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with all due respect, you don't need half that stuff, or all of your items are incredibly heavy.
The 10% body weight as your pack weight is only a guideline for average person.I see all these posts about not carrying to much in your backpack. Keep the weight down. 10% of bodyweight and so on. Today, I tried to fill my backpack up till it felt a bit uncomfortable, when I checked the weight, I was at 27kg in the backpack.
I am not a small person, and when I packed most of the stuff for my the camino frances, I ended up at 18kg.
So, my question is, have anyone felt comfortable with a 18-20kg backpack during the camino?
And, if you felt comfortable at the start, but not in the end, when did it start to feel unconfortable or even painful?
I am looking to get rid of some stuff, but I decided to pack what I felt for first, then see what I don't really need.
At the same time, I dont see myself getting much below 15kg, seeing the latest snow report from Live - Camino Frances sub-forum. I am a viking from Norway, and I can easily handle cold weather, but I don't prefer it
- Petter
Hi PetterI see all these posts about not carrying to much in your backpack. Keep the weight down. 10% of bodyweight and so on. Today, I tried to fill my backpack up till it felt a bit uncomfortable, when I checked the weight, I was at 27kg in the backpack.
I am not a small person, and when I packed most of the stuff for my the camino frances, I ended up at 18kg.
So, my question is, have anyone felt comfortable with a 18-20kg backpack during the camino?
And, if you felt comfortable at the start, but not in the end, when did it start to feel unconfortable or even painful?
I am looking to get rid of some stuff, but I decided to pack what I felt for first, then see what I don't really need.
At the same time, I dont see myself getting much below 15kg, seeing the latest snow report from Live - Camino Frances sub-forum. I am a viking from Norway, and I can easily handle cold weather, but I don't prefer it
- Petter
Does your backpack weight also include water?Petter,
I will walk my first Camino this May/June. My backpack, fully loaded, weighs 9kg. I am not a Viking but I will tell you, I think 9kg is really heavy! I just don't know yet what more I can get rid of...I am still looking.
Suzanne
Jostony, Yes, It included 1 liter. I am beginning to think that weight is pretty normal for May/June walking. I simply have to get used to it! SuzanneDoes your backpack weight also include water?
Thanks . Good to hear as my backpack weighs 8kg without water - if I can resist talking myself into bringing more stuff I will be pleased and surprised! Like you I can not see what else I can reduce despite how many times I re-weigh everything!Jostony, Yes, It included 1 liter. I am beginning to think that weight is pretty normal for May/June walking. I simply have to get used to it! Suzanne
Before starting a Camino with that kind of weight I'd suggest you try carrying it for 15-20 miles a day, some days in mountains, for five or six days in a row and then decide.Biggest comment - feeling comfortable with a 20kg or heavier pack cannot be judged in the sitting room or walking a short distance. Carry it for at least a day and preferably more. Then decide whether it is comfortable.
Just repacked and went through everything. I was really surprised what I packed the first time, and how much I packed. I even added a few things I was missing. When I checked my backpack now, it was only 9,4kg. There was a huge difference between need and want. Also brought some items that is something I want, but if I feel its too much to carry on, ill throw it in the garbage!
I am leaving for the airport in 7hours, so was about time I got everything sorted!
hahaha, very good! Enjoy your walk! Buen camino. Maybe i'll see you around. I arrive in Pamplona on wednesday
Dan...the picture, did that include what you were wearing? Or was that additional?WOW.... that's double what I had!! That's a lot... too much if you ask me. You might be strong, walking all day, every day takes its toll... What they say is true!! I read about it bfore I went, and talked to a couple of guys that reinforced this. So I followed the advise and was so gald! Think about the fact that you will want to out some food and water in there everyday for long stretches. I always had fruit, meat, bread, water.... that's at least a couple of pounds right there. I left with a 14 lb pack and with food and water was probably about 16-18 lb some days. So others, pretty fit fellows walking with me have heavier pack and they got rid of some stuff along the way because it was just waering them down.
I went in November and did get some snow and cold weather. But was fine. Make sure you have layer and good base layer (merino wool if possible) and wind breaker/waterproof outlayer. Here's the content of my pack if that can help you.
Enjoy and Buen Camino!
Dan
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Very good! You will have a much better Camino, and in addition, you will not get angry at yourself over all the unneccessary stuff you'd have to throw away during your first days. Believe me, you would not have been the first...Just repacked and went through everything. I was really surprised what I packed the first time, and how much I packed.
Update on my dithering - just read somewhere that Route Napoleon from SJPdP was closed due to heavy snow! So I have now put my Fleece back in to backpack!! Another 336 g taking total back pack weight to 18 pounds (8.2 kg) and 10.2%. I think it will definitely stay in - until next week at least...Jostony, Yes, It included 1 liter. I am beginning to think that weight is pretty normal for May/June walking. I simply have to get used to it! Suzanne
In case in helps me refine my packing list - which items did you end up ditching or vowing to leave behind next time?Hey...
I think its part of the Camino experience for some to take too much....
I did...twice!!!
Its not until you are there and have walked a few days that your pack takes on a personality of its own.
I would say....whatever you do take make sure you are not too attached to it. So, if you decide to donate it to the box of left items at a albergue it will be easy to leave.
Or consider sending it ahead to Ivar and his luggage storage. (I did that twice!!! ☺)
I must admit...training with a heavy load....and doing a half marathon for multiple days on the Camino in a row are completely different.
That said....I have read posts on the forum of people walking over 40km a day with 9kg plus packs and they had no problems at all.
Humans are so amazingly different ☺☺
Helpful to know - thanks for sharing.Ok...Jostony.....this will be an embarassing list.
Cant believe my first time I took five sets of clothes! When two of each is all you need. I left a trail of clothes behind me.
Travel umbrella
Blow up pillow
Extra pair of walking shoes
Heavy duty survival pack liner
Jandels (Flip flops)
One of those pillows you take on a plane. What was I thinking! At least it was light.
Bandaids....lots and lots of bandaids. I got rid of those in Pamplona
Spork -
Collaspable plate-
Way too many ziplock bags. They work for some but I grew to hate them.
Kindle...never opened it until after I had left the Camino.
Im sure there was more. As well as sending two boxes to Ivar.....I sent two parcels back to NZ.
I started my Camino (VDLP) with 12kg plus water/food - so around 14 kg. I now know that this was at least 2-3 kg to heavy (and I am 189cm (6ft 2) and stated at around 97 kg (200 lbs).I see all these posts about not carrying to much in your backpack. I am not a small person, and when I packed most of the stuff for my the camino frances, I ended up at 18kg. So, my question is, have anyone felt comfortable with a 18-20kg backpack during the camino?
And, if you felt comfortable at the start, but not in the end, when did it start to feel unconfortable or even painful? I am looking to get rid of some stuff, but I decided to pack what I felt for first, then see what I don't really need. At the same time, I dont see myself getting much below 15kg, seeing the latest snow report from Live - Camino Frances sub-forum. I am a viking from Norway, and I can easily handle cold weather, but I don't prefer it- Petter
On my second Camino I brought a camping icepack device and a 2 egg plastic holder. I was hoping to eat better this way, but where can you buy only 2 eggs?In case in helps me refine my packing list - which items did you end up ditching or vowing to leave behind next time?
What did you use if anything to hang your Keens off the backpack? Why did you need to hang them - was that simply to air them?My pack weighs 7 kilos dry
I purchase 2 x 500ml bottles of water once in Spain the blue Sturdy plastic ones at any servo. Then snacks not too many it all adds up, few tins of sardines and pate,
So it averages out at about 8 to 9 kilos once I hang the Keens of the back.
Which is 10% of BW
Buen Camino all
I like hanging things off my backpack with one of these two items: http://www.mec.ca/fr/product/5026-966/tendeur-elastique-ajustable-knotbone-de-nite-ize/?q=bungieWhat did you use if anything to hang your Keens off the backpack? Why did you need to hang them - was that simply to air them?
Yes it allows more room in your pack. I have two straps on each side at the back of my pack its a North Face Alteo 35 then I buy a supermarket dog collar the plastic clip together one and loop that thru toe box to stop them flapping about. I stow them in BP when travelling ie; plane bus train.What did you use if anything to hang your Keens off the backpack? Why did you need to hang them - was that simply to air them?
ThanksYes it allows more room in your pack. I have two straps on each side at the back of my pack its a North Face Alteo 35 then I buy a supermarket dog collar the plastic clip together one and loop that thru toe box to stop them flapping about. I stow them in BP when travelling ie; plane bus train.
It's all good jostony
Have a nice walk!Just repacked and went through everything. I was really surprised what I packed the first time, and how much I packed. I even added a few things I was missing. When I checked my backpack now, it was only 9,4kg. There was a huge difference between need and want. Also brought some items that is something I want, but if I feel its too much to carry on, ill throw it in the garbage!
I am leaving for the airport in 7hours, so was about time I got everything sorted!
Oh THAT is clever!Yes it allows more room in your pack. I have two straps on each side at the back of my pack its a North Face Alteo 35 then I buy a supermarket dog collar the plastic clip together one and loop that thru toe box to stop them flapping about. I stow them in BP when travelling ie; plane bus train.
It's all good jostony
It did included what I was wearing. Just prepare everything and took a picture. Just had two pair of pants, including one of them that converted to shorts.Dan...the picture, did that include what you were wearing? Or was that additional?
Thanks! Good to know.It did included what I was wearing. Just prepare everything and took a picture. Just had two pair of pants, including one of them that converted to shorts.
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