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- Aug 29 (2017)
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looks complicated and heavy (2.5kg). My back was 45L and weighed 1.1kg.Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
I'm curious.Which one is it, and why would you not carry it?The most popular pack on the Camino is not a pack I would buy, but lots of pilgrims love them.
Yep!Weight on your body over this type of distance is crucial to reduce.
Hi Katie,
Weight and volume of a pack are important considerations, but even more important are fit and comfort.
After many years and miles of experience as a woman hiker & backpacker, I personally only use Deuter packs now. They make women specific packs (SL - slimline) with adjustable torsos. My camino pack is the Deuter Act Zero 45+15. At 3.3 lbs, it is lightweight (not ultralight), but feels like a feather on my back. Their Act Lite SL line is great too - a few more ounces with a few more convenience features.
Try on lots of packs at an outdoor store, or order packs online from places that allow free return (like REI). Load them up with 20 lbs of weight, see what feels right.
Far to complex. Described as a City Traveller Pack. Lightweight day bag required, I'm with the other contributors.Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
I just ordered a Zpack 24 oz Arc Haul yesterday. It might be too large to replace my Gregory Jade 34 for the Camino, but it is certainly going to replace my almost 5 pound Osprey for backcountry hiking/camping. If it would work for Camino too, that would be great. TBD when it arrives.I am looking at trading my Osprey 2.3 pounds for a Z Pack 24 oz.
Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
I have a Tortuga backpack (the original one) and I love it for traveling. Perfect size for carry on. I took it with me to Spain last year when I traveled for 3 1/2 weeks and was taking numerous flights, trains, buses, and rental car. Never checked a bag. But it's not a backpacking pack. While it is pretty sturdy, it just isn't designed for hiking. Too heavy, no place for a water bladder, and the suspension just isn't designed for hiking.
I use Osprey and Dana Designs (now Mystery Ranch) for real (wilderness) backpacking and it's the Osprey that I'm taking on the Camino.
Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
I chose the Kyte 46 and my husband went with the Kestrel 48. It won't even be half full (basically only carrying 3 stuff sacks-about 12lbs in total) but I can use it for short wilderness backpacking trips here at home when I don't need/want to haul my 70L pack. I tried on the Deuter and Gregory ones but they had design issues I disliked and/or just didn't sit right on me. I have the advantage of having over 20 years of backpacking experience so I knew exactly what I needed and it took me less than hour to select the right pack.Which Osprey are you using in the Camino? Thanks I've got an Osprey 32L Escapist with weight 1.07kg which I biked with....6 weeks out and I'm still wondering if I have to switch to a Sirius or Tempest 34-36L.
Looks too heavy to me.Hiya!
I agree too heavy.
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
Hiya!
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?
Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017
No matter what the weight, Osprey's are great bags. I took the 36L Kyte, but my needs were very basic and it worked out just great, with always some room to spare.I chose the Kyte 46 and my husband went with the Kestrel 48. It won't even be half full (basically only carrying 3 stuff sacks-about 12lbs in total) but I can use it for short wilderness backpacking trips here at home when I don't need/want to haul my 70L pack. I tried on the Deuter and Gregory ones but they had design issues I disliked and/or just didn't sit right on me. I have the advantage of having over 20 years of backpacking experience so I knew exactly what I needed and it took me less than hour to select the right pack.
I thought that the 36L would have worked just fine for me but I wanted a pack that I could use after Camino and that size is pretty useless for me. I hate over packed, busting at the seems, packs so I would never have bought the 32L. My other consideration (and my hubby's) is that if one of us is injured or sick and needs to lessen the load, then the other can take some stuff. We would never separated ourselves from our gear. Period. (if we are so hurt that a measly 13lb pack is too much to carry we probably don't need to continue) So having a little extra space also serves a second purpose. This is not our first long distance thru hikeThis thinking won't work for less experienced pilgrims so I don't offer it as advice to anyone.
Greetings from the land of Oz,No matter what the weight, Osprey's are great bags. I took the 36L Kyte, but my needs were very basic and it worked out just great, with always some room to spare.
You know what you're doing. Many of us here tend to tout our favourites, but there so much quality choices out there to fit every need. Wish you Buen Camino.
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