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After using packing cubes all these years, I learned something today.
Recently I bought a 36L pack, but after using it here on a hike, decided it was too large and bulky.
So I bought a 28L pack last week, and was struggling this morning to get all I need into it.
The problem was my down sleeping blanket, which when stuffed into its sack, was about 7 x 16" - I thought about buying a compression sack, but didn't want to crush the down so much. So I got online and started looking and found a thread where people said all they did was stuff the sleeping bag into the bottom of their pack, then packed on top of it.
Sooo.... this morning, I dumped ALL the packing cubes.
I stuffed the sleeping bag into the bottom and on top packed:
2 pair panties
1 bra
2 pair wool socks
1 extra Macabi skirt
1 merino wool long sleeved shirt
1 short sleeved shirt
1 silk undershirt
Puff Jacket
Deodorant
bath/shampoo bar (about a 1/2 inch slice)
cold water clothes wash bar (1/2)
travel toothbrush/paste
dental floss
featherweight flip flops for afternoons & showers
ALTUS poncho goes into the front elastic pocket
Fleece hat, gloves, wool buff go in the top lid pocket
small binoculars in the waistbelt pocket
hydration bladder
With all this, I ended up with plenty of space in the pack.
I was really surprised!
I'll wear on the plane:
Macabi skirt
short sleeved shirt
cashmere/merino pullover sweater
merino wool leggings
panties
bra
socks
shoes
I'll carry in my Macabi pocket:
chlorox wipes
hand wipes
iphone
change purse
chapstick
earphones (for movies on the plane)
I've sewn my moneybelts into my skirts.
My moneybelt holds my credit card(s) and cash and passport
I think that's it.
I realize this will make packing less convenient each morning, but the space saving is worth it.
Sounds great. Just a question...how do you protect your valuables whilst showering? (I used a small ultralight dry sac.)I've sewn my moneybelts into my skirts.
I use a cheap wet sac for my down quilt and a second wet sac for all else with toiletries in a large zip lock bag. My 30L pack is never full. The wet sacs are for isolating sleep ware plus add extra protection against rain under my pack rain cover. My Total pack weight is 5kg.
Not sure shoving everything in the bag can really be called a hack though!
Sounds great. Just a question...how do you protect your valuables whilst showering? (I used a small ultralight dry sac.)
I used a compression sack for my down quilt and found that this did not cause any problems or compromise use of the quilt in any way.
After using packing cubes all these years, I learned something today.
Recently I bought a 36L pack, but after using it here on a hike, decided it was too large and bulky.
So I bought a 28L pack last week, and was struggling this morning to get all I need into it.
Can I ask which 28L bag you bought? I have a Kelty 28L, but it lacks compartments like the top one (what someone described to me as the ‘brain’) and load adjuster straps. I’m having a hard time making it feel comfortable with everything in it.
Thanks!
I love my Gregory 28L and am planning my Camino#5 with it right now. My only unknown is how/where does the Platipus water bag go? (inside pack or on outside). I will go to an outfitter today to ask aroundI bought the Gregory Jade 28L.
The small size is actually more like a 26L but it's big enough for me.
I have used this bag before and liked it a lot.
It's a top loader and sleek.
It's the closest thing I've been able to find to my Arcteryx 30L that I dumped after walking from Malaga.
It stunk and I was "finished" with the Camino. ::::maniacal laughter::::
and have regretted it ever since.
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“cashmere/merino pullover sweater”
Annie - those pack cubes are so handy but I wondered why I wanted to carry anything that increased the weight on my back. So I left them behind and use them mainly for storage now
My cubes weigh literally nothing, but I don't think I'll use them this year.
My cashmere/merino wool sweater has already been washed in hot water to shrink it so it's ok if I have to wash it. I buy extra large ones at Goodwill then felt them in the machine to fit.
I have just done about half of the VDLP and took my trusty sleeping bag but never took it out of my rucksack. Every albergue supplied blankets and in many cases nice clean sheets.After using packing cubes all these years, I learned something today.
Recently I bought a 36L pack, but after using it here on a hike, decided it was too large and bulky.
So I bought a 28L pack last week, and was struggling this morning to get all I need into it.
The problem was my down sleeping blanket, which when stuffed into its sack, was about 7 x 16" - I thought about buying a compression sack, but didn't want to crush the down so much. So I got online and started looking and found a thread where people said all they did was stuff the sleeping bag into the bottom of their pack, then packed on top of it.
Sooo.... this morning, I dumped ALL the packing cubes.
I stuffed the sleeping bag into the bottom and on top packed:
2 pair panties
1 bra
2 pair wool socks
1 extra Macabi skirt
1 merino wool long sleeved shirt
1 short sleeved shirt
1 silk undershirt
Puff Jacket
Deodorant
bath/shampoo bar (about a 1/2 inch slice)
cold water clothes wash bar (1/2)
travel toothbrush/paste
dental floss
featherweight flip flops for afternoons & showers
ALTUS poncho goes into the front elastic pocket
Fleece hat, gloves, wool buff go in the top lid pocket
small binoculars in the waistbelt pocket
hydration bladder
With all this, I ended up with plenty of space in the pack.
I was really surprised!
I'll wear on the plane:
Macabi skirt
short sleeved shirt
cashmere/merino pullover sweater
merino wool leggings
panties
bra
socks
shoes
I'll carry in my Macabi pocket:
chlorox wipes
hand wipes
iphone
change purse
chapstick
earphones (for movies on the plane)
I think that's it.
I realize this will make packing less convenient each morning, but the space saving is worth it.
I have just done about half of the VDLP and took my trusty sleeping bag but never took it out of my rucksack. Every albergue supplied blankets and in many cases nice clean sheets.
No I stopped at Salamanca.I have just done about half of the VDLP and took my trusty sleeping bag but never took it out of my rucksack. Every albergue supplied blankets and in many cases nice clean sheets.
No I stopped at Salamanca.
I have just done about half of the VDLP and took my trusty sleeping bag but never took it out of my rucksack. Every albergue supplied blankets and in many cases nice clean sheets.
I made a few ultra light drawstring bags out very lightweight woven fabric. If you dont sew try using those new recyckable produce bags. They may not be strong, but would keep your socks and underwear together so they dont hit the floor when you unpack. A large ziplock bag works well to keep toiletries together and wer things seperated. The little drawstrinng bags also work to hold stuff n shower.lol! For me it is a hack if it gets everything in.
Because it's likely to be colder than I'm used to (I usually walk in May), I'm having to take a few more cold weather items. I'm usually super organized with packing cubes and stuff sacks.
Thanks Julie. I have plenty of nysil stuff sacks. Everything just fits better in the 26L bag without them.I made a few ultra light drawstring bags out very lightweight woven fabric. If you dont sew try using those new recyckable produce bags. They may not be strong, but would keep your socks and underwear together so they dont hit the floor when you unpack. A large ziplock bag works well to keep toiletries together and wer things seperated. The little drawstrinng bags also work to hold stuff n shower.
Yes, always put sleeping bag in first without a sack. Makes HUGE difference!After using packing cubes all these years, I learned something today.
Recently I bought a 36L pack, but after using it here on a hike, decided it was too large and bulky.
So I bought a 28L pack last week, and was struggling this morning to get all I need into it.
The problem was my down sleeping blanket, which when stuffed into its sack, was about 7 x 16" - I thought about buying a compression sack, but didn't want to crush the down so much. So I got online and started looking and found a thread where people said all they did was stuff the sleeping bag into the bottom of their pack, then packed on top of it.
Sooo.... this morning, I dumped ALL the packing cubes.
I stuffed the sleeping bag into the bottom and on top packed:
2 pair panties
1 bra
2 pair wool socks
1 extra Macabi skirt
1 merino wool long sleeved shirt
1 short sleeved shirt
1 silk undershirt
Puff Jacket
Deodorant
bath/shampoo bar (about a 1/2 inch slice)
cold water clothes wash bar (1/2)
travel toothbrush/paste
dental floss
featherweight flip flops for afternoons & showers
ALTUS poncho goes into the front elastic pocket
Fleece hat, gloves, wool buff go in the top lid pocket
small binoculars in the waistbelt pocket
hydration bladder
With all this, I ended up with plenty of space in the pack.
I was really surprised!
I'll wear on the plane:
Macabi skirt
short sleeved shirt
cashmere/merino pullover sweater
merino wool leggings
panties
bra
socks
shoes
I'll carry in my Macabi pocket:
chlorox wipes
hand wipes
iphone
change purse
chapstick
earphones (for movies on the plane)
I think that's it.
I realize this will make packing less convenient each morning, but the space saving is worth it.
I used and loved this same bag on the Portuguese Camino and will use it again on the French next fall. I put my sleeping bag loose in the bottom of my bag and my clothes in a "travel shoe bag" on top. By some miracle I only had three hours of light rain in 40 days so did not have to be concerned about keeping things dry. I know this miracle is unlikely to happen a second time and I am not a parka user, so I have to be concerned about water collecting in the bottom of the rain cover and soaking my gear. My solution; I purchased a 15 litre light weight wet sac that will hold my clothes but also is big enough to stuff in my sleeping blanket (going with a blanket not a bag this time). My total pack weight was 6.2kg without water.I bought the Gregory Jade 28L.
The small size is actually more like a 26L but it's big enough for me.
I have used this bag before and liked it a lot.
It's a top loader and sleek.
It's the closest thing I've been able to find to my Arcteryx 30L that I dumped after walking from Malaga.
It stunk and I was "finished" with the Camino. ::::maniacal laughter::::
and have regretted it ever since.
View attachment 70436
I used and loved this same bag on the Portuguese Camino and will use it again on the French next fall. I put my sleeping bag loose in the bottom of my bag and my clothes in a "travel shoe bag" on top. By some miracle I only had three hours of light rain in 40 days so did not have to be concerned about keeping things dry. I know this miracle is unlikely to happen a second time and I am not a parka user, so I have to be concerned about water collecting in the bottom of the rain cover and soaking my gear. My solution; I purchased a 15 litre light weight wet sac that will hold my clothes but also is big enough to stuff in my sleeping blanket (going with a blanket not a bag this time). My total pack weight was 6.2kg without water.
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