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Karen, I don't know if you're still deciding. I have a few packs and eventually went with a newer, lighter one rather than my old faithful, heavier one. Your body gets used to the padding available and the difference in weight makes a difference in your overal comfort. Those times when your pack is completely empty (it will happen) and you happen to hoist it up, you'll kick yourself for every extra ounce, no matter how light it is. Enjoy your Camino.
Kathy
Keep in mind that your backpack should not weigh more than 10% your body weight with all you stuff in it.
Hi. Can anyone help me with some backpack advice. I purchased a Kelty Cayote
If you are thinking of taking a tent for this or any other stretch, you would need to contemplate having food, cooking and eating utensils, water for the evening, etc.
I frankly don't understand the insistence that other pilgrims only take "x" amount of gear or carry "x" amount of weight. Take what you need to be safe, comfortable and have the options you want for your camino.
Anne100, the section in question that the OP was most concerned about was SJPP to Roncesvalles. I don't recall ever reading about the great variety of bars and restaurants along that stretch of the Camino, where the OP effectively suggested she would consider wild camping. You would need food and water for any of those meals. Loading oneself up with a tent, food, water, etc for what is generally a pretty tough stretch as it is just wouldn't be my choice for how to approach the start of walking the CF.No more so than if you're planning on staying in hotels or albergues. You don't need a campfire and cooking gear just because you camp, you can easily eat in bars or restaurants and carry some snacks just as you would otherwise. Everyone needs to carry water so that's no different, either.
Hi Karen, I have been reading this thread and am curious as to what you mean by a emergency bivy bag. I am also wondering if I should take a tent or not. I have a really light 1 man tent that I could take for emergencies... Thx. EdHaving thought through everyone's comments, and knowing I don't want to fail due to too much weight, I may replace the tent and pad with an emergency bivy bag. It's very small and very light and will eliminate a good 5 pounds or so from my pack. Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond. You are awesome!
Hi Gerard, what does you Bivy bag look like? Trying to get a grasp of what one is. Thx.Hi Karen, I took the emergency bivvy bag to slide my very lightweight sleeping bag into if the temperature so required and also as emergency equipment that may be of use to others.
Never needed it.
I'll always take it.
Hi Karen, I have been reading this thread and am curious as to what you mean by a emergency bivy bag. I am also wondering if I should take a tent or not. I have a really light 1 man tent that I could take for emergencies... Thx. Ed
This is the bivvy I have been looking at
Adventure Medical SOL Emergency Bivvy. It costs about 15 dollars and weighs about 3.5 ounces. Reflects 90 % body heat so handy just to have in your bag. There are also a regular bivvys which is like a mummy bag that closes over your face. Smaller and lighter than a tent. Also for those who are claustrophobic there are bivvys with an elevated face area. Try REI or amazon to take a look
Its in your pack at the end of the Camino where you had packed stuff you left behindGood sense must be in hard to find because it´s always out of stock at the corner store.
Buen Camino!
Thank you for your reply Karen. I will check out at REI. EdThis is the bivvy I have been looking at
Adventure Medical SOL Emergency Bivvy. It costs about 15 dollars and weighs about 3.5 ounces. Reflects 90 % body heat so handy just to have in your bag. There are also a regular bivvys which is like a mummy bag that closes over your face. Smaller and lighter than a tent. Also for those who are claustrophobic there are bivvys with an elevated face area. Try REI or amazon to take a look
Hi karen, I plan to start at SJPDP end of May 2014. Sounds like I do not need to worry about a tent but maybe a Bivy...Appreciate your responses....Also the reason I had planned on a tent (1 person, light weight) was due to the time of year. I am walking early March and being as the weather can be so unpredictable (or so I read) I thought a tent would be a good back up plan if caught in inclement weather. When are you planning on walking?
Mine should more correctly be called Medical Emergency Bivvy. Here at Amazon.Hi Gerard, what does you Bivy bag look like?
Thank you. Gonna look it up now...EdMine should more correctly be called Medical Emergency Bivvy. Here at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WXX0JS/?tag=casaivar02-20
Regds
Gerard
Pretty amazing and light as well......Mine should more correctly be called Medical Emergency Bivvy. Here at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WXX0JS/?tag=casaivar02-20
Regds
Gerard
Hello Espero, Thank you for sharing your dry weather plan. I looked at the Duck and some of the reviews suggested that it was not very breathable. What has been your experiences with this? The same or better? Sometimes I find it is not good to believe all the reviews that are posted.If you want a poncho for rain gear and think you might need a tent, try a Gatewood Cape from Six Moons Designs. http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/tarps/GatewoodCape.html. I have one for backpacking in the Sierra Nevadas, but I won't use when I walk the VDLP next April. At 12 oz. it's too heavy. Besides, I don't think I'll need a tent and prefer to use Frogg Toggs Dri-Ducks Ultralite 2 for rain gear.
Thanks for the reply. I am not headed to Spain until May 2014 so I am going to look around a bit more before I decide on rain gear. Thanks again!!Hi Ed,
I haven't had any problems. I also use the jacket as a windbreaker. The material is light weight and not as durable as other rain gear, but I don't do any brush busting so I've had good experiences. Besides, their easily patched with duck tape (no pun intended). They should last a camino easily. Never been in any deluges like you have in Florida, but they're good in the light rains I've hiked in. Sports Authority has a 20% off sale today only, so you can be out the door for around $16 buckaroos. http://www.sportsauthority.com/home...22584-VQ16-c&gclid=CKLB2rSxr7kCFRDZQgod9mIABQ
Buen Camino!
Incidentally. Where and when do we get the shell? I have read posts that other pilgrims identify each other before getting to the camino due to a shell on their pack. So if we want to begin our travels with it where do we get it from? Is it a specific kind of shell, size etc?
Thanks.
I had heard you can get them once you are there. I am going to try to find out if I can order one before I go. I have also heard traditionally you got the shell once arriving at Santiago...but that was long ago. I think there is probably somewhere you can get one shipped before you go. Also I think you can get a badge from here...I might do that too...to recognize others from this forum.Incidentally. Where and when do we get the shell? I have read posts that other pilgrims identify each other before getting to the camino due to a shell on their pack. So if we want to begin our travels with it where do we get it from? Is it a specific kind of shell, size etc?
Thanks.
Incidentally. Where and when do we get the shell? I have read posts that other pilgrims identify each other before getting to the camino due to a shell on their pack. So if we want to begin our travels with it where do we get it from? Is it a specific kind of shell, size etc?
Thanks.
It's better!I don't think it matters if it is exactly the same as what you would get in Spain.
I had heard you can get them once you are there. I am going to try to find out if I can order one before I go. I have also heard traditionally you got the shell once arriving at Santiago...but that was long ago. I think there is probably somewhere you can get one shipped before you go. Also I think you can get a badge from here...I might do that too...to recognize others from this forum.
The sparklies...I KNOWWW I have to have some ...not sure what yet. I am excited I am going to buy socks tomorrow...lmao...and trying on hiking boots~
Hi. Can anyone help me with some backpack advice. I purchased a Kelty Cayote which has good thick padding but weighs 5lbs 8 ounces. I also have a Teton Hiker 3700 with is almost 2 lbs less but not as much padding. I plan on starting from SJPP next March, so over the whole camino which is best? Padding or weight? I'm looking to keep my pack weight around 15 lbs if I can. I know there are other packs out there which are light and good but they are too expensive for me.
Thanks for any help in advance.
karen
Incidentally. Where and when do we get the shell? I have read posts that other pilgrims identify each other before getting to the camino due to a shell on their pack. So if we want to begin our travels with it where do we get it from? Is it a specific kind of shell, size etc?
Thanks.
I found mine on a beach near Fisterra whilst on holiday this year... at the time I was very stongly considering walking CF. The shell was on the only one on a perfectly sandy beach... needless to say I took it as a sign that I HAD to walk
Also the reason I had planned on a tent (1 person, light weight) was due to the time of year. I am walking early March and being as the weather can be so unpredictable (or so I read) I thought a tent would be a good back up plan if caught in inclement weather. When are you planning on walking?
Hi Pattii. Thanks for the reply. What tent and sleeping bag are you taking? I was going to ditch the tent idea but not so sure now. Also haven't decided on a sleeping bag yet.There are a lot of tents out there that can deal with weather. The best thing is to make sure it is a quick set up and that it is meant to deal with cooler weather. Just like a sleeping bag tents are made for specific types of camping/weather. I am taking a tent too...its small and ultra light weight but can deal with -10 c as can my sleeping bag...
I am bringing both.
you are awesome...thanks!Patti,there is an OZ site called ....bushwalk.com....good info on Ultra-light gear,just go to subforums....it will tell you just about everything on camping&ultra-light..........believe me,we are the Kings (& Queens ) of ultra-light......................Vicrev
I am a bigger girl... tall...broad shoulders and I carry a few extra lbs. I have a pack that I have used for years but its heavy...obviously too heavy for this journey. I have been looking at the different ultra light weight packs on the market but I need to have one that disperses weight evenly as I have back issues. I am worried about finding one that will be comfortable but not too big...and very light. Any recommendations would be wonderful. I have looked at the osprey's and heard they might not be the most comfy for a bigger person...
Incidentally. Where and when do we get the shell? I have read posts that other pilgrims identify each other before getting to the camino due to a shell on their pack. So if we want to begin our travels with it where do we get it from? Is it a specific kind of shell, size etc?
Thanks.
Hi Pattii. Thanks for the reply. What tent and sleeping bag are you taking? I was going to ditch the tent idea but not so sure now. Also haven't decided on a sleeping bag yet.
Thanks
I guess you need to decide if you are planning to walk on the camino or if you are planning on an outdoor adventure.
If your purpose is to follow one of the camino routes to Santiago then you will have lots of albergues to stay at. You will not need a tent, a sleeping pad, or a bivy sack. You will need a sleeping bag that is suitable for indoor use where temperatures might be cold but certainly not below freezing.
I carried a -10C rated bag. I never slept in it because it was too warm; I just used it as a blanket(and often woke up sweating with just that). Often the albergues were so warm I used only the sleeping bag sheet liner. Next time it will be a plus 5C bag.
If you want extra gear for an emergency I would recommend bringing a thermal blanket (basically a large sheet of aluminium foil) to wrap around you when dressed in all your stuff and taking shelter from the wind. A poncho can be used as a makeshift bivy sack. A small candle can be used as a heat source. My bet is you won't need it and any gear purchased for this purpose will be money wasted.
Realistic pack weights could be around 25% heavier for spring or as much as double for winter depending upon how resilient you are.
Regards,
Just ordered this Chris from REI. Going to give it a try on the Florida Trail this winter....Thanks for the heads up about this. Looks good.Karen,
Since i'm traveling in March as well, ( SJPD ) I will be taking an AMK SOL Escape Bivy with a very light liner bag for extra comfort. I'm thinking this, along with my cold compress long underwear will be sufficient for me. I use the underarmor compress for snowboarding and it does a fabulous job wicking away the moisture and keeping me toasty warm while I ski under the lights.
http://www.rei.com/product/832336/sol-escape-bivy?s_kwcid=sn03a9JV8_dt|pcrid|34504133765|pkw|sol escape bivvy|pmt|p|google|main&gclid=CL6OyNCBkbsCFfJxOgod02YAOg
Peace of Passage,
Chris
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