Leaving USA today! Packing list, final rec's?!

[maxthegirl]

Headed for Paris, and from there to SJPTP.
I ended up with the Gregory Jade 38 after many purchases of various Osprey's.

Packing list:
Mountain Hardware Ultra Lamina 32 Sleeping Bag
10 Liter dry sack: 2 pairs of convertible pants/shorts, 1 cami, 2 pairs compression socks, 2 pairs wool hiking socks, 1 pair ultra light yogi/legging type things that can be worn for presentable, 1 short slv shirt, 1 long slv shirt, 1 hiking tank, buff.
4 liter dry sack: (not full!)- some vitamins and probiotics
4 liter dry sack: (also not full!)- quick dry tiny towel, essential oils (tiny bottles), soap, tooth stuff, sunblock.
2 liter dry sack: (not at all full)- headlamp, charger
Rain poncho
Sandals
Doc pouch with all papers
Empty 3L bladder for water
First aid kit

Wearing on the plane: ultra light leggings, micro fleece, cami, socks, walking shoes.
I still plan on getting a tiny book and a tiny diary...My pack is pretty full, but I didn't try to really compress anything, It's totally manageable and comfy on my back (at least for now )...anyone have any critique for me? Nerves started kicking in last night...Deep breaths!

 

[mspath]

Max,

I am certain that today you are VERY excited.

Have a wonderful Camino! May all your dreams and planning come true.

As Sir Walter Raleigh wrote in the 16th century in His Pilgrimage

"GIVE me my scallop-shell of quiet,
My staff of faith to walk upon,
My scrip of joy, immortal diet,
My bottle of salvation,
My gown of glory, hope's true guage;
And thus I'll take my pilgrimage...."

Ultreia!

Margaret

 

[vagabondette]

I would leave the 2nd pair of conv. pants. No need for 3 pairs of pants. Make sure your first aid kit is reasonable. In Pamplona we purged half of CVS from the packs of two different women. It was just stupid the amount of crap they were carrying.

Enjoy your Camino. I am heading into my 7 th day tomorrow.

 

[fraluchi]

Nerves started kicking in last night...Deep breaths!

You are in good shape and only experiencing the "pre-camino bugs" (I don't mean the chinches=bedbugs)
Keep your pack down to 10% of your body weight and you'll be fine.
Ultreya!

 

[maxthegirl]

Thank you all! Heading to SJPTP today! Ah!

 

[Bozzie]

Thank you all! Heading to SJPTP today! Ah!

Max...pls don't forget to use either Vaseoline or Glide-something on your feet each morning before putting on your socks. I'm 5 days in from SJPP and have seen many people with bad blisters. I have taken care of my feet and haven't had a problem( knock on wood!) and DON'T stay at the house next to the Camino office in SJPP which is run by Mad Maddy!!! She is very domineering and condescending. She should be struck from the recommends from the Camino office! She is unhelpful and an angry soul. Too bad ... I hate to see anyone that miserable!

 

[vagabondette]

Not everyone needs to use Vaseline or glide stuff on their feet. I wear a single pair of running socks and nothing else and I have had no problems. I think whether you blister or it has more to do with each persons skin than anything else - assuming properly fitting equipment, of course.