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caitlin_s said:My total weight (with estimates for a few items, but likely to be accurate) including absolutely everything except water/food (I even weighed my passport, ziploc bags, etc.) is 7.254kg, of which I will be wearing *at least* 1.58 kg at any given time, leaving 5.674kg (plus water - a kilo?) on my back.
I'm 28, reasonably fit, very healthy, and weigh somewhere around 55kg. So, then, dear, wise forum ones - is it really ab-so-lutely imperative that I stick to 5.5 kilos in total, or is, say, 5.7 plus water plus the clothes on my back reasonable enough?
Please say yeeesssss!*
removing superfluous bits and bobs
you would need to count that as extra insulations, and add it to your carried load, not use it to calculate pack weightput on 10kays by eating sticky buns
You can walk with the weight you feel is comfortable. Food, beverages, sundry items, can be purchased with a bit of daily planning as you get along the path. Items which you "might need in case of" can be mailed to the required destination. Keep it short and simple.caitlin_s said:Thanks everyone for your replies - .... my weight so far does include a few things that aren’t strictly necessary, such as a 200g merino dress I've made to wear in the evenings/on the plane/in the city at each end of the trip. I feel a bit guilty about that but also reluctant to give it up! :/
Thomas,Thomas Hugues said:With water and a packed lunch, my sack weighs a total of 9.7kg. Everything I need is there unless anyone can see where I missed something.
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I just don't see what the big fuss is all about.
Get a blanket from the albergue. You are using their mattress; use their blanket too!I have tried that and I think I'd freeze to death
Susannafromsweden said:Maybe you can find a light sleeping bag?
I got one which is just 460 grams, I think. And it packs down very small.
Had it when walking vdlp in March-April and it was ok. A few cold nights, otherwise it was perfect.
If you have a 1000 gram wool blanket and maybe 300 gram cotton bag, then that is 1300. You can save 800-900 grams by taking a light weight sleeping bag. That's not bad.
columkille said:Susannafromsweden said:Maybe you can find a light sleeping bag?
I got one which is just 460 grams, I think. And it packs down very small.
Had it when walking vdlp in March-April and it was ok. A few cold nights, otherwise it was perfect.
If you have a 1000 gram wool blanket and maybe 300 gram cotton bag, then that is 1300. You can save 800-900 grams by taking a light weight sleeping bag. That's not bad.
Many thanks. I have in fact now ordered a lightweight bag. [Blanket and liner is a hefty 1800 gr and my 4 season bag 2Kg.]
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