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This sounds very sensible. But, as I stated earlier: Use the Search function on top right: You will get days and days of reading details about this/these issue(s).I'm planning my first Camino too and this often crosses my mind. Hopefully you have a few months to keep reading and gathering insight like you're doing. I'm thinking I'll challenge myself to bring much less than I normally take and if necessary, I'll buy that something extra on the trail. I'm going in September on the Camino Frances. As regards just clothing, I'm thinking 2 short sleeve tees, 1 long sleeve, 2 buckle-in-the-back bras, 3 undies, 3 pairs socks plus liners for each, 1 pair zip-off pant legs pants, 1 pair shorts. 1 rain jacket. 1 buff. and probably a fleece or I may just purchase one there. Buen Camino!!
I do some traveling before and after my Caminos. I bring a suitcase with my pre and post Camino things and send it to Santiago. It's so exciting to have something different to wear after a month or so when I reach Santiago!Thanks all. Just the "One set of walking clothes" is info I'd have not known. I am planning some time in cities (Barcelona, Madrid, etc ) before embarking on my walk. I hope to have some of this ironed out before stepping onto the trail.
That's exactly what I do. My 12 liter Osprey dry bag which weighs 1.2 ounces/34 gm is perfect for this. As I undress for the shower I put my clothes in with warm water and soap. And let everything soak while I'm showering and dressing. Then I shake the bag to agitate it before emptying it out and rinsing in the laundry sink. My clothes come out cleaner than when I washed them in the laundry sinks at the albergues.As far as laundry goes, look on youtube for a scrubba video. It is basically what I do, but with one of my silnylon dry bags.
Thanks or the thorough list. I haves some things already that I use for my bicycle camping. But there are many on your list I had not considered.
"Just one set of clothes " for walking was all I needed on the CF in September- October last year. Plus one set of very light "après walk" clothes for each evening or occasional rest day. For the city visits before your Camino starts, dress nicely, as all Europeans do in cosmopolitan centres. You could then pack up your nice gear and send it ahead by Correos or transport, to meet you in Santiago de Compostella at the end (when you may want to dress up again to celebrate). But, as mentioned above, look around this Forum for advice - I did and it was mostly helpful.Thanks all. Just the "One set of walking clothes" is info I'd have not known. I am planning some time in cities (Barcelona, Madrid, etc ) before embarking on my walk. I hope to have some of this ironed out before stepping onto the trail.
I just watched the scrubba video and it looks like a good way of hand washing clothes. The scrubba bag is very expensive and as someone else commented any dry bag should do. I'm going to give it a go just using a plastic supermarket bag. I'm not good or patient washing clothes so I hope this technique helps?Here is a hyperlink to my packing list.
As far as laundry goes, look on youtube for a scrubba video.
Except that polar explorers are not mingling with townspeople and eating in restaurants/bars every day!(do your hear of polar explorers stopping at a laundromat each afternoon?
Yes, the Scrubba is expensive and quite a bit heavier than a lighweight dry bag. Just letting the clothes soak while I'm showering and drying helps get them clean. Much better than standing over a laundry sink scrubbing.I just watched the scrubba video and it looks like a good way of hand washing clothes. The scrubba bag is very expensive and as someone else commented any dry bag should do.
I'm not good or patient washing clothes so I hope this technique helps?
I never completely fill it with water. It's not too heavy to carry from the shower area to the laundry area.12 liter dry bag full of water - how manageable is it? It must be heavy.
That's exactly what I do. My 12 liter Osprey dry bag which weighs 1.2 ounces/34 gm is perfect for this. As I undress for the shower I put my clothes in with warm water and soap. And let everything soak while I'm showering and dressing. Then I shake the bag to agitate it before emptying it out and rinsing in the laundry sink. My clothes come out cleaner than when I washed them in the laundry sinks at the albergues.
@patgreen a plastic supermarket bag might rip easily. I use one of my silnylon drybags, but you might try a trash contractor bag (more durable) ... you could use that as a drybag as well.I just watched the scrubba video and it looks like a good way of hand washing clothes. The scrubba bag is very expensive and as someone else commented any dry bag should do. I'm going to give it a go just using a plastic supermarket bag. I'm not good or patient washing clothes so I hope this technique helps?
A large heavy duty zip lock bag could work too.@patgreen a plastic supermarket bag might rip easily. I use one of my silnylon drybags, but you might try a trash contractor bag (more durable) ... you could use that as a drybag as well.
¡Buena suerte!
I do some traveling before and after my Caminos. I bring a suitcase with my pre and post Camino things and send it to Santiago. It's so exciting to have something different to wear after a month or so when I reach Santiago!
A great mantra. I actually use similar in my everyday life as I rid myself of unnecessary stuff. In this case, however, I don't know what is essential. My longest treks were on bicycles and only 7 days long. Still, There have been great answers/suggestions to my questions, but I suspect what I eventually need will come out in the wash if you pardon the pun. I figure I'll be forced to buy items in Spain, and perhaps giveaway others.My mantra: If I know I'll need it, it goes into my pack. If I think I'll need it., it stays at home.
The early-stage albergues are full of "necesseties" left behind.A great mantra. I actually use similar in my everyday life as I rid myself of unnecessary stuff. In this case, however, I don't know what is essential. My longest treks were on bicycles and only 7 days long. Still, There have been great answers/suggestions to my questions, but I suspect what I eventually need will come out in the wash if you pardon the pun. I figure I'll be forced to buy items in Spain, and perhaps giveaway others.
No, a 48 isn’t too large. As you say yourself, do not fill it up, that’s allDiscussions on this forum suggest a 48 is too large. However, the 38 is the same length just narrower and a few OZ/Gs lighter. I figure I'll be fine if I don't fill it. Hence my question in this thread. I gather a drybag is essential? Thanks again for the replies.
It's so exciting to have something different to wear after a month or so when I reach Santiago!
Santiago in a smaller and smaller way is the end of our spiritual journey. Then around the cathedral there are about 9,000 shops and about 8,992 of those with crap no one needs and then there is a whole big city for you to find whatever else you want. Who knows after you arrive you may not want to shed your pilgrim clothes.I am going on my first Camino so I am not sure what to expect as far shopping opportunities along the way. That being said, is there a chance to buy something new to wear in Santiago or nearby?
I walk with a Sherpa and Valet. That takes care of everything! Sherpa of course carries everything. The Valet prepares my daily menu, shops, cooks, washes and in the morning my clothes are laid out for me. It makes life much easier and is surprisingly inexpensive.
Yes, but my Camino is so I can experience the "roughing it" mentioned by tutors in my childhood lessons. Therefore, I've shunted my personal staff off to a friend. They served admirably during my last trip to Davos. Of course, after my walk, I intend to write about communing with the hoi poloi and the durability of Louis Vitton loafers as Camino footwear. Who knows, perhaps the experience will inspire me to eschew the next Branson or Gates invitations, and prompt visiting a REI.I walk with a Sherpa and Valet. That takes care of everything! Sherpa of course carries everything. The Valet prepares my daily menu, shops, cooks, washes and in the morning my clothes are laid out for me. It makes life much easier and is surprisingly inexpensive.
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