sleeping bag discussion

[P Kowal]

 I am the originator of the sleeping bag dilemma
question and I am walking the Camino Frances across
Spain, starting most likely in St. Jean or
Roncesvalles.  I appreciate everyone's input even
thought there are differing thoughts.  It helps me to
see that I just need to make up my mind for myself, I
just want to keep the weight I carry to the barest
minimum, but I know my sleep will be very important
and want to take care of myself in that way.  Which
brings me to the next issue about bringing a mat to
sleep on.  Any thoughts on that? I'm 55 years young
and my bones need some cushion.  Also, I'm walking
Sept/Oct to avoid "overcrowding".  Thanks and thank
you John Neil Watson for your wonderful guidance to
your website: www.pilgriminspain.net.  It was really
helpful to me and very interesting. Did you bring a
sleeping mat?  Thanks everyone.  Patricia in Spokane,
WA, USA

--- Norman Bone <bone1966aYAHOO.COM> wrote: > Leslie
said:
> "Arghh, I hate when people start arguing like this!
> It could be hot in
> October, it could be cold. I went in July - I
> roasted in La Rioja and
> froze to death in Rabanal.  "
>
> Howard wrote:
> "There is no rule book, I agree.  But, there is the
> benefit of
> practical
> experience.  You can get along without a sleeping
> bag in the warmer
> months.
> The blankets I got at refugios were all clean.  I
> don't think that you
> should
> pass along inacurate information.  If someone is
> overly concerned about
> hygiene, thay should not stay at refugios.  However,
> not to stay is to
> miss
> out on one of the highlights of the Camino.  At
> least it was for me.
> If you
> are cold at night, you can always sleep in clothes.
> "
>
> I say:
>
> The original poster did not state where they were
> starting their Camino
> or what route they were going to follow. Therefore
> only general advice
> can be given and generally speaking a lightweight
> down sleeping bag
> would be sound advice. I've noticed that many on
> this list assume that
> the Camino is the Camino Frances only. I would
> suggest that when
> someone posts a question without specifying which
> Camino route they are
> following, either ask them to clarify or give a very
> general answer.
> Just my 2 cents,
> Norman Bone
> Portland, OR
>
> PS. Please post in plain text format to the list and
> not HTML.
>
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