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  1. StumpyDave

    Buy a new pack or use what I have

    I walked Norte to Primitivo then to Finisterra and Muxia last summer and used my ten year old 65L Columbia pack. (I didn’t want to spend $200 on a new pack.) I had no problem at all with the bigger pack…I just made sure I kept the total weight of everything between 17-20 pounds (including...
  2. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    That's a really good point. I'll be doing a bunch of training hikes here locally with the pack and planned gear for my Camino...I'll see how it rides and make any adjustments necessary. Great idea about the sleeping bag! Thank You! :)
  3. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Okay, thanks for the advice. Yes, it has four straps (two each side) to cinch the pack closer to the frame. It's quite a capable pack! Thanks :)
  4. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Yep, I completely understand. I'll be sticking to the 10% rule when packing and do my best not to add weight along my journey. Thanks for the advice.
  5. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Perfect, thanks for the input and reassurance. I'll do my best not to add along the way! Thanks :)
  6. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Okay, good to know. I plan on checking my pack since I will have poles. I know I risk lost luggage, but hopefully that chance in minimized since my flight is non-stop from Minneapolis to Paris. I plan on putting it in a cheap duffel bag to totally enclose it during transport. Thanks for your...
  7. StumpyDave

    Using a larger Backpack, just not filling it up. Thoughts?

    Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a...

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