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Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.Hi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.
Are you even sure you can have your backpack transported on the Camino Dos Faros. It is a relatively unknown Camino. I would just make sure my regular backpack is light enough that I can carry it all the way. You really don't need much.
One backpack and a blue Ikea bag for luggage transfer. A regular size backpack with just the days essentials will feel light. But can also carry everything if you desire.Hi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
Have you considered offloading heavier items into that day pack and shipping that ahead while you wear your comfortable backpack?and a Osprey 18 liter “Ultralight Collapsible” daypack for transfer service days. It has been large enough for that purpose, and compresses down to size of a coffee cup. It works okay, but doesn’t have waist strap, so isn’t as comfortable as real daypack, and isn’t very tough, so might not stand up to everyday use.
I used two packs, much as you're describing, but my little pack turned out to be very uncomfortable and so I would stuff as much as I could into each day, ship it, and wear the bigger pack with more in it than I needed. If you're going to use two, make sure your day-pack is comfortable (i.e. hip belt with appropriate padding, and appropriate padding on shoulder straps). Mine wasn't.Hi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
I read somewhere that some, if not all, pack transport companies now refuse to take suitcases - or is it the albergues refuse to accept them?Like a little one for walking... maybe like 15 to 20 liters. As far as the shipping I don't think its size really matters. I've seen all sorts of bags labeled for shipment, from 35L bags to full on suitcases.
This might be true, I don't know. Perhaps you could provide more details.some, if not all, pack transport companies now refuse to take suitcases
This is not generally true. See this thread from last year for more details: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ues-11-albergues-affected-by-this-rule.80564/or is it the albergues refuse to accept them?
This is definitely NOT true. As far as I know, all of the transport companies will accept suitcases, but generally only carry-on size or smaller.I read somewhere that some, if not all, pack transport companies now refuse to take suitcases
Regarding the backpack transporting companies, I have no specific details. However, I can imagine some might jibe at picking up and carrying a suitcase that weighs up to the airline limit of 20 kilos. Edited to acknowledge Treciles post.This might be true, I don't know. Perhaps you could provide more details.
This is not generally true. See this thread from last year for more details: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...ues-11-albergues-affected-by-this-rule.80564/
Hi Al, Can you help me with what luggage transfers you used? And how you worked out where to stop each stage? I have just decided to do the Camino & have scoliosis so will need to use luggage transfers. Thanks LDHi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
We used JacoTrans. Bag transport service is excellent on the Camino Frances. (Haven’t experienced Dos Faros!) Every pickup and delivery was on time on two- and three-week Caminos in 2019, 2021 and 2023.Hi Al, Can you help me with what luggage transfers you used? And how you worked out where to stop each stage? I have just decided to do the Camino & have scoliosis so will need to use luggage transfers. Thanks LD
I thought about the pack in the pack option. I could get it to work, but I found that the second pack just added too much weight and took up too much space. I also thought about using a small stuffable pack as a daypack, but I like having a frame in the pack to distribute the weight off of my shoulders.Hi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
I've booked hotel stays for each stage with luggage transport included. Or the package I booked has arranged that. So I'm thinking I only need enough space to walk to the next stage. Poncho, fleece, and whatever. I don't know wether to chance just one backpack or not. Not really into going out to bars or anything like that, it's really just a change of clothes?Are you even sure you can have your backpack transported on the Camino Dos Faros. It is a relatively unknown Camino. I would just make sure my regular backpack is light enough that I can carry it all the way. You really don't need much.
I can, give me a day to find the info and I'll send it on. V busy just now.Hi Al, Can you help me with what luggage transfers you used? And how you worked out where to stop each stage? I have just decided to do the Camino & have scoliosis so will need to use luggage transfers. Thanks LD
Hi, I booked through a travel agency Travels to Finisterre. They've a website and I just gave them the dates and they booked accommodations at the end of each stage with luggage transfer. Not the cheapest option, especially as I had a single supplement as well but takes the hassle out of it.Hi Al, Can you help me with what luggage transfers you used? And how you worked out where to stop each stage? I have just decided to do the Camino & have scoliosis so will need to use luggage transfers. Thanks LD
Thank you AlI've booked hotel stays for each stage with luggage transport included. Or the package I booked has arranged that. So I'm thinking I only need enough space to walk to the next stage. Poncho, fleece, and whatever. I don't know wether to chance just one backpack or not. Not really into going out to bars or anything like that, it's really just a change of clothes?
I can, give me a day to find the info and I'll send it on. V busy just now.
Hi, I booked through a travel agency Travels to Finisterre. They've a website and I just gave them the dates and they booked accommodations at the end of each stage with luggage transfer. Not the cheapest option, especially as I had a single supplement as well but takes the hassle out of it.
I am leaving April 14 to fly to Porto to begin my Camino. I was going to do as you are thinking…2 backpacks Over the course of packing and rearranging I have come up with “my perfect “ solution. I’m wanting only carry on so I started with a Sirius 24 and a Derek Alexander cross over bag.Hi all. I'm walking the Camino dos faros in September with luggage transfers between stages. So I was thinking of one backpack for between stages with minimal gear ( poncho etc ) and a larger backpack for everything else. But the larger one need not be too big though? Change of clothes, sandals, fleece? So what size backpacks think you?
Take care,
Al Morris.
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