April 2017

[Sammmie]

I know it's a long way to go yet, but I (and my bf Christopher) have planned our Camino for April of 2017.
We're from the Seattle area and both very excited (we're and already talking plans and gear.

I just thought I'd say "hello!" and see if any one else is planning that far out too!

Buen Camio everyone!

 

[wayfarer]

Welcome to the forum Sammmie, check out the calender section. Enjoy the planning and Buen Camino.

 

[emonty]

I know it's a long way to go yet, but I (and my bf Christopher) have planned our Camino for April of 2017.
We're from the Seattle area and both very excited (we're and already talking plans and gear.

I just thought I'd say "hello!" and see if any one else is planning that far out too!

Buen Camio everyone!

Be careful. I thought I was going in 2010 and starting buying gear. Four years later everything is lighter and better. I have either replaced,it or reconciled myself to having "gear envy". Leaving in 3 weeks!

 

[Sammmie]

Be careful. I thought I was going in 2010 and starting buying gear. Four years later everything is lighter and better. I have either replaced,it or reconciled myself to having "gear envy". Leaving in 3 weeks!

Hahahaa thanks! I know, I already have an REI wishlist for 'ideas'. I plan on doing quite a bit of pre - hiking in my local area, so I don't mind re-placing gear!

 

[Sammmie]

Welcome to the forum Sammmie, check out the calender section. Enjoy the planning and Buen Camino.

Thanks so much!

 

[emonty]

Hahahaa thanks! I know, I already have an REI wishlist for 'ideas'. I plan on doing quite a bit of pre - hiking in my local area, so I don't mind re-placing gear!

I know! Three weeks left and I am going to REI today where I will look at two ultralight packs. Mine is 6 lbs empty (good, but older LLBean) and if I could cut that weight a little my knees would thank me! I have quite an assortment of daypacks but only the one multiday pack.

 

[sean khosraviani]

Hey Sammie...I'm actually from Seattle as well walking the camino May 9. There is no place like the REI in Seattle. For the past 4 months it's been like my home away from home.

 

[DurhamParish]

2017 will be here before you know it.

 

[emonty]

Hahahaa thanks! I know, I already have an REI wishlist for 'ideas'. I plan on doing quite a bit of pre - hiking in my local area, so I don't mind re-placing gear!

I just bought a new pack at REI, 2.6 lbs. my knees are happier already!

 

[MTtoCamino]

Emonty just curios what pack you picked for the blessed camino. I have had my Osprey Kestral 48 for over a year ever since I became focused that it was a calling. Fits like a glove. I have some asolo boots that are full leather, but I am starting to get concerned about it getting too warm for them so I plunged & purchased some non gortex keens. 3 weeks to put some serious miles on them
Keith

 

[emonty]

Emonty just curios what pack you picked for the blessed camino. I have had my Osprey Kestral 48 for over a year ever since I became focused that it was a calling. Fits like a glove. I have some asolo boots that are full leather, but I am starting to get concerned about it getting too warm for them so I plunged & purchased some non gortex keens. 3 weeks to put some serious miles on them
Keith

I got an Osprey Exos 58. I was looking for the very newest Osprey in Backpacker this month but it wasn't there. I think I will like it very much. I had an old LL Bean pack, very sturdy but it was about 7 lbs and I needed to cut weight. I have boots/leather and Gortex that were great but I put in new insoles, and suddenly blisters. My other boots, Asolo, synthetic and lighter, are going to get a chance, but they are a little shorter although I only feel it on the downhill. I did try to Moleskin/Benzoin treatment yesterday and was able to walk with full pack comfortably. Nevertheless, don't want to be starting with half-healed blisters!

 

[Sammmie]

Hey Sammie...I'm actually from Seattle as well walking the camino May 9. There is no place like the REI in Seattle. For the past 4 months it's been like my home away from home.

For sure!!! The South Center one is much closer to my home, but it just doesn't cut the mustard! I usually only use that one for online pick up orders.