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I am thinking it will be a nuisance too carry too and I like the idea of a cotton shopping bag yet I keep asking myself, what will I carry for my 4 days in Paris that I have after the Camino. I still have 6 weeks before I leave, maybe the right bag will present itself to me.Hi Shells, a daypack could be a nuisance when you are walking the Camino (unless it's a super-light one that folds away to nothing). I typically take a cotton or nylon shopping bag, which I also find useful on the Camino.
Nuala
Wanting something just a bit more substantial than a ditty bag.Maybe a nylon dittybag?
My backpack is going to be checked through, poles, walking shoes and all (with the exception of a set of clothes and my birkenstocks of course)To avoid having my backpack lost or damaged, I carry it on. I tighten the straps so that it fits within the airlines' required dimensions. I check my walking poles and anything else that the airline won't let me take inside, like my pocket knife, packed in a lightweight nylon bag (tent bag- the tent stays at home). Travel plans would be severely impacted if your backpack didn't arrive when you were ready to begin your Camino. I wear my hiking boots on the plane for the same reason.
I like the idea of that bag, will keep my eyes open for something similar to it. I need something I can carry around Paris with me for a few days after the Camino. My backpack is being checked through. It would take a lot for my trip to be considered a disaster, even having my backpack arrive late would not create such an event.Use whatever you will use to carry valuables and easy-access things along the camino - for example, hidden pocket, shoulder bag or waist pouch. I take a string backpack (see picture) on the camino. It is very lightweight (I made one that weighs 60 g) and is useful for the evenings, rest days in the cities, and the plane journey, but is not adequate for carrying any significant weight. You can also use it to organize clothes or be a pillow if needed.
In fact, I will carry my main backpack in the cabin, along with the string bag for easy access during the flight (so I don't have to go into the overhead bin to get anything). I will check a disposable small bag/box with my walking poles, sleeping bag, and knife. The sleeping bag could go in my backpack as carry-on but might start getting close to the limits. If my checked bag is delayed, it is not a disaster.
LOL, certainly not opposed to picking up litter along the way but I need something a bit more substantial than a grocery bag.The ubiquitous super-market disposable carrier bag does the job. And when you have retrieved your pack provides a handy receptacle for some light-hearted litter-picking along the way.
I use the Sea to Summit collapsible daypack. http://www.rei.com/product/867165/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-daypack Has straps and a zipper; can be checked in a pinch. Packs down to the size of an egg. Useful enroute for groceries, laundry, emergency purse.Wanting something just a bit more substantial than a ditty bag.
AH, yes, thats exactly it ... now to find one here. Thank you.I use the Sea to Summit collapsible daypack. http://www.rei.com/product/867165/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-daypack Has straps and a zipper; can be checked in a pinch. Packs down to the size of an egg. Useful enroute for groceries, laundry, emergency purse.
AH, yes, thats exactly it ... now to find one here. Thank you.
I own and carry an LLBean nylon.zipperd duffle bag. Folds up smaller than a nectarine. When I fly I throw camino clothes in it, and shopping goes in back pack, and that is when I check duffle.That Sea to Summit is still my first choice at this point in time and next would be a nylon shopping bag, would be perfect if it had a zipper closure or a snap closure.
Thank you, I will check that out as well.I own and carry an LLBean nylon.zipperd duffle bag. Folds up smaller than a nectarine. When I fly I throw camino clothes in it, and shopping goes in back pack, and that is when I check duffle.
I use a ZPack chest bag. It can attach to the from of my pack or go over my shoulder or around my waist. Its small and pricy, but very light and water resistant. I carried my camera, Mini tripod, tablet, electronics charger, charging cables, passports, tickets when needed, and snacks in mine. If your looking for a bag for Paris souvenirs I would just buy a small nylon duffel there. Buen CaminoI will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
Will make you look like a local? My guess is that it would take much more than one of those to make me look like a local!I will carry my backpack on, it's small and I'm not taking much at all. I'm spending a few days in Paris too! An elderly lady in Lisbon told me to never, ever leave my hotel without a "Market Tote", one of those woven bags ladies carry to the grocery. Makes you look like a local, carries a lot, very lightweight, cheap so if you lose it you're not heartbroken, and she said it was stylish. If I'm gonna be a bag lady, I definitely want to be stylish.
Hi Shells,I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
Hi Shells,
We will be shipping a box ahead with our trecking polls and whatever else we need but won't be able to carry on the plane. We travel light and try to mostly just pack carryon bags. In this case it will be our rucksacks. I am trying to avoid the one off chance it may get lost. It's a greater peace of mind knowing I'm in possession of my gear.
We will be staying in the hotels and not the hostels so will ship the box directly to our first hotel.
I think I'd rather take my chances with the flight I am on.We will be shipping a box ahead
Hi,I don't know where you're shipping your poles and other items from, but don't be surprised if they are not there because customs will want their money and usually the hotel won't pay for it, just check it in, it's not that much of a hassle compared to paying ransom to customs to get your stuff back.
Hi ShellsI will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
I feel the same way and this was emphasized last week when I met two pilgrims from Canada whose backpacks were list by their airline. The packs didn't catch up with them into five days into the Camino.To avoid having my backpack lost or damaged, I carry it on. I tighten the straps so that it fits within the airlines' required dimensions. I check my walking poles and anything else that the airline won't let me take inside, like my pocket knife, packed in a lightweight nylon bag (tent bag- the tent stays at home). Travel plans would be severely impacted if your backpack didn't arrive when you were ready to begin your Camino. I wear my hiking boots on the plane for the same reason.
Can you not take your backpack with you as a carryon?I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
Another tactic by pickpockets is using razors to cut straps. It happened to a friend I was volunteering with in India…..you cannot be too diligent.I feel the same way and this was emphasized last week when I met two pilgrims from Canada whose backpacks were list by their airline. The packs didn't catch up with them into five days into the Camino.
Hello ShellsG,
This might be of assistance to you. I have one. I use it put my valuables in when using the shower etc on my Camino. It also gets used for trips to the supermercado.
http://www.seatosummit.com/product/?item=Travelling+Light+™+Ultra-Sil+Travel+Day+Pack&o1=0&o2=0&o3=427-41
Buen Camino.
I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
That's why I have a PAKSafe - 30/35 litre day pack and a 5 lt shoulder bag - they are advertised as being totally cut resistant and can be locked.Another tactic by pickpockets is using razors to cut straps. It happened to a friend I was volunteering with in India…..you cannot be too diligent.
In my corner of the world I can walk into any thrift store and find lots of small-but-sufficient day bags, tote bags, travel bags, all for sale for next to nothing.
I bought one, will use it solely for essentials on the long trip from the US to Spain. I will then just give it away after I reunite with my backpack. Someone will be delighted to get it.
I always carry my bag on (if it's too big for the locker it's too big for me). But I also have one of these which I use for laundry/shopping. 35g only and very usable.I use the Sea to Summit collapsible daypack. http://www.rei.com/product/867165/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-daypack Has straps and a zipper; can be checked in a pinch. Packs down to the size of an egg. Useful enroute for groceries, laundry, emergency purse.
I have a super light onya tiny backpack that folds into its own little bag. I put this in the top of my big pack while walking the Camino. I keep my mobile phone and a few other more important things in it. If I need to go anywhere away from my pack I lift the tiny backpack out and take it with me for just as if it were a handbag. I don't keep my valuables in it like money or passport but it is useful to have it to keep things in such as glasses or an item of clothing or things I have bought. This is not related to flying as we came by train to the Camino but I could use it to take on the plane if I had to check my big pack in.I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
I caution my clients to CARRY ON their backpacks.
Can you not take your backpack with you as a carryon?
I'm looking for a 25 to 30 L backpack right now for my EPW trek but the airline limits carry on to 23x40x51 cm (9x16x20 in). Haven't found a backpack that fits those criteria yet. Do other airlines allow bigger bags?
I will be checking my backpack on my flight from British Columbia to Paris. What do I then use as a carry-on. I will need a few things on the plane with me, I always carry a few toiletries, my valuables and something to keep me occupied during the flight. I am thinking of using my Gregory daypack and then just having to stuff it into my backpack while I do my Camino. What do others do??
I'm looking for a 25 to 30 L backpack right now for my EPW trek but the airline limits carry on to 23x40x51 cm (9x16x20 in). Haven't found a backpack that fits those criteria yet. Do other airlines allow bigger bags?
If your trekking poles are collapsible they can be in your carry on luggage. I was thinking about shipping ahead as well but after speaking with the airline and airport, they reassured me it's no problem. Of course knives and such wouldn't make it but I'm not sure what else you are thinking about checkingHi Shells,
We will be shipping a box ahead with our trecking polls and whatever else we need but won't be able to carry on the plane. We travel light and try to mostly just pack carryon bags. In this case it will be our rucksacks. I am trying to avoid the one off chance it may get lost. It's a greater peace of mind knowing I'm in possession of my gear.
We will be staying in the hotels and not the hostels so will ship the box directly to our first hotel.
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