heatherrnw
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i chortled at the sight of pilgrims with small bags and outside danglies - sleeping bags, mats, rain jackets, mugs, crocs, hat, water bottles, drying sox and undies, and a plastic bag of food
all clanging and competing with the cow-bells for noize
Kitsambler said:The worst thing is to forget where you've stowed something, and have to completely unpack to find it. So start now -- right now -- to develop "a place for everything, everything in its place" system. Right pants pocket, left pants pocket, right hipbelt pocket, left hipbelt pocket, bladder pocket, top lid, top lid underside (if you have one), etc.
Remember you'll be doing one thing consistently when you arrive at your lodgings, so make this a simple and repeatable process: boots off/shoes on, pack off/articles for the night removed, walking sticks and raingear hung by the door, sleep sack spread on the claimed bunk.
Practicing the packing and unpacking every day as you do your training walks will help you set up your own personal "system".
Each one weighs 3 or 4 ounces, so with three of them, you could have taken a larger pack and not squashed your daily bread!compression sacks
heatherrnw said:I still need to get a sleeping bag, which I think is the last "major" thing I need. The rest I'm sure I can find around my house. I can't say how big the sleeping bag is since I don't have one as of yet. I have done a little research on them, but I'm not sure exactly what I will need to get for those nights in Sept-Oct.
Heather
Sojourner47 said:Well, I've said it before, ("Another backpack recommendation request"), but will - boringly - repeat it here.
I know you guys are coming from the other side of the world, and need stuff for a longer period travelling, but what on earth are you filling these huge packs with?
He was hiking, cooking, and camping. In later years, he abandoned the cook kit for an aluminum bowl. I see some equipment you don't need on the Camino! How little is enough?EQUIPMENT: total weight approximately twenty pounds.
Framepack--Mountain troop or similar, with large pocket removed.
Poncho--serves as raincoat, parka, groundcloth, shelter cloth, etc.
Rainhat--indispensable because of variable weather.
Sheath knife--small size. Pocket knife as auxiliary.
Small axe--necessary for maintaining campfire in rainy weather.
Compass, waterproof matchsafe, snakebite kit-just in case.
Cook kit--Mountain troop or similar (two nested kettles and frypan)
Sleeping bag--blanket type (April-October), down or kapok in winter.
Extra set of clothing--for added warmth, rather than heavy underwear, and as a dry change after a rainy day.
Socks--(heavy) reinforced wool or spun nylon.
Canteen--flat, one quart, slung to side of pack.
First aid kit--include foot powder such as quinsana, insect repellent.
Headnet, flashlight, plastic food bags.
falcon269 said:Each one weighs 3 or 4 ounces, so with three of them, you could have taken a larger pack and not squashed your daily bread!compression sacks
dougfitz said:Your packing list reminds me of the Canadian I met at Atapuerca, who was similarly travelling very light. He arrived, showered and washed his clothing, and crept into his sleeping bag for the rest of the afternoon while his clothing dried so he could go out. By the time he did, it was dark and he came back with some tinned food and chocolate, and ate that.
I couldn't have walked like that, and didn't.
Everyone walks their own Camino, and not everyone desires to be as spartan in their options as you appear to be.
DougF
WolverineDG said:And after a while on the road, your inner beauty comes out, so no need for make-up, mouse, gel, blow dryers, etc.
kuannner said:bottom line: i am little. shouldn't my pack be too?
A case for wearing woad? a blue body dye used by the Ancient Britains.WolverineDG said:..........
I've seen people wear all kinds of stuff on the camino, including a Scotsman in a kilt. I am glad, though, that I don't live in a time when people could be ordered to walk the Camino stark naked. :shock:
Kelly
methodist.pilgrim.98 said:The Confraternity of St James, London recommends that no pilgrim should carry more than 8kg regardless of their size.
That may be a bit too pendantic but aim for 10% of body weight as your maximum and less if you can achieve it.
heatherrnw said:I LOVE how this pack sits on my form. My shoulders didn't ache at all
Heather
Caminando said:I was surprised that in the responding posts that no-one mentioned that your shoulders shouldn't take the weight, the hip belt does. The hip/shoulder ratio is around 70% / 30%, perhaps 80/20. If the weight is on your shoulders then it's not fitting right. The supplier should have mentioned it too.
Nor did anyone offer a word of caution about wearing boots/shoes one size too big. There is a lot of discussion on the forum about shoes/boots/blisters etc.
tamtamplin said:if you were given 2 choices -
a) i wish id bought a smaller bag - i had surplus free space
b) i wish id taken a bigger bag - i squished my bocadillo
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which would you choose
My pack is almost the same and I think it is going to be fine. I have packed it with all my gear and it seems roomy enough. It is small enough for me. I'm a short woman and need a small pack. Mine is a Deuter 28l but is a couple of years old.I went out last night and purchased my boots and pack for my Camino September 1st - Oct. 16th. My head swimming with all the suggestions that I had read through the day, I trekked into REI and made a decision based on what they had there.
Boots: Merrell Moab mid gore-tx xcr
Pack: Deuter 28 ACT trail SL
I love the fit of the boots. At 1 size larger than my normal size, they are comfortable and can be tightened to not feel like they will fall off my feet.
The pack was the best, I felt, they had in the store for this journey. It weighs in at 2 lbs 14 oz. I love all the pockets and easy entries into the pack. The chest and hip straps are comfortable and tighten and loosen easily. My only question is if it is too small. It is a 28 liter pack. It does have cushions to keep it off your back, but I saw some with a mesh vent system that would seem like it would work a little better. I considered the Golite jam pack at first, but cannot find it in a store here. I would have to order it online. Though the comments I have heard from some here are not positive towards it.
I would love feedback on this! If it is too small, if there is something better. I like the idea of the Golite Jam because it is half the weight with almost double the room, coming in at 1 lb 7 oz and 50 liters. But is there something out there that is the quality of the Deuter with the lightness and room of the Golite Jam?
Wow. Thanks for all the advice! I am familiar with the Camino group in Seattle, and EXTREMELY familiar with the REI off Denny. This past summer I worked at a homeless shelter on Denny and would always want to hop down to just wander around or rock climb- I basically grew up on the Pinnacle. Problem is that I'm not in Seattle, nor will I be going back until after the Camino. I tried to get as much shopping done during spring break as I could, but they didn't make the funding decision until March so I didn't know for sure if it was even going to happen. Good news: I got great boots... the fourth pair I took home, but hey it's REI and that doesn't matter. Bad news: that's all I got. If I could waltz into REI and walk around with the different packs and put equipment in them I'd be peachy, but as I cannot I rely on my other sources (such as this forum).
I'm going with another guy from my school and he's bringing a 50 ltr, not that I'm going to take advantage of his space very often but if need be I can stuff a baguette in there. He bought the larger pack expecting me to do so, anyway- wouldn't want to disappoint.
Happy about the shorts, not about to prance around in my undies, and I know to bring some sort of long skirt like cover up for when I go in to churches (sarong, pareo, etc).
I have not yet purchased the 28 ltr deuter and may have settled on this 2009 model of deuter futura pro 34 sl, or perhaps the newer model of the same as it has a rain cover and with the member discount there is only about a $10 difference. I am unfortunately still eying other packs, though, such as the REI Flash 50 because it's just so light, though it doesn't boast the airflow suspension system that many other packs such as the deuter do.
David you make an excellent point. I don't know of packs under 30L that have internal frames. And many at 30L also do not have internal frames. Even then, not all internal frame types are created equal.Hi,
I think an important consideration is whether your proposed pack has a frame. I have yet to see a 26l pack like the one you are thinking about that has an internal frame. Don't forget you will need some room for at least lunch food, and water which is 1.3 lbs per pint (I think because it is many years since I used pounds and pints). I agree with everyone else about only taking your essentials. If you take makeup, shampoo, conditioner etc you will be a standout glamour girl Buen Camino. David
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