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  1. Pattii

    The need for a headlight

    Oh to be a cat.
  2. Pattii

    The need for a headlight

    I get that totally...I think walking in the moonlight and solitude then being up when the sun rises would be glorious. I would also like to do it when there is no moon at all...even if it is for a couple hours just to see all of the milky way spreading out before me. It must be a wonderful...
  3. Pattii

    Gear Report--What Actually Worked, What Did Not. For a Summer Camino

    Yay! Another fantastic post on lists. I love reading them they help me soo much...THANKYOU THANKYOU!!
  4. Pattii

    Ultra light obsession

    This is one of t The best post I have seen on what and what not to carry. THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU! I hope you have the most wonderful journey and you have definitely left me with so much information with which to prepare...again THANKYOU! I really love Canadians... not that I don't love...
  5. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Thank you so much that was very helpful. It's really nice to have a neighbour! If you don't mind I would like to call on you for help from time to time... Again great reply and thanks!
  6. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Some people have more items that can't be left at home i.e. meds or special shoes or what ever. Not sure that is baggage. However I am more concerned about lists. I know that there are specific things that need to be taken and each thing needs to be weighed and considered. I'm not quite that...
  7. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I meant 40L yes it was a typo...lol GOD never would I carry that much. Im not a masochist.
  8. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    So going back to the original thread. I am wondering if there is a rule of thumb FOR THE CAMINO for percentages of weight. i.e.. backpack weight, sleeping bag weight, food weight, clothing weight. Maybe I am odd...I'm sure there are some that think I am ...but I am curious what is actually...
  9. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Do you think its a good idea to carry the water purification tabs even on the Camino? I have wondered about that. I know many people drink the water from the fountains and taps but honestly is it always safe? I have thot about bringing some.
  10. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I think one has to gauge where and when you can fill up. You hear about there being stages where water is not easily found but there are other stages where it is found every few hours or so...sometimes more than that. A person must know their needs and judge accordingly. There is no right or...
  11. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I should just reiterate the pack I have carried so far was not meant for this distance so I didn't worry so much about the weight of it. I normally just take an older pack I have. I 've never travelled this great of a distance which is why I initially asked. I've not bought a new pack in...
  12. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Yes I have been told water is very plentiful along the Camino and with the amount of towns one walks through, unless specific days, I would think that you could carry less water than what you would if you were in wilderness...and even then, in Canada...water is plentiful. Drinking water while...
  13. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Every Camino is different because every person is different. I am very self aware and I know best what is best for me. There are several reasons I have mentioned in this thread and others that I will be camping some of the time. I do not find it uncomfortable...a bad mattress can wreck my...
  14. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I am not sure you are asking me but I am gonna take a crack at answering. I think one of the best things to carry are beans and legumes. It does take some time to cook them if they are dry but even if in the last town you pass you can pick up a can or two...the weight for a couple hours (or...
  15. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    This is such valuable info and support I sure appreciate it. I hope you have a good hike and I would love to hear all about it. Any suggestions for packs...ie brands?
  16. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    God I was just thinking how odd that sounds. I want to camp a lot of the time but I need my lipgloss. lmao I am odd and Im ok with that...lol
  17. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    Thats a very good idea...thanks. I had been thinking about that. I have a list of things in order of importance for me to take. Lol most of you will laugh but that even includes a tiny bottle of perfume (not sure if i will bring one or buy one). I would rather carry a few more lbs and go a...
  18. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I know most people thing I don't need a tent but I can't deal with being in a room full of people when I sleep. I have heard of many people camping the Camino...and a back yard is fine with me. I can't afford to sleep in a private room every night so thats right out for me. A tent is a good...
  19. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    My face cleanser is not a soap so I'm not sure how that would go. Body soap is ok but again I fight with dry dry skin so I don't want to be chaffed and uncomfortable. Im looking now into something in a bar that would be ok for my body...but I don't think I mind carrying the extra weight of the...
  20. Pattii

    Back Pack weight...how much should a person carry?

    I w I have very very dry skin. Most soaps dry me out so bad that it triggers severe skin chafing on my face and legs which get very sore and uncomfortable. SO unless there is something out there that will work as well as a cleansing cream then I'm pretty much stuck. Hair is not so bad but...

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