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  1. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Just want to thank everyone on this forum before I leave tomorrow morning. You have all been a wealth of information, and incredibly supportive! This has been months in the planning (not overplanning) and it's surreal - the big day is just about here.
  2. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Thank you. A bit nervous about transiting Dubai, but my online check in completed so looks hopeful.
  3. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    So the final verdict - part two! My final pack weight is 5.6kg (not including poles, food, water, and my worn walking clothes). I got rid of the sanitiser, blouse, plastic container, reduced my 10,000mah power pack to a 5,000mah, got USB-C headphones (which I didn't know existed - thanks...
  4. SarahTheKiwi

    Rain Pants?

    Hi - I leave SJPDP on 25 April and if you look back through my posts you will see I've been on the fence about rain pants for aggggeees! I've heard that the rain can sometimes be quite cold. I've made some compromises with other areas of my luggage, and now I'm bringing the rain pants. So be...
  5. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Hi @Anamiri . Thank you very kindly for your offer. Perhaps you have the same sleeping bag? Mine's 600 grams, down from Kathmandu. I can't do liners - tried on the Milford Track and found I couldn't get back into it, in the dark, if I got up in the night.
  6. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Hi @Sheesh . Hand warmers and poncho are coming off the list and a lighter battery pack and rain trousers are going in, me thinks. Yes sleeping bag will be inside a very durable plastic bag, and I also have a rain cover for the pack. Will look out for those scissors. For cold days/evenings...
  7. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Hi K-Lynn - my sleeping bag is just over 600 grams. It's sitting on an empty pack so probably looks out of proportion. It's a little larger than a loaf of bread. I really feel the cold so can't take chances there. Ziplock will replace container. I was considering a washable pee pad thinking...
  8. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Thank you @Peterexpatkiwi - lots to consider and I will read and re-read this. I dislike damp clothing too. Just makes me cold and brings back awful school camp memories. I'm going with a ziplock bag rather than a container now. Will definitely rethink the clothes pegs in favour of safety...
  9. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Hi Barbara - I've taken to weighing things (used to laugh at this.... now I'm that person!). I've discovered I can get a battery pack that's 100 grams lighter. The compromise allows my rain pants. Having those pants and knowing I won't be a soaked friolera means I can also do away with the...
  10. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Hi - yes I've got the Euro adapter - the NZ plug slides off and the Euro goes on. Very convenient.
  11. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Good idea about plastic bags and helpful to know a longer cable might be more practical. I have thought of bringing some snacky food from home. Looked at the menu on the plane and glad I'm forewarned!
  12. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    Thanks for your feedback. I'm so into the planning now that I can't see the forest for the trees! I'm still worried about staying warm at night. The sleeping bag is 630 gram down. I'm starting at SJPDP 25 April. I've looked at smaller battery packs but will look again. Mine's a 10,000...
  13. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    He might be about 5-6kg. Wouldn't be the first cat on Camino, but alas no plane ticket.
  14. SarahTheKiwi

    Packing - edition one

    I've stopped procrastinating and done my first pack. Was a bit nervous about being under 7kg hand luggage, but on the first try I've come to 5.9kg (13 pounds). (Not counting one set walking clothes, food, water or poles). First picture - pouch. -Wallet -Passport -Credential -Pen & notebook...
  15. SarahTheKiwi

    Finally finished my Packing List - 3.700g - Full Comfort (for me at least)

    Got inspired by your post - did my first test pack - 5.9kg (minus 1 x walking clothes, food, water, poles). Waterproof pants and battery pack I'm undecided. Got a 4 x USB charger, hoping I can convince people to "share" plug sockets. I'm not too electronics dependent - few photos/vids...
  16. SarahTheKiwi

    Trekking Poles

    Yes very exciting, on the countdown! I have a pile on the living room floor. For some reason I am procrastinating with the weigh in - that number is kinda important! Now that I've practiced with "cheap" poles, I think I will buy the lightest ones I can afford in Bayonne and use them on...
  17. SarahTheKiwi

    Trekking Poles

    Watching this post with interest. I'm practicing with a cheap set from Macpac. They make a vibrating noise when they strike the ground, so I guess would be good to test for this when buying a new pair. I like the functionality however. Yesterday I went on an undulating trail hike with...
  18. SarahTheKiwi

    Need help deciding to bring or not to bring

    I'm bringing a 4 x USB outlet similar to what you have pictured. I figure if there are only limited power sockets I may be able to convince someone to "share" using the USB slots. I'm also bringing a battery pack. These are my "luxury" items. I'm coming a long way, I want lots of photos...
  19. SarahTheKiwi

    Sun Sleeves?

    I'm taking some next month. They are very light (made out of a hosiery type material) and cover backs of the hands up to mid arm. My reasoning is if the sun starts biting I will have some protection when wearing short sleeves, and they will also provide a layer of protection against cold...
  20. SarahTheKiwi

    Asics running shoe durability

    I also agree with replacing the first set of shoes. I have many pairs of Asics Kayanos that have been consigned to gardening shoes once they did 500-600km. I was going to bring Kayanos on my April Camino but thought the sole was a bit slick (more suited for tarmac running). I've got the...

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