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Hello people. I sussed this weight stuff the first timeWe definitely worked towards packing lightweight gear (although a few little unnecessary bits). I would like walk from May, which is what we did before. When we went if was a little cold at times (got absolutely frozen and drenched in France and in later soaked in Glacia!). I love the variety of packs and what people feel they need to take on the way. Perhaps walking in the Summer months would make it that much easier to take a smaller pack and pass on the sleeping bag!
My wife and I carried 30L (Quechua) and 35L (North Face) bags respectively on the CF last June and we were happy with that and surprised that most pilgrims we saw had bigger packs, often quite a bit bigger. .....
Folks should use whatever backpack suits them, but there is no inherent advantage to using a small vs. a large pack; unless the smaller pack is lighter in weight while being comfortable carrying the required load.
I take your point regarding the weight of the packs, but I still see having a smaller bag as an advantage over a larger bag, all else being equal. Firstly, if you're flying to/from the camino with only hand luggage as we did last year, a larger pack might not fit on the plane. Secondly, having 'less pack' stuck to your shirt and generating sweat while walking seems like a good thing. Although maybe carrying a tall pack could serve as a good back-of-the-neck protector from the morning sun!
I think it depends on the airline. I checked, and was told they wouldn't accept them. But other pilgrims (from different countries travelling on different airlines) did take theirs as carry-on.any problems with getting walking sticks (collapsing( on plane ?
curry on in osprey 36 or check in ?
Aaaah no, members! Please, do not get side tracked into the poles-in-cabin-or-not debate again. Please see this thread instead. Scroll to the last post for a complete synopsis of the situation.
Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Unfortunately there's no way to predict how the security screening will deal with it. I have seen people carry them on in backpacks, and other times they had to check them on.any problems with getting walking sticks (collapsing( on plane ?
curry on in osprey 36 or check in ?
I do as you do and now purchase inexpensive poles upon arrival. Security measures are "up for grabs" depending on who is screening and their mood! I've experienced both!Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Unfortunately there's no way to predict how the security screening will deal with it. I have seen people carry them on in backpacks, and other times they had to check them on.
Personally if I had a set I wanted to bring with me on the Camino, I would assume they will not be allowed in my backpack as a carry-on item. I would check them on in a box or tube, or at least be prepared to do that.
I now simply skip that possibility by buying an inexpensive set of trekking poles hen I arrive in Spain or France. I find that for me, the inexpensive poles work well.
I hope this answer was some help to you in your question. It was no problem for me to answer it on this thread. Really no need for you to be redirected to another thread. Ask away.
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