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Xara712 said:Bohemianrose
Please advise me as to where to buy a sleepign bag that weighs a pound in the UK. I have trawelled the internet and so far not found one that light.
mikevasey said:Xara712 said:Bohemianrose
Please advise me as to where to buy a sleepign bag that weighs a pound in the UK. I have trawelled the internet and so far not found one that light.
Hi Xara712.
there are a some but this website is a starthttp://www.phdesigns.co.uk/sleepingbagsphp?cat=26.
Try also http://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/the_gear/down_sleeping_bags/xero/xero_mm---534/
Mike
Outer material: LightyGram (RipStop Nylon)
Inner material: LightyGram (RipStop Nylon)
Measurements: 215 x 77 x 52 cm (M), 225 x 83 x 54 (L)
stuff bag size: 12 x 12 x 21 cm
Weight: 265 g (M), 320 g (L)
Filling: 100 g,
900+ European Downs 97/3 pro inch3
US Standard: around 980 inch3,
stitch through construction
Temperature Information:
Comfort +15°C, Limit +12°C, Extreme -1°C
Passion One
grayland said:I posted a thread about a great new book on backpack and weights.
"To Walk Far Carry Less" by Jean-Christie Ashmore.
We bought a sleeping bag, Ozark Trail, 680 grs., which to-day sells for 15 Euro (in Costa Rica and probably somewhere else)bromeliad said:I just bought the Yeti One Passion. Paid 250 euros. At 265 grams
grayland said:I posted a thread about a great new book on backpack and weights.
"To Walk Far Carry Less" by Jean-Christie Ashmore.
alipilgrim said:I used a 60L pack (I'm 5'3" woman), and was told many times by other pilgrims that it was too large. But, it weighed only 2.5 lbs, it felt comfortable and had a nicely padded hip belt (that's where you wear the weight!), and I didn't have to worry about cinching my sleeping down to the smallest possible configuration to get it into my bag!! I had room to spare, so I tightened up the belts where necessary, and loosened them again when I wanted to carry extra food or was not wearing any jackets or rain gear. It's a personal decision, so just get whatever size pack that fits and feels good. You don't have to subscribe to any Camino rule on 'how big'.
cynthiahizer said:where does one purchase tyvek material in small amount to use under sleeping bag?
Larazet said:If I lose 5 kg in body weight (I weigh 55 kgs) can I take another 5 kgs of equipment/clothes?!
Can you imagine trying to find something in the dark with all the noisy velcro and zips....
but stuffing the pockets (ipad etc.) will add to my 10% of bodyweight allowance, or not?
vagabondette said:Larazet said:If I lose 5 kg in body weight (I weigh 55 kgs) can I take another 5 kgs of equipment/clothes?!
I'm taking my Scottevest Lightweight Travel vest. 1. To help with the cabin baggage situation. 2. It's replacing my lightweight rain jacket. 3. I may wear it as a shirt as it's got a nice mesh liner.Larazet said:I have bought a Scottevest
gerardcarey said:I'm taking my Scottevest Lightweight Travel vest. 1. To help with the cabin baggage situation. 2. It's replacing my lightweight rain jacket. 3. I may wear it as a shirt as it's got a nice mesh liner.
I had understood that the 10% rule did not include your water or daily carried food.northyukon said:Hi: I keep reading about how much weight one should carry. 12-14 lbs. or 10% of your body weight. Well I only weigh 110 lbs, that means I should only carry 11 lbs, which includes the pack and water. Not a lot of weight even when you try to pack light. So what do all you walkers who are my size pack in your packs to keep the weight down.
northyukon said:Hi: I keep reading about how much weight one should carry. 12-14 lbs. or 10% of your body weight. Well I only weigh 110 lbs, that means I should only carry 11 lbs, which includes the pack and water. Not a lot of weight even when you try to pack light. So what do all you walkers who are my size pack in your packs to keep the weight down.
[Hi: I keep reading about how much weight one should carry. 12-14 lbs. or 10% of your body weight. Well I only weigh 110 lbs, that means I should only carry 11 lbs, which includes the pack and water. Not a lot of weight even when you try to pack light. So what do all you walkers who are my size pack in your packs to keep the weight down./quote]
I weighed about the same as you when I walked this Aug/Sept....my pack was about 13lbs. before
water and food, and I never had to dump anythingWhen you walk affects how much you have to
carry...if I had been walking in the spring, or later in the fall or winter, I would have needed warmer
clothes and sleeping bag, so would have been heavier. We walked a variety of lengths...up to 31k in a day, and I never had any problems with my pack and weight. Be sure to go get fitted for your lightweight pack, and learn how to wear it properly as well, because you see so many people that need to tighten straps on their packs to save their shoulders and back. There were no items I would have left out, even though I never used them (bandages, rain pants, corkscrew), and nothing I wish I had taken.
That's one of the packs I'm considering for my Camino in 2013, but there are none in stock anywhere for me to look at and compare. The manufacturer says they will be available in November. There are three locations near me that carry Go-Lite products -- two in Denver and the main office/showroom in Boulder.BrianForbesColgate said:Has anyone used the Go-Lite JAM 35L [previously known as Go-Lite PEAK]?
The Large size is actually 40L @ 794g but can be reduced to 17L with its compression straps.
Thanks for any feedback anyone can provide on this pack.
I used the same and was very happy, not only with the size but also the configuration--very convenient.sus-anna said:I used an Osprey Talon 33 l.
I liked it very much and the size was perfect.
I'm 5'4" and 110 pounds and carried a pack that, when filled, was about 12 lbs. Found it perfect, but really noticed if I had any extra. One way I kept the weight down was by carrying very little water. You have to be careful about this because you don't want to get dehydrated, and everyone's body is different when it comes to how much you sweat out and home much you need to take in, but I found all I needed was one 500ml bottle that I could keep refilling along the way. A very light weight sleeping bag also helped. Since I walked in the summer, I did not need much warmth, but I did find I needed more than just a liner. Mine was a 40 degree bag that weighed 1.3 lbs. My pack itself was also pretty light. I don't remember the exact weight, but it was an Osprey Talon 33L--a nice size for people our size. What time of year are you walking?northyukon said:Hi: I keep reading about how much weight one should carry. 12-14 lbs. or 10% of your body weight. Well I only weigh 110 lbs, that means I should only carry 11 lbs, which includes the pack and water. Not a lot of weight even when you try to pack light. So what do all you walkers who are my size pack in your packs to keep the weight down.
I use a 30L backpack with no separate sleeping bag compartment. My sleeping bag goes inside the pack. Leave the outer bag for the sleeping bag at home as it's unnecessary, put your unfolded sleeping bag down the bottom of your backpack (just squish it in) and pack everything else on top of it. It spreads into all the little gaps and helps to keep everything stable.CaminoKris2013 said:if you don't have a backpack with a sleeping bag component, how is the best way to attach your sleeping bag to your backpack.
Just that you don't have to try to put it in neatly. Toss it in, push it down a bit and it will spread out in the bottom of your pack when you put your other stuff on top of it.CaminoKris2013 said:I guess I am always seeing the bag rolled up and on the outside of the backpack I just couldn't figure out how to attach it. This definitely makes sense.
Quick follow up question...what do you mean, unfolded?
I carried a similar sized pack, regretted it and would not do it again. It was too tempting to take things that weren't really necessary. When I got rid of those, the load that I carried could have fitted into a 45li pack (tight) or 50li comfortably. While I had got rid of the weight of the contents, the pack I used was about 1.5kg heavier than the lightest of my packs I would now choose to use.AmoreSteyn said:I just haven't come across anyone using a 75l pack for the Camino, which concerns me a bit...
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