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You're very welcome - although I'm not a real 'northie'. I'm a blow-in from Dublin as I've only been here for 30 yearsThanks Nuala much appreciated from a fellow "northie"
Thanks wayfarer I had a bath towel 6 feet by 6 feet the caminoites in Burgos nearly died laughing "you know who you are OzAnnie "Well done Mick, I'm sure you could knock another 5k's off this. I carried everything including the kitchen sink and had the pack down to 10 k's.
Buen Camino.
speaking of bath towels, I am in search, and believe me, would love my cushie 6x6 but know I would hate it after my first uphill trip!! any ideas?Thanks wayfarer I had a bath towel 6 feet by 6 feet the caminoites in Burgos nearly died laughing "you know how you are Annie "
Setting off on the 10 August 2016 10 kilos lighter than last time in 2013 carried a 25 Kilo bag never again./QUOTE] Hi MickMac,
Even at 15Kg, your pack seems very heavy to me given that you are walking in a hot part of the year.
I walked over 1,000kms last year for 7 weeks in May/June and my pack weight without food and water was just under 5Kgs. I did not need to buy any kit along the way except a few AA batteries for my little compact camera.
Keep looking at what you are taking and think "Do I need it or do I just want it?"
Buen Camino,
Mike
Setting off on the 10 August 2016 10 kilos lighter than last time in 2013 carried a 25 Kilo bag never again. I lost the skin of both heels and blisters on every toe. ...
You would be surprised how well a small (30x30 cm) cotton terry facecloth works to dry you off. I hate the feel of the microfibre towels, so I use a cotton facecloth to dry my body, and a 40x90 cm microfibre towel for hair and rolling up clothes that have just been washed. My facecloth spends much of its time hanging on my backpack to dry, be aired, and be available. Since it is small and not white, it is very inconspicuous. Together the two towels are quite compact and functional.speaking of bath towels, I am in search
I use ... a 40 x 90 cm microfibre towel for ... rolling up clothes that have just been washed.
Yeah, I hate the feel of microfiber too, today I bought a sports towel, mostly cotton, and way bigger than I should probably have, but we will see. I do fear how long it will take to dry, especially in spring weather. May that be my biggest fear !!You would be surprised how well a small (30x30 cm) cotton terry facecloth works to dry you off. I hate the feel of the microfibre towels, so I use a cotton facecloth to dry my body, and a 40x90 cm microfibre towel for hair and rolling up clothes that have just been washed. My facecloth spends much of its time hanging on my backpack to dry, be aired, and be available. Since it is small and not white, it is very inconspicuous. Together the two towels are quite compact and functional.
Hi Michael
Great work. I hope you'll get the chance to post occasionally and let us know how you go.
You really know the consequences and have so much more experience now (both personal and from this forum).
When you stop laughing at the image of yourself using a face cloth to dry (just couldn't see you being happy with that method but I do think it's a good one)- think about SYates idea about the list.
I will be picturing you stepping out with your head held high., and more than that, making the people you meet laugh and have a great time all the way.
Buen Camino
Annie
Setting off on the 10 August 2016 10 kilos lighter than last time in 2013 carried a 25 Kilo bag never again. I lost the skin of both heels and blisters on every toe. I had the greatest time thanks to my fellow comrades on the journey.
Had a few regrets, most was leaving a German friend and walking buddy in Pamplona had to go on my own for selfish reasons. I always will wonder what happened to him ?
Because of the bag i could not lift my head concentrating on the road immediately in front of me one step at a time .Every time iI looked up all I could see was another hill. One of my Aussie friends told me to lift my head and see the beautiful country this time my head will be held high.
"May the road rise to meet me"
Hi @MargheritaM Before everyone else weighs inoops ....
Your pack should weigh no more than you can comfortably carry over distances of 20-25 k on successive days for a month. Some have suggested that this equates to something around 10% of your total body-weight. There is much debate but little evidence to support this theory but I can advise that the vast quantities of hot air the debate generates will not make your load any lighter. What should you bring? Try searching packing-list on this forum but bring no more than you need. As for what should not be brought on the Camino - that is far too big a question. But keep your expectations to a minimum and you will be rewarded by many happy surprises.
Buen camino
Hi @MargheritaM Before everyone else weighs inoops ....
Your pack should weigh no more than you can comfortably carry over distances of 20-25 k on successive days for a month. Some have suggested that this equates to something around 10% of your total body-weight. There is much debate but little evidence to support this theory but I can advise that the vast quantities of hot air the debate generates will not make your load any lighter. What should you bring? Try searching packing-list on this forum but bring no more than you need. As for what should not be brought on the Camino - that is far too big a question. But keep your expectations to a minimum and you will be rewarded by many happy surprises.
Buen camino
Very true and I'm sure @Tincatinker would agree. You misread his post - he doesn't suggest carrying 20-25 kgJust saying, 20-25 kilos is enormous weight to carry,
You are absolutely right! I stand corrected, thank youVery true and I'm sure @Tincatinker would agree. You misread his post - he doesn't suggest carrying 20-25 kg, he said one should carry only what one can comfortably carry over distances of 20-25 k (kilometers) on successive days for a month! For me, that is about 6-7 kg, which happens to be just over 10% of my weight.
Shared shower situation??? as in co-ed showers??? I don't think i'm prepared for that!! please tell me that there are separate shower stalls.. I know, I know.... the europeans are very easy going about stuff like that, but i'm modest. This is going to be one heck of an experience!!!!!Last year, I purchased an oversized, florescent orange, terry cloth fleeced/flocked microfiber towel at an online automobile detailing shop. It is as large as a proper bath towel at home, but weighs a fraction of the amount that a cotton, terrycloth towel might.
I bought it large enough to allow me to lay out hand-washed and well-wrung out synthetic fiber shirts, boxer short underwear, and two pair of walking socks. I am a rather large fellow and my clothes are usually commensurately larger as well. I use the rolling and stomping technique mentioned above to remove nearly all water. I have successfully done so in more than 40 years of global traveling. however, when on Camino, hotel towels are few and far between...needs must...
In fact, there have been a couple of situations on Camino, where I needed to wear the "stomp-dried" shirt and boxer shorts directly. Yes, they were damp. But after an hour or so walking, they were dry.
I selected this particular towel, knowing the extra weight, because I was prepared to trade the relatively small increase in weight over a standard, travel-sized smooth microfleece towel for the following uses:
All added weight is not, in and of itself an evil thing on Camino. The concept to bear in mind is trading weight for multiple uses. The more uses an item can be put to, the better it justifies being packed, despite any weight penalty.
- I can use it in a shared shower situation to wrap around my stocky body, to go back and forth without embarrassment.
- It remains dry enough to use for rolling and stomping hand laundry, even after my shower.
- I can use it as a privacy screen between bunk beds if desired. It dries in the process.
- It can also be used as a coverlet or throw over me at night if the evening is chilly. Smooth microfiber cannot insulate as well.
- The bright orange color can be used for emergency signaling or to increase visibility.
I hope this helps the dialog.
Setting off on the .... 10 kilos lighter than last time
I carried everything including the kitchen sink and had the pack down to 10 k's.
Try looking at the muslin type baby blankets. That's what I have. It's quite large and dries me off nicely. it dries very quickly too. I think they're used for swaddling blankets for babies in hot weather. Mine is 50x50 inches and weighs 153 gms. It's called Baby Hug from babyhughawaii.com I plan on hanging from the upper bunk for a little privacy in the bottom bunk if needed. It's gauzy, so it should let the air circulate through it.speaking of bath towels, I am in search, and believe me, would love my cushie 6x6 but know I would hate it after my first uphill trip!! any ideas?
Never encountered the shared shower experience eitherShared shower situation??? as in co-ed showers??? I don't think i'm prepared for that!! please tell me that there are separate shower stalls.. I know, I know.... the europeans are very easy going about stuff like that, but i'm modest. This is going to be one heck of an experience!!!!!
Please excuse the shock but did you actually carry 25 kg (around 60 pounds)? I am not sure how the hell you lifted it and THEN walked to Santiago. I can fully understand the "feet problems".
I thought my 12-14kg (inc food/water) was heavy, but compared to yours its a lightweight. Congratulations and Buen Camino for Aug 2016 - with a backpack of less than 15kg (although still heavy) you will "fly" along The Way!!
The only reason I was aware of the weight. I was surcharged at Dublin airport on check in. I did little or no preparation just stuck everything in the rucksack I borrowed and set off. My skin has healed on my heels but is still a reddish colour.
I was totally unfit as I said in past posts near the top of the Pyrenees I laid down for a rest a French couple thought I had passed out ( or away) they woke me saying CA VA I am not to sure what that means I thought it might have been a prayer for the dying.
If I stopped I had to wait to be pulled up by the next passing pilgrim. Apart from the pain it was one of the best experiences of my life so off I go again accompanied by my brother hope to have at least half as much craic as the last time.
Training over 30 k per week religiously for past 5 months .
I will never wear hiking boots in the summer again also no heavy socks just keen hiking sandals. Thanks again to this great forum.
Buen Camino Mike
I believe these posts have been moved to a different forum ?? is that a promotion ?? .
Annie really looking forward to my next Camino going to Malta for a couple of weeks for a conference and getting in practice for Camino, very flat country . My kid brother is walking with me this Camino he thinks it will be easy
Can you retire in your early fifties in Australia seems a bit premature.
Is that the shop in 'Blanchardstown SC? I may go there today and pick up 3. My daughters and I are a day ahead of you, but we may meet up as we are staying in Orisson on the eve of the 9th August. I'll keep any eye out for a 'northie' with a Dublin accentI bought lite weight micro fibre bath towel from mountain warehouse in Dublin its massive but lite.
Is that the shop in 'Blanchardstown SC? I may go there today and pick up 3. My daughters and I are a day ahead of you, but we may meet up as we are staying in Orisson on the eve of the 9th August. I'll keep any eye out for a 'northie' with a Dublin accent)
I think the rule of thumb is around 6kg or no more than 10% of your body weight. Water and food Extra.Hi Could I ask how heavy your bag should be or any advise on what should be brought and not brought along for the camino?
We're staying at the Itzalpea (you're not dealing with muck here!)Yes blanch, I still have my northie accent I am only 30 years here! never lose it. I might see you on way staying in sjpp on 9th Bellari .
Buen Camino Bunny
Leaving next Tuesday 9th August starting walk 10th rucksac weight 7.5 kilos.Snobs are welcome on the Camino, no problem slumming it like yourselves.
Leaving next Tuesday 9th August starting walk 10th rucksac weight 7.5 kilos.
@MickMacLeaving next Tuesday 9th August starting walk 10th rucksac weight 7.5 kilos.
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