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Thank you so much Megan!! I do love it!Hi Yesi!
Since you are just doing the Sarria to Santiago section, you don't need anything over the top or heavy duty. I think a 28L bag is just fine. I am all about being frugal and keeping things cheap, so I fully support that bag
Thank you so much Megan!! I do love it!
My sister will also be taking a bigger one... more expensive one too! so I can always count on stashing things in hers! haha LOL
Yeah, maybe buy a cheap luggage bag in Santiago for souvenirs, etc. That shouldn't be a problem.Thank you all so much... it does give me more to think about...
I love the backpack... they don't make that model in a larger one... and since we'll have some time after the Camino... I know I'll want space for souvenirs and purchasing things...etc... so I'm afraid 28L wont leave much room for that... unless i can buy a small luggage/bag later after the Camino...
I also don't' want to purchase anything online unless I've tried it in the store... since I'm short... i know that will be an issue... it should fit really good
Do you all know of any brand that is not too expensive? all the ones I've seen are at least $100 USD and that's cheap... most are $150!!
Im looking at $50 or so
thanks!
yesi
Here's what I would ditch from your gear load. Just an opinion of course....So .. I bought a 38L Osprey feeling this would do the trick for my Camino. Over the past two years I've been making my list and checking it many many times thinking that what was on the list would fit into my bag .. I'm 6'1 , 240 lbs and wear a size 13 boot , with sleep apnea(CPAP) ,with a couple medical conditions that warrant multiple(many) pills . I started putting all the essentials into my 38L and found that only 75% of what I had to have fitted into the bag. I tried every which way to cram the lot into the Osprey . Not gonna happen . There's a cold equation here . 5 gallon bucket does not accommodate 7 gallons of stuff . So off to the local Sporting Emporium I go with my "Stuff" to get fitted with a new bag .. you'll never guess what size I needed . 60L!! 26 lbs total .. and every little piece of it is essential . I figure the pill weight will diminish over time taking me down to 25.75lb. .. If I don't drink water I can save 6 lbs . Not sure naked pilgrims are permitted so I need to keep my clothes. Pondering trading off one pair of boots for my sandles. Anyway .. I took the lot for a short walk (2 miles) and It seems to be ok .. Will have to brace up some put it's manageable. 6 days and a Wakeup!
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So .. I bought a 38L Osprey feeling this would do the trick for my Camino. Over the past two years I've been making my list and checking it many many times thinking that what was on the list would fit into my bag .. I'm 6'1 , 240 lbs and wear a size 13 boot , with sleep apnea(CPAP) ,with a couple medical conditions that warrant multiple(many) pills . I started putting all the essentials into my 38L and found that only 75% of what I had to have fitted into the bag. I tried every which way to cram the lot into the Osprey . Not gonna happen . There's a cold equation here . 5 gallon bucket does not accommodate 7 gallons of stuff . So off to the local Sporting Emporium I go with my "Stuff" to get fitted with a new bag .. you'll never guess what size I needed . 60L!! 26 lbs total .. and every little piece of it is essential . I figure the pill weight will diminish over time taking me down to 25.75lb. .. If I don't drink water I can save 6 lbs . Not sure naked pilgrims are permitted so I need to keep my clothes. Pondering trading off one pair of boots for my sandles. Anyway .. I took the lot for a short walk (2 miles) and It seems to be ok .. Will have to brace up some put it's manageable. 6 days and a Wakeup!
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Here's what I would ditch from your gear load. Just an opinion of course....
You don't need two sets of boots. Ditch the second pair. The rubber flip-flops are a necessity for showering in the albergues and can double as walking around shoes, or carry some lightweight sandals for this.
In two Caminos I never found the need for a ground pad. Never carried one.
The military style one-quart canteens will work, but are heavy, even when empty. Thick plastic, industrial strength locking lids. Designed for grunts on long humps. Don't really need for the Camino. On both Caminos I bought 2-3 one-half liter waters in St. Jean, and used them as my water bottles for the whole Camino(s). I made sure to get the ones that are a bit thicker and have heavier duty caps. They never leaked on me and worked like a champ, and got tossed in a bin in Santiago upon completion. Plenty of potable water fountains on the Camino. The only two days I found them to be sparse, and I carried all three bottles full, was the first day out of St. Jean on the way to Roncesvalles and the flat stretch across the meseta out of Carrion de los Condes.
If any of the clothes you are bringing, and that includes socks and underwear, is cotton or cotton blend, ditch them and get the synthetic types. Lighter and dries quicker. Cotton takes forever to dry and is heavy. You can get the synthetics cheap at places like Target and Wal-Mart. It's the type that's marketed as quick-dry, etc. Very popular for runners and working out, exercise etc. Also less chance for blisters with synthetic socks. Once cotton gets wet either from perspiration or rain, it causes rub spots which leads to blisters.
Stick a large, heavy-duty plastic garbage bag in your pack. Roll it up and put it in a zippered pocket. If you walk on a really rainy day, you can use it as a waterproof bag inside your pack. I used a waterproof pack cover in conjunction with one and my stuff stayed dry everyday.
That should shave off at least a couple of pounds from your pack.
Thank you to all!
Very true... I love the pack... will pass by today to purchase! I can always improvise if I need anything... the Camino will provide.Ultimately, its not the gear that will make our Camino special...
thanks again, will come back with more questions I'm sure
@DeadFred, I am not surprised that you found a 38li pack too small. My general advice is to start looking for a pack in litres that is about half your ideal walking weight in kilograms for a summer walk. For autumn or spring walks, add 25%. Based on your height and weight, that would have been 46li for summer, 57li for spring/autumn. I think that those who make recommendations about pack size should also indicate their walking weight and the season they walked. Not all of us are short, svelte summer walkers.So .. I bought a 38L Osprey feeling this would do the trick for my Camino. Over the past two years I've been making my list and checking it many many times thinking that what was on the list would fit into my bag .. I'm 6'1 , 240 lbs and wear a size 13 boot , with sleep apnea(CPAP) ,with a couple medical conditions that warrant multiple(many) pills .
Wow, I wonder why anyone would think there was a need for two sets of boots to walk the Camino?Great suggestions Mark Lee ... Thank You. I was actually considering dumping a set of boots and the bedroll . I've read so many post saying that two sets were essential I bought two . The military canteens are actually made out of plastic , they are light (when empty) but ROCKS when filled . Might go the 1/2 liter route . All my clothes are quick dry .. no cotton . I considered not bring my CPAP as my apnea is moderate . Wifey said a sure way to walk alone is not to bring it (snoring ) .
I will sort and dump , but dump what I am not sure yet . I will know in 6 days
Thank you all so much... it does give me more to think about...
I love the backpack... they don't make that model in a larger one... and since we'll have some time after the Camino... I know I'll want space for souvenirs and purchasing things...etc... so I'm afraid 28L wont leave much room for that... unless i can buy a small luggage/bag later after the Camino...
Great suggestions Mark Lee ... Thank You. I was actually considering dumping a set of
Hi to all!
We (me and my sister) both in our 30's are doing the Sarria - Santiago part of the camino next June ....
I am on a really tight budget and trying not to spend a lot on all the equipment! Because its a lot... the shoes, poles, pack, etc... not counting the flight from California
I tried on this Backpack from Walmart and LOVED it! felt really comfortable and its only $30 USD...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Wyndmere-28L-Backpack-Red/34456360?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=WM_Home_IRS_Spot_1&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=89303208208&client_guid=f73bca5c-c7b6-46d4-a83f-922951460ff3&config_id=6&parent_item_id=34456360,34456357,34456354,36606594,19886328&guid=eb20aae3-3201-405b-9935-96693520554d&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&findingMethod=p13n
What do you all think?
Thanks for the help!
Yesi
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