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First, a forum tip... Don't use all caps. It is much more difficult to read, so many people won't make the effort to do it. It is considered to be equivalent to shouting. I know that isn't your intent, but it really is hard to focus on the list.
You do have more clothes than you need. However, if you are comfortable carrying a bit of extra, then you are fine. It would be interesting to know the complete weight and whether you have done any test walks carrying that amount.
For example you have 3 pairs of shorts. You only need one - when they are being washed, you wear your long pants. If you really want another pair, that still only makes 2 pairs of shorts.
I carry a string-style day pack that weighs only 50 g. You can easily buy one in Spain if you decide you want one.
I do really like the merino underpants. Ive been wearing the smart wool boxer briefs for over a year and find them very good.
I used a Sea to Summit day pack to carry my stuff to the shower (valuables and clean clothes), as well as using it in town for buying my trail food. I found it really helpful.Got it. Thanks for your advise! I am trying to thin down as much as I can now!
Any need for a stuff able day pack?
Thanks for the reply but here's my reasoning
TEVAS/FLIP FLOPS - Tevas aren't easy to slip in and out of - especially going to bathroom/shower at night in Algergue - flip flops aren't sturdy enough to walk on the trail.
1 LONG SLEEVE MERINO WOOL TSHIRT - not for warmth but for sun protection
1X LIGHT WEIGHT COTTON LONG SLEEVE "DRESS" SHIRT - Both sun protection and something nicer to wear in the cities or evenings
1X LINEN EVENING DRESS SHORT - very light weigh and is nice to change into after walking.
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No to Teevas and Flipflops. Just get a pair of well structured not moisture keeping, easy doning shoes like RVA Birkies or Crocs.
Leave dress short at home, you are not going anywhere where people don't know you are on the Camino and carrying everything on your back.
Nice to know there are people on route wearing 3x undies ;0)
Leave nail clippers home. you hace scissors and will clip ypur nails before leaving.
No sleep mask.
Consider effervescent electrolyte tables vs packets for volume and durability.
You have no rain protection gear...
Soap amd shampoo not needed, not at home, nor on the Camino. Fresh water does the job as scientifi reasearch will tell you.May be duplicating someone else's comment....what about soap & shampoo? Perhaps buying them in St Jean?
well guys and girls. Thanks so much for the feedback. Well i'm a it of a failure here.
My pack fully loaded is 20 pounds - but that is with 4 pairs of shoes and 1 liters of water. 4 pairs of shoes you say??! Yes its shit but i have size 15 feet and just really don't know what to do as I've never walked this before. Am i a failure to be at 20pounds? Id like it to be less but i can't decide. i weight 220 pounds.
Really? In 67 years, this is the first time I hear of this.............may need to test it out, in the 5 weeks left until I flySoap amd shampoo not needed, not at home, nor on the Camino. Fresh water does the job as scientifi reasearch will tell you.
If you haven't left yet, here is my advice...well guys and girls. Thanks so much for the feedback. Well i'm a it of a failure here.
My pack fully loaded is 20 pounds - but that is with 4 pairs of shoes and 1 liters of water. 4 pairs of shoes you say??! Yes its shit but i have size 15 feet and just really don't know what to do as I've never walked this before.
Tale a look at this article, selected randomly from a google search on the topic: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/mar/08/shower-once-a-week-polluting-environmentReally? In 67 years, this is the first time I hear of this.............may need to test it out, in the 5 weeks left until I flyThanks!
I just take a small amount of shower gel and do clothes washing in shower while hair and body washingReally? In 67 years, this is the first time I hear of this.............may need to test it out, in the 5 weeks left until I flyThanks!
Go for a few long walks with your full pack, you'll soon know if it's ok for you or not. I personally would find it too heavy but you may be younger and fitter
I consider an ultralight daypack a neccessity. It has a multitude of uses.Got it. Thanks for your advise! I am trying to thin down as much as I can now!
Any need for a stuff able day pack?
I have been in a number of albergues where they have sign distictly discouraging this practice.I just take a small amount of shower gel and do clothes washing in shower while hair and body washing
Thanks for that. It was back in 2010 so things must be different. Portuguese route was cold showers in the fire stations so didn't hand about ha ha.I have been in a number of albergues where they have sign distictly discouraging this practice.
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