William Garza
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances, The Jakobsweg
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Thank You, i was looking at way larger packs! good thing the time is a little ways away...thank you for the info!For me, boots, 40 L pack, no sleeping pad, merino T shirts, ex officio underwear, North Face zip off pants, a tech shirt, light fleece and rain gear.
I am 92 kilos and 193 cm.
hi william - even though i am just a li'l shrimpI hope this has not been asked before
Ime approx 143 kilos and a little over 2 meters tall
ime researching Backpacks and other items
Any other bigger or equivalent size fellows out there having done the Camino, what are your thoughts on fitting and kitting out for the clydesdales
I wont be that heavy for the walk as i am training slowly, but i will always be big
the 10% rule will be somewhat the order of the day
Hiking boots or trainers
Pack size and suspension?
sleeping pads
other suggestions?
Peace
Trainers or a light shoe should be good but consider one with a thick sole and the ability to dry "It rains in Spain" I would avoid leather. and begin to wear the shoes daily with socks. My advice is all Merino wool, under shirts , socks etc. it smells less. I have an Osprey pack but I recently saw new Dueter and Gregory packs that are light, vented backs, many sizes and adjustable. Keep the weight down and you will be glad you did....Willy
no offence taken, i know trainers would be the most comfy choice, but add a load, uneven terrain, at times and my weight i would expect them to last ohhh? a 100 or 2 Ks. plus maintaining my gate so i wont rub the outer heals when i tire... i figured on boots too. Im going to try on lots of models, i wor boots pretty much exclusively for the last 20 or so years due to the hazardous nature of my work..so many miles and trials, i know at last two brands i wont be using for the road..and full leather? i love a full leather boot, but man! heat!1,95m/91kg
Bought a Boreas Sapa Trek backpack (rechristened it Tapa Trek). Fits like a glove but has only basic adjustability.
Considering your weight you may want to check out Salomon boots, very sturdy but light weight. Of course no offense intended referring to your weight but trainers may give out a lot quicker during that many kilometers of walking.
Hope this helps.
Hi AlHi William. My two pennies worth. Not all that big myself at only 1.78 and 95K. I started with an Osprey Talon 44L but as time passed have got smaller and smaller packs. The Talon series are adjustable for height which may be good for you. My Osprey Stratos 34L had an ventilation gap making for a cooler walk and still had plenty of room, but not adjustable. I am now going to walk with a Berghaus 25L day pack, but the waistband is just a strap not a padded belt as with the Ospreys. However it is just big enough for my needs, is a little lighter and so I can get everything to only weigh 5K. It is important to remember that on a hot day you will be carrying your coat(s) etc. Get your other stuff first and then take it to the shop with you so you can pack the bags you are looking at to make sure everything fits ok as well as trying them for comfort. I doubt if any of the 25L around would be comfortable for someone of your height.
Wouldn't opt for full leather either.
Either enforced fabric with or without goretex liner. With gtx may get hot depending on the shoe, without gtx may get quite uncomfortable on rainy days.
you got it!Long sleeved shirts only and you can roll them up if necessary. Wide brimmed hat and a buff round your neck. If really hot soak buff before putting on and wet the hat. Really thin gloves for cold mornings. I just wear the long sleeved T-shirt and then my rain resistant soft shell coat and also my waterproof coat as and when required.
GOOD LAWD!The 10% rule is applied to your "ideal" weight not your actual weight and worth adjusting for:
- age
- health and wellbeing
- how good and strong is your back
- other
might be worth condidering other options such as trolley, taxi, Sherpa .....
143KGs sounds like a big weight even if 2m tall. Might be worth taxing gear on the very challenging stages.
Bring walking poles to support your legs.
Bring recovery gear for sleeping in ... better still ..... contact an expert as your needs might require sprcial measures regarding:
- knee support
- hydration
- recovery
- hydration and supplements such as Zero
- Sweat test in a heat chamber
Buen Camino
Motivation, I really want to go.I wish being on the forum would cause me to lose weight.If it did it be worth a membership fee!
because of spinal issues, every second of rest is important. as i dont sleep very well because of the pain.
ill be honest
this will hurt, but the reward outweighs the effort
if any of the wonderful forum members meets me on the road, they are going to be very distressed.
they will meet me at my most human and frail. after certain time, sitting down is going to lead to a very slow and painful getting up, a minute to warm up, then a decidedly ungraceful wibble till i get somewhat warm up. than after a little while, its all good again.
hence a sleeping pad, bag, and liner to sleep on/in for comfort
ime absolut in my conviction that I can do this, with time and effort.
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