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Annie which one you got?In my opinion that is huge and twice the size of a backpack you need I’ve been carrying a 30L pack every year since 2006 and that has been enough
Stank lol. That is hilarious! I will test drive this one too. It is definitely a cool looking pack.The first was an Arteryx 30L. I got rid of it (it stank! Lol) about two years ago. They don’t make it anymore. Now I have the Gregory jade 30 LView attachment 103230
Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
I'm going to disagree with @Anniesantiago a bit. I would go with the lighter weight but larger backpack - just don't fill it. Pack weight and comfort are more important than pack size.In my opinion that is huge and twice the size of a backpack you need I’ve been carrying a 30L pack every year since 2006 and that has been enough
I am open to all opinions. I will test a few. Not that i dislike the one i got and was custom fit. If i find one better i can go for it.I'm going to disagree with @Anniesantiago a bit. I would go with the lighter weight but larger backpack - just don't fill it. Pack weight and comfort are more important than pack size.
very reasonable price. I paid $255 for mine. Nice shape of the one you posted too.If you do want to try a smaller pack there are some that are as light as yours or lighter. I bought this Gregory Juno pack last year. It weighs the same as your current pack.
Check Talon 33.Test a few, yes, but not just by putting them on. Fill the pack with heavy items on display in the store and then try it.
Sure, you won't need a pack that big - but it is light enough and if it is really comfortable - loaded - then what's not to like - except, they are like bookshelves ... ever seen an empty one? Exactly - you will put things in there that you don't and won't need - but in the end it comes down to you - comfort and weight first.
But -- no hurry - don't buy anything until you have tried an Osprey Talon 33!! The fit is fantastic.
Test a few, yes, but not just by putting them on. Fill the pack with heavy items on display in the store and then try it.
Sure, you won't need a pack that big - but it is light enough and if it is really comfortable - loaded - then what's not to like - except, they are like bookshelves ... ever seen an empty one? Exactly - you will put things in there that you don't and won't need - but in the end it comes down to you - comfort and weight first.
But -- no hurry - don't buy anything until you have tried an Osprey Talon 33!! The fit is fantastic.
Comfort AND total weight is the key for a happy and healthy Camino . I do not know the pack but if your gear fits and it’s easy on your back , go for it . I have one of the new Osprey ultra lite packs and it’s good for the light load I carry . Shoes are the other essential , first socks, then walking shoes add a full size , break them in & bring sandals( not flip flops).I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
The problem with using a big lightweight backpack and not filling it Is that you are on a six week walk, of approximately 6 to 8 hours per day over a variety of terrain. The weight inside a big pack like that is going to shift around and that isn’t very good for your back. A smaller pack that is packed correctly and fits correctly will be much less stressful on your shoulders and back in my opinion. I have had no problems at all keeping the weight of my pack below 13 pounds for the entire CaminoI'm going to disagree with @Anniesantiago a bit. I would go with the lighter weight but larger backpack - just don't fill it. Pack weight and comfort are more important than pack size.
Well you have to remember I used it twice a year every year from 2006. That’s a lot of sweat. Ha ha Ha. I don’t know how heavy it is. You’ll have to look it up. I had no trouble keeping my weight under 13 pounds but I’m not a heavy packerStank lol. That is hilarious! I will test drive this one too. It is definitely a cool looking pack.How heavy it is?
Yes thank you. i bought those funny looking merinos infinji toes socks and also some darn tough socks that i am walking around testing with the new Hoka i bought. Which i like “very” much. I already have keen boots and another Merrel hiking shoes but i like the new Hoka being so light and breathable. Yes and i got one size bigger for the shoes. I just bought a hiking teva too on amazon in case i get blisters and need to hike with sandals. I am testing that one too now and then. But believe the Hoka will not cause me problems. All i know is that it is fun shopping for this stuff! But asking questions, being educated is good, to not buy things that can be uncomfortable on the camino. Which Osprey Ultra you got?Comfort AND total weight is the key for a happy and healthy Camino . I do not know the pack but if your gear fits and it’s easy on your back , go for it . I have one of the new Osprey ultra lite packs and it’s good for the light load I carry . Shoes are the other essential , first socks, then walking shoes add a full size , break them in & bring sandals( not flip flops).
Perfect! Thank you for sharing.Well you have to remember I used it twice a year every year from 2006. That’s a lot of sweat. Ha ha Ha. I don’t know how heavy it is. You’ll have to look it up. I had no trouble keeping my weight under 13 pounds but I’m not a heavy packer
That is also an excellent point to be made. I have had at least two clients whose bags did not arrive in Madrid and who had to totally re-supply themselves before walkingBefore my first Camino I bought a backpack that would be accepted as carry-on luggase. I still use it. Three reasons:
1. It has no room for unnecessary items. Saving weight.
2. I will not lose it in airport baggage handling: It is always with me.
3. I can leave the airport immediately.
Thank you i will check that post. Yes this one can be compressed small by rolling the top and side elastic. Makes sense having different ones. I have a little one i bought in Italy when I was hiking at the Cinque terre there in Italy but obviously that one doesn't fit enough stuff as was just smaller day hikes and luggage was in the hotel. I guess really depends on the type of hike, we need different packs. Now i am educating myself and learning what is the more appropriate for the Camino. It is a different strategy. Even shoes, i use boots here for an afternoon hike, for sure i will not feel comfortable wearing heavy boots on the camino every single day for that many days.I think if you do a search, you may find a review of the ULA bags. I seem to recall that @davebugg has posted info on backpacks that you may find helpful. He has also posted a detailed description of how to make sure your bag is properly adjusted for your body. It’s worth the search.
Usually the company website will give you the specifications on pack weights, but I’ve found that when you can’t find the weight there, if you go to amazon’s website you can usually find it there.
Backpacks are all about what YOU find comfortable. Play with them, take them for walks (with 10kilos of weight in them), and decide on comfort first. Capacity can be an issue for those who can’t resist filling the space, but if you are brutal with that and use the tie down straps to keep things from flopping around, a larger bag is just fine.
I have three bags, each has pros and cons.
Are you going to return to Barcelona before you fly home? If so, ask your hotel if they will hold a bag for you.It is funny what you said about filling it up. Lol Could be a test of discipline during the camino. But i have one week for fun there “before” the camino (no shopping), another week after and that is the one i can finally relax on the discipline because i know i am coming home, leave it in the hotel everyday while browsing Barcelona and can shop a bit. So i can have the space to put extra stuff at the end when i shop, but before the camino and during i better behave or my knee will let me know.
The plan is landing in Lisbon enjoy there a bit for a few days. Then train to Porto enjoy Porto for a few days. Then start camino from Porto to Sdc. When done from Santiago i go to Barcelona and enjoy there for a week before i fly back home.Are you going to return to Barcelona before you fly home? If so, ask your hotel if they will hold a bag for you.
Or, if you do buy things in Barcelona before you start your Camino you can send them to Santiago to be held at the post office there.
Here's the information from Correos about how to do that
Send luggage along the Camino de Santiago
With Correos you can send your luggage to any point on the Camino de Santiago with the Paq Peregrino.www.elcaminoconcorreos.com
I see.The plan is landing in Lisbon enjoy there a bit for a few days. Then train to Porto enjoy Porto for a few days. Then start camino from Porto to Sdc. When done from Santiago i go to Barcelona and enjoy there for a week before i fly back home.
This COULD work, but ONLY if you can resist the temptation to buy stuff long the way and fill up the extra volume. Many of us have found that empty space in a rucksack is a vacuum - it sucks up possessions, trinkets and souvenirs - getting larger and heavier along the way.I'm going to disagree with @Anniesantiago a bit. I would go with the lighter weight but larger backpack - just don't fill it. Pack weight and comfort are more important than pack size.
Use the one you have, you do not have to fill a pack completely and as long as it fits you it’s fine. My husband used a 20 year old pack of our son and he would use it again. Especially as you don’t traditionally backpackI bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Best packs without a doubt are made by OspreyI bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Yes i am cutting, cutting the amount of stuff to take. It is being hard but a great lesson. I am one that usually enjoy carrying two luggages to places lol but this is a new way to travel and will also be beautiful if some strategy is done. I am ordering a scale to have a better understanding why i still have so much. It is being a very fun experience and a new one. I enjoy learning new ways. The guy at the Rei store was insisting that i don’t take a sleeping bag. No way i want to leave that behind.There are a lot of very good backpacks out there. However, a 67L pack is much more than you need. My wife and I have walked several Caminos now with our 36L Osprey packs. We hike with the Stratos and Sirrus models respectively. We’ve been very pleased with how they’ve been both comfortable and offer plenty of room for our gear. We’ve fine tuned what we carry down to about 6 kg. Having a light backpack makes all the difference.
In your opinion. There are many good backpacks out there by other manufacturers.Best packs without a doubt are made by Osprey
Hello. I’ve got an Osprey 48 litre, which is as large as I’d recommend for anyone. It’s got a cooling system as well, so your back is not directly next to the pack. I’ve completed half of the Camino Frances with it so far, and have no intention of using anything else. As other people have mentioned, it’s very easy to fill any sized rucksack.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Why would go larger but pack less? That makes no sense.I'm going to disagree with @Anniesantiago a bit. I would go with the lighter weight but larger backpack - just don't fill it. Pack weight and comfort are more important than pack size.
If the larger backpack weighs considerably less than the smaller backpack, and you carry the same stuff inside then the overall weight of the large backpack is less!Why would go larger but pack less? That makes no sense.
After three different packs I've settled with the Osprey stratos 36.I vote for the Osprey Talon 33. In the smaller size it carries only 31 L but that should be enough.
I have 2 ULA packs and I think they are the most comfortable packs I have ever tried. I have used the Circuit backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, so I agree that it may be bigger than you will need. I have never walked the Camino but I have ordered a Photon ULA pack, which is their smaller pack and hopefully it will be the right size.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
I am also enjoying other than the weight( not heavy) the versatility and those external pockets. I also removed some of the accessories(four) it has, so it became even lighter. When done with camino i can put back on.I have 2 ULA packs and I think they are the most comfortable packs I have ever tried. I have used the Circuit backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, so I agree that it may be bigger than you will need. I have never walked the Camino but I have ordered a Photon ULA pack, which is their smaller pack and hopefully it will be the right size.
My hat is off to you, Dave!I am only 83 so I do not have as much experience as others but I found the Lo Alpine 30 as a perfect pack big enough for a 6 week trip and the airzone means no sweaty back. Try it
Buen camino
Love it!I am only 83 so I do not have as much experience as others but I found the Lo Alpine 30 as a perfect pack big enough for a 6 week trip and the airzone means no sweaty back. Try it
Buen camino
That's enormous. I can carry full backpacking camping gear in 40L and on the Camino 30 is fine especially in summer when you don't need to carry a lot of warm clothing or sleeping bag. Even on a 2 week hike across northern Finland and Norway I carried everything in 50l.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Curious to check it out!I have used the 2+ lb 45 L Exped backpack on my last 3 Caminos but this year I will carry the Z Packs 38 L Nero on the Via de la Plata. 10.6 oz!!! $199. I added a few more ounces with waistbelt pouches but it is still way under one lb. I do expect a sweaty back because there is no frame standoff. I have been carrying it all spring with 12 - 15 lbs in the mountains above my house and it feels great. I will have to carry more weight in water. I have added clips for hands free umbrella carrying. I am a big believer in the parasol/paragua.
Buy another one, take them both. REI will thank you.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
No i need 3. Lol one full of food.Buy another one, take them both. REI will thank you.
I hope you have a donkey.No i need 3. Lol one full of food.
Maybe that is exactly what we need to do. Lol Forget this lightweight stuff and this annoying measuring ounces and just go traditional way with the donkey! Two backpacks to one side and two backpacks to the other side. I think thats the way to do it. They did it right. Once a week we stop at the river and wash our clothes right there. Who needs a washing machine???I hope you have a donkey.
Wow lady Congrats!I have been walking with a 60 liter pack for the last 11 years, usually weighing in at 6-7 kg. This is the last walk for the poor thing, it is wearing through in a couple of places, the straps can’t be tightened properly and it’s frayed in several places. The side pockets are hard to pack properly, and I want a new pack that covers my present needs: slightly bigger, or the same size, but all useful space.
I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Not really. They are good, but not the best, if by 'best' you are referring to all backpacks by all manufacturers designed for the same weight loads and using the same style of support structure. If you are referring to what you have used and your preference personally falls to the Osprey model, sure.Best packs without a doubt are made by Osprey
The problem with using a big lightweight backpack and not filling it Is that you are on a six week walk, of approximately 6 to 8 hours per day over a variety of terrain. The weight inside a big pack like that is going to shift around and that isn’t very good for your back. A smaller pack that is packed correctly and fits correctly will be much less stressful on your shoulders and back in my opinion. I have had no problems at all keeping the weight of my pack below 13 pounds for the entire Camino
My Injinjis are my absolutely favorite sock. I did my second CF in a pair, and a Honolulu Marathon in them, zero blisters or hot spots.Yes thank you. i bought those funny looking merinos infinji toes socks and also some darn tough socks that i am walking around testing with the new Hoka i bought. Which i like “very” much. I already have keen boots and another Merrel hiking shoes but i like the new Hoka being so light and breathable. Yes and i got one size bigger for the shoes. I just bought a hiking teva too on amazon in case i get blisters and need to hike with sandals. I am testing that one too now and then. But believe the Hoka will not cause me problems. All i know is that it is fun shopping for this stuff! But asking questions, being educated is good, to not buy things that can be uncomfortable on the camino. Which Osprey Ultra you got?
The first was an Arteryx 30L. I got rid of it (it stank! Lol) about two years ago. They don’t make it anymore. Now I have the Gregory jade 30 LView attachment 103230
But why do that? Why not just buy the correct size to begin with?That is correct if one is not taught how to pack a small load into a large capacity backpack. There are techniques and tricks which will center the small load inside a large space and keeps it in place.
But why do that? Why not just buy the correct size to begin with?
I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Maybe because @NeiaBrazil has already purchased this pack, and finds it comfortable to wear.But why do that? Why not just buy the correct size to begin with?
Yes. That would be a good reason. I meant if someone didn’t have a pack already. I need to start reading the entire threads. Sorry.Maybe because @NeiaBrazil has already purchased this pack, and finds it comfortable to wear.
I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Exactly what I was thinking. 33l of stuff in a 68l pack…seems as if it’ll be sloshing around like mad.The problem with using a big lightweight backpack and not filling it Is that you are on a six week walk, of approximately 6 to 8 hours per day over a variety of terrain. The weight inside a big pack like that is going to shift around and that isn’t very good for your back. A smaller pack that is packed correctly and fits correctly will be much less stressful on your shoulders and back in my opinion. I have had no problems at all keeping the weight of my pack below 13 pounds for the entire Camino
If you’re happy with that backpack, don’t buy another one.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
I´m about to start my 3rd camino in about a week.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
And that's another good example of how there is never one thing that is perfect for everyone. Some people swear by toe socks, for others they are a total disaster. I have wide feet and the extra space it takes up in a shoe makes them impractical for one thing. On the one occasion I tried them in a shoe that had enough space I developed blisters between my toes within an hour.My Injinjis are my absolutely favorite sock. I did my second CF in a pair, and a Honolulu Marathon in them, zero blisters or hot spots.
I wore them with sandals for several days and developed a blister between my first two toes, probably from the seam rubbing there. I have since been told to wear them inside out so that the seams don't rub, but I've been sticking with regular socks.On the one occasion I tried them in a shoe that had enough space I developed blisters between my toes within an hour.
Hi,
Always amazed by those who can accommodate all their belongings in 30/35 l...
Mine was 45 l on autumn caminos and it was tightly packed with the usual bare minimum for sunny and rainy weather (poncho, fleece...).
In the meantime I have purchased and used a Sierra Design Flex Capacitor 40-60 bag :
- a no brainer as regards capacity adequacy for my various needs (hiking, mountaineering...)
- light, at 2 lbs 10 oz / 1.19 kg
- superb back ventilation
- adequate back length (might not be the case with smaller bags).
68L is huge. I’ve used an Osprey Kestrel 38L for years on caminos and have never quite filled it. Total weight including water and pack always between 6.5 - 7kg. My wife has walked with an Osprey tempest 30L, same story, weight including water never more than 5.5kg. A smallish pack containing only the essentials with the weight distributed correctly means that walking is much easier on feet, knees, back and shoulders. After a couple of days you genuinely forget you’re carrying it.I bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Did it fall out of that Delorean?The S.D. Flex Capacitor is an excellent backpack design and it had an excellent fit and felt darned good on me.
Did it fall out of that Delorean?
68L is huge. I’ve used an Osprey Kestrel 38L for years on caminos and have never quite filled it. Total weight including water and pack always between 6.5 - 7kg. My wife has walked with an Osprey tempest 30L, same story, weight including water never more than 5.5kg. A smallish pack containing only the essentials with the weight distributed correctly means that walking is much easier on feet, knees, back and shoulders. After a couple of days you genuinely forget you’re carrying it.
Lol! I have wide feet, also. Apparently, I have a man's foot - women's boots don't fit me at all.And that's another good example of how there is never one thing that is perfect for everyone. Some people swear by toe socks, for others they are a total disaster. I have wide feet and the extra space it takes up in a shoe makes them impractical for one thing. On the one occasion I tried them in a shoe that had enough space I developed blisters between my toes within an hour.
I agree with Pilgrim9. I use an external framed 65L military A.L.I.C.E. pack and have done sofor many years. I backpack the Australian bush and have been fortunate enough to do so in every state except Western Australia. It is designed to carry heavy weights. is comfortable (I have modified it to include a better shoulder strap adjustment system and a chest band) and as I can still carry weight (69 yrs old) and train with it on weekly walks, 19kg) I do not worry about how heavy it is - YET.Do not overlook the advantages of an external frame pack:
- Well-designed external frame packs hold the entire pack (except for the hip belt, ventilated trampoline band, and the shoulder straps) away from your back, thus facilitating air flow across your back, and providing a cooler experience.
- The fact that the body of the external frame back will not be constantly rubbing against the back of your shirt will reduce the amount of abrasion damage to your shirts.
- Some (most?) external frame packs provide many adjustments of suspension elements to suit the physiognomy of individual users. These can include offsetting the top attachment points of the shoulder straps either to the right or left, also up or down as you choose, moving the hip belt anchoring points either up or down on the frame, ditto for trampoline band, adjusting the overall length of the frame, etc. In my experience, internal frame packs do not provide as many adjustments.
Some folks will point out that external frame packs have a greater tendency to snag when one is pushing through brush and closely-spaced trees. That may be true, however there is no need to push through brush and closely-spaced trees on the Camino de Santiago.
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Some packs (also some ponchos and raincoats, etc.) have an internal coating of urethane polymer which can develop an offensive odour over time, especially if subjected to heat and moisture. I have had success eliminating the stink by removing all metal and hard components, turning the stinky coated textiles inside-out, and then machine-laundering them at a laundromat in a large front-loading machine using warm water and the normal amount of detergent, rinsing very well, and hang-drying at room temperature. Turn outside-out again then reassemble the metal and hard components.
The laundering dissolved and washed away the decayed urethane film. I can live quite happily without the decayed urethane film but could not live with its stink. Note: To avoid abrasion damage, do not use a top-loading washing machine and do not tumble dry.
I walked all of the Camino Francés, Camino Português, Camino de Fisterra, & the Camino de Ferrol without encountering any backpack-grabbing vegetation. My diligent search for same will continue on other routes.No need to push through bushes? You’ve stayed on the Camino Francés, then?
The best argument for a big backpack is that you can take a whole Jamón Serrano home afterwards…
I'm in agreement with some of the other commenters that 68L is much larger than needed. I used a 40L Gregory Zulu pack in 2019 and had room to spare. However, it weighs 1.3 kg/1300g, or slightly more than the one you chose. https://www.gregorypacks.com/packs-bags/day-packs/zulu-40-1115ZUL40.htmlI bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
I have a man's foot too, I just wish they would make man-shaped shoes in small enough sizes that I could wear them.Lol! I have wide feet, also. Apparently, I have a man's foot - women's boots don't fit me at all.
And, boy, is that man going to be mad at me when he catches up with me, which will be a while, because I have his feet.
Yes, there are several companies that will transport your pack daily, including the Spanish Post Office.'ve noticed services posted here that take your bag from town to town...so that you only hike with a hydration bag and snacks. Is that recommended?
Yes, there are envelopes in the albergues and other accommodations for the different transport companies. You let them know that you need your bag picked up, and where you want it sent, and put the fee in the envelope.Can you do it for just some stretches of the path? If one feels like one is crashing a bit?
Stick around here for a while, and you will find that 60 is not necessarily the older side!FWIW, I am on the older side (60 but enjoy walking...but recognize that a daily grind might create unexpected issues.
OK, I am a total newbie to this Camino pilgrimage. I have two questions, if I may.
1) what is the forums thoughts on the Osprey Atmos AG 50?
It is 50 liters, but the top floating lid can be removed and used without, creating a pack closer to 40 liters. The attract is the carrying harness is very forgiving and good for those with creaky backs. The trade off of a bit of additional weight in exchange for a more comfortable carry is a trade I'd be inclined to make.
2) I've noticed services posted here that take your bag from town to town...so that you only hike with a hydration bag and snacks. Is that recommended? Can you do it for just some stretches of the path? If one feels like one is crashing a bit?
FWIW, I am on the older side (60 but enjoy walking...but recognize that a daily grind might create unexpected issues.
Any advice welcome. Thanks.
These services exist on the Camino Frances and the Camino Portugues. I haven't heard of them on other Caminos.2) I've noticed services posted here that take your bag from town to town...so that you only hike with a hydration bag and snacks. Is that recommended? Can you do it for just some stretches of the path? If one feels like one is crashing a bit?
I don't know about other companies, but Correos offers pack transfer on these routes:These services exist on the Camino Frances and the Camino Portugues. I haven't heard of them on other Caminos
"Paq Mochila is avaliable on the Frech Way from Roncesvalles, on the Portuguese Way from Tui, on the Coastal Portuguese Way from A Guarda, on the Primitive Way from Oviedo, on the Northern Way from Irún, on the English Way from Ferrol, on the Sanabria Way from Ourense and on the Way to Fisterra and Muxía. * Paq Mochila is also available on the French Way from Somport and on the Winter Way on request at paqmochila@correos.com."
It seems on my treks and keep going lighter . I used Osprey atmosphere 65 for first 3 Caminos , they were lighter than the newer ones . I used a Gregory 30 for two Caminos and now am preparing for my next with a new Ultra Osprey exo 48 at 2 1/2 lbs and enough bells a whistles to do the job . My Gregory 30 was OK but everything needed to be just to fit . The exos is ,lighter and carry what I need and the new sweater from Astorga and a bottle of wine from portamarin . I don't want one that is too tight , I have others surprises for my ruckI bought this ultralight backpack, it is a 68L ULA Circuit from this place
i have been using it to train and it is comfortable.Circuit
Lets’ face it, every mother has a favorite child – ours is the Circuit. Weighing in at just over two pounds, we don’t think there’s a pack out there thatwww.ula-equipment.com
In your experience what do you think about this pack for the camino?
I never hiked with a backpack before so i am looking to check if anyone here know if this is a good pack. Rei have smaller ones (30-40l) but it is not as light as this one. Should i keep the lighter one or buy another smaller one?
Looks like very good pack to me. If you like it, buy it, bring it. The Camino is not technical. Just walking, not backpacking. Definitely no need to research and ponder on backpacks very much. People successfully walk the Camino with all manner of packs. I have even seen a pilgrim carrying their stuff in a sort of wicker basket pack thing.OK, I am a total newbie to this Camino pilgrimage. I have two questions, if I may.
1) what is the forums thoughts on the Osprey Atmos AG 50?
It is 50 liters, but the top floating lid can be removed and used without, creating a pack closer to 40 liters. The attract is the carrying harness is very forgiving and good for those with creaky backs. The trade off of a bit of additional weight in exchange for a more comfortable carry is a trade I'd be inclined to make.
2) I've noticed services posted here that take your bag from town to town...so that you only hike with a hydration bag and snacks. Is that recommended? Can you do it for just some stretches of the path? If one feels like one is crashing a bit?
FWIW, I am on the older side (60 but enjoy walking...but recognize that a daily grind might create unexpected issues.
Any advice welcome. Thanks.
This is definitely a "first" for me to read on the forum.If you throw it up in the air and cannot catch it? You probably packed too much.
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