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Thank you!!I'm a 70 year old female - 5'3" and 160 lbs right now (I'm usually about 145 on Camino)
I carry an Arcteryx 30L BRIZE or a 28L Gregory Jade
Thanks so much! I was at REI today and tried my first 2 options on and now I’m curious about other’s experiences! I really appreciate you!I’m guessing that you’re most interested in women’s packs. My wife carries an Osprey 36L Sirrus. The key factor in choosing this pack is that of all the packs she tried, it fit the best. Although demographics may yield some information, there’s no substitution for trying packs on and getting some expert advice. Having a pack with torso adjustment was a big plus. The folks at REI were particularly helpful.
I’ve never heard of this brand! Thank you! Maybe we will run into each other bc I will start in September too!I have this pack https://www.gregorypacks.com/packs-bags/backpacking-packs/stout-45-126872XXXX.html
It fits me well, I'm 57F 5'8ish ( 174 cm) 150lb (68kg). I chose the pack as it would fit my trekking poles for my flights as well as leave me room for things I bought after Camino. It was easy to adjust all the straps and had plenty of pockets for things without having to dig into the bag. Very comfortable, will walk with it again in September.
Me too. I mostly liked my first backpack, but it was very long - actually longer than the most generous airline's cabin size (though I was allowed to take it on board). Plus it interfered with my hat when I wore one.do not like packs that are long and narrow, I prefer my pack to be a bit shorter and wider. It's more comfortable for me, and I highly recommend it.
5’7” female, 140 lbs 66 years old. 34l Gregory Jade, five CaminosIt would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
How tall is she?I’m guessing that you’re most interested in women’s packs. My wife carries an Osprey 36L Sirrus. The key factor in choosing this pack is that of all the packs she tried, it fit the best. Although demographics may yield some information, there’s no substitution for trying packs on and getting some expert advice. Having a pack with torso adjustment was a big plus. The folks at REI were particularly helpful.
Me too - last time I walked in 2019 and previous- this is super. I'm 5ft3" and will be using it again in Fall 2023. I will be 78 yrs then. 135lbs Buen CaminoI was 69 when I walked the Camino and used a Deuter 28L. I'm 5'3 and about 62kg. I tried all the most popular brands mentioned on the forum that people swore were wonderful, but for me they were unbelievably uncomfortable. Finally the guy fitting me with the Deuter told me I was exceptionally short from armpit to waist but the Deuter would work for me as the back was adjustable. He was right, the Deuter worked perfectly for me.
I am 5’9” female and I bought a 36L Woods brand from Canadian Tire. It was a store brand that was light weight and has served me well. I could have spent a lot more for a lighter weight back and top opening pack that weighed ounces. But I bought the one that fit my back length the best, I did not want to spend a couple of hundred dollars for a better quality one as I did not know if I would ever use a backpack again. 4 years later it is still serving me well.It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
If you're starting in Faro, Portugal it's a possibility!I’ve never heard of this brand! Thank you! Maybe we will run into each other bc I will start in September too!Buen Camino!
Proper gaiters. Good man.I had an osprey Exos 38 litre but it was generally less than half full. Male 67 175 and 80 kg.
I also had a bum/Fanny pack of a 3 or 4 liters which I used to carry my money, cards, pilgrim credentials and passport. This was always attached to me.
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I am a 67 year old female, 5'3 and 50kgs. I will be doing my first Frances in September too, but have tried my pack on a 7 day walk here at home.It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
Hi @kcorbharas do you like top loading backpacks, side access backpacks or clamshell (front loading/uzip) backpacks?It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
HiIt would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
I am female, 175 cm / 73 kg and have been using my Deuter Act Lite 35+10 since my first camino in 2017 when I was 54.
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I found the Osprey 36L big enough for a 1000 kim Camino without having anything hanging out and with room for snacks/food and water bladder. But what will work for you depends on your size - bigger people have bigger clothes - and what you consider to be essentials.Curious as I am researching the right backpack for me also: Are you carrying your items through or have a porter service? I'm debating between the Osprey Eja 48 vs 58-- and only because I felt the extra room is easier for me to pack (don't like things hanging out).
I will be embarking on my first Camino in September and am also trying to pick the best pack. I’m 5’2” and 148lbs. Here’s the problem I’ve been running into when trying on different packs: many of them have pockets on the waistband that stick out on the sides. As someone of a sturdy Irish build, I have wide hips. Which means these pockets rub on the insides of my arms as I’m walking. Does anyone have a recommendation for a pack they like that doesn’t have the pockets (as convenient as they are) on the waist band?
Glad to see the 28L Jade listed. I am 70 years old, 5.2”- 106lbs going on her First Camino. I am worried the pack is too small. but yesterday I trained with pack at 7lbs (3.175k). Still a lot of room to add the rest of my gear. Hopefully when it’s fully packed it won’t go over 11lbs (4.99k). Beginning my Camino April 16th. Praying I have packed what is needed for the weather. Currently I am stressing over leggings or convertible pants. Also my shoes are Altras Olympus4, fit is great up until the heel which is a bit roomy. I am wondering if anyone has used heel pads with success. I’ve tried Hookas, Solomans , but none have fitted my wide toe box and my narrow heel. Recommendations welcome. Counting down till April - eek!!!I'm a 70 year old female - 5'3" and 160 lbs right now (I'm usually about 145 on Camino)
I carry an Arcteryx 30L BRIZE or a 28L Gregory Jade
FYI there is a 33L Jade available as well.Glad to see the 28L Jade listed. I am 70 years old, 5.2”- 106lbs going on her First Camino. I am worried the pack is too small. but yesterday I trained with pack at 7lbs (3.175k). Still a lot of room to add the rest of my gear. Hopefully when it’s fully packed it won’t go over 11lbs (4.99k). Beginning my Camino April 16th. Praying I have packed what is needed for the weather. Currently I am stressing over leggings or convertible pants. Also my shoes are Altras Olympus4, fit is great up until the heel which is a bit roomy. I am wondering if anyone has used heel pads with success. I’ve tried Hookas, Solomans , but none have fitted my wide toe box and my narrow heel. Recommendations welcome. Counting down till April - eek!!!
69 y/o, 5'10" 200 lbs male, I've done 2 Frances with a 36L Osprey, perfect for me.It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
You can take them home from REI, leave the tags on, and try them during a walk around your neighborhood. I did this with 3. REI has a great return policy.Thanks so much! I was at REI today and tried my first 2 options on and now I’m curious about other’s experiences! I really appreciate you!
My only complaint was that the 3L water bladder I used goes *inside* the back of the pack so to refill it you sort of have to unpack. But 3L of water was fine for most 15-20 mile days of walking for me, so I didn’t have to unpack…
You can take them home from REI, leave the tags on, and try them during a walk around your neighborhood. I did this with 3. REI has a great return policy.
I have considered doing that on my 36L Osprey Sirrus. I am not thick waisted, but those puffy little pockets sometimes rub on my inner arms even though they are very small. Also hard to unzip while walking and of little use for anything more than a chapstick and a little rock to leave at Cruz de Ferro.If you do not want pockets on a hip belt, they can be removed.
. I’ve tried Hookas, Solomans , but none have fitted my wide toe box and my narrow heel. Recommendations welcome. Counting down till April - eek!!!
I have considered doing that on my 36L Osprey Sirrus. I am not thick waisted, but those puffy little pockets sometimes rub on my inner arms even though they are very small. Also hard to unzip while walking and of little use for anything more than a chapstick and a little rock to leave at Cruz de Ferro.
A good tip, Dave; I will consider cutting them off.
check out https://zpacks.com/ they are the lightest packs madeIt would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
New Balance Trail Runners on an SL-2 Shoe Last have a narrow heel and wide, deep toe box.Glad to see the 28L Jade listed. I am 70 years old, 5.2”- 106lbs going on her First Camino. I am worried the pack is too small. but yesterday I trained with pack at 7lbs (3.175k). Still a lot of room to add the rest of my gear. Hopefully when it’s fully packed it won’t go over 11lbs (4.99k). Beginning my Camino April 16th. Praying I have packed what is needed for the weather. Currently I am stressing over leggings or convertible pants. Also my shoes are Altras Olympus4, fit is great up until the heel which is a bit roomy. I am wondering if anyone has used heel pads with success. I’ve tried Hookas, Solomans , but none have fitted my wide toe box and my narrow heel. Recommendations welcome. Counting down till April - eek!!!
I am a 70 year old female, 130lbs and I carried a 28 litre Gregory Jade. Thought the features worked really well for, example, two side pockets, one for water bottle and one for sandals. Loved the stretchy pocket on the outside back to stuff in my fleece and raincoat. I also wore a very small fanny pack but on the front that contained all my important docs, phone, money etc. When I slipped my backpack off my important stuff was still with me at all times. Also found the small belt pockets to be very useful. I would take it again. When packed it weighed in at about 6.5 kilos, including water.It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
Hi AMV, I used the Gregory Jade 28L last fall on CF/San Salvador and loved it. Really comfortable. Was also worried it might be too small but it was perfect. Yes I did have to pack more carefully in the mornings to get things to fit just right, but that didn’t bother me. Total weight minus water was under 10 lbs. (I’m in my 60s, 5’6”, 63 kg; really narrow shoulders/short torso). Previously used an Osprey Kyle 36L but found it a little too big and even the women’s small was too loose in the shoulder straps. Try not to stress over pants/leggings! Wear what is most comfortable on your long hikes now. I wear convertible trousers because I’m more comfortable in them. Buen Camino! BTW, I followed @davebugg‘s advice on measurements etc and bought the Gregory online without trying it out first. It’s the perfect pack for me.Glad to see the 28L Jade listed. I am 70 years old, 5.2”- 106lbs going on her First Camino. I am worried the pack is too small. but yesterday I trained with pack at 7lbs (3.175k). Still a lot of room to add the rest of my gear. Hopefully when it’s fully packed it won’t go over 11lbs (4.99k). Beginning my Camino April 16th. Praying I have packed what is needed for the weather. Currently I am stressing over leggings or convertible pants. Also my shoes are Altras Olympus4, fit is great up until the heel which is a bit roomy. I am wondering if anyone has used heel pads with success. I’ve tried Hookas, Solomans , but none have fitted my wide toe box and my narrow heel. Recommendations welcome. Counting down till April - eek!!!
Thanks for the info. Trying not to overthink! Your info has put my fears to rest.Hi AMV, I used the Gregory Jade 28L last fall on CF/San Salvador and loved it. Really comfortable. Was also worried it might be too small but it was perfect. Yes I did have to pack more carefully in the mornings to get things to fit just right, but that didn’t bother me. Total weight minus water was under 10 lbs. (I’m in my 60s, 5’6”, 63 kg; really narrow shoulders/short torso). Previously used an Osprey Kyle 36L but found it a little too big and even the women’s small was too loose in the shoulder straps. Try not to stress over pants/leggings! Wear what is most comfortable on your long hikes now. I wear convertible trousers because I’m more comfortable in them. Buen Camino! BTW, I followed @davebugg‘s advice on measurements etc and bought the Gregory online without trying it out first. It’s the perfect pack for me.
The Eja also fits a water bladder. I had a 2-litre bladder, but unlike @curlylottie, I didn't unpack to fill it up. I always kept it in place, and used the separate water bottle to refill it. Going off-topic, I know, but the separate bottle was also good to bring to a table while I had the backpack off, and to keep in a freezer overnight.
So good to know! Next Camino I’m doing this!There are modification kits by Sawyer and others which are inexpensive and allow one to add the ability to refill the water reservoir without removing the water bladder. Heck, you do not even need to take the backpack off. It also allows a backpacking filter to be used if needing to refill from water sources which are suspect.
You will find a short demonstration video HERE. The video shows the Quick Disconnect being used with a backpacking water filter. However, for Camino I skip the water filter and attach the Quick Refill cap onto a collapsible bottle like this one HERE. With this, if I want to refill or do a bit of a top off:
1. I pull the collapsible bottle from my side pocket and unscrew the Quick Disconnect lid from the bottle
2. Fill the bottle and replace the Quick Disconnect lid.
3. Quick Disconnect the mouth piece from the feed tube and connect the water bottle to the feed tube.
4. Gently squeeze the water in the collapsible bottle into the feed tube, filling the water bladder.
5. Disconnect the bottle and reconnect the mouthpiece. Stow the water bottle
Normally, I do not completely fill my 2 liter water bladder. If I did wish to do so, It takes me well under a minute to do so following the steps above. If using a filter on the refill bottle, it would take a bit longer due to the decreased water flow due to the slight restriction to water flow through the water filter.
There are other brands of collapsible water bottles which I use as well, an include Sawyer and Osprey.
It would be helpful if you included your age, sex, height and weight!!
For example:
I’m a 27yo Female- 5’7” (170cm) 135 lbs (61kg)
Thank you for your insight!
Could you share what type of Bum bag you have?Female, age 57, 168 cm, 60 kg.
I used an Osprey Eja 38 litre for the French Camino last year, and felt good enough to continue on to Finisterre and Muxia (over 1,000 km total).
I found the pack very good. It has 2 huge side pockets where I could carry snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen, etc. all within easy reach without taking the backpack off. It doesn't have hipbelt pockets. I first thought this was a downside, but I carried a bum bag, which held my phone, wallet, passport, etc. and this was in fact a much better solution, as each time I stopped at a bar, I could take the backpack off but always have the small valuables with me while going to the toilet, for example.
With the Eja, you can pick up (or put away) your walking poles anytime, also without taking the backpack off. This was a very useful feature for me.
Basically, once I put the backpack on in the morning, I didn't need to take it off at all while walking because everything I needed was within reach. I only took it off at rest stops.
The size was perfect to pack comfortably, and probably on the generous side: I had a sleeping bag 'just in case', which I didn't really need (I walked in summer). It was by far my bulkiest item and I would have had plenty of extra room without it.
The Eja also fits a water bladder. I had a 2-litre bladder, but unlike @curlylottie, I didn't unpack to fill it up. I always kept it in place, and used the separate water bottle to refill it. Going off-topic, I know, but the separate bottle was also good to bring to a table while I had the backpack off, and to keep in a freezer overnight.
Overall I was very happy with my pack and I would recommend it, provided it fits you well.
Could you share what type of Bum bag you have?
I currently have the Eja 58 (I know huge) but it is super light and I don't intend to fill it - just didn't want to purchase another bag as we will be using this bag for another trip. I will have my bag with me and not use a porter service, although the option will be there. I'm 5'3" and consider myself fit but this is my first Camino.
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