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  1. jimsantiago

    what Camera option are people using

    Good call, Roland! I just put a capture clip on my pack! I opted to put it onto the shoulder harness.
  2. jimsantiago

    what Camera option are people using

    I own some of the Olympus TG cameras. I don't think there'd be an appreciable difference between one of those and a good smartphone camera.
  3. jimsantiago

    what Camera option are people using

    Starting in Pamplona next week for Camino #3. I'm planing to bring a Leica Q3. But there's a chance I may just pack my 30 year-old M6 and a few rolls of film. I only need one lens: a fast 35 f/1.4 I'd say that whether you use a phone or camera depends on why you're taking photos at all. If just...
  4. jimsantiago

    What camera do you use?

    Yes! A nice compact fixed lens film camera and a few rolls of film. The Canonet is small, light, with an excellent lens. In fact, it strikes me that shooting film is very much in keeping with the slow, quiet and contemplative nature of the Way. We deal with digital things every day. Slow down...
  5. jimsantiago

    What lens or lenses did you used most if you carried a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

    Nowadays, I think that something like a Fuji X100vi would be the best choice for the Camino. But good luck getting your hands on one! Another (pricey!) choice would be the Leica Q3. On my first Camino in 2013, I took a Lumix GX1, which is a compact Micro 4/3 camera. That time, I only took one...
  6. jimsantiago

    Cell Phone Options

    Here is another option that may work, depending on how you want/need to communicate. If you can wait until you have WiFi access, then you might be able to use Skype with your iPhone or Android device. Just install the Skype app on your smartphone before you leave, create an account and load...
  7. jimsantiago

    Solar charger?

    I looked high and low for one as well, but they were all too heavy. The Brunton Solarroll seemed to be about the best in terms of weight, output and compactness, but I figured there will be plenty of power available at albergues for charging, and in any case, I don't plan to use my phone much...
  8. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    You're probably in the neighborhood, Doug, but fortunately late summer is the season of sales at the outdoor gear companies as they prepare for the winter. Marmot just had their annual 20% sale, as did REI, Altrec and others. Taking advantage of these and using the REI annual dividend helped...
  9. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    This thread has been great and has really inspired me to look for further reductions in weight. I did end up pulling out a few more things and now my overall pack weight is 18lbs, or just under 8.2kg. Got rid of the Kindle, my extra camera lens, another t-shirt and pulled a few things out of...
  10. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    Wow, that Haglöfs lim 50 looks fantastic! A bag that light with a full zip is very rare. I wish they were available here in the US. I did look at some of the ultralight Western Mountaineering bags and they are also a nice choice. They make a bag called the "Highlight" that is right at 450 grams...
  11. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    Setting aside the cost of things for a moment, is a 550 gram sleeping bag that packs into a 30 x 17cm stuff sack really too large or heavy for the Camino? Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are awash in high tech outdoor gear and I could not find anything lighter other than a silk liner, which...
  12. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    Well, now you've got me re-thinking my shell, Ingrid. :eek: That'd be 13 oz saved. And if I followed Falcon's advice and left my sleeping bag, that'd be another 19 oz for a total of 32oz! That would bring the pack down to around 18lbs.
  13. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    Susann, did you find that you didn't need the flip flops? I'd like to leave them behind and just bring the Sanuk Donnys, which I use as recovery shoes, for walking around town in the evenings, etc. People always seem to be saying that they need flip flops for the showers.
  14. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    Yes, I was surprised to see how heavy my fleece jacket is once I weighed it. This North Face RDT fleece shirt is around 1/2 the weight. It's not as thick, but then again I figured with a long sleeve base layer underneath it and a good shell it will be adequate when walking along. I wear about...
  15. jimsantiago

    Cell Phone Options

    I am planning to pick up a SIM card at the Caminoteca in Pamplona when I pass through a few days into my walk.
  16. jimsantiago

    Packing for September-October..

    I'm in the same boat, seemingly unable to get my pack under 20lbs. My best advice is that ounces count. It seems silly to be weighing things like t-shirts, but some really do weigh quite a bit more than others. Choosing the Ex Officio Javatech shirts over the REI ones saved me almost half a...

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