Giovanni02
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- First camino planned on July-August 2023
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Hi! Thanks to all for the answers!Backpack: Osprey Stratos 34 - 1.4kg
3 Merino wool socks by Danish endurance (2 in the bag and one on me so about 120g in the bag)
3 Merino Tshirt by Danish endurance (2 in the bag and one on me, so about 350g in the bag) You have one long sleeve so you can leave one at home.
2 lightweight shorts by decathlon forclaz(1 in the bag, one on me, so about 200g) Why not one long trousers that you can zip off. Thinking of possible bugs and ticks and that way you are better protected.
3 pairs of underwear (2 in the bag, one on me, about 100g)
Hoka One One speedgoat (650g) And
Sandals Teva Terra 5 as secondary pair of shoes (600g) Something lighter like flipflops?
2 Trekking poles (around 550g, but most of the time they will not weigh on my back since I'll be using them)
Beauty Bag (lightweight Electric Razor, Toothbrush, toothpaste, solid soap to wash the clothes, suncream, all for about 500-600g, maybe even less) leave the razor IMO.
Arnica lotion (200g) Also can be bought in local farmacies.
Vaseline (200g) For your feet? Always possible to buy at local supermarkets.
1 light longsleeve shirt (200g at most)
1 pair of swimming pants (80g) Are you a keen swimmer? Otherwise leave at home.
1 powerbank (300g) Not essential unless you use your phone alot.
1 light raincoat (90g?) Absolutely a raincoat. 90 grams sounds really flimsy. You might want something more sturdy or at least combine with a middlelayer/ fleece.
3 charging cables (1 for powerbank, 1 for smartphone, 1 for headphones; around 70g)
Sleeping mask and earplugs (150g)
First aid kit (350g) Again , take the mininum. Spanish farmacies are well stocked.
If staying in albergues you will at least need a liner for sleeping.
Charging adapter (40g)
Vacuum plastic bags for clothing (60-70g)
1 lock for the bag when sleeping (70g) Not needed.All your valuables should be on your body when you are walking around in albergue/village.When asleep idem.
Around 1.5kg for water (a bottle of 1.5L) Two bottles of 750 ml might be handier?
A notebook for writing (200g)
1 Merino Tshirt
Sandals Teva Terra 5 as secondary pair of shoes (600g) Something lighter?
Electric Razor,
Arnica lotion (200g)
1 pair of swimming pants (80g) Can you multipurpose the shorts???? How much do you really think you will swim to justify the weight?
1 light raincoat (90g?)
charging cables (1 for powerbank
Sleeping mask - I multipurpose something else if I need a mask
First aid kit (350g) Bring minimal blister care supplies
Vacuum plastic bags for clothing (60-70g) TOO NOISY!
1 lock for the bag when sleeping (70g) I wouldn't bother with a bag lock, but I would keep valuables with me even when sleeping/showering. I don't keep anything in my bag that I can't replace.
A notebook for writing (200g) Can you journal on an app on your phone?
Also - your water bottle should be included in your base weight - but weigh when empty. Water/food doesn't count in base weight as they are consumable items and weight will constantly fluctuate.
This second list is a good improvement. But you could still go lighter IF YOU WANT TO. If this weight is fine for you - then stick with it. But if you want to lighten it up more:Organizers for backpack (2 organizers + 1 bag for sandals) 180g
1 light liner 170g
2 microfiber towels 140g (1 for body 1 for face)
1 dr bronner soap for laundry and body 140g
1 shampoo+conditioner solid soap 120g
1 Brick charger 50g
Furthermore, I have another question: Would all this stuff fit in my Salomon 30? I think so, but maybe someone with more experience will know better!
Hi! Thanks for your reply!This second list is a good improvement. But you could still go lighter IF YOU WANT TO. If this weight is fine for you - then stick with it. But if you want to lighten it up more:
Do you need a bag for your sandals? I put mine in the outer front pocket along with my rain jacket.
If you go with a silk liner - you might be able to get that weight down. Mine is 103 grams and is rectangular shape with a pillow picket.
Do you need a second towel for your ace? Most bring just one.
I just bring a "Shampoo Bar" for hair, body, and laundry and skip the Dr Bonner and conditioner (some are conditioning shampoo bars)
Is your brick charger just a plug? Or is it a powerbank? You don't need two powerbanks. And in my opinion - you don't even need 1 powerbank. I recharged before going to sleep, turned off my phone during the night, and kept it on airplane mode most of the day. Battery had plenty of power left at the end of the day. BUT - if you stop for lunch and ask nicely - many bars will let you top off your charge if you have used your phone excessively that day.
And will all of it fit? Probably - but depends on how bulky your items are. I can fit my gear into a 24L with a little room for snacks. But I am a small to medium female. Go ahead and pack it, try it on, and see how it works! Walk with it some to see if you are comfortable with the current weight.
In that case - bring them! You know your needs. But do as I suggested and pack your bag now and start wearing it. That is the only way to really know if you are still brining too much for you. You already lightened your load a bit - so that is good. Worst case? It is still too heavy and you decide to donate items or mail them home.Hi! Thanks for your reply!
A few things:
1) my charging brick is just a plug. I won't bring two powerbanks
2)I have an old phone with low battery life. Moreover, under warm weather usually battery life tends to decrease even more, so to me bringing an ultralight powerbank seems reasonable.
3) I would generally agree on the soap, but my hair get pretty tangled since I have dyed hair tips and most conditioner+shampoo bars don't work well enough for me.
On the other side, thanks! I will definitely search for a lighter liner and probably won't bring a bag for my sandals.
Regarding the microfiber towels, I don't know. Having two separated towels for body and face is probably not strictly necessary, but I slightly sensitive and acne prone skin. Seems a little bit more hygienic to have two separate towels. Not bringing the smaller one only saves about 40g. Negligible improvement in my humble opinion
Hi there...Hi! I will be starting the camino del norte on the 10th of July and after reaching Santiago de Compostela I'll keep walking towards porto for another 15 days or so.
I was wondering If I could have some feedback on the equipment I was planning to bring with me (I weigh around 65kg and am 21 years old) :
Backpack: Osprey Stratos 34 - 1.4kg
3 Merino wool socks by Danish endurance (2 in the bag and one on me so about 120g in the bag)
3 Merino Tshirt by Danish endurance (2 in the bag and one on me, so about 350g in the bag)
2 lightweight shorts by decathlon forclaz(1 in the bag, one on me, so about 200g)
3 pairs of underwear (2 in the bag, one on me, about 100g)
Hoka One One speedgoat (650g) And
Sandals Teva Terra 5 as secondary pair of shoes (600g)
2 Trekking poles (around 550g, but most of the time they will not weigh on my back since I'll be using them)
Beauty Bag (lightweight Electric Razor, Toothbrush, toothpaste, solid soap to wash the clothes, suncream, all for about 500-600g, maybe even less)
Arnica lotion (200g)
Vaseline (200g)
1 light longsleeve shirt (200g at most)
1 pair of swimming pants (80g)
1 powerbank (300g)
1 light raincoat (90g?)
3 charging cables (1 for powerbank, 1 for smartphone, 1 for headphones; around 70g)
Sleeping mask and earplugs (150g)
First aid kit (350g)
Charging adapter (40g)
Vacuum plastic bags for clothing (60-70g)
1 lock for the bag when sleeping (70g)
Around 1.5kg for water (a bottle of 1.5L)
A notebook for writing (200g)
For a total of around 7.5/8kgs, including some food that I might bring)
Is it too much for my body weight (about 12.3% of my body weight)? Am I forgetting something important? Or am I bringing too much stuff (probably?)?
Is some of this equipment unreasonable or flat out bad?
Please feel free to tell me! It's my first camino and any feedback would really help me!
Thanks a lot
Giovanni
Hi, thanks for the help! I managed to basically bring most of the things I mentioned, but I opted for more lightweigh option (silk liner for 100g, a 95g powerbank, ultralight microfiber towel for 100gs... Vaseline 60g and Arnica 70g)Hi there...
So I'm doing this in '24 and my gear will be total weight of 7kgs incl 1.5 water and 600gms of consumerables so including my pack just under 5kgs.....but you are much younger so you might be happy carrying all this stuff...I'm a self confessed lightweight trekker and will ditch stuff to save grams!
So to help do you have:-
- a sleeping liner for the Alberges? Or are you in hotels?
- A trek towel like Sea to Summit one?
- I would ditch the swim trunks and use the walking shorts
- Merino takes a lot longer to dry during the day if sweaty and at night if you wash them.... ever thought of synthetic stuff ?
- Do you need 3 tees ?
- the lock I wouldn't bother with, take a hip pouch instead. Many Alberges do lockers
-Carrying 200ml of vaseline and arnica is a lot ....400gms!
-The sandals are seriously heavy ...flip flops are 260g. Or are you walking in them?
-Power bank is also huge, as are cable weights you could halve that weight easily
-bin the pad and use the phone...
Not seeing a fleece, a sun hat, a sit pad, a buff, Leuko tape?
Personally I would prefer to carry a rain shell and trousers but many don't and I would shave the weight down considerable to put them in...
Hope this helps?
Rog
Regarding fleece, sun hat etc...Hi there...
So I'm doing this in '24 and my gear will be total weight of 7kgs incl 1.5 water and 600gms of consumerables so including my pack just under 5kgs.....but you are much younger so you might be happy carrying all this stuff...I'm a self confessed lightweight trekker and will ditch stuff to save grams!
So to help do you have:-
- a sleeping liner for the Alberges? Or are you in hotels?
- A trek towel like Sea to Summit one?
- I would ditch the swim trunks and use the walking shorts
- Merino takes a lot longer to dry during the day if sweaty and at night if you wash them.... ever thought of synthetic stuff ?
- Do you need 3 tees ?
- the lock I wouldn't bother with, take a hip pouch instead. Many Alberges do lockers
-Carrying 200ml of vaseline and arnica is a lot ....400gms!
-The sandals are seriously heavy ...flip flops are 260g. Or are you walking in them?
-Power bank is also huge, as are cable weights you could halve that weight easily
-bin the pad and use the phone...
Not seeing a fleece, a sun hat, a sit pad, a buff, Leuko tape?
Personally I would prefer to carry a rain shell and trousers but many don't and I would shave the weight down considerable to put them in...
Hope this helps?
Rog
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