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Which Osprey backpack?

Tom, thanks for the heads up on the Zpack. I was looking at small courier bags that I could modify to clip to the front of my pack. You have provided me with information I can use. Thanks ;)
- Urban trekker1
- Post #85
- Nov 23, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

REI has sand bags. Have them put 20 pounds or so in the pack and have them help you adjust the pack for your frame then spend lots of time in the store walking around looking at all the stuff you crave but don't need and will never buy.
- Urban trekker1
- Post #76
- Nov 15, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

Mark, I'm 5'10" and shrinking. :) The large Osprey Talon was way to big for me and I went with the Med/Sm for that perfect fit. ;) I think you will find the large a good fit for your 6'2" frame. Remember, lighter packs have fewer adjustment points.:(
- Urban trekker1
- Post #75
- Nov 15, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

When the experts recommend no more than 10% of your body weight in gear for the Camino, that weight has to include your pack. To get a light as possible pack, there will be and are trade offs like lighter materials for shoulder straps an waist belts and fewer compartments to separate your gear...
- Urban trekker1
- Post #74
- Nov 12, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Advice about Communications

Very comfortable but wore out before my Camino with less than 250 miles of walking. fortunately REI took them back and I got Vasgue boots instead. Comfortable and bomb proof. Buen Camino
- Urban trekker1
- Post #20
- Oct 25, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

There is a outfit that makes a bag that will attach to the front of you pack but I can't remember the name. You should be able to find it on line. As to water, you have to carry is somewhere, either on your hips or on your back. It's a judgment call. I've got arthritic hips, back :D hips...
- Urban trekker1
- Post #64
- Sep 24, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

If you have a bigger pack you will be tempted to fill it. Smaller pack = small load. 10% body weight is the often quoted rule of thumb. I went over 10% by about a Kilo or so:( but I used everything I took:). Bum Caminho
- Urban trekker1
- Post #60
- Sep 23, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Advice about Communications

National Geographic has a overseas phone program that I use. I got a base phone that's small, light, and easy to use (it will fit in the watch pocket on Levi's). Used it for 41 days last year in Germany, Netherlands, France, and Italy. No problems. Used last May on the Camino and again no...
- Urban trekker1
- Post #11
- Sep 22, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Which Osprey backpack?

This is a little late but I use a Osprey Talon 40. Holds all my gear without being bulky and it's big enough for me to use for a 3 or 4 day overnighter in the back country.
- Urban trekker1
- Post #55
- Sep 22, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
sleeping bags vs. sleeping bag liners

I carried both on the Camino Ingles May of this year. I used both together and separately. Liner weighs very little, takes up little space and can be a barrier between you and the Albergue blanket.. It's a matter of choice.
- Urban trekker1
- Post #20
- Sep 12, 2013
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes