Leaving tomorrow - one last question- is it worth to bring a small daypack?

[Heather88]

I am flying to Spain tomorrow to begin my Camino and am wondering if bringing a daypack is too much? I was thinking of using it for shopping, site seeing etc...
I am wondering if it is crazy to add weight to my pack for that?.

 

[ascensions]

If it works, why not? I'm taking a 1.0 liter daypack.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Absolutely. I bring one of those nylon shopping bags you can fold up tightly in its own pouch. Great for carrying your important documents, money, cell to the shower, or bringing these things into town in the evening, grocery opping as you mention and as a day bag should you need to send your backpack ahead one day. I prefer the ones with a zipper. I think this is the one I have, although 64 grams seems like a lot; it is really tiny when folded up. http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Ultra-Sil®+Sling+Bag&o1=0&o2=0&o3=380-36

 

[Mark Lee]

I found these to work good for shopping and are inexpensive, almost disposable and weigh almost nothing and fold up small.....
Sometimes they are given away as promos...

 

[VNwalking]

A heavy day pack would be a bit much--but the one in Mark's post looks great, and Anemone's onto a good idea too.
I have a cloth shoulder bag, but it only tends to come out in Santiago--along the way I just use my Saloman front pack if I go out someplace.

 

[Heather88]

Thank you for the suggestions. I had one of those bags with the strings but can't find it so am going with a lightweight shopping bag that folds into a small pouch.
Feeling kind of nervous and sort of want to barf but I am excited at the same time. Only 11 more hours until my flight.
Gracias por todo

 

[Icacos]

Buen Camino

 

[SYates]

Buen Camino! You will be fine ;-) SY

 

[NualaOC]

Buen Camino Heather - all will be well.

 

[Kanga]

@Heather88 once you are on the plane (and if you were me, with a gin and tonic in hand), you will be fine. Enjoy!

 

[SYates]

And for all of you that live in a Decathlon country (or happen to walk past one), I use this one https://www.decathlon.de/rucksack-pocketbag-faltbar-schwarz-id_8205180.html but in blue with little arrows on it ;-) Weights only 55 g. Buen Camino, SY

 

[VNwalking]

Feeling kind of nervous and sort of want to barf but I am excited at the same time.

Ah, the day-before jitters...not to worry, Heather, it just means your camino has begun. Once you set foot on the way, the nerves will dissolve like fog on a sunny day.

 

[domigee]

And for all of you that live in a Decathlon country (or happen to walk past one), I use this one https://www.decathlon.de/rucksack-pocketbag-faltbar-schwarz-id_8205180.html but in blue with little arrows on it ;-) Weights only 55 g. Buen Camino, SY

And good price!!

 

[marbuck]

A super light fold up day pack is as important as a Swiss Army pocket knife with a cork screw. A 'must have' in your backpack.

 

[VNwalking]

A super light fold up day pack is as important as a Swiss Army pocket knife with a cork screw.

I don't have either and am perfectly happy without them.
Just goes to show how individual packing lists are: @marbuck is perfectly correct, and so am I. So make your own decisions and don't listen (too much) to us. We're all just talking anyway--wishing we were in your shoes right now!
Enjoy, Heather...Buen Camino!

 

[kmrice]

I carry a Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil daypack, 20 litres, 2.4 ounces, for evenings to hold things I don't want to leave at the albergue in my main pack. When not in use it packs into its own pouch - about the size of a lemon.With what I carry in it, it is very comfortable on my back. Well worth its small weight.

 

[Bonita]

And for all of you that live in a Decathlon country (or happen to walk past one), I use this one https://www.decathlon.de/rucksack-pocketbag-faltbar-schwarz-id_8205180.html but in blue with little arrows on it ;-) Weights only 55 g. Buen Camino, SY

That's like mine and it goes with me for ALL my travels. I got it as a gift.

 

[trecile]

And for all of you that live in a Decathlon country (or happen to walk past one), I use this one https://www.decathlon.de/rucksack-pocketbag-faltbar-schwarz-id_8205180.html but in blue with little arrows on it ;-) Weights only 55 g. Buen Camino, SY

I just checked the Spanish Decathlon site, and that mochila wasn't listed.

 

[trecile]

I just checked the Spanish Decathlon site, and that mochila wasn't listed.

I take that back. When I searched under "mochilas" I didn't find it, but when I put in the brand name it did come up! Yay!
http://www.decathlon.es/mochila-plegable-pocket-bag-id_8296998.html
I've got a full day in Madrid, I'll head to the Decathlon there.
Is there anything else I should add to my Decathlon shopping list??

 

[SYates]

Yes, write on top of it 'resist temptation to buy more shiny new gear'
Buen Camino, SY

 

[bikerkvw]

Thank you for the suggestions. I had one of those bags with the strings but can't find it so am going with a lightweight shopping bag that folds into a small pouch.
Feeling kind of nervous and sort of want to barf but I am excited at the same time. Only 11 more hours until my flight.
Gracias por todo

I have often used just a plastic bag I get from the market. They weigh nothing and you can put it in your pocket until you need it.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I have often used just a plastic bag I get from the market. They weigh nothing and you can put it in your pocket until you need it.

It has been a while since Heather88 visited the Forum. She probably found an answer to her question.

On older posts, it often is worthwhile to check dates. This thread is three years old...

 

[bikerkvw]

It has been a while since Heather88 visited the Forum. She probably found an answer to her question.

On older posts, it often is worthwhile to check dates. This thread is three years old...

My Bad.

 

[domigee]

My Bad.

Easily done

 

[spreadsheetdirtbags]

This is something I did not originally bring. I had a little bit of cord along and I used that to make a 'shoulder sling' for my small dry-bag, so I could carry my passport/money with me easily. At one of the first towns though, I ended up grabbing one of those very lightweight nylon shopping bags (it was a very small one) and used it for the remainder of the trip. You can get very light ones. If you want to be a bit 'spendy' about it, you can also get a very lightweight, packable 'backpack' that folds up into itself.

 

[trecile]

If you want to be a bit 'spendy' about it, you can also get a very lightweight, packable 'backpack' that folds up into itself.

You can buy one at Decathlon for 1.99€

Mochila Montaña Trekking Viaje Quechua Ultracompacta 10 Litros Azul

| Nuestros diseñadores backpackers han creado esta mochila compacta para llevar lo imprescindible para salidas de exploración de un día.

www.decathlon.es

 

[spreadsheetdirtbags]

You can buy one at Decathlon for 1.99€
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Mochila Montaña Trekking Viaje Quechua Ultracompacta 10 Litros Azul

| Nuestros diseñadores backpackers han creado esta mochila compacta para llevar lo imprescindible para salidas de exploración de un día.

www.decathlon.es

Ha! No way! I have only ever seen these in North America at stores like REI/MEC, (like this one), and they cost a lot more than a few dollars. Thanks for posting!

 

[pjacobi]

I tried a give-away daypack, but the straps easily broke after a couple uses.

I then bought the Sea-to-Summit Ultra-Sil Daypack, which seemed expensive at about $30.00. However, it was really well made, straps were strong, and could hold heavy items such as camera and ipad. For me, I thought it was well worth the price, because it is so small and light, but very strong.


-Paul

 

[RemysMimi]

I found these to work good for shopping and are inexpensive, almost disposable and weigh almost nothing and fold up small.....
Sometimes they are given away as promos...
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I purchase one of these while on my first Camino because some days my back bothered me. Works fine as long as you don't over stuff.