Is my Backpack too small?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Ivar Rekve — 2 Comments ↓

The question was:

Is my backpack too small for the Camino de Santiago?

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Mike Miller

Friday: 06/24/2011

I think your backpack is OK. The larger the back pack the more stuff & weight
you add {it’s a natural law “like Gravity”}.

Stick with your backpack & keep it very light {about 15% of your current body weight}.

Buen Camino
AbieJMartin

The size of your backpack is directly related to how much you think you need but beware, what you think you need is far from what you actually need. Just make sure you can fit the following critical items. Three tops. Trousers/pants/skirts. Undies. Rather large footwear to wear after a long day’s walk. Sleeping bag. Poncho for rainy days and a light warm jacket. Inflatable pillow and the bare minimum of toiletries. If your bag weigh more that 7kg then rethink the importance of some items.

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