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Welcome to the forum!Is that ok to carry a bigger bag, say 50L-65L, with just a few items?
Hi,Welcome to the forum!
Of course it is fine to carry whatever backpack suits your own situation. Many people carry backpacks that are larger than 40L. Just make sure it is comfortable for 20 km or so, while packed with the same items as you would take on the Camino. You might need to pack it differently, or cinch in straps to keep things from flopping about.
Some people will point out that it is very easy to put more and more things into a larger pack, and thus carry more than you perhaps should. However, that is up to you and your own self-discipline!
I've got an Osprey aura 65. Very happy with it.
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It's extremely comfortable (for me, at least!) and very high quality. I even use it for grocery shopping at home sometimes!
I had to chuckle a bit because 10 years ago I didn't even own a backpack. Now the photo below shows my pack selection hanging in the garage.Hi,
Does anyone know the capacity of Osprey Aether 70 plus without the top lid?
At the very beginning, I preferred to pick Osprey Aether 70 plus since I wanted to use this bag for my future camping and mountain climbing(it means I will carry heavy gear), but now I realize it may be bigger for Camino.
I've done some research on my own, and it seems a 30L- 40L backpack is good for men. Is that ok to carry a bigger bag, say 50L-65L, with just a few items?
I have an Osprey Atmos 50 that I am quite happy with - very comfortable with good hip belt and straps (hardly notice it) and ventilated shape (reduces back sweat). I bought the pack initially for the Camino, and used it on the Frances twice. It is a little bit bigger than what you would need for just the Camino, so you don't need to fill it up. But the real benefit is that I find that 50L has been a great size for most general travel, backpacking, etc. and allows the important convenience of being "hands free". Used it for ~10 trips. Much like walkingsticKs previously suggested, this was my way of buying only one pack which would be versatile for different travel needs. Only real complaint I have is that it officially needs to be checked baggage as it doesn't meet "carry on" size requirements for flying. However, I have gotten away with using it a few times as carry on luggage.Hi,
Does anyone know the capacity of Osprey Aether 70 plus without the top lid?
At the very beginning, I preferred to pick Osprey Aether 70 plus since I wanted to use this bag for my future camping and mountain climbing(it means I will carry heavy gear), but now I realize it may be bigger for Camino.
I've done some research on my own, and it seems a 30L- 40L backpack is good for men. Is that ok to carry a bigger bag, say 50L-65L, with just a few items?
One should not dismiss external frame packs.
I looked for a pack that is designed to take a Weight rather than a Volume. For that a framed pack is the way to go. A good deal heavier but the result is an overall improvement in performance en route and posture and comfort post walk.
I use the Lastenkraxe Tatonka.
yes good brand and sizeHas anyone used a 40L Osprey Farpoint backpack on the Camino? I bought one a year or two ago, but have never used it . I have offered to lend it to a friend, but wonder if its really suitable for the Camino. I would appreciate some comments.
Hmm. Well first and most importantly, does it actually fit your friend properly ?Has anyone used a 40L Osprey Farpoint backpack on the Camino? I bought one a year or two ago, but have never used it . I have offered to lend it to a friend, but wonder if its really suitable for the Camino. I would appreciate some comments.
I have a Fairview 55 (the "women's" version of the Farpoint). It's the same size as the Fairview 40, but with an optional attachable daypack. Like @Peterexpatkiwi said, it's great for travel but has its limitations.Has anyone used a 40L Osprey Farpoint backpack on the Camino? I bought one a year or two ago, but have never used it . I have offered to lend it to a friend, but wonder if its really suitable for the Camino. I would appreciate some comments.
Thank you for that information. That is just what I needed to know.Hmm. Well first and most importantly, does it actually fit your friend properly ?
It's a brilliant travel pack, but lacks features that make it more trail friendly like easy access outside pockets. I know that some of the old ones had no pockets on the hip belts and the padding wasn't as good as it could be either. Shoulder strap adjustment is also limited.
At some point they changed from two pretty useless water bottle pockets on the very front of the Pack to one single big pocket. Either way they're not side pockets so not reachable whilst you're wearing it. Don't know which one yours is.
In addition to this pretty much all of the storage is internal and from memory there's no rain cover, although you can always buy one.
Whilst it would be (is!) brilliant for backpacking many people that are strong proponents of the Pack admit that they wouldn't want to carry it for longer periods i.e more than a few days. Which makes it ideal for travel and going on weekend hikes but perhaps not more.
It is purely my personal view but I wouldn't recommend it for anything longer than a four or five day camino. ( Eg the Inglès).
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