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- Camino Frances (Sept/Oct 2012)
Camino Frances travel dates: September 5th – October 10th - 62 yr Female
Notes:
This list includes everything I took with me – at any given time I was wearing part of the list.
1. This is the lightest backpack on the market. It has one main “sack”, one large mesh pocket in front, two side mesh pockets and top/bottom mesh pockets at back. In the back mesh I used the PackTowl (#15) folded in four to provide cushioning and to absorb perspiration (easily washed along way). In the side pockets I carried water, the guidebook and food. In the front mesh I packed the Crocs and gear # 20 – 24 and still had space for fleece as I removed layers during the day. This manner of packing meant that any gear that may be needed instantly was always available at hand. All other gear packed in main compartment, except sleeping bag which fit on top of main compartment and secured by top flap and elastic cord threaded through backpack loops. I found that packing the fleece rolled-up at the bottom of the sack made a sturdy base for the rest of the gear.
2. My boots were fantastic. Wore them with the Thorlo socks and never had problems. Proved to be waterproof on the five rainy days of the trip. I followed someone’s advice on this Forum to file my feet every day and then moisturize after the shower. To be perfectly honest I had one blister: extra skin always grows on one of my toes. One day I thought a blister was forming on that toe, put a Compeed on it and goodness, the next day a blister had been caused BY the Compeed on the toe next to it! Probably the only person who has had a blister caused by a Compeed!
3. Hat was great in sun, wind and rain. Never blew off.
4. I used one scarf around my neck (absorbed perspiration) and the other was used folded as extra cushioning under the backpack straps. Also useful as a skirt/cover-up.
7. I slept in a t-shirt and panties, using the leggings as the climate got colder.
11. In the albergues I always used the disposables on top of mattress/pillow. I used two sets during the trip.
13. I used the sock liners in the evenings and twice when my Thorlos were not dry.
16. Every day I brushed my boots with the nail brush to prevent the Goretex from clogging with the dust in order to conserve the breathability of the boots. The hotel shoe cleaner was used to clean the boots when it had been raining/muddy. The toiletries were replaced as necessary (not all at once!) Never needed the gear/backpack repair items. I did take my Kindle – and found time to read nearly every afternoon – a good way to unwind after a hike. I wish that Brierley would revise his thinking about electronics – it would be very handy to have a digital version of the guidebook either on the phone or Kindle. They do not currently exist in digital format.
23. On two occasions (Iron Cross and O Cebreiro) I forwarded my backpack by courier because of the expected climb. The mesh bag was exactly the right size to carry a water bottle in – so I improvised a sling with the laundry cord – and I could carry it across my body – hands free!
No toe nail cutters – I followed the example of the film and treated myself to a pedicure in Leon!
No walking sticks – I could not carry them as cabin baggage on my flight. I found that I handled the hike well even without them.
- 1. Backpack – Gossamer Gear Murmur Hyperlite (205 grams!) and a figure 8 carabiner
2. Boots – Merrell Mid Moab Goretex
3. Hat – Cotton/mesh with 2” brim
4. 2 infinity scarves – rayon (see notes)
5. Fleece – (heavy) – The North Face – Polartec
6. Fleece – light – Under Armor
7. T-Shirts: 1 long-sleeved Under Armor, 1 short sleeved UA
8. Shirt - Columbia light weight short/long sleeve
9. Leggings
10. 2 Pants/Shorts – Columbia Convertible light weight
11. 1 disposable cellulose single sheet and pillowcase (purchased in Albergue on Way)
12. 1 Silk Sleeping Bag Liner treated with Permethion
13. Underwear/Socks in Ziploc Bag: 3 synthetic panties, 2 bras, 2 pairs Thorlo hiking socks, 1 pair Wigwam liner socks
14. Microfiber Higear Body Towel in nylon/mesh pack
15. Lg. PakTowl towel with mesh bag (see notes)
16. 1 8X10 Coghlans nylon/mesh bag with sundries: extra Ziploc bags, 2 pocket packs tissues, replacement straps for backpack, tiny roll duct tape (repairs?), Swiss Army knife (credit card size), Kindle, zip bag with: charger for Kindle & phone, earphones and screen/glass cleaning cloth; replacement shower gel/shampoo/toothpaste/body lotion (purchased in travel size as needed along Way), spork, extra earplugs, foot file, small nail brush , hotel shoe cleaning sponge, medication refills, spare reading glasses, 2 nail files and nail cleaner, and first aid kit in zip-loc containing: Neosporin (antiseptic gel), plasters, small gauze pads, paper first aid tape, Compeed plasters, needles and thread, Vaseline, Tylenol
17. 1 4X7.5 Coghlans nylon/mesh bag with toiletries: toothbrush/paste, deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, folding comb/brush, mirror & tweezers, universal sink plug, container with safety pins (laundry) and 2 clothes pegs (couldn’t use safety pins on UA t-shirts!)
18. Rick Steve’s silk travel wallet (worn around waist) with Ziploc containing: passport, credencial, stash cash, credit card, debit card, boarding passes for outward flight, local telephone contract and home SIM card
19. The North Face 2-season sleeping bag (940 grams)
20. Croc “clogs”
21. Ziploc with sunglasses, small notebooks, pen, sunscreen (in one Croc)
22. Gloves (in other Croc)
23. Mesh bag (from PakTowl) with: two lengths cord (for laundry, etc.) headlamp, earplugs in container
24. Alltus Ultralight Rain Poncho
25. 2X500 ml water bottles
26. Sandwich, snacks, fruit
27. Brierley Camino Guide
28. 4 Pockets in Pants contained: a) comb, tissues, chapstick, body lotion – b) cash and coins – c) day’s walking stage from guidebook, watch, medication – d) I-phone in a cloth baggie to prevent scratches (used also as camera)
Notes:
This list includes everything I took with me – at any given time I was wearing part of the list.
1. This is the lightest backpack on the market. It has one main “sack”, one large mesh pocket in front, two side mesh pockets and top/bottom mesh pockets at back. In the back mesh I used the PackTowl (#15) folded in four to provide cushioning and to absorb perspiration (easily washed along way). In the side pockets I carried water, the guidebook and food. In the front mesh I packed the Crocs and gear # 20 – 24 and still had space for fleece as I removed layers during the day. This manner of packing meant that any gear that may be needed instantly was always available at hand. All other gear packed in main compartment, except sleeping bag which fit on top of main compartment and secured by top flap and elastic cord threaded through backpack loops. I found that packing the fleece rolled-up at the bottom of the sack made a sturdy base for the rest of the gear.
2. My boots were fantastic. Wore them with the Thorlo socks and never had problems. Proved to be waterproof on the five rainy days of the trip. I followed someone’s advice on this Forum to file my feet every day and then moisturize after the shower. To be perfectly honest I had one blister: extra skin always grows on one of my toes. One day I thought a blister was forming on that toe, put a Compeed on it and goodness, the next day a blister had been caused BY the Compeed on the toe next to it! Probably the only person who has had a blister caused by a Compeed!
3. Hat was great in sun, wind and rain. Never blew off.
4. I used one scarf around my neck (absorbed perspiration) and the other was used folded as extra cushioning under the backpack straps. Also useful as a skirt/cover-up.
7. I slept in a t-shirt and panties, using the leggings as the climate got colder.
11. In the albergues I always used the disposables on top of mattress/pillow. I used two sets during the trip.
13. I used the sock liners in the evenings and twice when my Thorlos were not dry.
16. Every day I brushed my boots with the nail brush to prevent the Goretex from clogging with the dust in order to conserve the breathability of the boots. The hotel shoe cleaner was used to clean the boots when it had been raining/muddy. The toiletries were replaced as necessary (not all at once!) Never needed the gear/backpack repair items. I did take my Kindle – and found time to read nearly every afternoon – a good way to unwind after a hike. I wish that Brierley would revise his thinking about electronics – it would be very handy to have a digital version of the guidebook either on the phone or Kindle. They do not currently exist in digital format.
23. On two occasions (Iron Cross and O Cebreiro) I forwarded my backpack by courier because of the expected climb. The mesh bag was exactly the right size to carry a water bottle in – so I improvised a sling with the laundry cord – and I could carry it across my body – hands free!
No toe nail cutters – I followed the example of the film and treated myself to a pedicure in Leon!
No walking sticks – I could not carry them as cabin baggage on my flight. I found that I handled the hike well even without them.
