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15g - Flannel - what is this?
Equipment
1500g - Backpack Osprey Kestrel 48 (this may change)
149g - Small dry bags x3
110g - Paracord 550 (25ft) - leave it home
200g - Walking Pole
100g - Water bottle 500ml
41g - Elastic travel clothes line
20g - Key ring LED light - choose the lighter of this or the headlamp torch - you don't need both
60g - Swiss army knife - Spartan - I'd leave it home and buy a nice Spanish steel blade there. That way you don't have to check your bag and worry about it not arriving.
90g - Note pad (small)
80g - Knee compression support
62g - Foil emergency blanket - leave it home
15g - Sleeping mask
59g - Electrical adapter (British to Continental)
30g - Ziploc bags (lightweight) x 3
100g - Silk liner - choose this OR the sleeping bag - you don' t need both
10g - Pen
80g - iPhone waterproof pouch
150g - Contact Lenses & drops (50 pairs)
95g - Mesh wash bag
1000g - Sleeping bag
20g - Blister plasters
2g - Safety pins
100g - First Aid kit- what is in this?
100g - Head torch lightweight
25g - Ear plugs
50g - Dry liner (for back pack) - If your poncho goes over the pack, you don't need this do you?
Toiletries
200g - Quick dry Towel
20g - Toothbrush
50g - Toothpaste
100g - Deodorant (small)
118g - Sun cream
100g - All purpose soap
100g - Anti bac wipes
40g - Razor
30g - Toilet roll
15g - Flannel - what is this?
Clothes - (packed)
400g - Footwear - evening - what is this and why is it so heavy? Crocs/flip flops are lightweight
180g - Trail Socks x 2
300g - Cargo pants (zip off to shorts) x1
200g - Shorts - quick dry x 1
400g - Tops - quick dry x 2
250g - Shirt (long sleeved) lightweight x 1
250g - Poncho (goes over backpack)
370g - Waterproof Mack - You don't need this AND a poncho - choose
120g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go x 2
250g - Thin Fleece
Other
300g - All Documents - what documents are you taking???
82g - Deck of cards - leave them home and talk to people instead
Packed weight - 8,123g
Worn whilst walking
800g - Trail shoes
300g - Cargo pants
90g - Socks
200g - Quick dry top
60g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go
490g - 1/2 litre water (weight of carried water)
Walking weight 1,940g
Total weight 10,063g - too much!!
Well I don' have to figure out weight I think Annisantiago nailed it down. I wear my Crocks (mine are cam0) now even in public. Yep not a good looking shoe but a great place to keep a spare set of foot cushions, they weigh nothing, & every culture so far shudders when they see them. But they have not walked across a country with a pack on. You will find that this is not a fashion show other than those of us that like to compete to see who has the hairiest back, but back to the issue.Flannel - British word for face cloth.
Deck of cards because whilst I love a good chinwag (British word for conversation), people also like to play cards, it's sociable.
Documents - 2 debit cards, E111 health card, passport, Camino passport, travel insurance documents - part of the clause is to carry the policy booklet, yes I know it's a pain, but that's life.
Footwear - comfortable footwear, I wouldn't be seen dead in Crocs (lmao), cant stand flip flops.
Silk liner - cant sleep if its too hot, but im unsure of how warm it will be in May/ June for me, so i'll take a liner on nights its too warm.
Dryliner for back pack - always, I've done lots of long haul travel, you never know if water will ingress your back pack, its light, it's cheap, its staying lol.
First aid kit - plasters, crepe bandage, anti-septic cream, alcohol wipes, pain killers - all seal in a plastic polybag that's ziplocks.
The rest - ok I agree.
@jsalt, would be interested in the make of this lightweight sleeping bag - unless it's a Mummy bag.....Change the sleeping bag and liner to a lightweight washable sleeping bag 350g...
. Last thing I have spent literally hours determining what knife to take. I finally decided on a serrated 4 inch blade primarily because the Spanish women attempting to help me with spanish explained how food was purchased. A serrated blade will not dull & cut their bread said:Opinel No.10 with corkscrew, the ultimate Camino knife.
http://www.opinel-usa.com/products/opinel-knife-no-10-corkscrew-picnic
I prefer to use a from the skin out (FSO) target, when everything is counted, water, food etc. This removes some of the vagaries of just what is to be counted as part of the pack weight.I'm not an expert because I haven't yet done the journey, but someone did mention that you wouldn't count the clothes you are dressed in because you are always dressed. That would then bring your weight down to just over 8kg.
I'm sure the experts pilgrims will be along to put me right.
Missed that. So are the tops base layer as well, outer layer or perhaps going to be both?I guess he included the underwear. It's the ExOfficio Give n Go x2.
Some of the things on the list can be left behind but it all depends on what season Pete will be walking.
@jsalt, would be interested in the make of this lightweight sleeping bag - unless it's a Mummy bag.
Suzanne
I prefer to use a from the skin out (FSO) target, when everything is counted, water, food etc. This removes some of the vagaries of just what is to be counted as part of the pack weight.
As for the OP, there are probably some additions that might be useful:
- A phone and charger, otherwise the waterproof case is just dead weight.
- A hat
- Sunglasses
- Underwear, unless Pete is really going commando, when I would wonder about carrying the deodorant. Mind you, I wonder about that anyway.
What else do you think albergues, etc should provide you that you haven't really paid for?loo roll-not needed -just take enough for each day from where ever you are
Next May/ June I'll be out there.I guess he included the underwear. It's the ExOfficio Give n Go x2.
Some of the things on the list can be left behind but it all depends on what season Pete will be walking.
Got it! Are they the high tech stuff that Ex-Officio was claiming you only needed to take one pair of, and they would dry overnight?Doug, I do like your posts, they make me chuckle.
Yes I left off my iPhone from the list by accident, also sunglasses and hat ... DOH!
By no im not going commando, my underwear is quite tech; Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go boxer briefs, I kind of subtly mentioned it in my list lol.
Both, I can overheat with too many layers Doug. But I will take a light fleece for early starts or late finishes or simply because its cold one day.Missed that. So are the tops base layer as well, outer layer or perhaps going to be both?
It would seem so Doug. I need to keep away from cotton due to chaffing. I intend to test all my equipment before I go, so if I find something isn't so good, it wont be in the pack.Got it! Are they the high tech stuff that Ex-Officio was claiming you only needed to take one pair of, and they would dry overnight?
As a hopeful future hostel owner/runner I would never advocate 'stealing' from an Albergue but my daily consumption of loo roll is approx 10 sheets-not a whole roll -this is not something that I would be mean enough to begrudge a pilgrim -after all they could quite easily use it whilst staying there!!!!What else do you think albergues, etc should provide you that you haven't really paid for?
As a hopeful future hostel owner/runner I would never advocate 'stealing' from an Albergue but my daily consumption of loo roll is approx 10 sheets-not a whole roll -this is not something that I would be mean enough to begrudge a pilgrim -after all they could quite easily use it whilst staying there!!!!
Can't believe we re discussing loo rolls!!!
What I really meant was don't lug about a whole roll -it's just not necessary
Hi Pete,Next May/ June I'll be out there.
And yes, spot on Angelo, you did notice the underwear lol.
Ok its rare, but I need to keep away from cotton because of chaffing.
Yes Doug, they dry really quickly. I'd just roll it inside my tech towel to squeeze whatever water is left and air dry afterwards- no problems the following morning.Got it! Are they the high tech stuff that Ex-Officio was claiming you only needed to take one pair of, and they would dry overnight?
We aren't. We are discussing an attitude that says it is okay to 'liberate' stuff that individually might be low value, and feel that it doesn't matter. I am sure that there are many frustrated bar owners and hospitaleros after this has been done by dozens of pilgrims, whether it be loo roll, soap, paper napkins, PCP salt and pepper ... I could go on. If you didn't pay for it, don't take it.Can't believe we re discussing loo rolls!!!
Love all the opinions
I would say as long as you have a pair of flip flops-for grubby showers and evening wear you don't need another pair for eve -just seen your flip flop comment -get used to them they're invaluable
loo roll-not needed -just take enough for each day from where ever you are
Poncho enough don't need wet weather coat as well
You don't need foil blanket
A few small pegs were really handy -nothing worse than seeing your precious underwear flying off the line !
I bought a knife when I got there -small Spanish wooden handle pruning knife -perfect
Ditch the cards-good albergues often have them
Don't worry too much -I think it's so hard to imagine everything when you are sitting at home but once there it all falls into place and you generally find what you need
There are pharmacy s and supermarkets after all!
Got the light blue one.Blue or black? I only ask as there are Spanish pelagrinos that will wear nothing but black some in robes with red crosses of the Templar. I can't imagine how hot that has to be in the hottest months. I would always take the path they took as it always was the most interesting.
Got the light blue one.
Yea I had been thinking about light and dark colours, i'll also get light coloured clothing too.
I've managed to get my equipment/ clothing list down in weight. So including my pack the total weight is 7.508kg.
Well Keith, you're right, it does cost to get good quality and light weight equipment and clothes. With almost a year to go im lucky that I have the time and money to invest, but not so lucky in that I have to wait til this time next year lol.Unfortunately it cost$ to get the lightest of everything, I am sure you have noticed that. Try your best with clothes, don't skimp on good wool socks, your feet have to be the priority. I wear glasses, have tried contacts, not for me. In any case my glasses lost a lens screw so it took 3 days to find a town big enough to get it replaced. In your case what if you get an eye infection as it is not real clean in some of these places.
Just making sure you are thinking ahead...
@jsalt, would be interested in the make of this lightweight sleeping bag - unless it's a Mummy bag.
Suzanne
these I would leave behind:
149g - Small dry bags x3
110g - Paracord 550 (25ft)
100g - Water bottle 500ml. - just a bottle from the grocery shop will do
41g - Elastic travel clothes line
20g - Key ring LED light
60g - Swiss army knife - Spartan
90g - Note pad (small)
62g - Foil emergency blanket
15g - Sleeping mask
59g - Electrical adapter (British to Continental)
30g - Ziploc bags (lightweight) x 3
50g - Dry liner (for back pack)
100g - Anti bac wipes
15g - FlanneL
Clothes - (packed)
400g - Footwear - Evening TOO HEAVY!
180g - Trail Socks x 2
300g - Cargo pants (zip off to shorts) x1
200g - Shorts - quick dry x 1
400g - Tops - quick dry x 2
250g - Shirt (long sleeved) lightweight x 1
250g - Poncho (goes over backpack)
370g - Waterproof Mack
120g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go x 2
250g - Thin Fleece
Other
300g - All Documents
82g - Deck of cards
Packed weight - 8,123g
Worn whilst walking
800g - Trail shoes
300g - Cargo pants -are you taking 2?
90g - Socks
200g - Quick dry top
60g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go
490g - 1/2 litre water (weight of carried water)
Walking weight 1,940g
Total weight 10,063g - too much!!
I carried both a sleeping bag and liner, would do so again and accept the weight penalty. Otherwise, I am with Mark on these suggestions.You don't need a sleeping bag and a liner. Choose one, ditch one. I think the liner is more practical, and a lot of the albergues have blankets available. Also you can put on your fleece to bed.
On both my Caminos I carried 1/2 roll of toilet paper in a zip-lock bag. It came in handy. In some of the albergues the poop paper goes fast, and it was quite common to go to a stall early in the morning and there was no more. To make the roll more compact, pull out the cardboard tube in the middle and compress it down.
I always carry paracord on any type of hike, long walk, etc. It has a multitude of uses. One of the more practical uses is as boot/shoe laces in the event the ones on your footwear break.
On both Caminos I carried and wore contact lenses. I just find them way more practical than eyeglasses and they allow me to have better peripheral vision and they don't fog up when it rains on you. I carried two sets and two small bottles (60 ml each) of cleaning/storage solution and a small bottle of rewetting drops. Of course I had a pair of prescription eyeglasses as backup and to put on at night after I took the contacts out. I never found any of the bathrooms and sinks in the albergues to be so dirty that I would not utilize them. Of course take the same precautions that you do when at home and handling contacts. Wash your hands and always use fresh storage solution.Well Keith, you're right, it does cost to get good quality and light weight equipment and clothes. With almost a year to go im lucky that I have the time and money to invest, but not so lucky in that I have to wait til this time next year lol.
I will take your advice and not skimp. That said I'm buying Bridgedale socks. They're about £15 here in the UK. I've bought two types to try, one type is thicker for my blister prone feet, the other is a lighter trail sock. I don't need warmth, just the right type that don't make my feet sweat so much.
On the matter of my eyewear. Of course it's possible that I might get an eye infection, however, im on the London underground most every day visiting clients or their buildings that I manage. The only time I got an infection was when I forgot to take them out one night.
Sure i'll find a chemist along the route and get some antibiotic drops.
I will have a spare set of glasses with me. Which I think I left off the equipment list.
Still, I got time to come up with that definitive equipment list lol.
I've managed to get my equipment/ clothing list down in weight. So including my pack the total weight is 7.508kg.
Well, Pete, seems to me you're doing VERY well, indeed, at 7.5 kg!! If you're comfortable with all that includes - GO WITH IT!!! I saw many men carrying a LOT more than that!! Good on ya!!!
Buen Camino!!
Terry
Great - I'm trying to lighten my backpack and now you reminded me that I will want a deck of cards - lol.Flannel - British word for face cloth.
Deck of cards because whilst I love a good chinwag (British word for conversation), people also like to play cards, it's sociable.
Documents - 2 debit cards, E111 health card, passport, Camino passport, travel insurance documents - part of the clause is to carry the policy booklet, yes I know it's a pain, but that's life.
Footwear - comfortable footwear, I wouldn't be seen dead in Crocs (lmao), cant stand flip flops.
Silk liner - cant sleep if its too hot, but im unsure of how warm it will be in May/ June for me, so i'll take a liner on nights its too warm.
Dryliner for back pack - always, I've done lots of long haul travel, you never know if water will ingress your back pack, its light, it's cheap, its staying lol.
First aid kit - plasters, crepe bandage, anti-septic cream, alcohol wipes, pain killers - all seal in a plastic polybag that's ziplocks.
The rest - ok I agree.
Hi Terry
It's not finished yet lol.
That's why I published my list on here, because the much of the advice so far has been great. So far I have trimmed it down by almost 2 kilos. And im sure i'll somehow trim it down further. Havent bought all of my equipment yet deliberately in case I find better alternatives to what i'm already considering on taking.
If I could somehow trim in down another 1.5 kilos without my equipment list being too Spartan, then I would be even happier.
The backpack that I bought is great, and not too big at all.
I use a bandana for my hat and towel!I used a bandana for my wash cloth/flannel. It was tied to a belt loop thruout the day so it was handy for a nose wipe, drying hands in a public bathroom and drying feet when changing liners during the day. It went into the shower with me and I used it as a wash cloth and washed it at the same time.
Edited to eliminate redundancy.
Ok, i'm sort of getting there with putting together my equipment list. But it's too heavy, hence i'm publishing my list here to get some valued feedback and tips on how to lighten my load.
All comments and suggestions welcome.
Equipment
1500g - Backpack Osprey Kestrel 48 (this may change)
149g - Small dry bags x3
110g - Paracord 550 (25ft)
200g - Walking Pole
100g - Water bottle 500ml
41g - Elastic travel clothes line
20g - Key ring LED light
60g - Swiss army knife - Spartan
90g - Note pad (small)
80g - Knee compression support
62g - Foil emergency blanket
15g - Sleeping mask
59g - Electrical adapter (British to Continental)
30g - Ziploc bags (lightweight) x 3
100g - Silk liner
10g - Pen
80g - iPhone waterproof pouch
150g - Contact Lenses & drops (50 pairs)
95g - Mesh wash bag
1000g - Sleeping bag
20g - Blister plasters
2g - Safety pins
100g - First Aid kit
100g - Head torch lightweight
25g - Ear plugs
50g - Dry liner (for back pack)
Toiletries
200g - Quick dry Towel
20g - Toothbrush
50g - Toothpaste
100g - Deodorant (small)
118g - Sun cream
100g - All purpose soap
100g - Anti bac wipes
40g - Razor
30g - Toilet roll
15g - Flannel
Clothes - (packed)
400g - Footwear - evening
180g - Trail Socks x 2
300g - Cargo pants (zip off to shorts) x1
200g - Shorts - quick dry x 1
400g - Tops - quick dry x 2
250g - Shirt (long sleeved) lightweight x 1
250g - Poncho (goes over backpack)
370g - Waterproof Mack
120g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go x 2
250g - Thin Fleece
Other
300g - All Documents
82g - Deck of cards
Packed weight - 8,123g
Worn whilst walking
800g - Trail shoes
300g - Cargo pants
90g - Socks
200g - Quick dry top
60g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go
490g - 1/2 litre water (weight of carried water)
Walking weight 1,940g
Total weight 10,063g - too much!!
hi Cath, that would be good. Follow each other's progress over the months training and equipment etc.I am impressed not only by your equipment list but by the fact that your not leaving for the Camino for another year and you are soooo organised already!!! I to am walking the Camino same time as you next year and so far I've just started my walking training and getting ideas in my head about lists and so on, Well done!!, might see you on the way
Ok, i'm sort of getting there with putting together my equipment list.
Forget these items
Equipment
110g - Paracord 550 (25ft)
200g - Walking Pole Use trekking poles instead, Lecki carbon fiber and save your back
100g - Water bottle 500ml Take two bottles, 800ml minimum
41g - Elastic travel clothes line
20g - Key ring LED light
90g - Note pad (small)
80g - Knee compression support unless you already have bad knees
62g - Foil emergency blanket
30g - Ziploc bags (lightweight) x 3
100g - Silk liner
10g - Pen
95g - Mesh wash bag
20g - Blister plasters Use VaporRub daily after a shower instead, with a good pair of boots
2g - Safety pins
100g - First Aid kit
25g - Ear plugs
50g - Dry liner (for back pack) Use a garbage bag instead, and a rain cover on your pack.
Toiletries
100g - Deodorant (small)
118g - Sun cream
40g - Razor
30g - Toilet roll ?
15g - Flannel ?
Clothes - (packed)
400g - Tops - quick dry x 2 ?
250g - Poncho (goes over backpack) Use a backpack rain cover instead.
120g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go x 2 ?
250g - Thin Fleece when you walk, you won't get cold unles
Other
82g - Deck of cards
Worn whilst walking
800g - Trail shoes
300g - Cargo pants
90g - Socks
200g - Quick dry top
60g - Exofficio Men's Give-N-Go
490g - 1/2 litre water (weight of carried water)
Walking weight 1,940g
I've bought technical skivvies hehe!Lol I forgot to mention best not use white skivvies/under garments probably don't have to discuss.....
I also take a flannel (wash cloth), and at the end of my shower, I wring it out and “dry” myself with it, before drying myself properly with my microfibre towel. My towel is then not very wet and it dries on the end of my bunk before I turn in, and I then use it as a “pillow case” across the top of my bed. Jill
Maybe albergues could adopt the Asian style and affix a hose to each lavatory with pilgims bringing their own soap. It would save on loo roll and would be better for the environment. Also, since I started using them I have found hoses to be a much much cleaner and more comfortable way to deal with the ...ahhmm...issue at hand.
I too have used the hose system, whilst living in the Middle East. It works there rather well there, where the water is always tepid. I can imagine nothing worse than using the system in Spain apart from mid summer - can you imagine the shock of cold water sprayed on one's delicate parts???
And on a more pressing issue, water is a scarce resource especially in summer across much of northern Spain south of the Cantabrian mountains. Remember that and dont use it wastefully.
Hehe, now there's an idea.Pete have you thought of ways of hanging clothes on your pack to dry?
Yes you still have 11 months to take the tube to work with your pack on & your skivvies drying on the back, but it will make space as you ride on the tube. Your fellow passengers will not forget you!
My bag is 890gm season 2 rectangular shape (not mummy). Not necessarily considered very lightweight. However, I have heard that a South African supplier/ manufacturer of bags make extremely lightweight kit, but they aren't cheap.I would aso like that information.
You are going to be sleeping outdoors on your Camino Frances?Ok forum, I tried out a ground mat whilst camping the past few days and got virtually no sleep. My back and shoulders ache and feel like I've been smashing rocks all day lol.
So im now thinking about these self inflating mats etc.
Would be good to get some advice and thoughts on these?
I cannot sleep on a hard surface that a roll mat provides, I need some cushioning etc.
Yea I'd like to a few times.You are going to be sleeping outdoors on your Camino Frances?
I've always used a closed cell foam roll-up type. Believe me, when you are tired you will sleep just fine on the ground.Yea I'd like to a few times.
Believe me I wont.I've always used a closed cell foam roll-up type. Believe me, when you are tired you will sleep just fine on the ground.
My wife and I will likely be walking with you, we are looking for early May as our starting time.Next May/ June I'll be out there.
I forgot to mention 2 thingsYea I'd like to a few times.
I wear glasses, one normal the other prescription sunglasses, just take small screws that fit in case You lose a lens.i am preparimng for my Camino which begins from SJPDP on August 23. I wear glasses,and I have never worn contacts. Has anyone ever taken an extra pair? My sunglasses are porescription.
I also recently met with 2 people who walked last year and they took flip flops, and 2 pair of shoes: trainers and hiking??
My pack is the Gregory Contour 50....It fits me perfectly. The people at Sail meaured me, let me load it with weight and walk around. We tried out 2 different packs.
I assume it will be very hot, others who have been there that time of year can answer better than I.August 23 start from SJPDP. i am sure it will be hot! will i be looking at cooler nights and mornings with swealtering days like here?
Hi Dan, I've switched from extended wear lenses to dailies as they are now better for me.i am preparimng for my Camino which begins from SJPDP on August 23. I wear glasses,and I have never worn contacts. Has anyone ever taken an extra pair? My sunglasses are porescription.
I also recently met with 2 people who walked last year and they took flip flops, and 2 pair of shoes: trainers and hiking??
My pack is the Gregory Contour 50....It fits me perfectly. The people at Sail meaured me, let me load it with weight and walk around. We tried out 2 different packs.
My wife and I will likely be walking with you, we are looking for early May as our starting time.
Oh, and I have Ex-Officio too. Great stuff!
Hi there. Coming from a country where water is also a very precious commodity, and having walked part of the Camino in late summer, I agree with Felice that we need to be careful of our water usage. I guess it all boils down to respecting the local environment, and remembering that we are visitors in someones elses home country.Yes teacher, i'll also check that my laces are done up tight too!
Thank you
With respects, I don't need coaching on being a respectful visitor to another country.Hi there. Coming from a country where water is also a very precious commodity, and having walked part of the Camino in late summer, I agree with Felice that we need to be careful of our water usage. I guess it all boils down to respecting the local environment, and remembering that we are visitors in someones elses home country.
Okay!With respects, I don't need coaching on being a respectful visitor to another country.
Quite a decent bloke with a moral compass and experienced with etiquette when abroad.
Thank you!
Received the Ex-Officios today, think i'll try them out tomorrow lol.
I think doing the hike May - June means it isn't too hot or too busy with pilgrims. Hopefully ideal conditions for us all.
Pete, I am using a 32l Spanish Altus pack 1300grs, total weight I am carrying including the pack is 5kg without 0,5l of water.
Take one weekend complete and try to live on what you have in your pack as you were on the Camino, what you do not use in these two days are not necesary except the poncho. You would be surprissed how little is needed and if you hapen to need somthing you can by it local, do not forget El Camino is the most populated street in Europe! and every littel shop in every village can have all necessary and technical solutions for a Pilgrim.
Buen Camino
Kuhl! Very light pants that wear like iron get the convertible Liberators they zip to shorts. You will have to sell your favorite scooterYes you're right, I guess it's the ... what if I need this or that!
I'm sure that once both Doug and Keith have finished with me over the coming months I shall have not much more than a rucksack lol.
Seriously though, im getting some great tips and ideas in this forum.
I'm definitely searching for Technical clothing, I need to reduce weight to help keep weight off my knees. I'll use a walking pole too.
I'll look into that.Kuhl! Very light pants that wear like iron get the convertible Liberators they zip to shorts. You will have to sell your favorite scooter
I'm more of a fan of ExOfficio pants but I have been seeing the Kuhl brand pop up more frequently and plan to check them out too. ExOfficio makes some really nice travel clothing, lightweight/quick drying fabrics. Kuhl seems to be marketing the same type of clothing.Kuhl! Very light pants that wear like iron get the convertible Liberators they zip to shorts. You will have to sell your favorite scooter
Going solo as I did was less expensive but I think you will be very blessed to have those you love with you.I'm more of a fan of ExOfficio pants but I have been seeing the Kuhl brand pop up more frequently and plan to check them out too. ExOfficio makes some really nice travel clothing, lightweight/quick drying fabrics. Kuhl seems to be marketing the same type of clothing.
Whatever brand I end up with I will be taking 2 pairs of the exact same pant. Sadly I already have, and regularly use, convertible pants BUT unfortunately I don't own 2 of the same pair/same color. So when we (my wife/myself/possibly our daughter) walk the CF I will be buying 2 new pairs. I just wish they were not so expensive!
i am preparimng for my Camino which begins from SJPDP on August 23. I wear glasses,and I have never worn contacts. Has anyone ever taken an extra pair? My sunglasses are porescription.
I also recently met with 2 people who walked last year and they took flip flops, and 2 pair of shoes: trainers and hiking??
My pack is the Gregory Contour 50....It fits me perfectly. The people at Sail meaured me, let me load it with weight and walk around. We tried out 2 different packs.
I walked last May/June and agree 100 % with what Jill suggest you get rid off.Hi, I would toss out:
Paracord 110g
Clothes Line 41g
Key Ring 20g
Foil blanket 62g
Mesh Wash Bag 95g
Head Torch 100g (use your iphone light)
Anti Bac Wipes 100g
Half the Loo Roll 15g
Shorts 200g (you have them already in the cut-offs)
1 Top 200g
Waterproof Mac 370g (or the poncho)
Cards 82g
Change the sleeping bag and liner to a lightweight washable sleeping bag 350g
1 kg 745g saved.
Jill
As basic as albergues may sometimes be it seldom rains indoorsiPhone light is OK, butt what if it is raining?
I prefer a small rechargeable LED light 9.6gram/0.34 oz good for 48hr of light (lowest setting)-->Nitecore T Series Tube
Buen Camino
Ah, but there is the real question, another can of worms: why walk so early in the morning that you can't see where ypu are going. And you roommates will thank you for sleeping in until the sun rises.@Anemone del Camino
When you get up early and start to walk when it is still dark...
it is not about fear in the backpack
I drink more water in the first hours then those 9.6gr
Hi I'm planning on leaving St Jean on the 6th of May 17, current training with a nine kg backpack. I think I need to lighten the load. Hope to see you on the way. Regards Jackie NZI am impressed not only by your equipment list but by the fact that your not leaving for the Camino for another year and you are soooo organised already!!! I to am walking the Camino same time as you next year and so far I've just started my walking training and getting ideas in my head about lists and so on, Well done!!, might see you on the way
Keep training with that weight but lighten the load you will actually carry to the minimum you need. In fact, if you can manage it, train with 10 or 12kg and only take 6 to 8kg on your trip. You'll be happy you trained with a little extra weight.Hi I'm planning on leaving St Jean on the 6th of May 17, current training with a nine kg backpack. I think I need to lighten the load. Hope to see you on the way. Regards Jackie NZ
An easy way to add weight or remove at the top end for training is extra water bladders or bottles. When you are on the last few miles of a training walk your feet feel like lead simply pour off water. Or sit down. Sometimes we get over zealous & go farther than we should have.Keep training with that weight but lighten the load you will actually carry to the minimum you need. In fact, if you can manage it, train with 10 or 12kg and only take 6 to 8kg on your trip. You'll be happy you trained with a little extra weight.
Nice to hear I wasn't the only person to add items I found like Gps units, cigar lighter that folks leaving Sariah left going up the hill.It's good to reduce one's load, get rid of non-essentials and monitor the weight of your pack. But, before you leave behind a third pair of underwear or pair of socks to eliminate pack weight, step on a scale and take a look at how much your body weighs, too. If you're above your ideal weight and it's possible to lose a few pounds before you go, walking will be that much easier and there will be less wear and tear on your joints. Of course you will likely lose some weight from walking every day on the Camino, too. I shipped a bunch of stuff ahead from Pamplona that I realized I didn't need. I enjoyed carrying a lighter pack. Then, as I lost weight and got fitter, I found myself justifying adding some heavy stuff back (a bottle of sunscreen, a large camino guidebook I found in an albergue, etc.) We are a funny species, aren't we?
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