allykat
Camino Hopeful
- Time of past OR future Camino
- (2013) 6/19-7/31 CF/Fisterra
(2021) 6/16-7/31 CF/Fisterra
Hey guys,
I am a heavy duty planner. My first Camino happened because I was doing the pack planning and trip/route planning (as well as plane ticket purchasing) for two friends planning on going who said "You are doing so much work planning, you should join us!". I have never regretted this decision. It has changed my life and is now going to be included in my wedding plans. My Fiance has said he'd like to Walk the Way with me! We are walking 2016 June 18th -> Saint James Day.
But, here is the thing:
Camino #1, I was the quintessential paranoid packer. I KNEW weight was an issue, but I was more than willing to deal with extra weight if it meant safety for my team, so I packed extra water, carried tons of food, MY LAPTOP (long story) Kindle, Camera, Smartphone, Chargers, Shampoo, Laundry Soap... you get the picture. By the end, weighing my pack put me at 15-16kg! I am an overwieght 5'3" female! After shipping some stuff ahead to Santiago, it got better, but I still had a heavy wilderness sleeping back and other unnecessary items.
SO MY QUESTION IS..
I have weighed and categorized everything I intend to buy, or overestimated weights on things I cannot find a measurement for. I have searched and searched for ways to get my pack weight below 10kg FSO (From Skin Out) but I am having some serious trouble. I can't seem to find ways to do what others suggest for the pack weight they get. Here is my list:
Backpack..................................1.50kg (from last Camino)
Water Resevoir (w/Water).......2.10kg (from last Camino)
Sleeping Bag Liner...................0.14kg
Sleeping Pad.............................0.40kg
Blanket.....................................0.67kg
Sandals.....................................0.68kg (from last Camino)
Boots........................................0.73kg
Towel.......................................0.19kg (from last Camino)
Clothing...................................1.95kg (I can list these out if necessary)
Clothes Compression Sack.......0.18kg
1/2 Bar Laundry Soap..............0.03kg
3,5oz Lush Shower Bar............0.10kg
Sunscreen Bottle......................0.10kg
Toothbrush/Paste Combo........0.03kg
Razor........................................0.05kg
Voltarol Gel..............................0.10kg
Antibacterial Cream.................0.10kg
Bandage/Moleskin/Compeed..0.15kg (I am slightly blister prone)
Clothesline & Pin.....................0.03kg (Probably a luxury? But I am tired of socks flying away in the wind!)
Needles & Thread....................0.01kg
Knife........................................0.15
Travel Spork............................0.02kg (from last Camino)
Headlamp................................0.11kg (from last Camino)
Waterproof Sack......................0.11kg
Kindle & Charger.....................0.50kg (I know... maybe if I get a better smartphone?)
Iphone & Charger....................0.25kg
Plug Adapter............................0.03kg
This brings my total FSO Packweight to 10.44kg before food.
I SHOULD weigh around 57kg (currently working down from 70kg), which means my pack weight FSO should be as close to 8.55kg as possible (15%) and I am allowing for a little wiggle room since I carry 2L of water as I require more hydration than most people. But 10.34kg and then including the days food puts me at OVER 20% on FSO.
So, what I am trying to figure out is... I managed the Camino with a 12-15kg pack, but it wasn't easy and I couldn't keep up with really ANYONE. So, I need a lighter pack if I want to enjoy the Camino with my Fiance and our wedding group. How do I do it? Do I forfeit the Tech blanket, even though there is a good chance I might sleep outside? Do I nix the headlamp for a cheap maglite? Do I swallow my paranoia and ditch the Kindle? (I used it SO MUCH on my last Camino) Are my clothes to heavy? I know my pack is heavy, but I really love its comfort level for me, but should I move to a smaller/lighter pack?
What do you tell people who are trying to keep their pack weight low? How do we justify all the small little things we forget to weigh (life bandaids and ibufen gel) that we pick up along The Way? Am I being too anal about my pack weight? HELP!
I am a heavy duty planner. My first Camino happened because I was doing the pack planning and trip/route planning (as well as plane ticket purchasing) for two friends planning on going who said "You are doing so much work planning, you should join us!". I have never regretted this decision. It has changed my life and is now going to be included in my wedding plans. My Fiance has said he'd like to Walk the Way with me! We are walking 2016 June 18th -> Saint James Day.
But, here is the thing:
Camino #1, I was the quintessential paranoid packer. I KNEW weight was an issue, but I was more than willing to deal with extra weight if it meant safety for my team, so I packed extra water, carried tons of food, MY LAPTOP (long story) Kindle, Camera, Smartphone, Chargers, Shampoo, Laundry Soap... you get the picture. By the end, weighing my pack put me at 15-16kg! I am an overwieght 5'3" female! After shipping some stuff ahead to Santiago, it got better, but I still had a heavy wilderness sleeping back and other unnecessary items.
SO MY QUESTION IS..
I have weighed and categorized everything I intend to buy, or overestimated weights on things I cannot find a measurement for. I have searched and searched for ways to get my pack weight below 10kg FSO (From Skin Out) but I am having some serious trouble. I can't seem to find ways to do what others suggest for the pack weight they get. Here is my list:
Backpack..................................1.50kg (from last Camino)
Water Resevoir (w/Water).......2.10kg (from last Camino)
Sleeping Bag Liner...................0.14kg
Sleeping Pad.............................0.40kg
Blanket.....................................0.67kg
Sandals.....................................0.68kg (from last Camino)
Boots........................................0.73kg
Towel.......................................0.19kg (from last Camino)
Clothing...................................1.95kg (I can list these out if necessary)
Clothes Compression Sack.......0.18kg
1/2 Bar Laundry Soap..............0.03kg
3,5oz Lush Shower Bar............0.10kg
Sunscreen Bottle......................0.10kg
Toothbrush/Paste Combo........0.03kg
Razor........................................0.05kg
Voltarol Gel..............................0.10kg
Antibacterial Cream.................0.10kg
Bandage/Moleskin/Compeed..0.15kg (I am slightly blister prone)
Clothesline & Pin.....................0.03kg (Probably a luxury? But I am tired of socks flying away in the wind!)
Needles & Thread....................0.01kg
Knife........................................0.15
Travel Spork............................0.02kg (from last Camino)
Headlamp................................0.11kg (from last Camino)
Waterproof Sack......................0.11kg
Kindle & Charger.....................0.50kg (I know... maybe if I get a better smartphone?)
Iphone & Charger....................0.25kg
Plug Adapter............................0.03kg
This brings my total FSO Packweight to 10.44kg before food.
I SHOULD weigh around 57kg (currently working down from 70kg), which means my pack weight FSO should be as close to 8.55kg as possible (15%) and I am allowing for a little wiggle room since I carry 2L of water as I require more hydration than most people. But 10.34kg and then including the days food puts me at OVER 20% on FSO.
So, what I am trying to figure out is... I managed the Camino with a 12-15kg pack, but it wasn't easy and I couldn't keep up with really ANYONE. So, I need a lighter pack if I want to enjoy the Camino with my Fiance and our wedding group. How do I do it? Do I forfeit the Tech blanket, even though there is a good chance I might sleep outside? Do I nix the headlamp for a cheap maglite? Do I swallow my paranoia and ditch the Kindle? (I used it SO MUCH on my last Camino) Are my clothes to heavy? I know my pack is heavy, but I really love its comfort level for me, but should I move to a smaller/lighter pack?
What do you tell people who are trying to keep their pack weight low? How do we justify all the small little things we forget to weigh (life bandaids and ibufen gel) that we pick up along The Way? Am I being too anal about my pack weight? HELP!