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I would opt for comfort over looks. Yes, the protruding bag might be a bit awkward, but the flower makes up for it.My Deuter 28l feels very comfortable but I'm having problems because even with cutting things out, it looks too bulky.
I am actually starting to walk on May 27th...do you think I could cut out my lightweight fleece. Would I need it in the albergues at night? I know walking that in no time I'll be taking it off as I am sure the exertion will have me warm.
Hello Kris, well, I guess that I would opt that you keep it in your pack. The weather can and maybe will get cool enough after you are done hiking for the day that you may wish that you had it. Just a thought is how important is this fleece to you regarding of you DID decide that you did not want it could you handle leaving it at one of the Albergues for someone else? I guess it depends on how attached to it that you are. Another thing that you can do is buy another one while en route if you were in fact cold...I had a fleece and a coat in my pack. Decided to leave my fleece at home but take the coat. If you also have a coat then maybe just leave it at home as you may not need both. Hope that I have helped in your decision.Okay, so I am stressing...I am leaving for Europe (Germany) in 5 days and for Spain in 9. My Deuter 28l feels very comfortable but I'm having problems because even with cutting things out, it looks too bulky.
I am actually starting to walk on May 27th...do you think I could cut out my lightweight fleece. Would I need it in the albergues at night? I know walking that in no time I'll be taking it off as I am sure the exertion will have me warm.
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Okay, so I am stressing...I am leaving for Europe (Germany) in 5 days and for Spaiyoun in 9. My Deuter 28l feels very comfortable but I'm having problems because even with cutting things out, it looks too bulky.
I am actually starting to walk on May 27th...do you think I could cut out my lightweight fleece. Would I need it in the albergues at night? I know walking that in no time I'll be taking it off as I am sure the exertion will have me warm.
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Actually, I like the Deuter brand, and just underestimated how much of my stuff would fit. I actually took out the fleece from inside and put it under the upper flap. My niece in Germany has the larger one and I'll see what is best when I visit them before heading for Spain. At this point I can't buy nor afford to buy a larger one.Hi Kris,
I am confused why the #1 recommendation here seems to be smaller, smaller, smaller, packs! All that matters is overall weight and comfort, not liters capacity. If your gear doesn't fit in your pack then first eliminate unnecessary gear. But don't leave behind basic necessities! I would highly recommend a light fleece for evenings and mornings, and rain gear is a necessity.
Living out of a pack for any length of time is no fun when it is stuffed to the gills. Better to have some flexible space. Where will you carry your picnics?
If you are comfortable in the deuter 28, I strongly recommend considering a deuter 45+10 instead.
Actually, I like the Deuter brand, and just underestimated how much of my stuff would fit.
As for the sleeping bag, I don't have one but a blanket which rolls up like a tiny sleeping bag. If I am too warm, I can't sleep.
No, I have a silk liner, and will use blanket over meCaminoKris,
I'm sorry to add something to your pack dilemma but .... Are you thinking that you will lay on the blanket and put nothing over you? You definitely will want something between you and the mattresses.
Regarding the light weight fleece. I agree that you can buy a fleece along the way. However, if you have carefully selected a compact, lightweight fleece, the "available along the Camino" fleece options might be bulkier and heavier than what you have now. When I wanted to buy flip flops in France. I had many options but each pair weighed three times as much as what I had left at home.
No, I have a silk liner, and will use blanket over me
Perfect! You could always knot the fleece around your waist if it's fiddly to pack.
As for food, if it's something that will squash like tomatoes, you can carry it in a separate plastic bag on the outside of your pack, you won't have to carry it for long.
You will be absolutely fine I am sure, the last days are always a bit of a panic (well, they were for me anyway) but the minute you arrive all will fall into place.
Buen camino Kris!
Hi Kris.We'll I was planning on getting an Altrus poncho, and wondering if that would be better overall.
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Hi KrisCan anyone tell me how small the Altus packs up?
Most definitely, Issy...most definitely! Also thinking that as I need to build myself up and the first 2 days from SJPDP to Roncesvalle is 25+ km not including elevation, I might take an easy day and also stop sooner than I planned.Hi Kris.
I am leaving in 9 days and stressing over my pack. It is weighing in at 7 kg which is a little over what I was planning but don't know what else to cut out. I ordered the Altus poncho and love it. Means I don't need to carry any other wet weather gear. Looking forward to meeting up with you in Roncesvalles. Safe travels
Wonderful I am going to get mine in SJPDP.Hi Kris
Well you just sent me on an Altus hunt! I thought, where did I put it? It was in an obvious place, eventually .
I've taken a pic of mine, it doesn't come in a compression bag but it has it's own little Baggie. It can squash a little more than shown. I've put a 600ml water bottle beside it to give you an idea., also my normal size iPad.
Now mine is medium. I had ordered small but ended up with medium. It is quite long, so maybe the small will pack up and take less space.
Good luck. It's all systems go now !
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I got it on line. Barrabas was the shop in Spain that I ordered it from and they sent it over. I think all up it was about $80 Australian including postage. I ordered it on a Thursday and had it by Tuesday. Amazing service. Only problem was I could only order a small one for some reason. I am only short so it is long enough for me but the arms are a little short but not much. It is about e same size as in the photoIssy T can you tell me where you ordered your Altrus from please? Cost, and how long for delivery?
I haven't been able to locate one. Even if I don't need or use it on this Camino I'm sure that I'll put it to good use at some point.
Sounds a good idea. I am walking 6.5 on the first day to Espinal and the 6 the second day the Corozon Puro as i would like to experience their hospitality. After that whatever goes just enjoy the journey.Most definitely, Issy...most definitely! Also thinking that as I need to build myself up and the first 2 days from SJPDP to Roncesvalle is 25+ km not including elevation, I might take an easy day and also stop sooner than I planned.
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NadskiIssy T can you tell me where you ordered your Altrus from please? Cost, and how long for delivery?
I haven't been able to locate one. Even if I don't need or use it on this Camino I'm sure that I'll put it to good use at some point.
OzAnnie,
Equipment for pilgrims including Althus is available in Saint Jean Pied de Port in the two shops Boutique du Pelerin at 32 rue de la Citadelle and Direction Compostelle nearby on the place Floquet. Both are owned by the same helpful, experienced pilgrim. See their web >> http://www.directioncompostelle.com/. Perhaps you might email him for the price.
Margaret Meredith
Issy, I contacted Corazon Puro via email (I am going there on the 25th in which they will get me to SJPDP. I also requested the night of the 30th and said that Issy from Australia May contact them.S
Sounds a good idea. I am walking 6.5 on the first day to Espinal and the 6 the second day the Corozon Puro as i would like to experience their hospitality. After that whatever goes just enjoy the journey.
Thanks. Kris I emailed them and I am booked in for the 30th. It sounds lovely and I really want to experience it. They were so helpfulIssy, I contacted Corazon Puro via email (I am going there on the 25th in which they will get me to SJPDP. I also requested the night of the 30th and said that Issy from Australia May contact them.
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They were really quick. They used a courier company and I had a tracking number. It left Spain on the Thursday was in London on the Friday and in Australia on the Monday. If you can get it in Spain it will save on postage. As I was not going to SJPDP I thought I would get it sent but I also had a little more time.Thanks for that Issy T. I've just contacted them so hopefully I'll get a reply ASAP as I don't have much time now before my departure date.
At a pinch they could always send it to the hotel I have booked in SJPDP.
Time will tell no doubt.
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