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I walk this time of year in waterproof trail runners and lightweight gaiters that I make by cutting up old rain pants.Mbadro,
You list looks good but I would not set off tomorrow on the CF walking in trail runners but in boots. It is still winter and there very probably will be snow in the mountains. You can buy boots in Saint Jean Pied de Port.
Please do post as you move along.
As an old winter walker I wish you a safe journey and Buen camino.
Hey everyone, flying out tomorrow and wanted help on packing list to minimize weight I will have to carry everyday. Also, I have been trying to keep in mind the winter and necessary modifications.
Would love to hear your thoughts
Packing
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- backpack (40L)
- sleeping bag (1kg)
Essentials
- Phone
- Kindle (NO CASE)
- chargers
- adapter
- earphones
- Wallet
- passport (+ money belt)
- notebook and pens
- guidebook
- watch
- masks
- glasses (no box)
- sunglasses
- water bottle - Nalgene (1L)
- reusable bag (nylon)
Toilet
- Deo
- moisturizer
- face cleanser
- Floss
- tooth Paste
- tooth brush
- tongue scraper
- retainers
- Soap (+ container)
- Razor (disposable)
- First Aid (reduced)
- Meds
- small comb
- nail clipper
- nail file
- small hand towel
- hand sanitizer
- tissues
- wet wipes
- chapstick
- ear plugs
- eye mask
Clothes
- underwear x4
- underarmor (base layer)
- shirts (warmth polyester long sleeves) x3
- pants x2
- fleece jacket (north face)
- rain poncho
- rain pants
- Beanie (winter hat)
- Buff
- Gloves
- microfiber towel
- socks x4
- trail runners shoes
- waterproof shoe covers
- flipflops (for shower)
- walking sticks
Unfortunately my pack is 9-10kgs, which is less than ideal but I can't find anymore weight to cut without sacrificing comfort.
Andy has best advice on clothes; you have way too much. Leave kindle, one charger, watch and guidebook. Take one small note pad and one pen. Everything can be done on cell phone. If you have moneybelt, no need for a wallet. This time of year, I would add a space blanket for emergencies.Hi @Mbadro,
Well, it is a little late to reconsider packing. I guess you are leaving today.
You want to sacrifice comfort. Because carrying more than necessary is uncomfortable.
A 300-gram sleeping bag should be enough.
You can do with a 24L backpack in winter as you are wearing most of your clothes and save 500-1000 grams on the backpack probably
Kindle seems like something you might not use at all. Most people don't have time to read.
Deo, moisturizer, shaver, and face cleanser is something you could reconsider.
Underwear x2 should be enough
Shirts x1 should be enough unless you plan to wear them all at the same time for insulation
Pants x1 for walking and something very light to use while washing the pair for walking (I use my rain pants while washing my pants)
Socks x2 should be enough
Best
Andy
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