Camino Rain Gear - The Options.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- Yes, it rains on Camino. You know what they say about the 'rain in Spain'!
As with all Camino gear, there is lots of discussion about the best rain gear.
The main rain gear options are really these:
1. Just get wet! or wear a garbage bag. Yes, I've seen it.
2. Use a Poncho. Quite effective and inexpensive.
3. Use a rain jacket and let the bottom half get wet.
4. Use a rain jacket and pants and stay totally dry.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 How much you’re going to use the gear
3:47 Lightweight Gore-tex jacket features
6:45 Oscar backpack
7:09 Umbrella
7:47 Rain pants
8:54 Gore-tex boots
10:51 Summary
12:02 Outro
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What Rain Gear works best for you on Camino? Or what are you thinking of using?
I love my Altus poncho! Not so much wet fabric flapping in the wind, more a big rain coat with zip down the front, full length sleeves and a hump for the pack on the back. It covers me, the backpack and my cross body bag with my paperwork etc in one fell swoop, without having to stop and take my pack off to put rain gear on. Mine is a very light version, 225g, falls to below my knees, and doesn't get clammy on the inside as it is big enough for air to circulate. I also use it as an extra layer against the wind.
I used to have the same Berghaus gtx rain trousers and I loved them, but they were a bit too short for me so didn't fall over the top of the shoes properly. I could have taken my goretex ankle gaiters but that was just more stuff to carry, so I got a pair of lightweight Marmot rain trousers instead, and for any tall people reading this, they are really long in the leg! I walk in tights and a skirt so normally take rain trousers for the wind as well as the rain - and laundry wear, obviously. If it is warm, I just roll my tights up and get my legs wet, because skin dries faster than fabric. I use non-waterproof Hokas that dry really quickly, but pack a spare set of insoles so I can always have a dry footbed when the rain has stopped.
Next time I am thinking of taking a lightweight, stretchy rain jacket to wear on cold mornings and cool evenings, so kind of a windjacket plus, but with my poncho weighing so little I might take that too for quick coverage.
Most importantly, make sure you check that your rain gear works before you go! In the shower if you have to - here in the UK it is never a problem finding a rainy day.
Yes indeed. test it before you go! Great feedback on the Altus.
My poncho is a Bluefield and fairly similar to an Altus, as in it has the pocket on the back that snugly covers your backpack. This keeps it from blowing around. On my 1st Camino, we had horrific wind & rain walking to Hornillas. Everything stayed dry. Walking through Portugal, we had rain on multiple days and multiple times a day. I like that you can take it off and let it hang from your pack, but if it starts raining again, it is easy to put it back on. The Bluefield is sold on Amazon for about 30€ and I like that it can be used over and over on multiple Caminos. The cheap, disposable ponchos don't work and add to our mountain of plastic.
I too have Goretex boots, but I wear nylon hose under my socks to prevent blisters. I fell into a creek in Portugal and continued walking for another 4-5 hours with boots that had basically been filled with water. Surprisingly, no blisters.
Glad to hear your gear works well for you. We all have our favourite approach to it don't we? It's good to share these ideas 🙂
Hi Rob, good video. Thanks. You forgot to mention gloves. As a motorcyclist I have dry and wet weather gear. Waterproof boots, pants, jacket and gloves for riding in the rain. Also light but ISO rated safety gear for riding in the heat. When on the Camino I use walking poles (X2) so my hands are exposed to the cold, rain and snow. I reckon waterproof gloves (and a beanie for under the hood ) are a must if you’re walking long Caminos in spring or autumn. It’s true you can purchase pretty much anything you need along the way, but that doesn’t help when you set off in the morning on a wet day, I’ll equipped. Being wet all day is really miserable. The only thing I would add is that I have very big hands and European sizes are on the small side. I lost a pair of gloves on the Frances and had to buy some replacements. The European Extra Large did the job but were actually one size too small. I carried em on the Portuguese, but didn’t need them. Glad I had them anyway. Just a thought. Cheers from Melbourne. ✌️🙏🤓
Yes, being wet is not fun. I only walk in the warmer times Apr/May so my clothes are just for sun protection. Goretex footwear, rain pants and jacket keeps me warm and dry ...
I guess the parrots in the background wanted to have a say too on which raingear to recommend. To the point of talking over Rob.
Yep, they always have an opinion. darned noisy birds in huge flocks. sulphur crested cockatoos
I use the same method as you Rob. I have a GoreTex jacket (Black Diamond Liquid Point Shell) and a bit lighter rain trousers (Haglöfs). I can walk in pouring rain and be perfectly dry on the inside. On my backpack (Fjällräven Abisko Friluft 45W) I use the cover that comes with the pack. Yes, the shoulder straps get wet, but it never gets wet inside the pack. (I wax my backpack with the Fjällräven wax and use a hair dryer to melt it in to the fabric to make it extra water-resistant.)
Years ago you helped me with tips on how to choose rain gear on the Camino Forum. Thank you for your kind help. /FamPed
Sounds like that works well for you.
I live in Portland Oregon and certain times of the year it rains all the time and I go walking in it. I love the rain and I grew up in the Arizona desert so its possible to change your heart :) but when it is very hot. I do not mind getting wet. If it is cold in anyway and a downpour not just sprinkles. I will do your setup. To me that is the most comfortable.
If it is hot. I just get wet. I wear a lightweight waterproof jacket with pit zips and hiking sandals or hiking flip flops haha and a hat, no hood. Im not looking for perfection in the heat but coolness.
But I think your advice was the very best for everyone. Your jacket looks wonderful. I have north face and it does well but even after so many hours if it is hot it will stop working.
As for when to use a poncho??? When youre at disneyland on splash mountain.
Im not big on the flapping material but it has its place too at times.
Thank you!
I love walking in the rain. Everything seems so fresh! 🙂
I just use a great big black woollen traditional pilgrim's cape (with hood).
As for the feet, it's size 14½ French Army boots (leather) (US size 15½-16 or so), guaranteed to keep even your socks completely dry except in something like a full-on massive Galicia rain.
Stetson cotton canvas wide-brim hiking hat, keeps the glasses dry.
Jeans get damp, or wet. Don't care.
Arms ? They get wet. Usually bare, so no problem.
way to go
I've had some jackets with that sort of strap on the back of the neck and I've never realized what they were for :D
I only worked it out by accident! 🙂
me either!
Thanks for that. Yes, it is really an individual thing. personally, I don't like ponchos and prefer a jacket with sealed seams with pit zips. As you said they get expensive and confusing as some don't give you their mm rating. I have been tossing up between a Kathmandu Pertex jacket or a Gortex Patagonia one. Based on your earlier videos one Camino is not enough lol! Not sure about the rain pants. Suspect gaters will be a better way to stop rain from getting into shoes as the pants I am using are already DWR.
My jacket is an old one from Kathmandu. Not sure I would buy one there again. Even though everything seems to be on Sale....all the time...other places seem to have quality products at better prices. Just saying....
@@robscamino yep, ended up getting the Macpac Traverse jacket...very light, great waterproofing, breathability and lots of people have used them on NZ Te Araroa trail
@@pirenet Sounds good!
Rob about wet weather gear - did you buy them all in Sydney?
Yes I did. But brands and styles change all the time. These might not be available any more but similar items will be.
I bought a similar jacket at Kathmandu store before our trip to Iceland in 2016. It a great rain jacket but I didn’t like how the peak was too low and cut my visibility. I was actually thinking on buying a new one for the Camino, but I have to check about the feature you mentioned to raise the peak… fingers crossed I don’t need another jacket 😬
Let me know if you have the adjustment tab. I hope you do.
@@robscamino I just checked... mine does not have that functionality. At least I know about that feature when I search for my next jacket.
@@Lautaro_Guindulain Pity. It's just a velcro strap. Maybe you could attach one?
@@supplychainsecrets good advice !! I’ll talk to my mum - she might have some already at home
@@Lautaro_Guindulain Sewing or gluing velcro to the hood might damage the waterproofing. Another idea might be to just use a thin headband on the outside of the hood?
What do you think about waterproof socks?
I haven't tried them, but I'm not sure I would. They might restrict breathability and moisture wicking. If you are worried about wet feet, some people walk in sandels!
Never done a Camino yet thinking 2025,... I’m imagining how I like hiking backcountry in the Pacific Northwest in the rain,.... shorts and I either just get wet or gortex jacket,...I tend to over heat,...so maybe an umbrella......I’m not too worried
I find my Umbrella great for the sun. Not so great for sideways rain LOL
What about gaters? Would they be useful?
With the gear I wear I don't need Gaiters. But if I was using footwear that is not waterproof I might try them.
Heather I wore garters on my last Camino - something similar to the dirty gators. For me I wear them over my quick dry leggings they helped somewhat with keeping the rain from dripping onto my socks into my boots - but what I love most is that they stop small itty bitty rocks from getting in. I also have water proof gaiters but I couldn't justify the weight use ratio and they are a bit cumbersome.
It seems you did not mention the brand names and models
Sorry I wasn't pushing a particular brand, as they change their models too often to keep up! My jacket is an old Gore Tex one by Kathmandu. The pants also Gore Tex are from Berghaus. The waterproof boots are Salomon. I'm always looking at Gore Tex type jackets but have yet to find one as light as mine. 400 gms.
Lol - I procrastinate about my rain gear as much as I do my foot wear - still searching for the right gear- I made the mistake of buying pricey rain gear to take on my first Camino - 1st two days we had torentual rain and soon found out my gear was not completely waterproof - grr - on my last two I took an old rather cheap jacket weigh only 250grams folds into its own pocket doubled up to keep the wind away and that's what I will take again on my next one- I have a cheap pack cover but also place clothing into plastic bags( not the rustling type) I wear gaiters that I love love love - I don't bother with rain pants as I wear quick dry pants and find that my bottom half stays relatively dry - am considering taking an umbrella because I dislike the feeling of my face being battered with rain as it did many times on the VDLP.
Yes I get that totally. Any item of Camino Gear is a very personal choice. And often we are biased towards what we have tried and what seemed to work. So it's good to share experiences 😊 I'm struggling at the moment to try out some trail runners. I know they make sense, but I just love the feel and support of my old boots. But they ARE too heavy. And I can feel it in my knees.
@@robscamino - I have worn boots twice(Soloman) loved them but not perfect - had an epic fail with hoka on the Portuguese but did like the fact they were light weight. Going to give the Altra a try- my issue is that my feet swell alot for about a week walking in hot weather so I need to compensate for this. Lol figure Ive got a bit over a year to trial things out. Good luck to us both and everyone else trying to find the perfect gear.
@@robscamino I have been tempted to try the froggs toggs brand of wet weather gear - supposed to be super light weight
@@tcormio1359 Haven't seen those. Must take a look
@@tcormio1359 I'm still trialling Hokas. Stinson ATR. They take some getting used to, as they don't feel secure like my Salomon boots did. Also trying a pair of La Sportiva which I quite like. For comfort though. My Salomon boots win. Just too heavy now for my bad knees....