- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances SJPP to SdC Oct/Nov 2015
Frances Burgos toSdC March/April 2016
W. Highland Way August 2016
Camino Somewhere September 2017
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This year (boots on the trail 1 month from tomorrow!!) I am taking a just under 30 liter pack (extra short). Last time unless I was going to and from the airport carrying my boots in the pack, my 38-ish L pack was only 65-75% full.
Wearing Macabi skirt with compression shorts, short sleeved tech t, WrightSocks, undies, bra, Keen Mid boots (minimum config and same as last time)
Basic toiletries and a tiny bit of first aid (only dif this time is solid shampoo and conditioner)
Basic electronics (what I consider basic and what you consider basic I am sure don't match!!) Same as last time
Change of clothes (1 other short sleeved shirt, 1 long sleeved) Same as last time
Light weight black skirt for Madrid - added
Underwear (2 spare) Same as last time
1 pair base layer very light leggings - added for early April
1 crappy nylon bra (I can go without) Same as last time
WrightSocks (wear one, 2 spare) Same as last time
Keen CNX sandals (night time) Same as last time
Ultralight goretex rain jacket (rather than the water resistant shell from last time)
Very light weight fleece jacket Same as last time
Hiking poles Same as last time
Sunglasses Same as last time (I need them no matter what direction the sun is coming from)
Buff instead of sun hat
12.5 oz Sleeping bag plus liner Same as last time (too hot to use the bag last time)
Seat pad for terrible uncomfortable Delta Airlines seats Same as last time
Water bottles rather than Platypus bladder system
Tech towel Same as last time
Paro, lighter one than last year.
So, if people could say what month they are going it would be helpful.... thanks. I am having trouble deciding on outer layers for June 4th start. I know in upstate ny june can be pretty cold in the first 2 weeks. Hiking through the pyrenees at that time might be cold. I know I will warm up quick walking but should I take a fleece for evenings? Windbreaker and poncho or rain jacket? Not lugging rain pants around. Everything else is an easy decision. One change clothes etc. But outer layers, aggghhh. ...
I wore the shorts from my convertible pants exactly one time last trip. So not even bringing them this time. I need to sell those plus the other two pair I bought and still have the tags on!...so I have some good shorts I'll take (they are good hiking pants with zip on and off legs, but I might leave the leg parts behind).
Lots of debate and recommendations in other threads on the outer layer discussion (windbreakers, ponchos, rain jackets, umbrellas). You can find them by selecting the appropriate tag on the main forum pate.So, if people could say what month they are going it would be helpful.... thanks. I am having trouble deciding on outer layers for June 4th start. I know in upstate ny june can be pretty cold in the first 2 weeks. Hiking through the pyrenees at that time might be cold. I know I will warm up quick walking but should I take a fleece for evenings? Windbreaker and poncho or rain jacket? Not lugging rain pants around. Everything else is an easy decision. One change clothes etc. But outer layers, aggghhh. The only consulation is I can send things ahead, home or leave them in the free box.
Or take matching pairs of pants so that you can use a single pair of legs interchangeably. That way you have them if you need them, but still get some weight savings.It is great to have a good collection of tried and true "same as the last time" items. I did not wear my skirt last time as much, so I've decided to leave it behind. I do like having something shorter, so I have some good shorts I'll take (they are good hiking pants with zip on and off legs, but I might leave the leg parts behind).
I like wearing my blue zip on's with tan uppers it make me uniqueOr take matching pairs of pants so that you can use a single pair of legs interchangeably. That way you have them if you need them, but still get some weight savings.
So, if people could say what month they are going it would be helpful.... thanks. I am having trouble deciding on outer layers for June 4th start. I know in upstate ny june can be pretty cold in the first 2 weeks. Hiking through the pyrenees at that time might be cold. I know I will warm up quick walking but should I take a fleece for evenings? Windbreaker and poncho or rain jacket? Not lugging rain pants around. Everything else is an easy decision. One change clothes etc. But outer layers, aggghhh. The only consulation is I can send things ahead, home or leave them in the free box.
Ha ha! Love it! I remember trading parts of my maglites back in the dayI like wearing my blue zip on's with tan uppers it make me unique
I meant matching zippers. After that, "Camino Chic" is its own reward.I like wearing my blue zip on's with tan uppers it make me unique
I like that idea. I have gray and black pants. I will mix and match those legs up just for fun!I like wearing my blue zip on's with tan uppers it make me unique
Lots of debate and recommendations in other threads on the outer layer discussion (windbreakers, ponchos, rain jackets, umbrellas). You can find them by selecting the appropriate tag on the main forum pate.
A fleece for evenings or early morning starts is prudent if you tend to get cold.[/QUOTE
True, I've read all the debates and am confused and a lot of people don't say what time of year they went. I will take my fleece. Thanks
Careful, you'll start to look like a bicyclist.I like that idea. I have gray and black pants. I will mix and match those legs up just for fun!
Oh, we wouldn't want that!!Careful, you'll start to look like a bicyclist.
For my first Camino Frances, I had purchased a 32 L pack, which does prohibit one from taking too much gear. Here's what I took:
Toiletry
small anti perspirant
toothbrush and paste
Lush soap: for all washing, clothes and body
tissues
Medical
a largish first aid kit, including prescription meds
body glide for blister prevention
moleskin just in case of severe blisters
ibuprofen 800's - 20
Clothing
three pair merino wool socks
one pair compression socks -- knee high
one pair bright red crocs
tights (purchased en route in Leon)
two bras/ three underwear: lost one of each, just laundry-line issues
extra bra purchased in Leon
Hiking skirt
Two pair merino shorts (super light--good for warmth in November--great for skirt wear and sleeping)
Long hiking pants (usually wearing)
Long merino underwear (usually wearing)
One light long-sleeved shirt
One short sleeve merino wool shirt
One very warm merino wool shirt
Fleece for night time comfort
Light rain jacket
Altus rain poncho
Additional
Sun cream, which I lost nearly immediately
Hat, which I hated but wore bc of no sun cream
Sunglasses, a necessity
Clip with flashlight, whistle
pocket knife, which I did not need
charger and adapter for smart phone
guidebook
Teva sandals--so heavy, do NOT ever take these again....
JUST UNDER 8 kilos....and as you can see, NOTHING extra!
I also carried at least a half liter of water, sometimes more, and some chocolate. Picked up cool rocks too, ha ha!
I had a sleeping bag, but I shipped it forward to Ivar later--as it was so warm. I came to regret that decision later, following O Cebreiro. I also need to mention that a kilo of pack weight includes Teva sandals purchased when I had a foot issue and thought I'd need them---which I did not. I carried them though!
Referencing time of year is most helpful when discussing gear. Last July, and following a few days of experimenting, I came on a system of leaving that night's albergue with pant legs zipped on. This was to reduce the amount of time my very fair skin was exposed to the sun. Then, later in the day, I would zip them off to allow for cooling. I always waited as long as possible to avoid sunburns. I prefer covering up to sunscreen (only applying regularly to face, neck and back of my hands). I was normally on the trail for 10+ hours and this system worked well.It is great to have a good collection of tried and true "same as the last time" items. I did not wear my skirt last time as much, so I've decided to leave it behind. I do like having something shorter, so I have some good shorts I'll take (they are good hiking pants with zip on and off legs, but I might leave the leg parts behind).
In JulyAugust on the CF I take a fleece (for evenings or mornings) and a poncho.So, if people could say what month they are going it would be helpful.... I know I will warm up quick walking but should I take a fleece for evenings? Windbreaker and poncho or rain jacket? .
wow!thats a lot of clothing
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Paro, lighter one than last year.
I ment to reply to your earlier post March to April, take a bigger pack! That way you can pack home a good bottle of wine! For real take a bigger pack for warm/dry stuffHa ha! Love it! I remember trading parts of my maglites back in the day
Thank you to everyone. Great timing for me as I start in a month and like many another newbie have been feeling more confused than enlightened by combing past threads. It would be great if a 'what to pack' thread was a regular monthly feature attuned to the time of year.
Very true. It is an intractable problem! The perfect packing list, given all the relevant qualifiers, exists where all things perfect do. But I very much appreciate the wealth of information generously contributed by so many on this forum. And amidst the confusion, there are gems. Only this week, I read someone's brilliant suggestion of wearing a cap with visor under the rain jacket hood. I could quote many more on all sorts of Camino related topics. These are the gold. Stuff about brands etc might be helpful in the moment, but always subjective and too soon out-dated.Hi Lachance,
It's confusing to read the threads on 'what to pack' because we are all so different. Apart from feeling the cold/heat differently we also differ in our budgets, the weight we are prepared to carry etc etc etc
If you add to this the unpredictable weather, well....!
The only 'sure' thing (for me) is : layers.
Buen camino preparations
Paro is the same as a sarong. Lavalava? Big ol' fabric wrap/scarf.
You'll commonly see it spelled as "pareo".What is a Paro please?
Google tells me it's a therapeutic robot baby harp seal
To put it in perspective, there were some days when I wore most of the pants and shirts at once! It was pretty cold in November.
Also, in cold weather, things don't dry as quickly, so I might be wearing two shirts and have one drying off the pack.
I've seen it spelled both ways!You'll commonly see it spelled as "pareo".
I ment to reply to your earlier post March to April, take a bigger pack! That way you can pack home a good bottle of wine! For real take a bigger pack for warm/dry stuff
Thank you!! I have packed my bag minus the toiletries... And my hiking sandles vs crocs just in case my require them.For my first Camino Frances, I had purchased a 32 L pack, which does prohibit one from taking too much gear. Here's what I took:
Toiletry
small anti perspirant
toothbrush and paste
Lush soap: for all washing, clothes and body
tissues
Medical
a largish first aid kit, including prescription meds
body glide for blister prevention
moleskin just in case of severe blisters
ibuprofen 800's - 20
Clothing
three pair merino wool socks
one pair compression socks -- knee high
one pair bright red crocs
tights (purchased en route in Leon)
two bras/ three underwear: lost one of each, just laundry-line issues
extra bra purchased in Leon
Hiking skirt
Two pair merino shorts (super light--good for warmth in November--great for skirt wear and sleeping)
Long hiking pants (usually wearing)
Long merino underwear (usually wearing)
One light long-sleeved shirt
One short sleeve merino wool shirt
One very warm merino wool shirt
Fleece for night time comfort
Light rain jacket
Altus rain poncho
Additional
Sun cream, which I lost nearly immediately
Hat, which I hated but wore bc of no sun cream
Sunglasses, a necessity
Clip with flashlight, whistle
pocket knife, which I did not need
charger and adapter for smart phone
guidebook
Teva sandals--so heavy, do NOT ever take these again....
JUST UNDER 8 kilos....and as you can see, NOTHING extra!
I also carried at least a half liter of water, sometimes more, and some chocolate. Picked up cool rocks too, ha ha!
I had a sleeping bag, but I shipped it forward to Ivar later--as it was so warm. I came to regret that decision later, following O Cebreiro. I also need to mention that a kilo of pack weight includes Teva sandals purchased when I had a foot issue and thought I'd need them---which I did not. I carried them though!
Nice. Thank you I start cf from SJPDP on 2 AprilThis year (boots on the trail 1 month from tomorrow!!) I am taking a just under 30 liter pack (extra short). Last time unless I was going to and from the airport carrying my boots in the pack, my 38-ish L pack was only 65-75% full.
Wearing Macabi skirt with compression shorts, short sleeved tech t, WrightSocks, undies, bra, Keen Mid boots (minimum config and same as last time)
Basic toiletries and a tiny bit of first aid (only dif this time is solid shampoo and conditioner)
Basic electronics (what I consider basic and what you consider basic I am sure don't match!!) Same as last time
Change of clothes (1 other short sleeved shirt, 1 long sleeved) Same as last time
Light weight black skirt for Madrid - added
Underwear (2 spare) Same as last time
1 pair base layer very light leggings - added for early April
1 crappy nylon bra (I can go without) Same as last time
WrightSocks (wear one, 2 spare) Same as last time
Keen CNX sandals (night time) Same as last time
Ultralight goretex rain jacket (rather than the water resistant shell from last time)
Very light weight fleece jacket Same as last time
Hiking poles Same as last time
Sunglasses Same as last time (I need them no matter what direction the sun is coming from)
Buff instead of sun hat
12.5 oz Sleeping bag plus liner Same as last time (too hot to use the bag last time)
Seat pad for terrible uncomfortable Delta Airlines seats Same as last time
Water bottles rather than Platypus bladder system
Tech towel Same as last time
Paro, lighter one than last year.
I start in Burgos on the 7th so we probably won't see each other. Buen Camino from the Tri-Cities WA!!Nice. Thank you I start cf from SJPDP on 2 April
Starting in SJPP on April 28th with 4 othersI start in Burgos on the 7th so we probably won't see each other. Buen Camino from the Tri-Cities WA!!
I've used it but not on the camino. Weren't you araid of leakage issues with this soap? Did you transfer it into a travel bottle?I liked using 'camping suds' instead of a soap or shampoo bar for laundry. MEC sells it for about $5. It comes in a 125 ml ( if I recall correctly) soft plastic leakproof bottle and works very well .... Anyone else used this ?
Ages ago (like 35+ years ago) we used to stop at a restaurant on the corner/intersection of Bow-Edison road. I love Skagit and Watcom counties. My Dad was born in Mt Vernon.Hi from Bellingham
& Bow-Edison WA! Buen Camino Patty
I've used it but not on the camino. Weren't you araid of leakage issues with this soap? Did you transfer it into a travel bottle?
I use Dr. Bronners's soap. Same concept has Camp Suds and others. But, I always put liquids in a ziplock, just in case.'Guaranteed not to leak' is what it says on the bottle, which is made by Nalgene. Took one along in 2014 and had no trouble what so ever . . .
Cheers and Buen Camino !
P.
GreatDane, what is a buff ? Different language here in down under.
Also why water bottle over Platypus ? I was thinking of one litre SIG, with one litre platypus as the backup for longer stretches (like the first day).
I leave SJPDP April 25th, first Camino, very excited ! Am still deciding on sleeping bag due to weight .... have my sheet and using their blankets, will this not be enough ?
GreatDane, what is a buff ? Different language here in down under.
Also why water bottle over Platypus ? I was thinking of one litre SIG, with one litre platypus as the backup for longer stretches (like the first day).
I leave SJPDP April 25th, first Camino, very excited ! Am still deciding on sleeping bag due to weight .... have my sheet and using their blankets, will this not be enough ?
GreatDane, what is a buff ? Different language here in down under.
Also why water bottle over Platypus ? I was thinking of one litre SIG, with one litre platypus as the backup for longer stretches (like the first day).
I leave SJPDP April 25th, first Camino, very excited ! Am still deciding on sleeping bag due to weight .... have my sheet and using their blankets, will this not be enough ?
So, if people could say what month they are going it would be helpful.... thanks. I am having trouble deciding on outer layers for June 4th start. I know in upstate ny june can be pretty cold in the first 2 weeks. Hiking through the pyrenees at that time might be cold. I know I will warm up quick walking but should I take a fleece for evenings? Windbreaker and poncho or rain jacket? Not lugging rain pants around. Everything else is an easy decision. One change clothes etc. But outer layers, aggghhh. The only consulation is I can send things ahead, home or leave them in the free box.
You're cracking me up because, I've been there of course! I finally figured my way out of that mindset (for a while, anyway) with this...I have now purchased enough hiking, camping, backpacking, wicking, quick-dry, lightweight, wool, polyester and nylon clothing for every season there is. I have it all laid out and I'm HOPING that I'll do one weather check the week before and another a few days before leaving until I make the final decision and see which clothes make the cut. Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!...I am now in the second guessing everything mode. Crud....
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