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Earplugs?
Novos,
First things first--my recommendation would be to weigh everything in grams and write it all down. Everything (your list above has a phone charger, but no phone, which I suspect for you is just a given). Just that exercise will help you make much better decisions.
That being said, I'd look to save weight as follows:
1) just two pants. No need for sleeping pants, just wear the second pair. Walking that far everyday, you'd sleep like the dead if you were wearing a full set of plate armor.
2) just two shirts (not three)--and no need for "regular shirt" for evening. Just wear the other one.
3) socks--I'd go with three. I need to keep my feet dry, and changing socks frequently during the day helps.
4) ear plugs--definitely. You would not believe the snoring I heard
5) I'm wondering about sandals. Depends on type. If I brought a pair, it'd be a pair I could walk in (Keens or Tevas). In fact, I mostly walk in Keen Arroyo II sandals, but that is different thread.
6) trekking poles--saved my knees. YMMV
7) lose the clothespins (single use item) and take saftety pins instead (multiple uses)--and take and many more than just 4--you'll lose a few.
Buen Camino
Jo Jo
p.s. with some luck, we may be back for a second pilgrimage that same time.
Thanks for your reply.
About the sandals- i already bought a lightweight pair that suits for walking in cities etc, not hiking.
Hi,
I'll be walking the Camino Frances during September and October and my preparations are nearly finished.
Here's my equipment list, let me know if you have any suggestions or comments- I know it's pretty common but i think it might be just too much:
Gregory Z40 bag
Long sleeved shirt for warm weather -2 (3?)
Regular shirt for evening - 1
Traveling pants - 2
Pants for sleeping - 1
Underwear - 2
Socks- 2 (3?)
Sweatshirt - 1
The north face hedgehog mid gtx shoes
Plastic bottles 0.5 L - 2
Sandals
Travel towel
Sleeping liner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste travel version
Wash bag
Body soap
Trekking pole ? (1-2?)
Money belt
Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Nylon bags - 4
Phone charger
Pencils - 2
Poncho
Footbed + Orthotics
Toilet paper - 1
Roll on deodorant
Camera?
Clothespins - 4
Watch
Earbuds
Shampoo travel version
Earplugs?
Advil pills
Vaseline
Muscle pain relief gel
Wallet
Thank you.
My Teva sandals saved my Camino when I got blisters. So much easier on the feet, and I could use them at night or in the shower.Hi Novos
A lot of people take duel use sandals with a good sole that can be used for hiking and around town in the evenings (as I do). The reason for this is if they get a foot injury or something happens to your hiking footwear you can at a push use your sandals to get to where you need to be. Duel use items are always the best bet.
Davey
Your list is too complete, ask what you need and what you want? Bring safety pins instead of clothes-pins. Can the wallet be small and light weight like a nylon change-purse? Small prepacked wipes have more uses than TP. Are the nylon bags waterproof? Socks 3. Do Not bring Cotton clothing, underwear, shirts, sweatshirt. Maybe a t-shirt or longsleeve, thermal, light weight undershirt. You haven't included a jacket, I bring a Goretex jacket instead of a poncho which I find to be more useful. I hope this helps........ Ultreya....... Willy/Utah/USAHi,
I'll be walking the Camino Frances during September and October and my preparations are nearly finished.
Here's my equipment list, let me know if you have any suggestions or comments- I know it's pretty common but i think it might be just too much:
Gregory Z40 bag
Long sleeved shirt for warm weather -2 (3?)
Regular shirt for evening - 1
Traveling pants - 2
Pants for sleeping - 1
Underwear - 2
Socks- 2 (3?)
Sweatshirt - 1
The north face hedgehog mid gtx shoes
Plastic bottles 0.5 L - 2
Sandals
Travel towel
Sleeping liner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste travel version
Wash bag
Body soap
Trekking pole ? (1-2?)
Money belt
Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Nylon bags - 4
Phone charger
Pencils - 2
Poncho
Footbed + Orthotics
Toilet paper - 1
Roll on deodorant
Camera?
Clothespins - 4
Watch
Earbuds
Shampoo travel version
Earplugs?
Advil pills
Vaseline
Muscle pain relief gel
Wallet
Thank you.
Last year in Roncevalles in mid September there were no blankets. It was freezing! My sleeping bag saved the day then and about 3 other nights throughout October. I also carried a down light weight jacket. Nights were chilly and I used it every day.Hi,
I'll be walking the Camino Frances during September and October and my preparations are nearly finished.
Here's my equipment list, let me know if you have any suggestions or comments- I know it's pretty common but i think it might be just too much:
Gregory Z40 bag
Long sleeved shirt for warm weather -2 (3?)
Regular shirt for evening - 1
Traveling pants - 2
Pants for sleeping - 1
Underwear - 2
Socks- 2 (3?)
Sweatshirt - 1
The north face hedgehog mid gtx shoes
Plastic bottles 0.5 L - 2
Sandals
Travel towel
Sleeping liner
Toothbrush
Toothpaste travel version
Wash bag
Body soap
Trekking pole ? (1-2?)
Money belt
Hat
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Nylon bags - 4
Phone charger
Pencils - 2
Poncho
Footbed + Orthotics
Toilet paper - 1
Roll on deodorant
Camera?
Clothespins - 4
Watch
Earbuds
Shampoo travel version
Earplugs?
Advil pills
Vaseline
Muscle pain relief gel
Wallet
Thank you.
Head torch was suggested to me, that being said, most mobile phones have built in torches. Hopefully not be ever needed but have heard many carry a lightweight whistle for emergencies.
Travelling in September myself for footwear was going to take my walking boots and flip flops which are light. Is it worth instead of flips getting a pair of sandals of some kind.
I would suggest short for sleeping even in the fall. A synthetic fleece jacket or windbreaker might be better than a sweatshirt. A one liter bottle weighs the same as a .5 liter bottle. If you find you need a second bottle, buy a regular bottle of water in Spain and refill it. No one will know you used a deodorant. Wash your hair with your body soap. Something like CampSoap works for clothes, body, and hair. Buen camino.i think it might be just too much:
Pants for sleeping - 1
Sweatshirt - 1
Plastic bottles 0.5 L - 2
Roll on deodorant
Shampoo travel version
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