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I think Caminos should be about walking and getting in touch with yourself and the world around you, not about carrying stuff!
It must also depend on what time of the year you walk, where you sleep, how much food and water you carry etc.
You can see his package on his homepage on the "gear" website:...
It would be interesting to see the OP's actual packing list posted here to compare with what we each as individuals consider 'essential'
Great site, I'm always thankful to those who take the time to share such information to help others.Recently I've been reading on these forums about the issue of dealing with heavy packs, and the possibility of having them carried for you. One obvious solution to this problem is to carry a LOT less weight to begin with.
I've been carrying 3 kg or less on over 8000 km of walking trips since 2011, so it IS possible to go super light. The key is to switch from a backpack to a lumbar pack (waist pack). This eliminates the tendency to fill up a huge pack with stuff you don't really need. It's a good idea to remember that Camino walks are not wilderness treks.
Going light doesn't mean compromising on comfort. I carry a down jacket, wind shell, rain jacket, rain pants and a poncho, and I stay warm and dry. I take the usual toiletries and first aid supplies and even a few pieces of extra clothing. Most items are the lightest and most compact I could find. The result is I hardly notice I'm carrying anything. Added benefits are less strain on your shoulders, back, knees and feet. And no bags to check at the airport.
I know this will seem too radical for most people, but it works. Last year I convinced my friend Jim from Vancouver to do the Camino Frances with one of my lumbar packs and some borrowed gear. Doing the trip in two parts he found 3.5 kg was more than he needed, so he carried even less the next year to Santiago. His small pack attracted attention along the trail (as I have found myself), with people even wanting to take photos.
My web site www.roadwalking.com has gear photos and links and a dozen trip itineraries. If you're intrigued by the idea of going comfortable and super light for your Camino, email me with any questions at tim_evans@shaw.ca.
I think Caminos should be about walking and getting in touch with yourself and the world around you, not about carrying stuff!
How he was able to do that with so little water is a mystery to me.
Excellent!View attachment 35061
Here's what I brought on my Camino del Norte in May.
Without water my pack was also 3kg.
I have a 20l Ultimate Direction Fastpack.
Recently I've been reading on these forums about the issue of dealing with heavy packs, and the possibility of having them carried for you. One obvious solution to this problem is to carry a LOT less weight to begin with.
I've been carrying 3 kg or less on over 8000 km of walking trips since 2011, so it IS possible to go super light. The key is to switch from a backpack to a lumbar pack (waist pack). This eliminates the tendency to fill up a huge pack with stuff you don't really need. It's a good idea to remember that Camino walks are not wilderness treks.
Going light doesn't mean compromising on comfort. I carry a down jacket, wind shell, rain jacket, rain pants and a poncho, and I stay warm and dry. I take the usual toiletries and first aid supplies and even a few pieces of extra clothing. Most items are the lightest and most compact I could find. The result is I hardly notice I'm carrying anything. Added benefits are less strain on your shoulders, back, knees and feet. And no bags to check at the airport.
I know this will seem too radical for most people, but it works. Last year I convinced my friend Jim from Vancouver to do the Camino Frances with one of my lumbar packs and some borrowed gear. Doing the trip in two parts he found 3.5 kg was more than he needed, so he carried even less the next year to Santiago. His small pack attracted attention along the trail (as I have found myself), with people even wanting to take photos.
My web site www.roadwalking.com has gear photos and links and a dozen trip itineraries. If you're intrigued by the idea of going comfortable and super light for your Camino, email me with any questions at tim_evans@shaw.ca.
I think Caminos should be about walking and getting in touch with yourself and the world around you, not about carrying stuff!
Surely one's valet ought to be carrying this?I need a decent sized rucksack for our lunch. Small tablecloth, paper plates, normally a baguette or two, tomatoes, olives, cheeses, avocado, sausage, pies, sparkling water, half bottle of wine, pickles, oranges, nectarines, yogurt, and maybe some chocolate for afters.
Every day I look for the perfect picnic spot. Sometimes it turns out to be a bus stop. My everyday gear is less than three kilos though. Including titanium mugs, plates, and cutlery.
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