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With the Injini Toe socks and the Hoka's my wife (annoyingly) does not really get foot issues. I do, and carry paper tape and small pair of titanium sewing scissors (8g) I got off Amazon. I'll post my list later. It's a bit heavier (if for no other reason than I usually carry a second pair of shoes--my feet like to change out shoes during the day).The only thing I see missing is a foot bag. I was happy to have my own supplies of bandaids, alcohol wipes, small scissors to take care of my feet...
My wife is mightily resistant to such things. Despite my entreaties to the contrary. I think part of why she likes to walk Caminos is to get away from such devices.iPhone and charger?
I had very similar thoughts when I first started walking with her. But I had her to show me a different way.I would add a first aid kit and a larger 1l metal (Sigg) water bottle.
The shop 500ml bottles can crack and 500ml is not enough unless you can guarantee frequent replenishment
One of the spiritual lessons my wife really learned on her first Camino was how little she needed to carry. We've been on four Caminos now, and heading off for a fifth (Salvador to Primitivo) this September. At this point, her packing list is pretty dialed in, and we thought we'd share it in case it might of help other pilgrims to walk lighter and easier. Her base weight (total weight less worn weight and consumables) is less than 5 pounds (about 2kg for those of you outside the U.S.), with a total weight of about 8 pounds (3.6kg).
The link is to LighterPack, which is a website to create your own gear lists. It is really useful and free to sign up (we are not affiliated with it; there is no revenues we gain from clicking--it's just the best of such websites we've found). Whether you use that website, another, or just a piece of paper and pen, our strongest advice is to weigh everything in grams (to make the differences really pop out) and be scrupulous about listing everything you are taking.
Buen (y ligero) Camino,
Jo Jo and Nery
[ Her base weight (total weight less worn weight and consumables) is less than 5 pounds (about 2kg for those of you outside the U.S.), with a total weight of about 8 pounds (3.6kg).
Jo Jo and Nery
The list was posted to illustrate base weight, without food and water. The question of how much water to carry is a separate discussion and there are many variables including weather, distance to next source, and individual water needs.I couldn't find the weight of the water in your list.
[ Her base weight (total weight less worn weight and consumables) is less than 5 pounds (about 2kg for those of you outside the U.S.), with a total weight of about 8 pounds (3.6kg).
Jo Jo and Nery
All these helpful folk who say that anything you need can be bought in Spain. Whatever you buy in Spain you then have to carry people! Eg shampoo, soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, socks,etc. So I would rather buy them before I leave home and make sure that I can fit them in my pack. Also prefer to spend cash before I leave rather than take extra Euros with.
I’ll admit it, I can’t be the only one, I never weighed my pack. I took what I knew I needed, replenished what I used as I went and returned home with everything I left with. I carried my pack from Pamplona to Santiago without any issues. I wouldn’t dream of walking without water IMO that is weight worth carrying.
Aside from discarding unnecessary things from my pack, upon returning home, I transferred a lot of unnecessary clothes and material things to my kids and charities. It’s an approach easy to apply to your regular life after happily traipsing around Europe, living a semi-minimalist life. With time the currency of retirement, it uncomplicates your life. So true I met many people who realized how little is necessary to live where going home to declutter.
Maybe I misunderstood but for main bottle 0.5L is small. That's what I told.It is true that 0.5L of water is small but it can be life saving for a pilgrim who is severely dehydrated (experience, not me). It is an important part of my first aid supplies.
You are absolutely right, 0.5L is much too small for a regular water bottle. Many of us carry something around that size, in addition to our regular bottle, for emergency use and do not consider it to be excess weight.Maybe I misunderstood but for main bottle 0.5L is small. That's what I told.
But if it works for someone else, why worry about it?You are absolutely right, 0.5L is much too small for a regular water bottle. Many of us carry something around that size, in addition to our regular bottle, for emergency use and do not consider it to be excess weight.
Gracias, muy informativo. Pienso en mi 2ndo Camino el próximo septiembre. Trataré está mochila para mi esposa y yo la Osprey Talon 11. Buen Camino!One of the spiritual lessons my wife really learned on her first Camino was how little she needed to carry. We've been on four Caminos now, and heading off for a fifth (Salvador to Primitivo) this September. At this point, her packing list is pretty dialed in, and we thought we'd share it in case it might of help other pilgrims to walk lighter and easier. Her base weight (total weight less worn weight and consumables) is less than 5 pounds (about 2kg for those of you outside the U.S.), with a total weight of about 8 pounds (3.6kg).
The link is to LighterPack, which is a website to create your own gear lists. It is really useful and free to sign up (we are not affiliated with it; there is no revenues we gain from clicking--it's just the best of such websites we've found). Whether you use that website, another, or just a piece of paper and pen, our strongest advice is to weigh everything in grams (to make the differences really pop out) and be scrupulous about listing everything you are taking.
Buen (y ligero) Camino,
Jo Jo and Nery
Where does one look for "travel size" containers in Spain?You have a good point.
I think of the 'buy what you need in Spain' reference being geared more toward those who take overly large quantities of the items you mentioned for 'just in case' fears. Those fears being a lack of availability.
I bring small quantities of things like wash soaps and toothpaste. If or when I run out, I can find travel-sizes of these products at various stores to resupply. Heck, you can even use those hotel sized bottles of stuff if you decide to stay at a hotel or similar type of lodging.
The same holds true for clothing or gear, like socks. For example, I take just two pair of socks to meet my direct needs. If a sock develops a hole, then I know it can easily be replaced in-country so that I do not need to carry 'just in case' pairs. I can let the stores in Spain hold my inventory of 'just in case' needs so I don't have to carry that extra bulk and weight around with me.
I find them mostly in the parafarmacias in the larger towns. These are stores that have toiletries, first aid supplies, cosmetics, etc., but not medicines like farmacias have. They will usually have a viaje (travel) section. Some of the larger supermerados also have travel size toiletries.Where does one look for "travel size" containers in Spain?
Where does one look for "travel size" containers in Spain?
Yes the lesson is real. But (because I'm a wimp) my fam is very concerned that we'll vanish from the face of the Earth traveling without an organized tour with guide, so I post to the blog and that way they know we're alive. Which requires the electronics to do the posting, so...Samsung brand "kindle" (has books too), and for when we get back in the States, my phone to announce it. And of course the camera to record things in addition to what gets put into the "kindle" pictures and later recapped on the blog after return.Impressive. I admire your ability to pare down to the essentials. I really do. I get the spiritual lesson too. Clothes for me are the easy part. Don’t need much. It’s all the gadgets I think I can’t do without. It’s the Boy Scout in me, I guess; to “be prepared”. Going to give your pack list due consideration for next time to compensate for the camera gear I plan to take. I know what you’re thinking; “this guy’s incorrigible.”
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