Sleeping Bag Advice/September Camino

[Jeffrey Crawley]

Hi Jennifer,

Last September was pretty busy (25% up on 2002?) so I'm pretty sure the
coming one will be too (even after the July rush).

It cools off pretty quickly in the evenings so you might want to think about
some kind of cover to go over your sleeping bag (if you have to sleep
outside) to keep off the condensation.

I just carried a fleece liner and a silk liner last time and, except for Sto
Domingo where somebody left the back door open all night, was pretty warm
most of the time - mind you the three weeks or so from Logrono to O'Cebriero
were fairly warm and sunny in Sept '03

regards

Jeffrey

----- Original Message -----
From: and Jennifer Wing <jabeswingaAOL.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU>
Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 8:29 PM
Subject: Sleeping Bag Advice/September Camino


> Happy New Year everyone.  I need some advice about a sleeping bag I'm
about
> to purchase.  I will be doing the Camino Frances in September of 2004, and
> I am quite sure I should be prepared with a sleeping bag as it is a Holy
> Year.  I have a feeling I may have to use it due to the number of people
> that will be on the Camino.
>
> I am wondering if a 20+ degrees Farenheit sleeping bag will be warm enough
> on the Camino in September, just in case I ever have to sleep outside.  I
> have been told to avoid down-filled as it is very slow to dry.  However, I
> am still not sure about the warmth factor.  Any advise would be
appreciated.
>
> By the way, I have been spending a great deal of time reading everyone's
> posts and taking notes for my trip this September.  I can't thank you all
> enough for sharing your insights and experiences.  It has been invaluable
> to me, and I am so grateful.  Thank you.
>
> JB
>