Thyme_Is_Running_Out
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Sept 2023 SJPDP to SdC
Sept 2024 Burgos to Leon
Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast. I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast. I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme