socks I stay pretty dry.I have also found the Patagonia Houdini and poncho to be a great combo ... lots of layering flexibility. The Houdini weighs very little (3.4 oz). They'll both be in my pack again when I head out in September.
Just speaking to the Houdini, it is one of my favorite jackets. It is so packable...although it will initially be super wrinkled afterward - and provides a surprising break from the wind. It slips easily under any outer/warmer layer. I also have some Houdini pants but understand they are not available any longer. A definite thumbs up on the Houdini jacket.Thank you for this suggestion. I actually just bought a Houdini jacket from REI Outlet for half price. Tags are still on and I've been undecided whether or not to keep it. It looks so paper-thin, I wasn't sure how windproof and water-repellent (not waterproof, I know) it would be.
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