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Happy packing and going very light. It is surprising just how little you will need. I worked on the principle of "one on one off" in the pack. I too was worried about this and eventually went for an Osprey Kestrel 38L. It was perfect for me. I even (with much amusement from my family took a pair of charcoal grey Crocs to wear after my shower each day. They were ultra light and if it was cool in the evening when I went out I just put on my inner socks. No one really notices and besides who cares.
Yep pack light and I am sure you will enjoy your journey.
PS. When I started out from SJPD I did so with a fellow whose backpack was too big and too heavy. Whilst encouragement was given to perhaps ditch some of the gear or at least send some of it ahead, this did not occur. Sadly it all became too heavy and the battle with it all too much and the journey ended after four days and he returned home.
PPS. Next time I think that I will take a smaller pack than my first one.
Cheers and buen camino.
Yes. my concern has been that I would take to much stuff and end up injured or something. I feel much happier now as I'm narrowing down my choices and elimination things I felt 'I could not live without'. It's actually quite liberating!
Hi Karen
Unless you are six foot tall, weigh 200 lbs and you are capable of growing a beard, then I would go with the smaller pack.
One of the things I learned while packing for the camino is that I don't need to think I leave for many weeks. If there is anything in it which I don't expect to use in 3 days I throw it out. And as Cejanus wrote, everything you still might need you van buy on the camino. Havind said that, every year I still find myself in a postoffice sending things home of to SdC, it is becoming traditional thing to do...
52 is indeed a size for taking all stuff for camping & cooking. I hate to stuff in all my gear every morning in a small backpack and also like to leave space for food I buy on the way. Most backpacks you can first pack and the make them smaller with cords at the side. The extra weight for a bigger pack is like 0,1 or 0,2 kg, for me it is worth it. I dont hope to confuse you too much about the size again. with my experience... Osprey is a great choice!
Less is more. More freedom , enjoyment, time and joy ! I remember well my 14 year old daughter packing half the contents of her rucksack in a post office box to send home on the Camino Portugese after two days carrying it.So I've been chatting to a pilgrim ... If all else fails....lol...listen to those who know..
I never cease to be amazed at the achievement of pilgrims over the centuries. We ( I ! ) obsess about weight, materials, technology, footwear, socks, liner socks, foot lubricant....
Can you imagine pilgrims in the C13th would make of this .
This said, I carry a 50 litre pack and I do weigh nearly 200 lbs and I am over six foot but I am glutton for punishment.
So do I. It is larger than I really need, however I like to take a tent and sleeping mat. Yes I know, neither are necessary on the Camino Frances, but I don't just do the Camino Frances.
I am one of those who like a bigger pack so that I can carry things like bread and croissants in it and when I take them out they still have recognisable shape, and the things like tomatoes don't turn into sauce! Just because my Aarn pack is bigger than the Osprey it doesn't mean that I have to fill it - though I do when it is time to leave - with guide books ready for the next Camino! I have an aversion to things dangling (like bags of bread etc). A little self control works wonders and I generally walk with a pack that is only about two thirds full. Janet
I also HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a water bladder (I had a platypus and loved it). Much easier to stay hydrated when you don't have to be constantly reaching for water bottles!
Remember that every ounce in the morning feels like a lb. in the afternoonSo I've been chatting to a pilgrim who has been helping me put together my pack and list with great suggestions. The one thing I was having a difficult time with was the recommendation of a smaller pack. I have already downsized from an 80 L Kelty Cayote to a 52 L REI Flash. But his recommendation was smaller. But I had a death grip on my 52L. There is no way I could go smaller and have everything I would need for 6 weeks back packing trip!! Still..I went to REI yesterday and saw an Osprey Talon 33 L. So I PM him and he says perfect! Hmm...well I can always bring it back I figure. Well wadda ya know! Not only does the Talon fit all my gear but there is plenty of room to spare!!!! And it only weighs 1 lb 10 ounces!!
I'm beginning to think i'm finally getting the hang of this. If all else fails....lol...listen to those who know..
This is what I use at the moment for water, you can just change the bottle or top it up. Rinse the tube every evening after walking, I much prefer it to the platypus which I could never be sure of washing thoroughly.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/110693544763?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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