Anna Machial
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- 2015
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Didn't see your list, but I would recommend gaiters.. Having waterproof Keen's and water proof pants, after 3 days of rain and wind and wearing a full length poncho, my boots were soaked throughout. They don't dry out if that nights lodging doesn't have heat. We were walking in rain 2 days prior and in pouring rain into Santiago the first week of October-2014.I've printed off a list that I will tweak using your suggestions. Actually, you both helped a lot. Now I know what clothes and what type (probably synthetic) I need to add. And the emergency blanket was not on the list. Thanks.
I've printed off a list that I will tweak using your suggestions. Actually, you both helped a lot. Now I know what clothes and what type (probably synthetic) I need to add. And the emergency blanket was not on the list. Thanks.
Personally I think an emergency blanket is not needed for a May Camino.
You may want to bring one if it is during a cold and snowy winter Camino.
Regarding a whistle, this thread has an interesting information about build-in whistles in some back packs.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/not-many-people-know-that.25521/#post-207373
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Calmet -- I suggest you start a new thread with this question in the primitivo forum. I'm not sure folks will find your question din this thread. I haven't hiked in sandals and I haven't done the primitivo yet. As Tia suggests, there may be some parts that require a more substantial shoe... LizWe are starting el camino del norte in MAy and plan to switch to el primitivo. We have packs (14 lbs) and everything ready. Are these routes walkable with hiking sandals? This would allow us to switch from our regular footwear to sandals to rest and air out the feet. If so what brands styles have you used before? Or should we just use one pair of walking boots?
Hi Giedre --Hello! Me and my husband are planning to walk Camino Primitivo starting in May 2nd, including walking to Finisterre and Muxia. The thing that's really bothering us is sleeping bags, whether it is necessary on the Camino? Our sleeping bags are rather big and we can not decide if we should take it or not...We are planning to stay only in albergues.
And one more question. I'm planning to buy a 33litres backpack, whereas my husband's backpack is about 55 litres. Isn't 33 litres backpack too small?
I will be grateful for your answers
I use a 32 liter Osprey Kestral. Its a men's pack and I have it in a small so it fits my back length and my (wide!) hips. I have plenty of room
We haven't walked the Primitivo yet either but I kept track of the weather along the route early last May and decided to bring a sleeping bag rated at 0. I use a compression bag to squeeze it down, not to fit in my 45 l pack, but so that I can make my pack more compact. I have a 45 l, because when I tried packs on, it was the most comfortable. I'm also bringing tights that can second as long johns and will sleep in them if I'm cool. The weather may be warm but spring is always unpredictable.Hello! Me and my husband are planning to walk Camino Primitivo starting in May 2nd, including walking to Finisterre and Muxia. The thing that's really bothering us is sleeping bags, whether it is necessary on the Camino? Our sleeping bags are rather big and we can not decide if we should take it or not...We are planning to stay only in albergues.
And one more question. I'm planning to buy a 33litres backpack, whereas my husband's backpack is about 55 litres. Isn't 33 litres backpack too small?
I will be grateful for your answers
I also want to add that I now have all the things I will carry and my pack has lots of room even with an uncompressed sleeping bag. I think your 33 l will be fine.We haven't walked the Primitivo yet either but I kept track of the weather along the route early last May and decided to bring a sleeping bag rated at 0. I use a compression bag to squeeze it down, not to fit in my 45 l pack, but so that I can make my pack more compact. I have a 45 l, because when I tried packs on, it was the most comfortable. I'm also bringing tights that can second as long johns and will sleep in them if I'm cool. The weather may be warm but spring is always unpredictable.
We will be just behind you. We will start walking the afternoon of the 3rd or on the 4th, late morning.
Hi Anna -- I thought it might help you on the pack decision if I posted my packing list for my 33 L pack -- you can compare and see if you have more/bigger stuff! Hope this helps. This list is from skin out so it includes every single thing! It totals 17.1 lbs or 7.7 kilos. I calculated what will likely be inside my pack and that comes to 12.19 lbs or 5.53 kilos. I hope you find it helpful.We haven't walked the Primitivo yet either but I kept track of the weather along the route early last May and decided to bring a sleeping bag rated at 0. I use a compression bag to squeeze it down, not to fit in my 45 l pack, but so that I can make my pack more compact. I have a 45 l, because when I tried packs on, it was the most comfortable. I'm also bringing tights that can second as long johns and will sleep in them if I'm cool. The weather may be warm but spring is always unpredictable.
We will be just behind you. We will start walking the afternoon of the 3rd or on the 4th, late morning.
We are starting el camino del norte in MAy and plan to switch to el primitivo. We have packs (14 lbs) and everything ready. Are these routes walkable with hiking sandals? This would allow us to switch from our regular footwear to sandals to rest and air out the feet. If so what brands styles have you used before? Or should we just use one pair of walking boots?
Hello! Me and my husband are planning to walk Camino Primitivo starting in May 2nd, including walking to Finisterre and Muxia. The thing that's really bothering us is sleeping bags, whether it is necessary on the Camino? Our sleeping bags are rather big and we can not decide if we should take it or not...We are planning to stay only in albergues.
And one more question. I'm planning to buy a 33litres backpack, whereas my husband's backpack is about 55 litres. Isn't 33 litres backpack too small?
I will be grateful for your answers
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