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- 2021
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.... Or the leftover wine from the night before
Hahahaha, well, sometimes it happens. Not everyday but..., you know...What's "leftover' wine??
Actually for those doing the last 100km, I recommend small pack, just enough to carry, snacks, extra socks, water, and a jacket, the rest of your things can go in a suitcase and you can have that transported for €3 a day, hard to justify spending all that cash for a big backpack that you'll be using at most 6-8 days X €3 a day = €24, cheaper than buying that big pack.
Ditto!!!Even if a person is hiking only the last 100km, I recommend they carry their own stuff and not get it transported unless there is a medical reason. The realization that "stuff" is a burden and rethinking what is necessary is a big part of walking. -- Also, if you've got a suitcase (or two) being transported, you never stop shopping.
This is when empty water pet bottle comes in handy. You do not want to carry a half-empty but heavy wine bottle until at least the lunch time.Hahahaha, well, sometimes it happens. Not everyday but..., you know...
And dont forget souvenirs.There always need to be some space for a can or two of beer in the backpack. Or the leftover wine from the night before
Exactly!!!What's "leftover' wine??
Actually for those doing the last 100km, I recommend small pack, just enough to carry, snacks, extra socks, water, and a jacket, the rest of your things can go in a suitcase and you can have that transported for €3 a day, hard to justify spending all that cash for a big backpack that you'll be using at most 6-8 days X €3 a day = €24, cheaper than buying that big pack.
thank you for this advice. Where will you find the van/bus company that will carry for you for 3 Euros a day? And where would tell them to drop the pack if you have not booked on ahead at each stop? Thank you for your advice.
Wise words. I might add: pack light and then throw stuff out! When I was packing for the Camino last year I found myself “what-iffing” myself to death: “What if this happens? What if I need this? etc. I was trying to apply the old Boy Scout (I’m an Eagle Scout) motto: “Be Prepared.” I ended up WAY overpacking and hurting my right knee by Day 3. Don’t do that! My lesson also had mental/emotional/spiritual implications; that we need to unload ourselves of all the psychic crap we carry around with ourselves - and the Camino was a good time to start! Ultreya.Why do you think you need a backpack to enjoy the Camino? What are you taking along that you really need all that room for?
How long are you going to walk? 10 days? 30 days? 60 days? MORE?? What about your clothing? Will it be cold? Hot? Rainy? Sunny? What about your personal care needs? Need a lot of medications or special food?
Just why do you assume a backpack is necessary?
Well, mainly because it is. Seems like we see a lot of folks with giant backpacks along the Camino packed full of stuff. How much do you really need? That is definitely up to you, but I guarantee that backpacks are like luggage. If there is extra room, you will be tempted to fill it and then you will end up with a seriously overloaded pack and Ivar ends up holding half of the crap you packed for you till you reach Santiago.(sorry Ivar...)
So, how do we avoid this dilemma and decide on what size backpack is right for you? Pretty simple.
Don’t buy a backpack first. Buy it nearly last. Assemble all of your gear, throw it in a tub and take it to a reputable outdoor or hiking shop.(REI, Jax, etc, someplace that has the ability to measure and fit you correctly) Haul that tub o’ gear in and tell the nice pro at the backpack area you need to carry this load, plus 10% expansion for 500 miles. Experiment with different packs till you find the right pack for you.
I originally had intended to use a 65L pack I picked up in Cambodia till I had the inspiration to take my crap to REI. I ended up using a 40L daypack for my full Camino and it was splendid. BTW, Im a large football player build guy and wear all XXL clothing so it does take up a fair amount of room, but the 40L was plenty for me, YMMV.
So, in short, don’t overbuy a backpack! Get what you actually need, not what you think you need before have a handle on what you are taking.
I just love that shop! (And I loved Astorga!) I was especially tickled by the weird wizard stuff upstairs at Huracan. Bought a fleece there 4 years ago that I am wearing today -- most comfortable ever, well-made, and inexpensive.
I like the extra room to access my stuff easily. I filled it up in Santiago then jumped on a planeGood point, @Malachiuri , but perhaps you should rename the thread.
A backpack is necessary. But maybe not a big one - which was your message.
I have a 50L pack that I can either fill or not depending on what time of year it is. Buying a second smaller pack would be silly in my situation, though. I just use the pack I have and do not fill it.
Well, some of us (actually speaking only for myself) don't " go out and buy a backpack for the Camino" because we already have one, and have been using all the time, and for years, and for journeys other than a Camino. It may be bigger or smaller, fuller or nae...but it's an old and familiar friend who has come along on many a winding way. Sometimes it is fuller or the road longer than expected and ~ ahem~ pain ensues. Such is life.Why do you think you need a backpack to enjoy the Camino? What are you taking along that you really need all that room for?
How long are you going to walk? 10 days? 30 days? 60 days? MORE?? What about your clothing? Will it be cold? Hot? Rainy? Sunny? What about your personal care needs? Need a lot of medications or special food?
Just why do you assume a backpack is necessary?
Well, mainly because it is. Seems like we see a lot of folks with giant backpacks along the Camino packed full of stuff. How much do you really need? That is definitely up to you, but I guarantee that backpacks are like luggage. If there is extra room, you will be tempted to fill it and then you will end up with a seriously overloaded pack and Ivar ends up holding half of the crap you packed for you till you reach Santiago.(sorry Ivar...)
So, how do we avoid this dilemma and decide on what size backpack is right for you? Pretty simple.
Don’t buy a backpack first. Buy it nearly last. Assemble all of your gear, throw it in a tub and take it to a reputable outdoor or hiking shop.(REI, Jax, etc, someplace that has the ability to measure and fit you correctly) Haul that tub o’ gear in and tell the nice pro at the backpack area you need to carry this load, plus 10% expansion for 500 miles. Experiment with different packs till you find the right pack for you.
I originally had intended to use a 65L pack I picked up in Cambodia till I had the inspiration to take my crap to REI. I ended up using a 40L daypack for my full Camino and it was splendid. BTW, Im a large football player build guy and wear all XXL clothing so it does take up a fair amount of room, but the 40L was plenty for me, YMMV.
So, in short, don’t overbuy a backpack! Get what you actually need, not what you think you need before have a handle on what you are taking.
It's true, buy too big a bag and you'll be tempted to fill it up
Love the picture! Sometimes I feel like my backpack is that big
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What's leftover wine?There always need to be some space for a can or two of beer in the backpack. Or the leftover wine from the night before
It can happen, believe meWhat's leftover wine?
hi. I will be a first timer. Can you please tell me how you arranged to have your suitcase transferred from stop to stop? did you pre-book all your hotel/albuerque stays? Thanks NancyActually for those doing the last 100km, I recommend small pack, just enough to carry, snacks, extra socks, water, and a jacket, the rest of your things can go in a suitcase and you can have that transported for €3 a day, hard to justify spending all that cash for a big backpack that you'll be using at most 6-8 days X €3 a day = €24, cheaper than buying that big pack.
hi. I will be a first timer. Can you please tell me how you arranged to have your suitcase transferred from stop to stop? did you pre-book all your hotel/albuerque stays? Thanks Nancy
Think of it this way. No need for a tent. Take it off and climb in. Put it on wheels and you have a trailer.
I might add to what I already said:I'll just be diligent about NOT filling up the larger bag I already have haha.
Excellent. Better for the planet too.I also don't see the need to buy another $220 bag to save 1/2 a pound.
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