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- CF (2017) May 15th SJPdP - Pamplona
CF (2019) Dec 18th Sarria - Santiago
CF (2020) May 17th SJPdP
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Good info, thanks! When was your Camino? I am dreaming ahead to May 15.I used ULA Ohm 2.0. With collar rolled down it met American't carry-on requirements, and I also carried it on the smaller regional connector flight which requires roll-on bags be checked. I really liked this backpack, it is very light but does not have a vented back.
April and May this year. Spring was a great time to walk this year. Nice cool temperatures, only a couple days of rain. Buen Camino, SuziGood info, thanks! When was your Camino? I am dreaming ahead to May 15.
Does anyone have actual flight experience with either of these bags? Does anyone have flght carry on experience with other similar bags that you would recommend for the Camino?
@cher99840 Thanks for the Gregory Jade suggestion. I asked for experience with the two Osprey packs or other ventilated packs that have worked as carry ons. The bag you mentioned is one I will check out when I go back to REI. The lumbar support sounds appealing.
@BShea I didn't find a Crestrail, but did find REI Traverse. Will put that on my list as well.
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The Gregory Jade is the one I like the best so far but it is more than I was looking to spend. I'll wait to see if it goes on sale. I'm just looking like you. I also like Osprey Expos 38L. It is very light but find the straps irritating on my neck. Osprey may not work for me.
Hi Suzi:Shoppng for backpacks soon & would like to know which of your favorite packs fit as carry on. I am flying American which mandates 22"x14"x9".
Here in south Texas members of the hiking club prefer Osprey because of the mesh suspension backs and incredible warranties. The Mira AG 34 is listed as 21x14x13. The Sirrus 34 is 24x11x9. Both have hydration systems which I need here but would not use on the Camino. My local store doesn't have the women's models in stock right now. I am guessing these measurements have some degree of give, i.e., are fully packed uncompressed measurements.
Does anyone have actual flight experience with either of these bags? Does anyone have flght carry on experience with other similar bags that you would recommend for the Camino?
I took the Osprey Kyte 36L and loved it. No problem taking it on board (I wrapped it in its rain cover). I purchased my poles in St. Jean, as I never check baggage. Perhaps you have read the threads last couple of weeks about pilgrims arriving….but without their checked luggage. I'm sure it will all work out for you. Ah, the waiting and anticipation.
I am leaving from Australia this week .... Taking osprey 30lit...... I am debating checking in pack with poles OR seeing what happens if I put collapsible poles in pack and see if I get through OR checking in poles and taking pack on board ......
Reasoning is I can buy new poles in st Jean if they are confiscated or lost .... But I don't want my pack to get lost in transit either .... Flying via Singapore
Any suggestions
Anne
Shoppng for backpacks soon & would like to know which of your favorite packs fit as carry on. I am flying American which mandates 22"x14"x9".
Here in south Texas members of the hiking club prefer Osprey because of the mesh suspension backs and incredible warranties. The Mira AG 34 is listed as 21x14x13. The Sirrus 34 is 24x11x9. Both have hydration systems which I need here but would not use on the Camino. My local store doesn't have the women's models in stock right now. I am guessing these measurements have some degree of give, i.e., are fully packed uncompressed measurements.
Does anyone have actual flight experience with either of these bags? Does anyone have flght carry on experience with other similar bags that you would recommend for the Camino?
@Camino2010 Hi Rachel! Thanks for sharing the info on your experiences traveling & hiking with your Jade. You mentioned the water inside your pack staying cold in summer? More details, please.
What style/brand poles did you purchase in St. Jean? I am inconed to look for some after market poles here, but want my home poles and Camino poles to be the same or close to the same rather than having to get used to something different.I took the Osprey Kyte 36L and loved it. No problem taking it on board (I wrapped it in its rain cover). I purchased my poles in St. Jean, as I never check baggage. Perhaps you have read the threads last couple of weeks about pilgrims arriving….but without their checked luggage. I'm sure it will all work out for you. Ah, the waiting and anticipation.
Sure! I've never used a refillable water bladder (I put other things in the water bladder pocket inside my pack), instead I carry two 500ml bottles in the side pockets. I prefer to buy bottled water as I go, then refill the bottles from fountains and taps along the way for a few days, then I go to the shop and buy replacement bottles to swap the old ones out. I know this is not as environmentally conscious as I could be, however, I don't trust being able to keep a water bladder clean (especially when I can't see inside it or scrub the insides of it). Same thing for reusable bottles which are usually made of non-see-through plastic or metal. To each their own on that one, I do reuse my bottles for a few days each time and I dispose of them in recycling bins as I go. I also like being able to reach for a bottle in its pocket when I'm thirsty, and I sometimes have a bottle of juice in there instead, or drinkable yogurt (or a chocolate milkshake).
When I'm walking on a particularly hot day, or if it's a long a stretch with few or no fountains, I buy one or two extra bottles of water and put them inside my pack. They come cold from the supermarket and they stay cold longer inside my pack than if they were strapped to the outside. Nothing too scientific but the cold water is so good on a hot hot day!
No Annie, I didn't and because I don't really care to walk with poles that much, what I purchased were very basic and not costly at all. The shop is across the street from the Pilgrim Office. He is excellent and has much knowledge. There is a huge inventory to choose from. I did train with my own poles before I left but never got used to them. As it turned out, the poles I bought went missing, but a very kind Hospitalero gave me one pole that had been left behind. Common sense prevailed and I accepted it with many thanks, then.. Voila!! I so enjoyed the one pole more. I did walk a lot without it, but couldn't have finished without it. It got me through some very challenging inclines and declines. Wish you Buen Camino.Hi
Did you happen to notice if they had the collapsible poles in st Jean ?
Thanks
To be honest Suzi, I don't know what brand they were. I just wanted basic poles that were not too expensive. See my response to Annie's post. You have an amazing experience ahead. I wish heartfelt Buen Camino.What style/brand poles did you purchase in St. Jean? I am inconed to look for some after market poles here, but want my home poles and Camino poles to be the same or close to the same rather than having to get used to something different.
Btw, the waiting I can handle, it's the anticipation that creeps in through every crack in my train of thoughts like a stealthy hobo's daydream.
@Camino2010 Love the milkshake idea! I was sold on the hydration bladder until I started training for a charity walk daily & quickly grew tired of cleaning out what I couldn't see. Even water bottles that claimed to be taste free impart taste when t is hot. A YouTube gal, L?? Cowie, clips a pouch to her hip belt to hold an extra bottle. I was thinking of lining something similar or making a sleeve with a piece of insulated shopping bag to store cold water.
Enjoyed reading your posts! Thanks!
@Suzi Wooldridge, hi
Most of my gear came from zPacks.com of Florida. While expensive (it is almost bespoke made) it fits the bill and is very light.
Relevant to your enquiry is the Arc Blast backpack. Using my wife's measuring tape, and with everything inside and the top rolled down and secured, it is 23in by 13in by 6in. It weighs 21 oz (595 g) and offers a main bag of 32 l with side pockets adding another 10 l or so. Their web site talks of 30 in height - I get that measurement with the roll top fully extended and open, not rolled down and closed.
I travel with everything inside and populate the side pockets when starting to walk.
I have also had made a roll top dry bag that can act as a liner but is large enough to have the backpack placed inside. This has a carry handle and means all belts and straps are enclosed and will not get caught on any baggage handling stuff.
Does anyone have actual flight experience with either of these bags? Does anyone have flght carry on experience with other similar bags that you would recommend for the Camino?
Am in the process of choosing tween Gregory Jade 38 or Osprey Kyte 36. Finding that the Jade doesn't have the room because of the back support and the rain cover. Also MUCH shorter in comparison...how in the world were you able to work with the 35??? I LOVE the Jade color...makes me happy!! (silly but its true). Hoping pack to be carry on.@Suzi Wooldridge I know your question pertained to two specific packs, but please don't limit yourself to a single brand. I have Osprey, Dueter, and Gregory backpacks. Which one I wear depends upon what I plan on carrying in it, thus where I'm going. I got along famously with my Gregory Jade 35 on the CF and will take it again. It goes with me as a carryon but I check my poles. Proper fit is so much more important than brand name.
Am in the process of choosing tween Gregory Jade 38 or Osprey Kyte 36. Finding that the Jade doesn't have the room because of the back support and the rain cover. Also MUCH shorter in comparison...how in the world were you able to work with the 35??? I LOVE the Jade color...makes me happy!! (silly but its true). Hoping pack to be carry on.
Gd. idea for the pack cover....duh! Why didn't I think of that????? Thank you. Just realized a biggie .....the hip belt (and yes, I was assisted with the fit at the store) actually sits on my waist and touches the bottom rib cage bone. I do believe that is a deal breaker....?? or is this ok with the Gregory Jade??? Is this what yours does?I took the pack cover out and used that compartment for my very flexible shower shoes. Didn't need the pack cover as had my Altus. Also took a minimum of "stuff" that weighed about 13 pounds. Worked for me, but we are all different. I also have a Jade 28 and know someone who successfully made it with that. I loaded my stuff in it and it all fit, but left no room for snacks so I quickly abandoned the idea of downsizing.
Gd. idea for the pack cover....duh! Why didn't I think of that????? Thank you. Just realized a biggie .....the hip belt (and yes, I was assisted with the fit at the store) actually sits on my waist and touches the bottom rib cage bone. I do believe that is a deal breaker....?? or is this ok with the Gregory Jade??? Is this what yours does?
The hip belt should sit on the hip. It transfers the weight of the pack to the hips and legs, so that very little is on your shoulders. You don't want it hugging around your waist. I have a short torso without much space between ribs and hipbone, but would still never have the hip belt touch my ribs..the hip belt (and yes, I was assisted with the fit at the store) actually sits on my waist and touches the bottom rib cage bone.
Thanks for the info. What a learning journey this is.....Mine seems to fit where it is comfortable for me, definitely below the ribcage. My torso length is 17.5 and What works for me is M for Gregory and S for Osprey and Zpacks.
Thank you for this input, much appreciated....I thought I was correct in this logic. This definitely seals it.The hip belt should sit on the hip. It transfers the weight of the pack to the hips and legs, so that very little is on your shoulders. You don't want it hugging around your waist. I have a short torso without much space between ribs and hipbone, but would still never have the hip belt touch my ribs.
Am in the process of choosing tween Gregory Jade 38 or Osprey Kyte 36.
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