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Wondering if you need the thermal clothing and not understanding "
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels " are you bringing that many shoes?
My bag is a 28L Greagory Jade and holds everything for a 3 months stay. On my last Camino I walked with maximum 12 lbs. My back and knees thanked me.
I would have a light sleeping bag in May, specially if you are usually cold. The houses can be cold, even there is already warm outside. I had a sleeping bag in last May, it weighs 600 g and can be used as blanket too. Perfect! Buen CaminoU think it is better to give up the sleeping bag and just take liner and thememals?
hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag and liner (I prefer silk)
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt I used merino wool and found it better (and less stinky).
thermal pants/long johns I used silk bottoms, but if I were to do it again, I would go with merino wool.
micro fleece micro fleece what?
You might wish to consider a puffy vest
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves you might want to include glove liners - I wore silk liners and fingerless ragg wool gloves and that worked out (mostly) fine, even in the wet weather.
small day bag Sea-to-Summit makes a great one - lightweight and rolls up into a very small size.
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
earplugs
toothbrush and paste (others will love you for it)
dental floss (not just for teeth)
I also recommend a means of carrying water. Some people like a water bladder (I don't as it takes up space inside the pack that can be used for other things). I used regular water bottles and rigged up a tube to sip water from them while they were in my pack outside bottle pockets. See my post about things I learned along the Camino.
Another "essential" for me was a Swiss Army Knife with a corkscrew. You can get a really nice with (with a Camino logo) at the backpacking store in SJPdP
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
This is really good advice. I found that sitting in my bunk and writing up the day was great way to put it all in perspective. Then I'd have a siesta. Then some wine. Life doesn't get much better than that, mate.Don't forget a journal to record where you stayed, the people you meet and memorable events and sights. It is so easy to forget the little delights. I reconstructed a travel log from my credenciales after I got home. It would have been so much easier to keep a daily log/diary/journal.
This is a very timely thread for me, as well, since I am planning a start at SJPdP on 18 April. I think your rain jacket with layering for cool mornings should be fine, so maybe ditch the down jacket? I have started assembling my gear and setting it aside. The impression I’ve gotten is mid-April may be cool and wet. A new rain jacket was a priority, so I got a lightweight Goretex one from REI. While it may get cool, I’m guessing it won’t be cold enough for thermal undies. Just planning to pack two long sleeved merino tees and convertible pants. Going with the Salomon ultra 3 gtx mid boots, since I just don’t want my feet getting wet. I admire you and other posters sticking to smaller packs. Me - I just can’t. I’ll strive to keep the weight down, but I’ll also be carrying camera gear and tablet, so volume-wise , I may be maxed out. Sleep-wise, even for an April trek, I’m gonna chance it with just a sleeping bag liner and silk liner. Headlamp with a red light option is also a good idea.hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
Try that quick dry towel at home. I tossed mine and replaced it with a medium cotton towel. Hard case for eye glasses, don't always have a safe place to place them while you're sleeping.hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
I did portions of the Camino Frances in May, the low route over the Pyranees and from Sarria to SdC, and I can tell you, it gets cold!
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I definitely recommend layering. I've put my suggestions in red.
hey thanx for the info:I did portions of the Camino Frances in May, the low route over the Pyranees and from Sarria to SdC, and I can tell you, it gets cold!
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I definitely recommend layering. I've put my suggestions in red.
I wear merino wool for walkinghey thanx for the info:
so you think i should not take a sleeping bag? because u said it is very cold in may
so merino wool for sleeping not for walking instead of thermals?
unfortunately we dont have sea to sumit only decahthlon israel is soooo expensive.
It comes down to the weight/thickness of the fabric. For warm weather I like 150-160 gsm (grams per square meter)hey . trecile what is the diffrence between 200 merino 150 and all that? im still so confused with what clothes to take any gives?
hey thanx for the info:
so you think i should not take a sleeping bag? because u said it is very cold in may
so merino wool for sleeping not for walking instead of thermals?
unfortunately we dont have sea to sumit only decahthlon israel is soooo expensive.
hey as i explained i will take my salomon shoes and one more thing flip flops or one sandels or whateverI only took my Solomon hiking shoes and hiking sandals. Don’t pack more than that. I did not take flip flops i used hiking sandals in shower. But think I will buy foldable flip flops for next Camino. You have packed too many shoes. Clothing depends on what time of year your walking.
and i also wrote i am walking in may thank uI only took my Solomon hiking shoes and hiking sandals. Don’t pack more than that. I did not take flip flops i used hiking sandals in shower. But think I will buy foldable flip flops for next Camino. You have packed too many shoes. Clothing depends on what time of year you are walking.
so u think for walking : 2 merino 150 shirts short or long 2 pants
for sleep merino 250 with merino pants 250
light micro fleece jacket and rain jacket im good to go?
I didn’t take a long sleeve shirt. Instead I bought “sleeves”. They kept me as warm as a long sleeve shirt and were very easy to remove as the day warmed up. I also had some stuff sacks so that every thing in my pack (38L) was also in its own stuff sack. This made organization very easy. I also took an external battery. I felt safer recharging my battery in public places rather than my phone. If I left behind the battery I could easily replace it but not so much the phone.hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
what is the difference between 200 merino 150 and all that?
hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
hey guys so after million of hours on this forum and on the web i have a packing list draft ,i really need help i know it is personal but i would love support, doing the camino frances in may ,please tell me what u think ,im usually a person that gets to cold,..
so :
packing list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
hey yes i know this as many of u keep saying this but what people right helps me decide and also choose what i think will work for me ,i might add that is kind of annoying to me that people keep writing this because it is clear that it is personal but it does help with the overwhelment of this journey for me anywayI've been following this thread and everyone's feedback/suggestions with interest - as well as with a grain of salt, since packing decisions can be highly subjective and personal. To use a few items in the latest post as an example:
My pair of bare-bones cheapie Old Navy flip flops - which offer practically zero cushion or arch support - weighs 256 grams. My pair of waterproof EVA Birkenstock Arizona sandals weigh 276 grams and offer enough support to be used as walking / evening wear sandals as well as in the shower. That 20g difference in weight is more than worth it for me.
I'm a fan of hiking poles when I'm walking in the backcountry. I'm not convinced that I'll need them for my Camino, and am instead planning to use either a single pole or a good old fashioned lightweight walking stick to help me up and down the hills and mountains that require them. So that's something that will likely end up saving me a few grams and packing room.
And while I'll be using my phone for a lot of note taking as well as storing my guidebooks and maps on, my Field Notes notebook and a pen weigh about 50g total and come in handy for jotting down phone numbers and email addresses of people I meet, leaving messages for new friends or intentions at roadside altars, sketching when inspiration strikes me, and even taking the occasional note when I don't feel like interfacing with my phone. Again, a small weight expenditure that makes a big difference for me.
I'm not saying any of this to criticize what works for other people. Just pointing out that asking for feedback is always going to elicit a wide range of responses, some of which might be contradictory. Ask yourself what is truly useful for *you* as an individual and pack accordingly. You can always leave behind expendible items you end up not wanting to carry, and ship ahead the irreplaceable ones. And as many who hae gone before us have pointed out, you will have no problem finding just about anything you need in Spain if you leave it off your packing list and hae a change of heart once you start walking.
packing listpacking list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
packing listpacking list
back pack 30-40 liters -will buy once i have all the stuff
lightweight sleeping bag
pouch
3 quick dry underwear
3 inji liners
3 merino wool darn tough
salomon ultra x 3 hicking sneakers
flip flops/zero shoes/birkinstock sandels
light hiking pants north face
runing quick dry shorts
quick dry t-shirt
long sleeve hiking shirt
quick dry towel
smart wool long sleeve shirt
thermal long sleeve shirt
thermal pants/long johns
micro fleece
marmot highlander down jacket
dekathlon rain jacket
hiking poles
buff
gloves
small day bag
flashlight
6l dry sack
sunhat
sunglases
small note pad and pen
safety pins
blisters kit
dr bronners soap bar and other toiletry
spork
thanx for whoever has time to read and reply
nili
hey as i already replied this was a draft and iam taking walking shoes and one of these optionsI only took my Solomon hiking shoes and hiking sandals. Don’t pack more than that. I did not take flip flops i used hiking sandals in shower. But think I will buy foldable flip flops for next Camino. You have packed too many shoes. Clothing depends on what time of year you are walking.
I have tried a lot of those quickdrying traveltowels, and ended up bringing two small microfiber kitchentowels. Works better, dries quicker, weighs less.Try that quick dry towel at home. I tossed mine and replaced it with a medium cotton towel. Hard case for eye glasses, don't always have a safe place to place them while you're sleeping.
hey yes i know this as many of u keep saying this but what people right helps me decide and also choose what i think will work for me ,i might add that is kind of annoying to me that people keep writing this because it is clear that it is personal but it does help with the overwhelment of this journey for me anyway
all the best
sorry it is just that this point have been said many times so it just made me frustrated ,sorry anyways anything more will be just lost in translation ,so thanx and sorry if i offended uAnnoying? So much for trying to help. Good luck with your packing.
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