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I agree. Anything I might suggest would be nitpicking.Considering that the 20lbs includes 3lbs of water and 2lbs of food, I think you are doing fine.
¡Buen Camino!
Hello Camino Friends!
I fly out on Tuesday, and I think I have it all just about settled.
I'm just a hair under 20 pounds (9kg). I weight 200 pounds (90.7kg), so I meet the 10% recommendation. However, I am still wanting to lighten my load. Any sugestions?
Also, these are the things in my bag and does not consider the things that I will have on my body.
Things I am debating about getting rid of or swapping out:
- Cabela mini messenger bag (since I'll have an altus packable back pack).
- Rain Jacket becuase I didn't use it last time even in the rain. I feel like I could buy an Altus backpacking one over in Spain if I decide I need one.
- Sleeping Sheet becuase I only used it once, maybe twice, last time. I mostly slept in either my clothes if it was cool, requested a blanket or just in my undies. Do I really need this thing?
- Teva Trekking Sandals to a pair of minimalist outdoor sandals that weight about 3-4 times less. I want to take the Teva hiking sandals with me only becuase I used pair of these last time for about half the Camino and mailed my shoes to SdC. I could also just buy something while over in Spain if need be. I keep going back and fourth on this one.
- Drop my food weight (I have 2 lbs planned, but will probably only cary at most one pound).
Here is my packing list on Google Sheets, with my own commentary.
I think it is polite and considerate to use a sleeping sheet of one kind or another. Maybe it isn't much, but it is a way to avoid leaving too much of an impression on the bed for the next pilgrim who will lie on it!Hello Camino Friends!
I fly out on Tuesday, and I think I have it all just about settled.
I'm just a hair under 20 pounds (9kg). I weight 200 pounds (90.7kg), so I meet the 10% recommendation. However, I am still wanting to lighten my load. Any sugestions?
Also, these are the things in my bag and does not consider the things that I will have on my body.
Things I am debating about getting rid of or swapping out:
- Cabela mini messenger bag (since I'll have an altus packable back pack).
- Rain Jacket becuase I didn't use it last time even in the rain. I feel like I could buy an Altus backpacking one over in Spain if I decide I need one.
- Sleeping Sheet becuase I only used it once, maybe twice, last time. I mostly slept in either my clothes if it was cool, requested a blanket or just in my undies. Do I really need this thing?
- Teva Trekking Sandals to a pair of minimalist outdoor sandals that weight about 3-4 times less. I want to take the Teva hiking sandals with me only becuase I used pair of these last time for about half the Camino and mailed my shoes to SdC. I could also just buy something while over in Spain if need be. I keep going back and fourth on this one.
- Drop my food weight (I have 2 lbs planned, but will probably only cary at most one pound).
Here is my packing list on Google Sheets, with my own commentary.
That's a good idea about bulk.I love doing my worst!
Saving weight is good, but I found it equally important to save on bulk. The fewer things I had, the easier it was to pack, unpack, and find what I needed.
I found myself using this more than my water bottles last time. It was easier for me to just take my cup out and drink at the fountains then move on. Also, was very handy at the albergues that did not have pots or pans. Doubled as a pot for boiling water.I
Toaks 357ml titanium mug - I'm a coffee addict, and still I ask: Why?
These are super heavy. I had a horrible foot experience last time with blisters from day 2 till walking into Santiago. These sandals helped for about half of the trip. Basically, these I carry with me out of both paranoia. Plus, they'll be super comfortable while walking around town in the evenings.Teva Trail Sandals - If you trek in the sandals then you'll be carrying your boots or hiking shoes. Ditch 'em and bring a pair of flip flops.
This is mostly for my post Camino travels. It doubles as a make shift hand washer. I would like to ditch it, but I know I'll be in places with only a small wash basin. This will allow me to get my clothes cleaner.I love doing my worst!
Seas to summit 13L dry bag - That's a big bag. I found a small dry bag to carry electronics was enough.
I replaced this with a 20oz widemouth gatorade bottle that is much lighter. I might go get a second one just to keep 1 liter of water on me with and be able to balance out both sides.16 oz Wide mouth nalgene (1) - I preferred having one single 1L bottle for most days, and supplementing it with drinks from the tiendas on hot days.
Sadly I do. Back and neck issues. Also, it deflates to be smaller than a tennis ball.Travel pillow - Bulky. Unless you really need this, ditch it.
Keeping the altus. Ditching the Messenger bag.altus backpack - Too bulky. I ended up ditching my cheap daypack and just using a basic drawstring bag.
Cabela mini messenger bag - overkill. If you need to mail stuff ahead just buy a box at the post office.
Keeping the sheet. Someone else made a comment about thinking of other pilgrims. So I kept the sheet. I got a Frogg Toggs jacket, but I figured if it starts to fail or doesn't suit my needs I can always pick up something at a Decath. The fleece I'd like to ditch, but I'll be doing some mountain climbing post camino, so I'll want to have that -- also doubles as a comfortable shirt if I decided to use a washer and dryer.Keep
Moisturizer for face. - Mandatory in my book. I'm surprised how few guys carried moisturizer.
sleeping sheet - I can't imagine sleeping without a sheet. Some of the municipal albergues didn't provide anything beyond a bed.
Rain jacket. I liked mine, and weather is unpredictable. Doubles as a warm layer, so I'd keep this over a fleece. I guess it depends on what style of jacket - I splurged and got an Italian one made for biking. It was the only stylish thing I carried.
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No shorts, or sweat pants, or something to wear besides one pair of convertible pants?
I loved my black running tights. I started off modest and only wore them under a pair of shorts for awhile, and then just stopped caring.
First, I agree with Latecomer and tomnorth, given that your 20 pounds includes 5 pounds of food and water, I think you are doing very well. Since you are walking in the summer, it's possible that you could get by without a rain jacket.
As for me, unless I'm trekking through the Sahara, I'm taking my 11 oz arcteryx rain jacket. I have walked three times in the Spring and once in the Fall, so that's a factor. I also use my rain jacket as my outer shell, which is helpful on cold early (and windy) mornings in the mountains. I've used it as a shirt when my shirts are drying on the line. Having walked in sideways, all day long rains and 70mph winds, I just can't bring myself to using a trash bag or cheap poncho.
I think if you have walked in your Tevas before, that's a pretty compelling reason to stick with them, unless you have locked in on the perfect hiking boot or shoe and know that's what you'll wear everyday.
By the way, I walked two Caminos with the Trail 40 and then outsmarted myself and used two different packs since (Gregory and Low Alpine). When I walk next Spring I'm going back to my REI Trail 40.
Here's to your most excellent adventure! Buen Camino
Great idea! The sheet is back in the bag! Thanks!I think it is polite and considerate to use a sleeping sheet of one kind or another. Maybe it isn't much, but it is a way to avoid leaving too much of an impression on the bed for the next pilgrim who will lie on it!
Why are you carrying two pounds of food? Did I miss something?
I do believe that rain jacket will work just fine.I love the Trail 40 for plane travel especially. I picked up a frogg toggs ultraight 2 rain jacket. Weights in at 5.5oz. I hope it will be all I need. I hope I won't have to buy something else in Spain.
Thanks!
Because I over prepare. I plan on carrying most of my food along the way and only buy dinner, maybe. I hate wasting food, and I know that some things only come in large packages. For example a box of 10 packets of instant oatmeal in the US weighs in at about 13 oz. Then if I include a snacks (candy bar), and some cheese and olives for lunch, I'll be approaching the 2 pound mark.
However, I do think 2 pounds is more than what I will carry. I'm also meeting a priest friend mid way and will be carrying part of his mass kit. So, maybe it is good that I over estimate a little.
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