Hola everyone,
Ive been stalking this forum for months but want to make my own post as my flights are confirmed and i leave for SJPDP on August 30th! I have a couple of questions, i suppose im just seeking last minute advice from all the experts.
For a little background, Im 24, reasonably fit, have a decent amount of trekking experience but nothing like the long roads of the camino. Ill be travelling alone and this is my first camino.
I have never packed anything sooner than the day before i go anywhere but i leave in 3 weeks and i packed last night! Any recommendations to the gear i have or just encouragement that it looks fine and i havent forgotten anything would be appreciated!
Berghaus 30+6 litre backpack
Merrell boots (very well broken in, i have worn these to climb Mt Roraima in Venezuela and countless hours at home in Bonnie Scotland with no blister issues.
1 x Trekking trousers
1 x walking shorts
1x swim shorts. (wasnt sure about these but i tend to wear swimshorts ALOT at home. They are extremely light, dry instantly and are very comfy. I cant actually see myself walking in them, the downside is no pockets.)
2 x technical t-shirts
1 x fleece
1 x waterproof jacket
3 x socks
2 x lightweight boxers
1 x flip flops
silk liner
very compact fleece blanket
2 x 600ml water bottles
1x lush shampoo bar
toothbrush and toothpaste
allergy medicine/compeed
microtowel
Kindle fire hd ( for reading and potentially skyping home)
Mobile phone (mostly for getting to and from i should think.)
Brierley guidebook
Charger (works for kindle and mobile phone)
Wallet/passport/insurance/credencial.
I think thats everything i have. I know there are alot of posts like this but i never tire of reading new ones and scrutinizing the little details so dont hold back!
The only other apprehension i have is whether ive left myself enough time to get to Santiago. I have 29-30 days maximum before i need to be back at work. I see alot of people saying they take 33 days. This is not an option for me. I really enjoy walking, i have done lots of 20 - 25 mile training days at home but i do realise that i dont know how my body will react to 30 straight days of this. My other fear is that ill be walking at just a slightly higher pace than most, making it less likely to spend time with people for more than a day or so. Is 33 days the average? Meaning there are plenty of people doing it in 26 - 30 days?
Ok folks sorry if i rambled on, any thoughts are appreciated and will be taken on board. Also let me know if anyone is going at the same time as me. Maybe ill see you on the trail! Buen Camino!
Ive been stalking this forum for months but want to make my own post as my flights are confirmed and i leave for SJPDP on August 30th! I have a couple of questions, i suppose im just seeking last minute advice from all the experts.
For a little background, Im 24, reasonably fit, have a decent amount of trekking experience but nothing like the long roads of the camino. Ill be travelling alone and this is my first camino.
I have never packed anything sooner than the day before i go anywhere but i leave in 3 weeks and i packed last night! Any recommendations to the gear i have or just encouragement that it looks fine and i havent forgotten anything would be appreciated!
Berghaus 30+6 litre backpack
Merrell boots (very well broken in, i have worn these to climb Mt Roraima in Venezuela and countless hours at home in Bonnie Scotland with no blister issues.
1 x Trekking trousers
1 x walking shorts
1x swim shorts. (wasnt sure about these but i tend to wear swimshorts ALOT at home. They are extremely light, dry instantly and are very comfy. I cant actually see myself walking in them, the downside is no pockets.)
2 x technical t-shirts
1 x fleece
1 x waterproof jacket
3 x socks
2 x lightweight boxers
1 x flip flops
silk liner
very compact fleece blanket
2 x 600ml water bottles
1x lush shampoo bar
toothbrush and toothpaste
allergy medicine/compeed
microtowel
Kindle fire hd ( for reading and potentially skyping home)
Mobile phone (mostly for getting to and from i should think.)
Brierley guidebook
Charger (works for kindle and mobile phone)
Wallet/passport/insurance/credencial.
I think thats everything i have. I know there are alot of posts like this but i never tire of reading new ones and scrutinizing the little details so dont hold back!
The only other apprehension i have is whether ive left myself enough time to get to Santiago. I have 29-30 days maximum before i need to be back at work. I see alot of people saying they take 33 days. This is not an option for me. I really enjoy walking, i have done lots of 20 - 25 mile training days at home but i do realise that i dont know how my body will react to 30 straight days of this. My other fear is that ill be walking at just a slightly higher pace than most, making it less likely to spend time with people for more than a day or so. Is 33 days the average? Meaning there are plenty of people doing it in 26 - 30 days?
Ok folks sorry if i rambled on, any thoughts are appreciated and will be taken on board. Also let me know if anyone is going at the same time as me. Maybe ill see you on the trail! Buen Camino!