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  1. Paul Wilson

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    David I have considered the water/food issue also when setting up my kit and on a trial walk I teamed this up with a basic running bladder which would easily take enough water, food and a poncho while still keeping the whole set up lightweight it also works as a day pack if you want to leave the...
  2. Paul Wilson

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    You’ll notice on my pack the 2nd bottle holder is empty that’s where I keep my factor 50 suncream (I’m Scottish I burn in a strong moonlight 🤣) and as I’m bald I always have a full floppy hat but I totally agree with protecting yourself from the sun 👍
  3. Paul Wilson

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    Lime green is micro fibre towel blue is sleeping bag liner, stored on top in a dry bag 👍 second dry bag for spare clothing. I take a paramo smock which is also stored on top and yes shoulder straps which can take a pouch…for food I normally buy when I stop for a coffee and carry a basic...
  4. Paul Wilson

    1,000 Miles in a Lumbar Pack: Ultralight Camino de Santiago Packing List

    Perfectly doable…wear one wash one 👍
  5. Paul Wilson

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I’ve been using Step One for a few years now and have never looked back they are a bit more expensive but I think they are worth every penny 👍 https://uk.stepone.life/collections/boxer-brief
  6. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    My “big bag” is actually a Lowe alpine airzone trail 25 but I’m just thinking eventually the airlines will tighten the rules 🙄
  7. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    I spent 30 years in the fire service breaking the habit of “just in case” hasn’t been easy…on my first camino I pretty much carried a trauma pack just in case 🤦🏼‍♂️🤣🤣
  8. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    Likewise thanks to previous caminos I’ve realised that 1. The Camino is not a fashion show and I don’t need evening wear to get tapas and a bottle wine 2. I don’t need to carry a full trauma kit because it would seem Spain has medical supplies everywhere 🤣🤣 so this is me looking at a happy...
  9. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    I normally travel light, although I add an extra pair of boxers, socks, sandals and a T-shirt to this packing if I want to be extravagant 😁👍
  10. Paul Wilson

    Decathlon backpack

    I’m having a look at the Decathlon FH500 ultra light backpack 20L does anyone have any experience of this bag I am looking at it as a small (airline friendly) alternative for my shorter trips ie two weeks or so 👍
  11. Paul Wilson

    Show me your backpack!

    I use an airzone trail 25 and use the waist pouch for snacks and a water bottle with drinking tube in the side pouch I did remove the side clip from my water bottle to save space (link below) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hydrate-for-Health-Hydrant-Drinking/dp/B08663S8N4/?tag=casaivar-21
  12. Paul Wilson

    How light was your backpack for Camino Frances (800 km)

    I haven’t been brave enough to do it yet but there is the “wear one, wash one” option which takes my normally 6kg pack down to 2 1/2kg but it is a very harsh sift to go basic and use the waist bag…one day though 😁
  13. Paul Wilson

    Lidl UK RockTrail’ Hiking Gear

    I used Lidl walking poles for years they were fantastic, eventually gave them to a fellow pilgrim in SJPdP on my way home in 2022 (her newly purchased poles were broken) I hope they saw her to Santiago 👍
  14. Paul Wilson

    Hiking skirts ... For men

    These are a very good option for those who are interested https://heritageofscotland.com/collections/lightweight-party-kilts
  15. Paul Wilson

    Hiking skirts ... For men

    I’m planning on wearing my lightweight kilt on one of my future caminos but my StepOne boxers will be a must 🤣
  16. Paul Wilson

    What do You Do with your "Old" Equipment?

    I do not understand the concept of “old equipment” 😉 I’m not saying I’m a miserable Scot 🙄 but my paramo smock is at least 10yrs old my previous Peter Storm Jacket I had for 15yrs, my first camino trail runners eventually died, trousers/shorts/tech T’s are all worn until no longer serviceable…I...
  17. Paul Wilson

    Bag size as an extreme sport

    Trial run on the packing… Before and after, I’ll be working on the basis of wear one wash one. I will also be wearing a light jumper and a paramo velez smock which can be carried on the top of the pack…it’s starting to look possible 😱
  18. Paul Wilson

    Bag size as an extreme sport

    Or kilt maybe but that’s a decision for another day 😉
  19. Paul Wilson

    Bag size as an extreme sport

    I actually bought it for my days out walking with the dog but when it arrived the Camino thing activated in my brain and I did the fairly normal I wonder 🤔 so I thought I might as well wonder out loud on here, I usually just use a bag liner on my Camino so should still be good for albergues...
  20. Paul Wilson

    Bag size as an extreme sport

    Ok looks like the general consensus so far is “that should be a laugh” and as said above the CF is well serviced so at worst I could pick up a small day bag en-route for anything I deemed essential but based on my 1st test packing it looks doable but will try with my compression sack to see if...

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