Starting on the 15th (May 2019)

[Sher]

 

[GlendaMac]

That looks amazingly light to me, but I am not doing my Camino until May 2020, so have yet to experience the packing everything. A huge challenge for me as a I usually overpack... Well done and Buen Camino!

 

[Sher]

That looks amazingly light to me, but I am not doing my Camino until May 2020, so have yet to experience the packing everything. A huge challenge for me as a I usually overpack... Well done and Buen Camino!

It’s about 13 pounds. It’s been a challenge getting it that low. I have been paring it down all winter

 

[Robo]

It’s about 13 pounds. It’s been a challenge getting it that low. I have been paring it down all winter

About 5.9 Kg . That's impressive.
I don't see any evening (apres walking) footwear though........ Going without?

 

[Sher]

About 5.9 Kg . That's impressive.
I don't see any evening (apres walking) footwear though........ Going without?

Good catch! They are included in the 13 pounds but I forgot to pull them out of the pack for the picture. Xero flip flops. I also made a video but it was too long to post.

 

[Sher]

Good catch! They are included in the 13 pounds but I forgot to pull them out of the pack for the picture. Xero flip flops. I also made a video but it was too long to post.

 

[Robo]

Looks like you have this packing game nailed!

 

[Kiwi-family]

Someone is going to tell you you could ditch the stuff sacks and green toilet bag and save even more nano-ounces!
Then someone else will say sporks and bowls are unnecessary (you just tell them someone told you they used theirs all the time - and it's true, I did!)

 

[Karl Oz]

5.9kg is laudable. But I'm puzzled about the green hand-grenade...

 

[Sher]

Someone is going to tell you you could ditch the stuff sacks and green toilet bag and save even more nano-ounces!
Then someone else will say sporks and bowls are unnecessary (you just tell them someone told you they used theirs all the time - and it's true, I did!)

Lol Thanks! My justification for the stuff sacks is that they’re somewhat waterproof so I figure that will protect my sleep sack and clothes from getting wet which would make me very sad. Also it will help me find things in my pack. The green toiletry thing hangs over a shower rod and has proven handy when camping. I didn’t bring any bowls but I do have a collapsible cup in case someone wants to offer me a glass of wine LOL And I don’t have a knife but the spork has a serrated edge that I can use to cut off pieces of cheese which I plan to eat a lot of My towel is huge… I could probably save some weight by bringing a smaller towel. I’m also bringing a comforter which weighs about half a pound But I’m worried it might be cold at first and the Albergues.

 

[Chicago Seeker]

I commend your packing! I leave in 2 days and I WAY over-packed. I need to start cutting items quickly.

 

[Klogwog]

It’s about 13 pounds. It’s been a challenge getting it that low. I have been paring it down all winter

Looks neat ,clean and comfortable to carry ,well done

 

[Sher]

5.9kg is laudable. But I'm puzzled about the green hand-grenade...

The round antiperspirant?

 

[Morning Waters]

Which Camino are you doing?

 

[Sher]

Which Camino are you doing?

CF

 

[Anamya]

Looking great, and also light! I think you nailed it!
If you find out you need anything else, you can buy it over there, there´s no lack of resources on CF.

Just be aware that if you take it as hand luggage, some airports may ask about the tape. I was stopped twice in different places because of it, apperantly it looks like some electrical device on the X-ray and they have to check if it is indeed tape.

 

[JohnMcM]

Hello Sher,

Presumably your ear-plugs are out of sight in the photo?

Buen (lightly packed) Camino

 

[naplesdon]

No guidebook, even more commendable. My guess is by week two you will wish you weren't carrying a sleeping bag. Do you have a waterproof cover for your backpack? Or is your poncho big enough for you and your bag?

 

[Morning Waters]

You have inspired me to rethink what I have packed. But I do have a small sketch book and watercolor palette and brushes for my luxury item. I start May 15th from Porto to do the Camino Portugues.
Buen Camino to you.

 

[Sher]

Looking great, and also light! I think you nailed it!
If you find out you need anything else, you can buy it over there, there´s no lack of resources on CF.

Just be aware that if you take it as hand luggage, some airports may ask about the tape. I was stopped twice in different places because of it, apperantly it looks like some electrical device on the X-ray and they have to check if it is indeed tape.

Thanks for the info about the tape! I’m checking up packing to that has my hiking poles so maybe I’ll stuff the tape in with those so I won’t have to worry about that.

 

[Sher]

I tried to upload a packing Video but it was too long so here is the link. The white tube has my poles and a corkscrew. I forgot to mention in the video that I have a notebook and tissue in the backpack pockets and I am wearing a waistband that holds my passport, wallet, and iPhone. I am going to sleep with that waist band on as it is comfy and if someone steals everything else I will have all I need to buy more supplies and finish my trip. http://sherylscamino.home.blog/2019/05/10/packing-video/

 

[domigee]

Looks fantastic, well done! Enjoy the Camino

 

[Sher]

No guidebook, even more commendable. My guess is by week two you will wish you weren't carrying a sleeping bag. Do you have a waterproof cover for your backpack? Or is your poncho big enough for you and your bag?

I have a cover that came with the backpack and my poncho is big. I’m not bringing a guidebook but I did tear out some pages that showed the trails. I thought if I were lost and my phone was dead and my Spanish limited I could always point out that town on the map and someone would point me in the right direction LOL. I figured I threw out the pages as I went. I went back-and-forth between a sleeping bag or a sleep sack and I ended up bringing a sleep sack and a comforter from Cosco so the comforter is pretty light weight I think about half a pound so if it gets too hot to need it I just won’t use it. I really went back-and-forth between a poncho and a raincoat or a sleeping bag or a sleep sack. It was hard to decide. My jacket is water resistant and then I sprayed it was some water stuff And it’s super lightweight and comfortable so more multi functional than a rain jacket. The poncho was only five dollars so if I decide I don’t need it I can leave it somewhere for someone else to use. I tried to make a video but it was too long to post so I’m gonna try to share a link. Because I like watching other people’s videos.

 

[Sher]

You have inspired me to rethink what I have packed. But I do have a small sketch book and watercolor palette and brushes for my luxury item. I start May 15th from Porto to do the Camino Portugues.
Buen Camino to you.
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Awesome! Please post your paintings! I will look forward to following your perpendicular journey!

 

[Sher]

Hello Sher,

Presumably your ear-plugs are out of sight in the photo?

Buen (lightly packed) Camino

I do have some earplugs that are in with all of my blister protection stuff. I also have some wireless headphones so I thought if the snoring was bad maybe I could listen to some music.

 

[naplesdon]

Thanks for your response because I was being a little cheeky with my comment. But believe there is nothing that can water proof a backpack, this you will learn after walking for 6 hours of constant rain. Even a backpack cover is not imperious. Hanging everything you own on a line inside a albergue hoping it might dry by the morning is the Camino way of life.

 

[RumAndChupacabras]

...but I do have a collapsible cup in case someone wants to offer me a glass of wine LOL...

LUV your rationale!

 

[James_Anderson]

Good catch! They are included in the 13 pounds but I forgot to pull them out of the pack for the picture. Xero flip flops. I also made a video but it was too long to post.

Great. You mentioned all the needful things.

 

[Pipmahoe]

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That looks so good, I miss planning and being on the Camino so much! Go away COVID, I want to go on a Camino!

 

[Mark H]

Great packing !!, I have organised a number of overland motorcycle adventure tours and most people always pack far to much gear that they never use