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Hi Laurie,Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
My walking shoes will be the Dr Martens (yes, they do make shoes) that I've been wearing all over the world for the past few years. They fit me wonderfully, the soles have hardly any wear at all inspite of having walked for miles, and the toe box is great. In fact, they fulfill all the requirements for walking the Camino - but......
a couple of weeks ago I saw photographs of arroyos on the route. I hadn't known about those. Can't walk barefoot through streams, and can't risk getting my leather Docs soaked. Flip-flops no use at all, as they don't hold the foot.
Into Lidl's, which I visit occasionally. Hurrah! they were selling imitation Crocs, for only £4.00. I bought some - and also some 'cycling socks, which are padded where it matters, thin where they can breathe. I wore them last Friday - a day when I'd be setting up for a jumble sale and on my feet all day. Perfect! And the acid test - my feet and knees were just great the next day, too. (I've had to abandon some shoes because although they felt ok on the day, the next day my knees suffered.)
So I'm abandoning the flip-flops for this trip. I'll go with my 'crocs' instead. From being a sneerer I've become a total fan.
Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
For what it's worth --- That kind of rain is a real possibility on your camino (April/May averages from 7 to 14 days of rain on different sections of the VDLP based on the weather charts I looked at (http://www.elcaminosantiago.com/Weather-Camino-Via-de-la-Plata-Ourense-Climate.htm). You could be forced to wear your Crocs for days on end or risk leather swelling on your Doc Martens.The only problem I've had with them to date was when I visited the Eden Project in Cornwall, after several days hiking and wild camping on Dartmoor. It rained a lot in 2012, the grass was wet and in the high humidity the wet leather swelled. When I took off my shoes I had a purple imprint of bruise on each foot, in the shape of the shoe. It wasn't pleasant, and curtailed my walking for the next week.
Hi Laurie -
I am not a crocs fan, so I won't comment on them. I have worn these North Face Horizon Tempest Pants for the last 3 caminos. They are super light - lighter than anything I've found, and minimum volume when in your pack. The material breathes well, very durable, and pocket-handy. They also roll up to capris, if that is something you're interested in. Even more importantly, they have the traditional snap at the waist, but also a drawstring - very handy when you start losing weight! And last, they are around $50 dollars in a market where similar products are $100-200. (Sierra Trading Post) http://www.sierratradingpost.com/th...tempest-pants-roll-up-legs-for-women~p~4947d/
EDIT: Addition - they do fit large, so if you take a size 10, order a size 8 and they will still be loose-ish.
Hi Laurie,
I don't have any crocs, as I think they are too big and heavy.
I got a pair of flip flops for the shower, and for walking around the albergue etc.
They are only 120 gram (size 5): Betula energy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E6EBN0C/?tag=casaivar-21
As for hiking pants, if you want real pants with pockets, they are usually quite heavy. I got a few pairs here but the lightest are still 284 gram, so they will stay at home.
I will take runners tights instead, the lightest I got is only 93. That's a big difference.
Hi, camino wardrobe specialists
Lynne, I've never worn crocs either, but I saw that they made some regular looking flip flops, which I thought might be just as light as their big shoes (or lighter) and lighter than the chacos. Unfortunately, Susanna I can't find Betula flips in the US.
Runners tights, hmmm. I've never worn them. I take it you're referring to those black leggings? Any suggestions for lightweight brands? I am not one to be concerned about looks, but not sure about this idea.
Lynne, do you know what those NorthFace pants weigh? Thanks everyone, Laurie
Runners tights, hmmm. I've never worn them. I take it you're referring to those black leggings? Any suggestions for lightweight brands? I am not one to be concerned about looks, but not sure about this idea.
Ten oz. is, 283.4 grams, so Susanna knows her clothing weight! Amazing. Are runners tights just for the young-uns, though? Laurie
First of all, 3 kg! Wow! Even a light back weighs almost 3 kg! I am aiming for 7 kg myself. First of all because it is almost 10% of the weight that I hope to be when I begin the Camino (yes, I plan to lose some as I've picked up some excess these past few years and I don't want to haul it with me!) Second, because some of the airlines only allow 7 kg in carry-on luggage and if I'm planning to haul all my stuff for 500 miles, I think that I should be able to start out by fitting my stuff in carry-on rather than checked baggage.Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
You can't wear socks with flip flops (Japanese do though somehow)
With regard to 'shower shoes' I have never quite figured this one out and maybe it's just me. I don't wear shoes in the shower no matter where I am. (For the record, I also don't understand the concept of 'shower caps'.) I do like to walk, both in side and out, in bare feet and I do like to walk in flip flops. This is what I do to 'give my feet a break' (so yes, this would be, gasp, a third pair of shoes!) I am not a fan of Crocs or any kind of clogs. I think that they are ugly. I don't like how they feel on my feet. And they are bulky. But, just like the person who doesn't like flip-flops, this is a personal preference.
That looks like it might work. I like that you can wear socks when you walk around in them afterwards, and the weight is as low as I've seen for slipons. Thanks, Sheesh!Hi Laurie, I have been seriously considering Skechers "On the GO - Journey". It is seriously light, at 3 oz/90 grams) per sandal for women's size 7.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A64F9KQ/?tag=casaivar02-20
Hola WycombdManIm taking my sketchers trainers they weight about 7oz superlight and comfy for when Im not wearing my boots, ive decided against a few things in my bag whilst doing atrial packing yesterday and am down to 8.4k
You can if you wear Injinji socks!You can't wear socks with flip flops (Japanese do though somehow) so flapping crocs transported on the outside of the backpack weighing next to nothing are the order of the day for me. (They were reduced on Amazon because they are brown!!)
Hola WycombdMan
As Laurie's thread is part headed 'and other ways of cutting weight' I'm wondering what you have decided to drop from your pack this year to reduce your weight (unless it is too personal?).
Re the 3kg weight if Laurie's pal, I'd love to know what makes it up. I can't imagine a sleeping bag or water could be in it ?
Annie
First of all, 3 kg! Wow! Even a light back weighs almost 3 kg!
Hola WycombdMan
Re the 3kg weight if Laurie's pal, I'd love to know what makes it up. I can't imagine a sleeping bag or water could be in it ?
Annie
Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
This is pretty impressive, alright! Much of it beyond me, especially the "homemade" clothing. In my world, we do not know of such thingsI posted this elsewhere, but it would be worth adding to this thread.
The lightest gear I know of is made in a garage in Florida, by a guy who walks the walk. A bit extreme, but it shows what can be done if you want to cut weight.
http://www.zpacks.com/about.shtml
We've got jackets and backpacks from them----not cheap, but light beyond belief and so far they are testing out well
Here's their reports from 11,000 km of hiking with full camping gear, with packs under 3 kg:
Te Araroa - The New Zealand Trail - 1,897 miles / 3,054 km (View Map)When: November 14th 2012 through March 13th 2013. 120 days
Base gear weight: 6 lbs (2.75 kg) (Gear list) New! Most up to date gear list!
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike - 2,651 miles / 154 days (View Map)
When: June 17th through November 17th 2009
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: Average about 6 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike - 2,663 miles / 147 days (View Map)
When: April 29th through September 22nd 2007
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: About 5 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Plus one on ZPacks. I bought their Zero backpack and added "bells and whistles" to get a semi-custom pack. I even had them sew on my forum patch and a camino patch. Really nice people to work with and very accommodating. Yes, the packs are expensive but they're cuben fiber. Cuben fiber is expensive! My 48 l pack weighs in at 12.5 oz.I posted this elsewhere, but it would be worth adding to this thread.
The lightest gear I know of is made in a garage in Florida, by a guy who walks the walk. A bit extreme, but it shows what can be done if you want to cut weight.
http://www.zpacks.com/about.shtml
We've got jackets and backpacks from them----not cheap, but light beyond belief and so far they are testing out well
Here's their reports from 11,000 km of hiking with full camping gear, with packs under 3 kg:
Te Araroa - The New Zealand Trail - 1,897 miles / 3,054 km (View Map)When: November 14th 2012 through March 13th 2013. 120 days
Base gear weight: 6 lbs (2.75 kg) (Gear list) New! Most up to date gear list!
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike - 2,651 miles / 154 days (View Map)
When: June 17th through November 17th 2009
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: Average about 6 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike - 2,663 miles / 147 days (View Map)
When: April 29th through September 22nd 2007
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: About 5 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Hi Laurie,
I don't have any crocs, as I think they are too big and heavy.
I got a pair of flip flops for the shower, and for walking around the albergue etc.
They are only 120 gram (size 5): Betula energy.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E6EBN0C/?tag=casaivar-21
As for hiking pants, if you want real pants with pockets, they are usually quite heavy. I got a few pairs here but the lightest are still 284 gram, so they will stay at home.
I will take runners tights instead, the lightest I got is only 93. That's a big difference.
Those sketchers look good, and are probably best if weight is a #1 concern.
I have walked many kilometres in these:
http://www.montrail.com/womens-lithia-loop-GL2126.html#
and I'm bringing them this time too. They're a little heavier at 137 gm. I like the technology. You put them in the oven and then stand/wear them for a bit and they conform to your foot. They have great arch support and don't move around like conventional flip-flops. They are very comfortable even for long-ish distances. I've worn them for years, and they just don't wear out.
Hi Laurie,Susanna, are your Betula energies 120 grams EACH or for the pair? Turns out these nice Montrail flips that Lynnejohn recommends are 137 grams each.
I can't find this information anywhere, Laurie - where did you find it?Susanna, are your Betula energies 120 grams EACH or for the pair? Turns out these nice Montrail flips that Lynnejohn recommends are 137 grams each.
Hi Laurie,
Are you planning to take only your walking shoes and flip flops?
I can't find this information anywhere, Laurie - where did you find it?
I'm not familiar with "China Store", is that a chain?I admit, I haven't read this entire thread.
But you can pick up Croc knockoffs in any China Store along the Camino for under €6 - that's what I usually do.
Thank you.They are like "Dollar Stores" in the USA and are in most large cities on the Camino.
I admit, I haven't read this entire thread.
But you can pick up Croc knockoffs in any China Store along the Camino for under €6 - that's what I usually do.
Hi Laurie, I have been seriously considering Skechers "On the GO - Journey". It is seriously light, at 3 oz/90 grams) per sandal for women's size 7.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A64F9KQ/?tag=casaivar02-20
Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
Xin Loi:
A different spin on your approach, we do take "travel clothes" that we wear on the flight and our first travel day, then donate them at the first albuerge. When we arrive in Santiago, we buy a souvenir shirt and new jeans to wear home. That way they don't drag us off the plane for smelling so bad!
Unfortunately the new pants don't fit for as long as I would like since I start gaining the weight back I lost along the Way...
Rambler
Hi Peregrina 2000,Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
I love the feel of Skechers and they are super-light. Also great on cobblestones. But after a few days they stink! And it stays, even after a full wash in the washing machine, sun, air, bicarbonate soda - you name it. The only thing that overpowers the stench, according to my friend, is patchouli oil - yuk!
I wish Skechers would do something to overcome this.
Hello Peregina2000:Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
one option for pants that I have heard about are getting surgeon's "scrubs". I hear they are light, can be gotten in 100% synthetic and easily washed. I take REI zip offs on the Camino and love them. I also plan to take Crocs or Patagonia Advocate sandals. At 119 grams, they are as light as crocs, but probably not as good in the shower.
Rambler
Mines only 2.7kgTHREE KILOs? How is that even possible? If I took out my "luxury" items (which weigh 500-1000gs and I totally accept that it's my choice to carry them) my bag would still weigh about 7kgs, I just don't know how people survive on less. Apart from the pack itself, I have bought everything in the lightest possible weight on offer. My pack weighs heavier because it's canvas but the upside of that is that I don't need to carry a pack cover. Whilst I acknowledge that it's possible to do without some items in my pack, I wouldn't want to. For example, I'd always want two tops, two bottoms. I'm not sitting in bed while my only set of clothes dry.
I posted this elsewhere, but it would be worth adding to this thread.
The lightest gear I know of is made in a garage in Florida, by a guy who walks the walk. A bit extreme, but it shows what can be done if you want to cut weight.
http://www.zpacks.com/about.shtml
We've got jackets and backpacks from them----not cheap, but light beyond belief and so far they are testing out well
Here's their reports from 11,000 km of hiking with full camping gear, with packs under 3 kg:
Te Araroa - The New Zealand Trail - 1,897 miles / 3,054 km (View Map)When: November 14th 2012 through March 13th 2013. 120 days
Base gear weight: 6 lbs (2.75 kg) (Gear list) New! Most up to date gear list!
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike - 2,651 miles / 154 days (View Map)
When: June 17th through November 17th 2009
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: Average about 6 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike - 2,663 miles / 147 days (View Map)
When: April 29th through September 22nd 2007
Trail Names: "Samurai Joe" and "Hellfire"
Base gear weight: About 5 lbs (Gear list)
Photos: Samurai Joe's Picasa Web Album
THREE KILOs? How is that even possible? If I took out my "luxury" items (which weigh 500-1000gs and I totally accept that it's my choice to carry them) my bag would still weigh about 7kgs, I just don't know how people survive on less. Apart from the pack itself, I have bought everything in the lightest possible weight on offer. My pack weighs heavier because it's canvas but the upside of that is that I don't need to carry a pack cover. Whilst I acknowledge that it's possible to do without some items in my pack, I wouldn't want to. For example, I'd always want two tops, two bottoms. I'm not sitting in bed while my only set of clothes dry.
That person is my kind of hiker, cut grams and the kilo's look after themselves. I'll be starting a day ahead of you.Young woman up the street walked the Pacific Trail last year--she is so paranoid about weight that she cuts her finger nails and toe nails EVERY morning before hiking in order to lower the weight she carries. She is SERIOUS! She said she carries less than 2.5 kilos including food and tent.
Believe people get too worried about weight. The one person who I have met who walked the longest was also carrying the biggest pack of anyone I have met actually walking . She was a young woman from Denmark who flew in to Cancun, Mexico and then walked across Mexico to the Pacific. She then took a left and I met her in Guatemala after she had been walking for 8 months. Last time I saw her she was walking down the dirt street of Montirrico, Guatemala humping her ruck all the way to Chile.
I'm thinking about crocs but I'm not sure I want them swinging about on my pac, I'm kind of a neat personI've been going into shops with my kitchen scales, I get some strange looks.
This is what I got. 164 grams for the pair. Quite a solid sole. I might try some walking in them on the camino.
View attachment 9142
I've just bought a pair like that except they have laces. $20 - Sort of light wet suit material.I think I had one pair of those when I was little, and I haven't seen them for years here in Portugal!
Ok, my pal and soon to be Camino walking partner just informed me that she is hoping to get her bag weight to around 3 kg. I have never worried too much about the weight of my pack, I think it's usually around 8-9 kg, which made Susanna gasp.
I know it's a good idea to lighten the load. So I am looking at my gear list and am going to try to shave off some weight. One thing is my chacos, which must weigh a pound each. Would a croc shower sandal be a good idea? Does anyone know what they weigh?
http://www.crocs.com/shower-sandals-and-slippers/shower-shoes,default,sc.html
I need to get some new hiking pants, too, and wonder what the lightest are. I usually bring a pair of zip-offs, but that's silly because I always walk in long pants, so I don't need the zippers. It's hard to find out what clothes weigh when you look online, so if you have some favorite light pants, let me know.
Thanks.
Hi, camino wardrobe specialists
Lynne, I've never worn crocs either, but I saw that they made some regular looking flip flops, which I thought might be just as light as their big shoes (or lighter) and lighter than the chacos. Unfortunately, Susanna I can't find Betula flips in the US.
Runners tights, hmmm. I've never worn them. I take it you're referring to those black leggings? Any suggestions for lightweight brands? I am not one to be concerned about looks, but not sure about this idea.
Lynne, do you know what those NorthFace pants weigh? Thanks everyone, Laurie
Pacific Trail Klamath water sandals! 153 grams each shoe! Can walk in them for a period of time, can take shower, walking in the rain, the are fast drying and feather light! Love them!
http://media.kohls.com.edgesuite.net/is/image/kohls/1762621?wid=400&hei=400&op_sharpen=1
Hi Laurie -
I am not a crocs fan, so I won't comment on them. I have worn these North Face Horizon Tempest Pants for the last 3 caminos. They are super light - lighter than anything I've found, and minimum volume when in your pack. The material breathes well, very durable, and pocket-handy. They also roll up to capris, if that is something you're interested in. Even more importantly, they have the traditional snap at the waist, but also a drawstring - very handy when you start losing weight! And last, they are around $50 dollars in a market where similar products are $100-200. (Sierra Trading Post) http://www.sierratradingpost.com/th...tempest-pants-roll-up-legs-for-women~p~4947d/
EDIT: Addition - they do fit large, so if you take a size 10, order a size 8 and they will still be loose-ish.
Wow, 113 g, that's light!Now that I have received my scale and am starting to weigh things, I see that my beloved chacos weigh 690 g for the pair. They are not coming this year, though I've worn this pair on at least 12 caminos!
I would like to have a "slide on" style so I can wear them at night with socks, and Crocs customer service just suggested the Modi slide, which weigh 113 g for the pair according to their scale. http://www.crocs.com/crocs-MODI-2.0-slide/15605,default,pd.html?cid=485
If this is accurate, this will be the one piece of equipment in my pack that is lighter than the comparable piece of equipment in Susanna's pack, because her Betulas weigh 120 g for the pair.
Buen camino, Laurie
According to my trusty new scale, my electric coil weighs 89 g. But that doesn´t include the adaptor, so I will make sure to re-weigh it tonight and get back to you.Wow, 113 g, that's light!
What size is it?
And your electric coil is lighter than mine, too, I've heard. I wonder if you really put the cable on the scale?
I'm curious to know how your electric coil can be so light. I want one too.According to my trusty new scale, my electric coil weighs 89 g. But that doesn´t include the adaptor, so I will make sure to re-weigh it tonight and get back to you.
Susanna is the taskmaster for pack weight, I feel so totally stupid with my 250 g pants and my 151 g shirts.
buen camino, Laurie
I'd been feeling rather smug about my sandals only weighing 164 grams, now I'm feeling rather jealous of your 113 gram sandals.I would like to have a "slide on" style so I can wear them at night with socks, and Crocs customer service just suggested the Modi slide, which weigh 113 g
I'm curious to know how your electric coil can be so light. I want one too.
The one I got is 143 gram.
I will start looking for a lighter one. I think the metal part is too big on mine.
Thanks Laurie,I was afraid I had misweighed, when I looked at magellans.com (don't know if you have them in Sweden, Susanna) and they gave the weight as 5 oz. But I put it back on the scale and it's right. I also just had to buy my camino bras and got spaghetti straps rather than regular straps so that saved me 10 more g.I realize that one can get carried away with this but it's kind of fun, too.
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Laurie,Now that I have received my scale and am starting to weigh things, I see that my beloved chacos weigh 690 g for the pair. They are not coming this year, though I've worn this pair on at least 12 caminos!
I would like to have a "slide on" style so I can wear them at night with socks, and Crocs customer service just suggested the Modi slide, which weigh 113 g for the pair according to their scale. http://www.crocs.com/crocs-MODI-2.0-slide/15605,default,pd.html?cid=485
If this is accurate, this will be the one piece of equipment in my pack that is lighter than the comparable piece of equipment in Susanna's pack, because her Betulas weigh 120 g for the pair.
Buen camino, Laurie
Laurie,
When the Crocs arrive would you repost the weight as actual (and the size)?
Thanks - inquiring minds want to know.....
Stefania
I'd been feeling rather smug about my sandals only weighing 164 grams, now I'm feeling rather jealous of your 113 gram sandals.
Hopefully I won't be thinking about the extra 51 grams for the whole camino
Thanks Laurie,
Yes your coil is much smaller than mine. No, no magellans here. But I had a look on ebay and saw there are other coils which are 90 grams, too.
I bought one just for fun which looked tiny. It cost very little and is from Hong Kong.
Will be interesting to see how much it weighs.
Btw they got very short iPhone charger cables on eBay. Looked like 10 cm or so. Will buy one and see how many grams one can save.
I was playing with a thought to use hospital shoe covers for showers. They weight just a couple of grams. Good/bad idea? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41pVfkr8nzL._SL500_.jpg
Hi Rambler. I've been hiking through all types of terrain in the same pair of Teva Hurricanes for 20 years. I LOVE them. My mom hikes everywhere in the Original Tevas, which you have pictured above. ~AlyssaHave any of you used the Teva Original Universal sandals? They are 188 grams each, according to the Teva site. I owned a pair in college and loved them, but struggle to believe they are almost the same weight as Crocs. You can definitely hike in them though. Just another alternative...
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Those are really cute!Finally I found what I wanted! I am walking in my keens hiking shoes but wanted something for walking in the rain/shower/evening. I did not want take another pair of walking shoes plus flip flops. Finally, after looking through million stores and getting and shipping back 5 various pairs, I found the right ones! Pacific Trail Klamath water sandals! 153 grams each shoe! Can walk in them for a period of time, can take shower, walking in the rain, the are fast drying and feather light! Love them!
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They actually reusable, maybe not for a month but probably for 5-6 times. I am not sure if you can get just a couple of pairs anywhere, without buying 300 of them. But if you have connections to medical professionals, I don't think it will be a problem. I understand your point about other functions and absolutely agree with you.Hi, travellover, Whether or not this is a good idea depends on what other functions (if any) you want your shower shoes to serve. I want a pair of shoes/sandals to wear into the shower, but I also want to be able to wear them after the day's walk for walking around town, etc. I don't think those covers will serve that purpose, but they are surely a lightweight solution for people who are just looking for something to use in the shower! Are they re-usable, or will you be bringing a lot of them?
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