HuffyCane
Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- July 2015
Ok all you vets, I'm sure you are tired of these threads by now, but I leave in 24 hours and the gitters finally got to me. Here is my final pack list. If you could scan it and tell me if I missed anything, I'd appreciate it.
I did my best to research this list here, on the Equipment Board, and anything else I could get my hands on. I'm a bit of a gear nerd and pretty obsessive about being ready for surprises.
I'm a 32 year old male with substantial backpacking experience in desert and tropical conditions. 6'1" and 210lbs. Or about 185 cm and 92kg. That's 15 stone for our UK cousins.
Ideally, no more than 17 lbs or 8 kg was the goal weight on the pack. I came in
about 15lbs or 6.8 kilos, including food, but excluding a litre of water. I leave the rest for items I pick up along the way.
Backpack: I know, typical American: too much pack. Osprey Atmos 50 AG with Rain Cover. OK, a little big for the Camino, but the new frame rides like a dream and I have shoulder problems. The difference in weight between this bag and a 38l is only a few ounces. Worth it if you've ever tried it. If you haven't, go to REI tomorrow. The ladies version is called Aura.
Scallop shell from the beach in front of my home in Florida
Bison carabiner with rubber gasket to secure both face/neck towel and 500ml water bottle to shoulder strap for on the go use. I loathe bladders and the bacteria they spawn.
Sleeping: Cocoon silk liner
Pacer poles with spare road tips
Hydration: I will purchase two 500ml bottled waters and wash/refill changing out every other day. Pricey but the system works for me and my tender belly.
Medique Medi-Lyte hydration salts (while walking). Weigh nothing. No sugar. Fends off heat stroke, cramps, while moving etc.
Nuun sugar free Hydration salts for recovery. Best thing out there I can find to replace eltrolytes without drinking the equivalent of a chocolate cake in sugar.
Footwear:
Hoka Stinson ATR ultra marathon running shoes. Built for long distances, they are like walking on pillows and weigh nothing compared to my boots.
Keen Newport H2 hiking sandals as redundant hiking shoes, as well as shower and lounging shoes. Maybe my heaviest single item, but worth it.
Spare laces
FootSmart Gel Toe caps for blisters
3x Injinji toe socks
1x Smartwool Merino toe socks
1x Smartwool hiking socks (my feet get cold at night)
Clothing:
2x Short sleeve Icebreaker featherweight sun shirts
1x Long sleeve Icebreaker mid weight for layering with rain coat if temp goes below 50/10 degrees.
1x Ex Officio convertible khaki colored nylon pants
1x prAna Zion convertible pants, black in color (!) I don't leave home without them.
1x Lined Running Shorts which can double as swimwear or something to wear while laundry going
3x Ex Officio Underwear boxer briefs anti-chafe
Recovery:
CW-X Compression pants (don't tell me this is unnecessary until you've tried them after Day 1 from SJPP)
CW-X Compression socks
Bio freeze packs for soreness relief
Kinesio Tape
Wilderness Wash soap and clothes detergent 89ml size
Rain Gear:
Westcomb Focus Rainjacket -7 oz! The best of both worlds. The most waterproof jacket I've ever tried, the lightest I can find and packs down so small when it's sunny you forget you have it. Maybe the best designed item in its class on this list. Thanks Canada!
Sierra Designs Rain pants
Outdoor Research Waterproof Baseball style Rain Hat in blaze orange in case I need visibility.
Sorry - I just can't do the poncho thing - I gotta move and breathe.
Packtowel.com travel towel Size M
Petzl e-Lite head torch. 27 lumens and only 27 grams!
Wetbag:
iPhone and Charger/earbuds
Uni adapter
Glide anti-chafing balm
Sleeping Meds
Allergy Meds
Painkillers
2x Compeed
Neutrogena Sunscreen Roll-on. Lighter than lotion, lasts longer, less greasy, doesn't count against the American limit on fluids in carry on luggage.
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Contact lens case, spare lenses, Travel size Solution
Glasses
Disposable Razor
Travel size deo, if a lady joins my pilgrim family.
Spork
Ear plugs
Nightmask
Ink pen
Very small sewing kit, mostly for blister relief of other pilgrims.
Travel size Kleenex as emergency TP
1oz tube Topical steroid for heat rash and insect bites
Silk money belt:
credencial
Passport/Global Entry ID Card
A Small World Membership Card
Credit card
Ticket to Morocco to celebrate
200 in Euro and 50 in U.S. Cash
Rock from my grandmothers gravesite/garden for Cruz de Ferro
Small flag of the Osage Nation to keep me tied to home.
3 gallon Plastic bags
2 Trash bag liner
Rosary I bought on my last pilgrimage - Mexico City. Yes, I do use it reverently out of respect for my grandparents and my Catholic upbringing.
Luxury Items:
Lush brand organic citrus soap/shampoo bar in small tin
Narayan Balm for sore shoulders
Garmin Sport Watch and heart monitor. It's hard to justify the weight but it's like a teddy bear for me. We did the Athens Marathon, Pamplona bull run, and Great Gobi Desert marathon together, amongst others.
Nemo Fillo half inflatable/half memory foam travel pillow. A good nights sleep is worth more than the weight it costs -- next to nothing and oh so comfortable. Packs down the size of a softball. Love it!
Travel size Book of Mormon w/ Old and New Testament. (Called a triple in Mormonese). I can pull this up on my phone, but I like having the actual book in my hands and it is only about 50 grams.
Purchase in Spain:
Corkscrew. I'm Mormon, but not THAT Mormon, lol. Just because the Prophet edited out 1Timothy 5, Verse 23 according to his revelation does not mean that I'm not aware of wine's role in New Testament teachings.
Foot powder
What y'all think? Too much? What would you cut?
I did my best to research this list here, on the Equipment Board, and anything else I could get my hands on. I'm a bit of a gear nerd and pretty obsessive about being ready for surprises.
I'm a 32 year old male with substantial backpacking experience in desert and tropical conditions. 6'1" and 210lbs. Or about 185 cm and 92kg. That's 15 stone for our UK cousins.
Ideally, no more than 17 lbs or 8 kg was the goal weight on the pack. I came in
about 15lbs or 6.8 kilos, including food, but excluding a litre of water. I leave the rest for items I pick up along the way.
Backpack: I know, typical American: too much pack. Osprey Atmos 50 AG with Rain Cover. OK, a little big for the Camino, but the new frame rides like a dream and I have shoulder problems. The difference in weight between this bag and a 38l is only a few ounces. Worth it if you've ever tried it. If you haven't, go to REI tomorrow. The ladies version is called Aura.
Scallop shell from the beach in front of my home in Florida
Bison carabiner with rubber gasket to secure both face/neck towel and 500ml water bottle to shoulder strap for on the go use. I loathe bladders and the bacteria they spawn.
Sleeping: Cocoon silk liner
Pacer poles with spare road tips
Hydration: I will purchase two 500ml bottled waters and wash/refill changing out every other day. Pricey but the system works for me and my tender belly.
Medique Medi-Lyte hydration salts (while walking). Weigh nothing. No sugar. Fends off heat stroke, cramps, while moving etc.
Nuun sugar free Hydration salts for recovery. Best thing out there I can find to replace eltrolytes without drinking the equivalent of a chocolate cake in sugar.
Footwear:
Hoka Stinson ATR ultra marathon running shoes. Built for long distances, they are like walking on pillows and weigh nothing compared to my boots.
Keen Newport H2 hiking sandals as redundant hiking shoes, as well as shower and lounging shoes. Maybe my heaviest single item, but worth it.
Spare laces
FootSmart Gel Toe caps for blisters
3x Injinji toe socks
1x Smartwool Merino toe socks
1x Smartwool hiking socks (my feet get cold at night)
Clothing:
2x Short sleeve Icebreaker featherweight sun shirts
1x Long sleeve Icebreaker mid weight for layering with rain coat if temp goes below 50/10 degrees.
1x Ex Officio convertible khaki colored nylon pants
1x prAna Zion convertible pants, black in color (!) I don't leave home without them.
1x Lined Running Shorts which can double as swimwear or something to wear while laundry going
3x Ex Officio Underwear boxer briefs anti-chafe
Recovery:
CW-X Compression pants (don't tell me this is unnecessary until you've tried them after Day 1 from SJPP)
CW-X Compression socks
Bio freeze packs for soreness relief
Kinesio Tape
Wilderness Wash soap and clothes detergent 89ml size
Rain Gear:
Westcomb Focus Rainjacket -7 oz! The best of both worlds. The most waterproof jacket I've ever tried, the lightest I can find and packs down so small when it's sunny you forget you have it. Maybe the best designed item in its class on this list. Thanks Canada!
Sierra Designs Rain pants
Outdoor Research Waterproof Baseball style Rain Hat in blaze orange in case I need visibility.
Sorry - I just can't do the poncho thing - I gotta move and breathe.
Packtowel.com travel towel Size M
Petzl e-Lite head torch. 27 lumens and only 27 grams!
Wetbag:
iPhone and Charger/earbuds
Uni adapter
Glide anti-chafing balm
Sleeping Meds
Allergy Meds
Painkillers
2x Compeed
Neutrogena Sunscreen Roll-on. Lighter than lotion, lasts longer, less greasy, doesn't count against the American limit on fluids in carry on luggage.
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Contact lens case, spare lenses, Travel size Solution
Glasses
Disposable Razor
Travel size deo, if a lady joins my pilgrim family.
Spork
Ear plugs
Nightmask
Ink pen
Very small sewing kit, mostly for blister relief of other pilgrims.
Travel size Kleenex as emergency TP
1oz tube Topical steroid for heat rash and insect bites
Silk money belt:
credencial
Passport/Global Entry ID Card
A Small World Membership Card
Credit card
Ticket to Morocco to celebrate
200 in Euro and 50 in U.S. Cash
Rock from my grandmothers gravesite/garden for Cruz de Ferro
Small flag of the Osage Nation to keep me tied to home.
3 gallon Plastic bags
2 Trash bag liner
Rosary I bought on my last pilgrimage - Mexico City. Yes, I do use it reverently out of respect for my grandparents and my Catholic upbringing.
Luxury Items:
Lush brand organic citrus soap/shampoo bar in small tin
Narayan Balm for sore shoulders
Garmin Sport Watch and heart monitor. It's hard to justify the weight but it's like a teddy bear for me. We did the Athens Marathon, Pamplona bull run, and Great Gobi Desert marathon together, amongst others.
Nemo Fillo half inflatable/half memory foam travel pillow. A good nights sleep is worth more than the weight it costs -- next to nothing and oh so comfortable. Packs down the size of a softball. Love it!
Travel size Book of Mormon w/ Old and New Testament. (Called a triple in Mormonese). I can pull this up on my phone, but I like having the actual book in my hands and it is only about 50 grams.
Purchase in Spain:
Corkscrew. I'm Mormon, but not THAT Mormon, lol. Just because the Prophet edited out 1Timothy 5, Verse 23 according to his revelation does not mean that I'm not aware of wine's role in New Testament teachings.
Foot powder
What y'all think? Too much? What would you cut?