Andrea Mayfield
it's about the journey.....
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (May 2015)
Camino Portugues - Porto to Santiago (June 2018)
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... One thing I did on my sections of the AT was used a "bounce box" that I mailed ahead of me to certain preplanned towns. It would have refills for consumables (tp, toothpaste, stamps, envelopes, etc) and I could put stuff from my pack that I didn't need or souvenirs for the next week or two in it. Instead of having to buy stuff in town. I haven't read about anyone doing this on the Camino. It seems pretty populated, so it might not be necessary. I also saw a spork but no plate or bowl or cookware. REI sells ones that fold flat and weigh less than an ounce. I hope I could help out, your pack looks pretty good! Buen Camino!
I would appreciate your thoughts. .
Why would you need ear plugsI didn't see ear plugs in your list.
Buen Camino
Good list. I would see if you can ditch the fanny pack. Can you carry things in pants pockets, hang from shoulder straps of pack or keep in hip belt pockets of pack? I am not familiar with your backpack so don't know what hip belt pouches are like.I would appreciate your thoughts. I will arrive in Madrid on May 27 and will fly home on July 1. I am walking the Camino Frances starting in St. Jean Pier du Port. I don't have all items -- so some weights are not yet known. Thanks for all the insight I've gained from forum posts during in the last few months to help prepare for my walk.
2 small carabineers (attach stuff to pack, hang up pack, etc.) - Never used them myself nor missed them and stuff hanging from your backpack can get quickly annoying. And what would you hang from it anyway?
I share your thought about the fanny pack -- I'll work on an alternative solution. Thanks.Good list. I would see if you can ditch the fanny pack. Can you carry things in pants pockets, hang from shoulder straps of pack or keep in hip belt pockets of pack? I am not familiar with your backpack so don't know what hip belt pouches are like.
I think you could drop either the sandals or the flip flops.
You have alot of clothing, but if that makes you feel comfortable keep it.
Thought I would use my "carry all" for that purpose since it would have room for jacket, water bottle and anything else needed -- even a fanny packI do love my fanny pack, when I want to go to explore the town/village I just sling it over my shoulder. SY
good thing I'm a woman.....Well, here I go again: my experience with fanny packs is that they look best on women. Also a good safety item. Should anything fall out, or a pick pocket get too close...several folks will quickly move in to assist.
I like this bag -- it's basically the same weight as mine (1.95 oz v 2 oz) but I like the zipper -- it would be more secure than my open bag design. The one I have folds up into its own little pocket too.There are very light weight day backs around, around one ounce of weight, if you can find one of that that would be optimal. SY
PS Sorry to the language purists for the double words
Here a link to what I mean by very light weight day bag http://www.decathlon.co.uk/pocket-bag-foldaway-backpack-id_8206123.html
Well, here I go again: my experience with fanny packs is that they look best on women. Also a good safety item. Should anything fall out, or a pick pocket get too close...several folks will quickly move in to assist.
I've heard allot about wind -- so I was thinking that the rain/wind jacket (only 11 oz) would make a good second layer with a t-shirt on warm windy days -- And a good top layer for misty but not heavy rain times. wrong headed thinking??Brilliant list.
But both rain jacket and a poncho? I'd go for the poncho, I don't think you need both.
I'd definitely keep the dress (as long as it is very light weight). But then you only need 2 sets of walking clothes, no extras. Never bothered with the spork myself but it can't weigh very much?
All the very best.
So, do have a security wallet of some kind too??I carry all of my valuables in my small fanny pack. I sleep with it on and go into the shower with it. It is the first thing that goes on my body before leaving the shower stall.
I'll PM you my "secrets". No big deal but putting them on a public forum might not be the wisest.So, do have a security wallet of some kind too??
I've heard allot about wind -- so I was thinking that the rain/wind jacket (only 11 oz) would make a good second layer with a t-shirt on warm windy days -- And a good top layer for misty but not heavy rain times. wrong headed thinking??
spork recommended on forum for picnics -- very light.
Thanks for your thoughts.
I'll PM you my "secrets". No big deal but putting them on a public forum might not be the wisest.
I've heard allot about wind -- so I was thinking that the rain/wind jacket (only 11 oz) would make a good second layer with a t-shirt on warm windy days -- And a good top layer for misty but not heavy rain times. wrong headed thinking??
spork recommended on forum for picnics -- very light.
Thanks for your thoughts.
ok, good -- yes, I do love my yogurtTaking such a windbreaker is smart! You are thinking the right way. Spork - only of you are a yogurt afficionado! SY
Really? Aren't we here to share all these secrets and to make each others ways easier??? Buen Camino, SY
mmmmmmmm an "internal security pocket"I'm planning on taking this great fanny pack that easily converts into a cross-body bag. I've been using it around town and I love it. It's even big enough to fit the Brierley guidebook!
http://goinggear.com/packs/outdoor/lumbar/arc-teryx-maka-2-shoulder-lumbar-pack-black.html
Thanks for your head's up. I appreciate your thoughts.Everyone has pretty much covered your list, so the only point I’ll add is on the spraying of your silk liner with “Permethrin”. Permethrin is NOT to be used on next to skin items. In the military all our uniforms were treated with permethrin. However, never any next to skin items; i.e. T-shirts, Underwear, Hats and Sleeping bags. I would strongly advise against this. Regardless, success with your Camino!
I saw some of these roomier fanny packs and was momentarily envious that more items could be at my fingertips. HOWEVER that envy was short-lived when I thought about sleeping with it. My valuables are in my small fanny pack and my "about town" bag if needed, is a little rayon number that folds into itself to the size of my fist.I'm planning on taking this great fanny pack that easily converts into a cross-body bag. I've been using it around town and I love it. It's even big enough to fit the Brierley guidebook!
http://goinggear.com/packs/outdoor/lumbar/arc-teryx-maka-2-shoulder-lumbar-pack-black.html
no worries -- I know now!I agree with @DavidsRetired and apologize on not having mentioned it earlier! SY
I'm planning on taking this great fanny pack that easily converts into a cross-body bag. I've been using it around town and I love it. It's even big enough to fit the Brierley guidebook!
http://goinggear.com/packs/outdoor/lumbar/arc-teryx-maka-2-shoulder-lumbar-pack-black.html
This is an extract from the MSDS at the Travel Doctor site:Peremthrin is a suspected carcinogen, endocrine toxicant, liver toxicant, neurotoxicant and reproductive toxicant
This sounds rather dramatic, but DEET appears to be reasonably rapidly eliminated from the body. See this page for more information.In regards to DEET, it is rather easily absorbed through the skin, where it passes into the blood stream. DEET is also absorbed by the internal organs, so I would defiantly not treat any clothing with it.
ummm, no they don't, specifically if your are of the "Y chromosome" persuasion....Fanny packs look good on everyone
The EPA does list permethrin this way, but the other sources I listed explain why this might be so. The EPA identified risks all seem to have mitigation actions identified that limit the levels of exposure, which indicates to me that any products available on the US market, used in accordance with the directions, would not result in exposure above the EPA level of concern. I know that the US standards might be different from those in Europe or here in Australia, but given the concern about product safety, I cannot see that products marketed in Europe or Australia would be all that different.That’s why I mentioned it as a “suspected” carcinogen
I would appreciate your thoughts. I will arrive in Madrid on May 27 and will fly home on July 1. I am walking the Camino Frances starting in St. Jean Pier du Port. I don't have all items -- so some weights are not yet known. Thanks for all the insight I've gained from forum posts during in the last few months to help prepare for my walk.
I use small clips commonly found on lanyards to hold a name tag, they have a small clear plastic strap that snaps closed. A small binder clip could work. If you do use Zip-lock bags get the toughest you can find they will be opened and closed many times over a month. Your life is in there and the elements want in too. Thank you for attracting bugs! do whatever it takes to have a pleasant experience. Buen Camino... Willy, UtahThank you Willy. I appreciate your thoughtful reply.
I will explore lightweight wool underwear - good call. I had thought I would use ziplock bags to organize the contents of my pack, assuming they would be waterproof and weight so little. Are the clips you use on the outside of your pack like metal binder clips? or wooden clothes pins (the spring action type)? I like this idea. Bugs of all sorts love me (spiders, mosquitoes, bees, fleas, whatever...). I'll spray out of caution
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