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I use ziplock bags of varying sizes. Clothes go in a ziplock bag, each day's set in its own bag. (I wear one and carry two, instead of carrying one - a discussion in itself). There's another ziplock bag with a fleece. And a little ziplock bag with first aid, one with toiletries, one with documents, one with electronics (charger, etc.) My towel came with its own mesh carrying bag. My sleeping bag/liner comes in its own compression sack. I think that covers most of what's in my backpack. Oh, and my personal sello floats around loose near the top. I find that ziplock bags don't make the same crinkly sound as grocery store plastic bags, but I don't mess with them in the morning anyways.How to ‘organise’ the backpack!
I would love to know ‘how’ people organise their backpacks. Example with dry packs? Colour coding? Attaching things to backpack.
I know ‘what’ we need to take. I have that pretty well sorted.
Just - how you packed. Where you put what, in what bag/system, or where you attached what etc.
Photos extra points!
I have a 36L Osprey Kyte.
Thankyou!!
I organize the stuff I carry in Eagle Creek mesh/cloth bags. I find that it helps to colour code them. First aid in a red bag, wash/toiletries in a blue bag and a black bag for any cords or chargers. The bag with my clothes is larger than the others and so any colour will do.I have 10 ultralight ditty system...I know when I put my 10 bags in I've got everything because I know I put everything away immediately after use in the correct bag. They are all different sizes depending on need:
(1) largest bag/clothing ( two sleeveless tops, one long sleeve sun shirt, two bottoms, rip skirt, merino 1/4 zip),
( 5) smaller bags for 1) sleep items ( pillow case, silk liner, earplugs, toothbrush/paste tabs,micro flashlight ), 2) undies/bras/socks/bandanas, 3) shower bag ( solid shampoo/conditioner /and soap, hairbrush, deodorant, travel towel, small linen muslin facecloth, S hook ) 4) laundry bag ( line, clothespins, tiny sewing kit, laundry bar chunk, tiny packets Tide, diaper pins ) 5) misc bag( one shoelace, extra pole tips, a few tea bags, a few salt packets, COVID masks, baggies, spork, titanium cup) ,
(4) really small ditty bags for 1) electronic plugs, cords, adapter 2) footcare kit :compeed glide sticks, bandages, needle/thread/gauze, alcohol wipes, bacitracin, anti fungal packet, KT Tape, thin white peds, nail clipper, leukotape 3) medications/inhalers 4) face care, sunscreen stick, lip balm, moisturizer, tweezer, sample mascara
I have a bottom zipper on my pack for rainfly and rain poncho, travel down blanket and windbreaker goes loosely on bottom of pack, clothing bag in middle with two smaller bags on each side, one smaller bag and the 4 really small ones on top ...all in main bag.
The very top of the pack in sep compartment is reserved for guidebook , sunglasses and food.
Birkenstocks in front of pack, poles to sides...total pack weighing in at 13 lbs ( without food/water )
I do have a small fanny pack in front for passport, credential, phone, glasses, tissue, wallet.
It's worked so far...Camino #8 in two weeks!
Sleeping system in bottom compartment in a waterproof roll top bag. All other things are in 4 different coloured waterproof roll top bags. Occasional use stuff in the bottom, then wash/toiletries, then electronics, then clothes in a large 15l roll top bag. Then waterproofs under the top flap. I have a rucksack with both top and front access so I can get to the bottom stuff quickly if needed.How to ‘organise’ the backpack!
I would love to know ‘how’ people organise their backpacks. Example with dry packs? Colour coding? Attaching things to backpack.
I know ‘what’ we need to take. I have that pretty well sorted.
Just - how you packed. Where you put what, in what bag/system, or where you attached what etc.
Photos extra points!
I have a 36L Osprey Kyte.
Thankyou!!
I am in the planning stage since I will be having knee surgery next month. What is your sleeping bag that weights 1 lb? I've been looking for lightweight options.Everyone is different! I load my pack so that things I will need sooner are closer to the top.Here's my method: Crocs go in the bottom layer of pack. Next up: one large cube for clean clothes. Third tier in pack: laundry kit ("clothesline" and a dozen plastic clothespins), toiletries bag, electronics sack, one-pound down sleeping bag. Top layer: rain gear, food sack and first aid kit. Every sack is a different color, and I minimize the use of zippers. I use a water bladder, and carry a 1-liter water bottle in a side pocket. It's easy to refill a bottle during the day, but difficult for the bladder as I have to empty the pack first. In the other side pocket I carry a 1m x 2m length of kite-weight Tyvek as a ground sheet for my midday naps, and the pack rain cover. In the "brain"/top pocket I have sunglasses, guidebook, sunscreen, Kleenex (aka TP), lip balm, today's lunch. And I take my Kindle out of its case, put it in a freezer-weight ziplock instead, and slip it in between other bags so it will be padded.
I use the Yeti Passion One bag (link below), which was a huge splurge for me. But in 2011 whenI bought it, there weren't any lower cost alternatives available in the US. Now, there are such.What is your sleeping bag that weights 1 lb? I've been looking for lightweight options.
Michelle... very interested in your comment that you will use the gobi freedom pack for next camino.... is it sturdy enough to use as your main pack, or are you taking it as an additional day pack? thanks. joI will start by saying that I am a proponent of Gobi Gear like Theresa Brendon on Post #5 here. I have used an Osprey Kestrel for two Camino attempts but will use a Gobi Gear Freedom Pack for the next one. I have also used a Hobo Roll for keeping smaller things in one place, (now called a SegSac).
When looking at the Free Spirit 30L Pack, you will see that, "organizing contents," is exactly why this pack was made. Plus, at a squeaky, little 30L, a clothes horse is doomed.
30L Free Spirit Travel Backpack
FREE SPIRIT 30L BACKPACK 100% Packable Travel Backpack! And did we mention? It is comfortable too! A truly packable, organizable, travel backpack - perfect for country hopping, day hikes, and ascent day, keep your Free Spirit tucked away until you need it. "LOVE how lightweight and comfortable...gobi-gear.myshopify.com
Organization, price and weight are why Gobi Gear is becoming so popular.
Enjoy!!!
PS: I just looked at Youtube and found a great little video on this pack;
The Free Spirit 30L pack is now my, "Go To pack." I have acquired a couple of small, "add-on," pouches to cover valuables and an iPad. Using a poncho for rain, I do not need a separate pack cover.Michelle... very interested in your comment that you will use the gobi freedom pack for next camino.... is it sturdy enough to use as your main pack, or are you taking it as an additional day pack? thanks. jo
we used these packing cubes, worked wonderfully!How to ‘organise’ the backpack!
I would love to know ‘how’ people organise their backpacks. Example with dry packs? Colour coding? Attaching things to backpack.
I know ‘what’ we need to take. I have that pretty well sorted.
Just - how you packed. Where you put what, in what bag/system, or where you attached what etc.
Photos extra points!
I have a 36L Osprey Kyte.
Thankyou!!
we used these packing cubes, worked wonderfully!View attachment 126623
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