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  1. Oravasaari

    To poncho or not to poncho?

    Horses for courses. Warm weather + showers + windy + quick change + getting wet from the inside + wet pack -> Rainjacket Warm weather + rain all day + dry pack + avoid getting wet from the inside -> Poncho
  2. Oravasaari

    Apple Air Tag

    I carry items of any value on my person at all times, however I will use one on my next trip, mainly for interest. The tags are useful to chase after (track) a recent theft, but are no good after a while since the tag will send an anti-stalking message to the thief (if they have an iPhone) that...
  3. Oravasaari

    Am I packing too much?

    Cheese, choritzo and fruit eaters 🙂 But some foldable spoon tools also have a servicable serated edge.
  4. Oravasaari

    Am I packing too much?

    I've honed down my own list over six caminos and aim for a out 4 kg (5 including 1 litre water worst case). This has been light enough that its pretty easy to forget I have a pack on. As others have said though, If you're ex forces and are happy with 20 kg then knock yourself out :-)...
  5. Oravasaari

    To check or not check your backpack?

    As others have said, take your pack as hand luggage sans the prohibited items. A 33l Osprey Talon is well within limits and having a small pack makes you slim down on pack weight. I never carry more than about 5kg these days. I'm also off the plane and gone within 10 mins of landing (Shengen)...
  6. Oravasaari

    Best all purpose soap

    I've not got any hair, so a bar of Marseilles soap does for both showers and laundry.
  7. Oravasaari

    Socks (i hate cold feet)

    Wear a hat. Goodbye cold feet.
  8. Oravasaari

    Talon 33 vs Tempest 34.... help me decide, please

    The Talon 33 also has easy access to the pocket for the hydration bladder between the mesh back and the main compartment. I found the left hand side shoulder strap pocket ideal for stowing reading or sunglasses, the right hand side strap pocket is expandable (zipper) which makes it versatile...
  9. Oravasaari

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    With my 5th camino coming up in April, your post reminded me to go searching for all my kit and bits n bobs that have been scattered about during these Covid years. I was worried a few things would have gone astray. Nope! I managed to source everything and pack it in automatic mode in about 10...
  10. Oravasaari

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    Good shout! The Decathlon on the way out of Logrono is just a 100m off the way. By the time you reach Logrono you may have determined the item you forgot/want to upgrade or some extra bit of clothing or a replacement you may need.
  11. Oravasaari

    Rain Protection: Poncho or Rain Jacket for CF in April and May?

    I've done 4 caminos and have been very lucky with the weather. I can only remember 1 real downpour (Rabinal to Molinaseca). Nevertheless, I use a rain jacket in the mornings if it's chilly. Ones with armpit ventilation zips are great. However, I will take a poncho/tarp on the VdlP if I manage to...
  12. Oravasaari

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    Laundry - If you handwash every day it becomes so automatic you hardly even think about it.
  13. Oravasaari

    How many pairs of shoes did you go through?

    Some people seem to be very heavy on their footware. I ran a pair of Asics Gel Pulse 8 runners to about 800 km (running) and then walked Logrono-Leon-Oviedo-Santiago in them, followed by Pamplona to Sahagun (run/walk) and there is still very little wear on either the soles or to the inner...
  14. Oravasaari

    Compression bags for clothes packing?

    I always use a waterproof sack (good quality ones allow compression via expelling all the air). All my fabric items go in, I put it on the bed then sit on it to expell most of the air, roll up the collar between my legs. Reduces the volume by 50% at least. Does not let too much air back in...
  15. Oravasaari

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    I went right down to an Osprey Rev 6 hydration pack (yes 6 litres and sub 5kg with water) in June 2018 so that I could run/walk Pamplona to Sahagun. So although that was a rather extreme example it shows it can be done. I’ll be going back to my “big” pack (an Osprey Talon 33) for a future...
  16. Oravasaari

    Long Post - My Packing Considerations

    Good list. In addition to what’s been mentioned above already I think the trowel is overkill unless you plan to sleep out a lot. I’ve never needed one, plenty of services for No 2 pit stops. A multi-tool is quite heavy (and will mean you have to check your bag for the flight). Buy wine with...
  17. Oravasaari

    Help me pick my pack! :)

    Lightness plus good quality will still give good durability. If 40l then light contstruction is a good idea to keep the weight down. If for summer use then ventilation is important. If you want to use it for camping later and get a bigger one, don't be tempted to add possibles+ nice to haves/...
  18. Oravasaari

    Suggestions for Lightening my Backpack for a 6-day Camino Walk

    On my last camino I needed to get everything in to a 5-6 litre capacity running hydration pack so I could comforably run/walk Pamplona to Sahagun (June time). To achieve that I carried just one change of super light shorts/shirt/undies, no fleece, but did have a wind breaker/rain jacket. Silk...
  19. Oravasaari

    Running shoes, not trail runners

    Running shoes - One additional thing I forgot to mention was that because the ones I used (Asics) had very narrow/ minimal tread, I got very few stones flicked up back into the shoe from the heel. Runners also dry super fast if they do get a bit damp. I’ll be using running shoes again if I go in...
  20. Oravasaari

    Running shoes, not trail runners

    I’ve walked in running shoes that have been ‘retired’ from running duty with 700-800 km on the clock, and although as other posters have said, they had seen their last running days/ optimum support, they were fine for walking and zero blisters suffered due to them fitting like a glove (logrono...

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