Stephanie Martin
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino in Sept/Oct/Nov 2022 (via the French route)
Dear all,
I'm doing my 1st Camino this October & I'm nervous about whether I made the right choice in buying a 28L Osprey backpack. I had initially purchased a 30L Macpac bag, but it was somehow abit too flimsy and this new pack feels better. I just don't know if I'll be able to pack as much as I should inside of it.
I can only carry 6kg max of stuff, going by the 10% body weight rule. I also tend to get cold easily so I was wondering about what I should pack as the most essential based on October temperatures to keep warm.
I'm looking for a sleeping bag now. Would a comfort level of 7degrees celsius be warm enough on cold days? I'll try to get a silk liner too.
Finally, I've been advised to get 3 layers: a base, a mid-layer and shell. I've got a merino base and I plan on getting the Altus poncho when I reach SJPP. For the mid-layer I will most likely get the Petagonia nano puff jacket. Would this suffice or should I also try to stuff a fleece jacket into my 28L pack?
I suspect it'll rain alot in October too. Any recommendations on waterproof gloves that are warm too? Hopefully something I can wear to bed too. Cos my extremities get cold at night.
Thank you all.
I'm doing my 1st Camino this October & I'm nervous about whether I made the right choice in buying a 28L Osprey backpack. I had initially purchased a 30L Macpac bag, but it was somehow abit too flimsy and this new pack feels better. I just don't know if I'll be able to pack as much as I should inside of it.
I can only carry 6kg max of stuff, going by the 10% body weight rule. I also tend to get cold easily so I was wondering about what I should pack as the most essential based on October temperatures to keep warm.
I'm looking for a sleeping bag now. Would a comfort level of 7degrees celsius be warm enough on cold days? I'll try to get a silk liner too.
Finally, I've been advised to get 3 layers: a base, a mid-layer and shell. I've got a merino base and I plan on getting the Altus poncho when I reach SJPP. For the mid-layer I will most likely get the Petagonia nano puff jacket. Would this suffice or should I also try to stuff a fleece jacket into my 28L pack?
I suspect it'll rain alot in October too. Any recommendations on waterproof gloves that are warm too? Hopefully something I can wear to bed too. Cos my extremities get cold at night.
Thank you all.
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