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Ach, forget the “should”Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
And this. For example: I will take 2 pairs of shorts. When I arrive at the albergue in number 1, I shower, wash, get into number 2, wash number 1, sleep in number 2, walk the next day in number 2, arrive, shower, get into number 1, wash number 2, etc.The way you list out your items is incredibly confusing and is likely the root of your problem. Stop thinking of all these clothing items independently as day clothes, night clothes, cold clothes and the rest are simply “clothes” and basically interchangeable. If you’d like help with your list, post ALL of the items you are taking in a simplified way: “X underwear, X socks, X pants, etc”. Plus I don’t see any items listed for electronics or guidebooks - these tend to be quite heavy!
Did you count all that water - 2 kg worth in your base weight?Oh! I also have a 2lt water bladder but that one is kinda essential ahah
I weigh about 68 kilos and happily carry a 10kg pack beofre adding water (and wine!)Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
What does TwT in the title mean?
Total weight??What does TwT in the title mean?
Total weight??
Or the top part of two pair of identical zip off pants with only one set of the legs.You could get by with 2 pair of zip-off pants or, maybe better, a pair of the zip-offs and a pair of shorts.
Whew, that makes more sense. I thought it was an oddly random reference to Tactical Warfare Training.
3 pair of zip-off pants and 2 pair of shorts: That's excessive, IMHO (in my humble opinion). You could get by with 2 pair of zip-off pants or, maybe better, a pair of the zip-offs and a pair of shorts.
I get so frustrated when I hear about this 10% theory, who came up with something so crazy and totally wrong?
If an untrained, overweight 120kg person "should" carry 12kg, and a top-fit 50kg person gets away with 5, the world is pretty unfair. This has nothing to do with body weight, just how fit a person is for that particular activity.
Why 3? How would you ever need 3 at the same time?three t-shirts
For tops, I take 5 in warmer months:5 of each is too much
What should it weigh?Hi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
It would seem 5.4 kg. Which is of course, an arbitrary number.What should it weigh?
Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
That's a myth. It depends on your level of fitness, and if you're already overweight etc.Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
You're feeling nervous just before you go, but if you've already got your pack down to 7kg, you're doing better than many of us.Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
Hi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
As someone who suffers from chaffing and done many treks including in humid tropical areas, protection under walking pants is essential. Couple of options - quarter length silk stockings or thigh length tight hugging underwear. Both are much lighter options in your pack.You're feeling nervous just before you go, but if you've already got your pack down to 7kg, you're doing better than many of us.
The 10% guidance is unfair on smaller, lighter people! Nevertheless, whatever "the rules" may or may not say, lighter is always more comfortable.
As others have said, you don't need to think of your clothes as outfits, just as layers.
In the evening, I wear tomorrow's walking gear, plus something warmer (fleece, gilet or wind jacket, but I have only one) on top, because we generate less heat when we stop walking.
The clothes I've worn for walking today are drying on the line and if they're not dry, I pin them onto my pack in the morning.
Most people might take a 3rd pair of socks (because they dry more slowly). And spare underwear because they don't weigh much.
For weather protection, I pack a waterproof (for you, your poncho), sunglasses, buff/neckwarmer and hat.
For first aid, your iodine sounds heavy! I take five or six tablets each of ibuprofen, antihistamine and anti-inflamatories (they are mostly cheap and easy to find in Spain and Portugal), plus my daily prescription meds without the outer packaging, half a dozen plasters, two single-use medicated wipes (to clean any grazes) and one small sachet of blister treatment.
For the shower: one towel, shampoo, light sandals, toothbrush and paste.
For sleeping: the clothes I'll walk in tomorrow (which I've just spent the evening in), though I have a very light pair of pyjama trousers if my walking shorts are too grubby to go inside my sleeping bag.
Then, a charger with EU adapter for my phone, sunscreen, laundry soap, water bottle, passport, credential and bank cards; and summerweight sleeping bag ...
That adds up to about 5kg, including the rucksack, but not counting what I'm wearing to walk.
Then I add 1 kg of my own "luxuries". I prefer a physical guidebook, a small rechargeable electric razor and a bag of nuts and raisins. You might have other preferences!
My best advice is to immerse yourself in each moment, whether you are alone and quiet or chatting in a group, enjoying or enduring the walking, sheltering from rain or sweltering under sun. If you find you're carrying too much, give some of it away!
Buen Camino!
Less is more. Seriously. Two towels? Why? I bought three pairs of socks and wish I hadn’t …. Seriously, back to the beginning…. Less is more. That said, it’s your Camino- you do it your way…. It’s good to have advice etc - but you do you!!! To each their ownHi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Misuse of general guidance for *children* whose spines are still developing. About 20 years ago, when their backpacks started to be laden with heavy textbooks *every day* from a Calvinist notion that more homework was better for the lazy little turds, orthopedists fairly literally weighed in and said:I get so frustrated when I hear about this 10% theory, who came up with something so crazy and totally wrong?
If an untrained, overweight 120kg person "should" carry 12kg, and a top-fit 50kg person gets away with 5, the world is pretty unfair. This has nothing to do with body weight, just how fit a person is for that particular activity.
There is no science behind the 10% guide that is applicable to hiking adults. It’s from a recommendation years ago for the weight of kids school bags.I think op is wearing tighter shorts to prevent chaffing.. but the point stands, view tops (tees/shirts/nightwear) and bottoms (shorts/nightwear/trousers) as a category each.. 5 of each is too much. I like my light merino base layers that double as pj's, sun protectors, long sleeve base T or insulation. No need for 4 items.
So the 10% theory is for relatively fit people.
And it's fair.
I weigh, i don't know usually between 75 and 80kg. My bag is 8kg. When i add a lot of food or water, i feel it with every step. I could actually ditch some items and be more comfortable
I met a guy who was 5'0. His clothes are smaller. His bag is smaller - mines M-L, his is a solid S. He eats less.. he needs less. He picked up my bag and said "wow, well, you're taller"
So it's a good rule, imo.
Superfit people with a low bodyweight can carry more than 10%.
Fat people with low muscle definition should not aim for 10% without risking injury and exhaustion.
It’s sooooo easy to get caught up in all of this. What if you were 100kg?? Bottom line is, people tend to over pack stuff as they forget that there are actually shops and things where you can buy stuff if you really need it and bins or recycling areas for the things that you realise that you don’t. Just do it, live it, breath it and just let yourself go. You WILL, 100 pc, enjoy the experience. Total freedomOh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
I tend to take very little extra when walking, as I normally camp, with a 45 litre sac. So camping equipment, sleeping bag, plus two sets of underwear, one extra t shirt and shorts, one set of rohan walking clothes, light weight rain jacket and bottoms, Tilley sunhat waterproofed. A very small first aid kit and small toothbrush and as a luxury a small bit of soap and sun tan lotion and deodorant.Hi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Whatever you’re comfortable carrying? But how many know what that is?What should it weigh?
Don't take that bet with me, you'll lose.Whatever you’re comfortable carrying? But how many know what that is?
Participants on here range from lightweight fanatic racing-snakes through to those who are entirely unaccustomed to even one day’s long walk with a sack and the 10% ‘rule’ is obviously complete rubbish.
I’m not a betting man, but I suspect anyone’s second Camino involves a lighter load than their first.
I was pretty ruthless when packing for my first Camino, and how much weight I carry hasn't changed much. I usually have about 6.5 kg.I’m not a betting man, but I suspect anyone’s second Camino involves a lighter load than their first.
Oh! I also have a 2lt water bladder but that one is kinda essential ahah
Done that from day one!Or the top part of two pair of identical zip off pants with only one set of the legs.
I’m not a betting man, but I suspect anyone’s second Camino involves a lighter load than their first.
Ditto. For precisely the reason you gave, @henrythedog : "Whatever you’re comfortable carrying ".Don't take that bet with me, you'll lose.
I'm also in the bring more next time club. This time a big towel, a dress for both sleeping/wear doing not walking things and I am actually considering my I-pad. Not comfort, but it looks like I'll have to do some online work some evenings and can't stand phone-sized screen.I’m not a betting man, but I suspect anyone’s second Camino involves a lighter load than their first.
To be fair, I suspect that with many pilgrims you’d be 100% correct - but some like myself have a moderate amount of pre-Camino experience; others on here have used many resources to get their weight down pre - Camino. Like, for example, this self-same forum, and it’s helpful inhabitants!Well, I’m surprised - but happy to be corrected!
Ditch the sleeping bag. Take a liner onlyHi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Hiking ( backwoods) I used to carry a few as a backup, not overly keen on the chlorine taste. Plus, I already own a filter, it’s good for 1,000s of litres, and it’s instant!Peter, I use micropur tablets
Remember to add weight of water.Hi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Never. Food, water, worn items are always extra , not part of your base weightRemember to add weight of water.
Weight is weight. A pair of socks, bottle of water, or an extra 10lbs of belly fat... Our feet and legs don't know the difference and it puts stress on them all the same.Never. Food, water, worn items are always extra , not part of your base weight
Yes, but we're specifically talking about base weight. Which never includes all of the variables you've just mentioned. For the very simple reason that they are variables. Eg: Some of us carry half a litre of water, others two litres.Weight is weight. A pair of socks, bottle of water, or an extra 10lbs of belly fat... Our feet and legs don't know the difference and it puts stress on them all the same.
Sorry, I missed the beae weight part.Yes, but we're specifically talking about base weight. Which never includes all of the variables you've just mentioned. For the very simple reason that they are variables. Eg: Some of us carry half a litre of water, others two litres.
Which is why experienced hiker's always talk about their base weight vs their loaded weight.
I agree completely that your feet and your knees will benefit considerably if you can lose a few kilos before starting - whether it be from your Pack or your waistline.
I'm not here to body shame people - I myself could stand to lose a couple of kilos. But if I or any other forum member can help somebody reduce their Pack weight, then we are happy to do so.
Ditto.From Christmas festivities.
I understand it's not the base weight but you will be carrying it. We carry two 2 liter bottles of water while we walk. What is a known daily weight we figure into the packs weight.Never. Food, water, worn items are always extra , not part of your base weight
That is logical.I understand it's not the base weight but you will be carrying it. We carry two 2 liter bottles of water while we walk. What is a known daily weight we figure into the packs weight.
I heard it was the IDF from research into the ideal weight carried by a soldier on foot patrol in the Negev . . . mind you that was from a fighter pilot in the IDF and everything he carried sat behind the ejection seat of an F15!I get so frustrated when I hear about this 10% theory, who came up with something so crazy and totally wrong?
If an untrained, overweight 120kg person "should" carry 12kg, and a top-fit 50kg person gets away with 5, the world is pretty unfair. This has nothing to do with body weight, just how fit a person is for that particular activity.
Slightly surprised that you only weighed the pack the day before you travelledHi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Weight is weight though . . .Never. Food, water, worn items are always extra , not part of your base weight
Weight is weight though . . .
The purpose of measuring base weight vs total weight is to compare items that are similar in performance but will have differences in weight when added to tour equipment. So the base weight of your pack can be compared with, say, one sleeping bag vs another sleeping bag.
Consumables are so variable in weight, and decrease hour by hour. So the most consistent way of controlling the TOTAL weight of a backpack is to focus on picking the lightest of the durable gear that will go into your pack, , , based on one's budget, of course.
For example, on Camino my pack base weight is around 7 pounds or so, but reaches around 9.5 pounds total weight with snacks and water.. When backpacking it is around 12 pounds base weight , total weight with food and other consumables like fuel, reaching as much as 18 pounds for a 5 day duration between resupply points. By day 5, my backpack weight is back at about its base weight.
What on earth is TwT?Hi!
I'm traveling to Porto tomorrow and starting the Camino on the 19th, the problem is that I've just weighed my pack and it's 2 kilos more than it should be!
Should I get rid of some stuff or should I just soldier on? This is my first Camino so I'm sure I've overpacked ahaha
So this is what I'm bringing:
-first aid kit: ibuprofen, paracetamol, antihistamines, lots of plasters, a bottle of iodine, and needle with string
-bathroom bag: two microfiber towels, one big and a small one, dry toothpaste and toothbrush, solid shampoo and body wash, and a piece of soap to wash clothes
-everyday bag: three t-shirts, four pair of underwear, a sports bra, two walking shorts (I have to walk with these guys under normal pants or I chafe), two pair of merino sock
-night bag: long-sleeved shirt and lightweight pants as a pajama
-cold weather bag: fleece and one pair of zip pants (to make them shorts if needed) and poncho
a sleeping bag (it's probably the heaviest thing in here sigh)
For myself I have a pair of pants, t-shirt, light wind jacket, hat, sunglasses, merino socks, Topo shoes, walking pants, underwear, sport bra and a small fanny pack thing for cash and documents.
At random in different pockets of the pack I have tissues, plastic shoes for the shower, a headlamp, wet wipes, snack bars, my earbuds, sunscreen, a journal and some clothespins.
This is a very messy list lol sorry friends, anyway thanks for the help!
PS. I'm so excited this is so scary aaaa
Time will tell.What on earth is TwT?
Thanks for the feedback.@NicoO , that's not a bad list, and if you are comfortable with it go for it.
I personally would delete a couple of items, while still remaining in the 'having a spare' camp. For example in addition to what I am wearing ( shorts, t shirt, long sleeve etc) I would carry just 1 pair of trousers, 1 short sleeve shirt, a lightweight fleece and two pairs of socks and underpants. I'd also get rid of most of the first aid kit - unless you truly know how to use it - and most of your blister plasters. But then I carry hiker's wool. Each to their own.
Many go further and just have what they're wearing and one change, however I have had too many occasions where I've arrived soaked and things haven't dried overnight. So I personally strongly value having spare socks and undies.
I'd also change the rain jacket and festival poncho for one decent poncho. Those festival ones generally rip when it's windy, and if it's only light rain you're often so warm that you don't want anything more - presumably your shirts are Merino anyway so they will still be warm, and they will dry quickly once the shower stops.
I sleep in my next days t-shirt and underwear, some have a dedicated pair of boxers or similar to sleep in.
Bed bug spray - please no. If you're staying in an Albergue and start spraying that around people are not going to be appreciative. You could potentially even cause respiratory issues for some.
Plate is up to you but personally I wouldn't bother.
If you do a little research you will find that many of our lists are very similar, there are hundreds of lists on here. Happy reading and Bom Caminho!
Yes, you may come across bed bugs.bed-bug spray is kind of a necessity
Rucking is not something you want to do on a Camino if you haven't done it before.Just a little encouragement on a Saturday night for those of you who are despairing that you are carrying too much: the sport of Rucking is very popular and growing here (yes, google it if interested). The benefits of carrying heavy and long distances are highlighted by doctors, physiotherapists and fitness gurus as extremely good and gentle strength and balance training. You simply train your whole body! So, it is the best gift you can give yourself. Don't be afraid to carry heavy, the heavier the better. Your body (and mind now I think, because of the "I did" etc..) will thank you in the long run. And doing something positive for your health AND experiencing Spain and all that we value = a super bonus.
Interesting Sport ! And I see what you mean about the benefits however all of the info I read also warned that you shouldn't walk consecutive days at the beginning. For example "For someone new to rucking, we recommend rucking for for 15-30 minutes 2-3 times per week.Just a little encouragement on a Saturday night for those of you who are despairing that you are carrying too much: the sport of Rucking is very popular and growing here (yes, google it if interested). The benefits of carrying heavy and long distances are highlighted by doctors, physiotherapists and fitness gurus as extremely good and gentle strength and balance training. You simply train your whole body! So, it is the best gift you can give yourself. Don't be afraid to carry heavy, the heavier the better. Your body (and mind now I think, because of the "I did" etc..) will thank you in the long run. And doing something positive for your health AND experiencing Spain and all that we value = a super bonus.
It's not, far from it. I for one value the contributions you have made to other posts. And you've raised an interesting topic.Why is everything I say taken in the worst sense? I never said that anyone should start with this. It was just to say that carrying is not only a negative thing.
I understand, you are absolutely right.It's not, far from it. I for one value the contributions you have made to other posts. And you've raised an interesting topic.
It's just that I for one try and ensure that a balanced view is presented. Whilst there a hundreds of regulars and thousands of experienced pilgrims /hikers on the forum, many that come to the forum for advice have zero experience. Therefore I feel it's important to present both the positives and the negatives.
For example, I started my response with " I see what you mean about the benefits..". I just then presented some of the negatives for consideration.
I would hate for a newbie to read the first post, think that therefore carrying 5 extra kgs was fine and start off without any training. It sounds silly, but somebody would probably do it.
You did tell us to research it!
I wonder what expertise you have to make such a profound rejection of this rule of thumb? I ask, because it appears to me that you don't understand that the guidance is for healthy individuals. Someone who is overweight would need to make adjustments to make the simple statement relevant, eg by calculating their healthy weight.I get so frustrated when I hear about this 10% theory, who came up with something so crazy and totally wrong?
If an untrained, overweight 120kg person "should" carry 12kg, and a top-fit 50kg person gets away with 5, the world is pretty unfair. This has nothing to do with body weight, just how fit a person is for that particular activity.
You point to some very important factors! The reason for my statement was because in the post it seems that someone has been told that 10% is some kind of magic max limit. Of course it's a good guideline, I just meant that one don't need to look blindly at it.I wonder what expertise you have to make such a profound rejection of this rule of thumb? I ask, because it appears to me that you don't understand that the guidance is for healthy individuals. Someone who is overweight would need to make adjustments to make the simple statement relevant, eg by calculating their healthy weight.
So if your 120 kg person is overweight, their BMI would be over 25, but less than 30. This would give a height range between 2.0 m and 2.19 m. At the lower end of this range, the 'maximum' healthy weight in BMI terms would be 100 kg, and their target pack base weight would be 10 kg.
There are many reasons to adjust the guidance. My own view is that it is a reasonable guide for healthy people walking in summer in Spain, but only for summer. One might expect to have to carry more in autumn, winter and spring. Resilience is another factor that isn't considered, which might nor might not encompass your concern about fitness. And @davebugg has hinted at another, and that is whether one can afford the lightweight or ultra-lightweight gear that would make it easier to pack lighter.
This was good to hear Dennis. I start walking 29 April from Lisbon and have decided not to take my sleeping bag this time, just a silk liner, hoping most albergues have blankets, otherwise I’ll be wearing all my clothes to bed !!I walked the Portuguese this time last year. It was my first Camino. I carried a light weight sleeping bag liner.
Worked fine. I wore extra clothes in bed if chilly at night. So suggest leaving your sleeping bag behind.
If you don't have a sleeping bag liner you can buy one at the Decathlon store in Central Porto. Its close to one of the stations on the light rail line from the airport. Its where I bought my hiking poles last year.
That is a rough guide line but in my opinion doesn’t work for us 50kg people.. my pack will be around 8-9 kg with water and a snack. It depends on you. This might be too heavy for some, I am fine carrying this. Just the first few days are hard on the shoulders and hips.Oh I saw that it should weigh around 10% of my body weight, I weigh 54kg and the pack is seven kilos
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