packing for Sept/Oct

[Joe and Lydia Banales]

Hi Becci,
I was able to keep my things dry by lining my pack with a big plastic garbage
bag, putting everything inside, and twist-tying the top. You'd be surprised at
the usefulness of an extra garbage bag or two. Raincoat, pack cover, ground
cover, etc. Also, don't forget a few zip lock bags. You'll find uses. Can be a
sink to rinse out clothes, storage for wet things that didn't quite dry
overnight, endless other uses. Buen Camino. Lydia

Becci Robbins wrote:

> I leave Monday for Spain, and I wanted to thank you all for the tips and
> encouragement this list has provided.
>
> I'm still unsure of how much warm clothing to pack and whether a
> lightweight sleeping bag is sufficient, as I'll still be walking (God
> willing) in mid-October. I've searched the archives, and the packing lists
> I've seen there and on other sites are all for summer travel.
>
> Also, I'm debating whether to get a rain fly for my pack. I'd rather avoid
> another expense (the bill for this adventure is adding up!), but I don't
> want to be foolish. Would simply packing my things in plastic bags suffice?
>
> Thanks for any advice you can offer.
>
> Becci