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caitlin_s wrote:
I have to add, as you can see I took a bunch of things that many would disapprove of, such as makeup, an ipod and kindle, and not one but TWO dresses!
Who cares what others think? It's YOUR Camino.
what a great list. thanks for posting this--and the black dress is fabulous!
and yes Ping, it is OUR camino, however we chose to dress...but too bad my cowboy boots are just too heavy to carry, perhaps i should just hike in them and forget the boots???
caminocalling said:How come I cannot down load :?: :| I clicked and clicked but no action...
sally_M said:OK, it is time for me to start weighing the individual items in my pack. But where do you find a scale that will weigh the small items? My bathroom scale works for the whole thing loaded, but is not sensitive enough to weigh the individual components.
Stop! No more buying! I'm probably the wrong person to be replying because I note you are leaving in a couple of days and I don't want to confuse the issue. However, I feel that you are taking too much. Basically you need a change of clothes, wet weather gear, toiletries, first aid kit and sleeping bag. Extras are items like a guide book, journal, camera, phone etc.Francescalignumvitae said:Would like some help re my packing list: (Newbie) Am heading out Friday 21 September Biarritz, SJPDP, Santiago (eventually). Still have a day or two to do some proper panic buying.
nreyn12 said:My only suggestion is in the undergarment category.
I always have three undies, just in case I can't or don't want to do my wash one day. That way I wash two pairs the next day and still have a third clean pair to wear.
And socks: I think three pairs are required. I alternate two pairs during the day, stopping every hour for ten minutes to take off my boots and socks, air out my feet, and put on a dry pair of socks. SIx Caminos using this method with no blisters. The third pair of socks is for the end of the day, when I slip into my comfortable - but plastic - Crocs. Clean socks on clean feet after a shower are heaven.
Have a fantastic journey, and do keep us posted on your progress.
Nancy
walkingtotheend said:nreyn12 said:My only suggestion is in the undergarment category.
I always have three undies, just in case I can't or don't want to do my wash one day. That way I wash two pairs the next day and still have a third clean pair to wear.
And socks: I think three pairs are required. I alternate two pairs during the day, stopping every hour for ten minutes to take off my boots and socks, air out my feet, and put on a dry pair of socks. SIx Caminos using this method with no blisters. The third pair of socks is for the end of the day, when I slip into my comfortable - but plastic - Crocs. Clean socks on clean feet after a shower are heaven.
Have a fantastic journey, and do keep us posted on your progress.
Nancy
Hi Nancy
Your comment about clean socks on clean feet resonates with me. I put that experience down as one of the top pleasures in life. I am a little strange I know
Ian
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Hi Caitlin, It is nice to see everyone enjoying your post and the 'process' - I sure am! I am doing the Camino France in July 2014 and the only question I had was "What time of the year did you go?" - you seem to have some cool weather clothes. I brought a LBD and silk scarves when I biked toured France and felt great in the evenings too.or - Confessions of a somewhat vain pilgrim
Hi all - I read a lot of packing lists when I was preparing for the camino, but none of them seemed quite as long as mine ended up being once I'd itemised every single thing, weighed it and added it to my spreadsheet! I thought my list might be of interest or use to some other forum members - see attachment.
I have to add, as you can see I took a bunch of things that many would disapprove of, such as makeup, an ipod and kindle, and not one but TWO dresses! But I also managed to keep my weight down by shopping carefully for lightweight essentials and making a couple of lightweight items myself (I'm a sewer). I ended up using absolutely everything I took and was, to be honest, thrilled to be able to listen to music sometimes (I even discovered that you can listen to an ipod and birdsong *simultaneously*!!) and look vaguely stylish in the evenings. I didn't have any trouble at all with my pack and most of the time was barely even conscious of having it on. My advice to newbies, therefore, is actually that if you really want to take the odd luxury and can squeeze it in while keeping to a reasonable pack weight, go for your life!
I also highly recommend the somewhat crazy act of making a weight spreadsheet like mine and using it as a planning tool. I chose a weight I was comfortable with, categorised everything as either essential or luxury, and then pared down a few things from my list until I hit my target weight.
or - Confessions of a somewhat vain pilgrim
Hi all - I read a lot of packing lists when I was preparing for the camino, but none of them seemed quite as long as mine ended up being once I'd itemised every single thing, weighed it and added it to my spreadsheet! I thought my list might be of interest or use to some other forum members - see attachment.
I have to add, as you can see I took a bunch of things that many would disapprove of, such as makeup, an ipod and kindle, and not one but TWO dresses! But I also managed to keep my weight down by shopping carefully for lightweight essentials and making a couple of lightweight items myself (I'm a sewer). I ended up using absolutely everything I took and was, to be honest, thrilled to be able to listen to music sometimes (I even discovered that you can listen to an ipod and birdsong *simultaneously*!!) and look vaguely stylish in the evenings. I didn't have any trouble at all with my pack and most of the time was barely even conscious of having it on. My advice to newbies, therefore, is actually that if you really want to take the odd luxury and can squeeze it in while keeping to a reasonable pack weight, go for your life!
I also highly recommend the somewhat crazy act of making a weight spreadsheet like mine and using it as a planning tool. I chose a weight I was comfortable with, categorised everything as either essential or luxury, and then pared down a few things from my list until I hit my target weight.
thanks mary, I too am doing the camino in may. great information.To: CaminoKris2013: " Now the question is...(close your ears, gentlemen!) what is the best type of bra to bring?"
IBEX is the best brand in sports undergarments that I have found in my many years of backpacking. Believe it or not, the undies and the top are made out of wool so light you don't even feel them. The greatest thing about these is that they do not absorb odors, they keep you warm if you it's cold, or help keep you cool if it's hot. Lightweight, and no they are not itchy at all. I love themDoing the Camino del Norte in May!
Mary
@t2andreo - the pack weight and pack volume discussion goes back and forth, often without any apparent rhythm or reason. If one accepts for a moment the 10% guideline for summer pack base weight, then I would have a target base weight of around 8.5kg at my walking weight in summer. My experience is that reasonable packing densities are between 200gm/li and 230gm/li for Camino type loads (ie without items like fuel and cooking and eating equipment), indicating my base load requires about 37li if I am prepared to pack really tightly, or 43li if I want a bit more flexibility. Adding an allowance for consumables brings my summer pack volume into the 40-48li range.
Yet despite what seems pretty apparent, that larger people will have a heavier load, and a heavier load requires a larger pack, many contributors will offer advice on pack volume without having any idea how much the person they are offering that advice to weighs.
Regards,
We have kept our packs for the Camino, using smaller ones for local walks and some training. Also the Camino clothes are kept - mine virtually live in my pack. It helps to only have minor tweaks to the packing and as you say 'If it isn't broke, don't fix it' We find that rolling stuff gets it to pack down smaller and it comes out less creased too. Everything, even the socks will roll and pack easily....................
So, I think I will stick with what I know works...my Osprey Kestrel 48. Besides, it is very comfortable and we have a "relationship."
I am trying to get to a static load state, where I determine what works, "freeze" that packing specification, and do not have to micro-analyze the load every time I do a Camino. I was even considering leaving the pack mostly packed and ready to go, after washing and servicing everything once I returned home.
I seek to get to the "If it ain't broke don't fix it point."
We have kept our packs for the Camino, using smaller ones for local walks and some training. Also the Camino clothes are kept - mine virtually live in my pack. It helps to only have minor tweaks to the packing and as you say 'If it isn't broke, don't fix it' We find that rolling stuff gets it to pack down smaller and it comes out less creased too. Everything, even the socks will roll and pack easily.Then there is extra space for a bocadillo or two.......
or - Confessions of a somewhat vain pilgrim
Hi all - I read a lot of packing lists when I was preparing for the camino, but none of them seemed quite as long as mine ended up being once I'd itemised every single thing, weighed it and added it to my spreadsheet! I thought my list might be of interest or use to some other forum members - see attachment.
I have to add, as you can see I took a bunch of things that many would disapprove of, such as makeup, an ipod and kindle, and not one but TWO dresses! But I also managed to keep my weight down by shopping carefully for lightweight essentials and making a couple of lightweight items myself (I'm a sewer). I ended up using absolutely everything I took and was, to be honest, thrilled to be able to listen to music sometimes (I even discovered that you can listen to an ipod and birdsong *simultaneously*!!) and look vaguely stylish in the evenings. I didn't have any trouble at all with my pack and most of the time was barely even conscious of having it on. My advice to newbies, therefore, is actually that if you really want to take the odd luxury and can squeeze it in while keeping to a reasonable pack weight, go for your life!
I also highly recommend the somewhat crazy act of making a weight spreadsheet like mine and using it as a planning tool. I chose a weight I was comfortable with, categorised everything as either essential or luxury, and then pared down a few things from my list until I hit my target weight.
Nothing at all vain about liking what you like and looking how you want to look.or - Confessions of a somewhat vain pilgrim
Hi all - I read a lot of packing lists when I was preparing for the camino, but none of them seemed quite as long as mine ended up being once I'd itemised every single thing, weighed it and added it to my spreadsheet! I thought my list might be of interest or use to some other forum members - see attachment.
I have to add, as you can see I took a bunch of things that many would disapprove of, such as makeup, an ipod and kindle, and not one but TWO dresses! But I also managed to keep my weight down by shopping carefully for lightweight essentials and making a couple of lightweight items myself (I'm a sewer). I ended up using absolutely everything I took and was, to be honest, thrilled to be able to listen to music sometimes (I even discovered that you can listen to an ipod and birdsong *simultaneously*!!) and look vaguely stylish in the evenings. I didn't have any trouble at all with my pack and most of the time was barely even conscious of having it on. My advice to newbies, therefore, is actually that if you really want to take the odd luxury and can squeeze it in while keeping to a reasonable pack weight, go for your life!
I also highly recommend the somewhat crazy act of making a weight spreadsheet like mine and using it as a planning tool. I chose a weight I was comfortable with, categorised everything as either essential or luxury, and then pared down a few things from my list until I hit my target weight.
This is a good plan! I don't personally like using the Diva Cup. At home I use Lunapads, but obviously this isn't practical while on Camino! My doctor recently switched me to a new birth control pill that goes nine weeks in between periods. While I didn't switch *because of* the camino, it's very practical to not have to worry about a period at all while walking!Re: Packing tampons/pads I will be walking for the first time in June 2014 and I have opted to use the Diva Cup. http://divacup.com/t
It is a tiny little silicone cup that packs nicely and weighs very little. I have been using it for the past few months. In addition to not having to bring bulky pads or tampons I love it because it is comfortable/non-existant, environmentally friendly and saves you money. I bought mine for @30$.
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