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The pad I am planning to take unless I find a better alternative is linked here. It weighs 14.5 oz.I am planning on doing stretches and yoga as well. Curious to know which yoga mat you chose.
The pad I am planning to take unless I find a better alternative is linked here. It weighs 14.5 oz.
NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
Rugged, comfortable, versatile and lightweight—hallmarks of a closed-cell design—the NEMO Switchback sleeping pad even has a heat-reflecting film to keep the chill from creeping through.www.rei.com
The pad I am planning to take unless I find a better alternative is linked here. It weighs 14.5 oz.
NEMO Switchback Sleeping Pad | REI Co-op
Rugged, comfortable, versatile and lightweight—hallmarks of a closed-cell design—the NEMO Switchback sleeping pad even has a heat-reflecting film to keep the chill from creeping through.www.rei.com
Thank-you @trecile, I was going to reply with a link to this free resource of mine. But you did it for me!You might have to get more creative in how you do your stretches, but I don't think it's necessary to take a pad.
Check out this bunk bed yoga thread
I can tell you one thing, I practiced a light yoga session at the end of the day or first thing in the morning on a few days walking the camino. I believe it will remove your stiffness and soreness and you will be able to face the daily challenge a little bit easier. I did not have the discipline to practice daily, but when I did, I was glad I did. Good luck and Buen Camino.My husband and I will be starting our first Camino in late April 2020, and are excited/nervous! This forum has been a real treasure for us. Thanks! We are regular walkers in our early 60’s, and have, between us, some past & ongoing back issues. To keep flexible and moving, we faithfully follow a daily regimen of stretches and light body weight exercises, mostly using a yoga mat. (We will have an ultralight type of pad with us.) This is our first activity of the day and we usually do a pared-down version before bed. I am wondering if veterans out there can picture this working in some way on a daily basis while on the CF? I’m sure we are not the only ones out there who are in our shoes with this, but it would be cool to be able to picture it a bit more clearly, based on this forum’s wealth of experience! Thank you in advance!
Thank you, Dave, for this suggestion. I will check it out, for sure as we work to balance cushion needed with the weight of the pad. Trying to keep all things lightweight and minimal.That sleeping pad is designed with insulation from ground chill in mind, so it is heavier due to the additional material.
I do not know how much padding you actually need, but at 2.8 ounces, this sleeping pad is a heckuva lot lighter, and more compact for carry.
Wow! I had no idea Tyvek had this use. Thanks so much for the suggestion!I'm a yoga instructor and planning on taking a mat-sized piece of Tyvek. This way I can be grounded, get a little bit of grip and protect myself from gravel or other roadside ouchies. And, it's waterproof so could also serve as an extra bit of coverage during a rainstorm.
DuPont™ Tyvek® | Forward Together™
DuPont™ Tyvek®, a unique nonwoven material made from high-density polyethylene fibers – offers a portfolio of tough, durable sheet products. Tyvek® material combines the performance of paper, film and fabric and thus makes it ideal for a wide range of applications. We believe listening and...www.dupont.com
Thanks for the great link! The stretches look very familiar, and I agree that being creative and flexible will be important.You might have to get more creative in how you do your stretches, but I don't think it's necessary to take a pad.
Check out this bunk bed yoga thread
Some people I walked with a few days on the Camino francés always looked for the "Frontón" or ball court that most towns have. They did their stretches there every evening.My husband and I will be starting our first Camino in late April 2020, and are excited/nervous! This forum has been a real treasure for us. Thanks! We are regular walkers in our early 60’s, and have, between us, some past & ongoing back issues. To keep flexible and moving, we faithfully follow a daily regimen of stretches and light body weight exercises, mostly using a yoga mat. (We will have an ultralight type of pad with us.) This is our first activity of the day and we usually do a pared-down version before bed. I am wondering if veterans out there can picture this working in some way on a daily basis while on the CF? I’m sure we are not the only ones out there who are in our shoes with this, but it would be cool to be able to picture it a bit more clearly, based on this forum’s wealth of experience! Thank you in advance!
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