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Certainly!could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
Everybody in the Tiny Pack Brigade isn't howling at the Big-But-Empty-Pack Brigade. We can march together!an opinionated vocal minority of the Tiny Pack Brigade will say. Feel free to ignore their howls of outrage.
Absolutely, no need to buy another pack.could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
This happened to us in a village at the start of a local backpack.Just beware of Pilgrim Family members asking if you wouldn't mind "carrying their lunch"....
AND a credit card!I enjoy trying to minimize the volume of my pack, and love to read about people who travel the world for months with only their pockets as luggage!
Minimising weight is always good, and as you know, you won't need all the gear you would normally take on a conventional hike. However some packs don't sit well unless they are full. If your larger pack is one of these you may consider leaving your sleeping bag out of its stuff sack and using it to bulk out the pack. This should help it sit better without the extra weight.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I used a 60L backpack for 3 Caminos. It worked; however, you really have to fight the compulsion to fill it up. I did enjoy not having to "cram" stuff into it. I have purchased another backpack (30L) for my Norte Camino coming up this Sept. I won't have the luxury of space in the pack so, a new learning curve.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Absolutely, no real justification spending out on a new pack if your existing one fits comfortably, and I found that the spare space makes it easier to pack if you get up and leave an albergue in the dark.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
My honest opinion from much camino experience is bring what ever you want. I've a smaller backpack but it means more time to pack/unpack each time. P.s It's not very expensive. If I were to reconsider I won't bring a bigger pack. Very handy for purchasing lunch and groceries for evening meals etc when I'm gonna be cooking myself in the evenings. Eitherway I've walked the Norte and Portugese and getting the footwear correct is my only concern ever. Enjoy your trip and all those wonderful pilgrims you will surely meet on your road to happy destinyGreetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I agree regarding the weight issue. I used a 58L backpack my well-traveled son recommended before I ever researched the Camino or found the wealth of information on this site. Later, when I compared weights to smaller packs, I found only a few ounces difference, and mine includes a raincover. Like you, I chose not to purchase another pack. I know there are folks who go to extremes to minimize weight. I learned a lot from them on this forum regarding a packlist and reducing weight as it takes a toll on the body over the long haul. The larger bag allowed me to keep my 1-season sleeping bag inside, also, with room to spare. While I can't testify to the effects of a few ounces, or even pounds, over the course of a Camino, I would not replace my pack if going again. I did the CF at the age of 65 and was pretty fit. I'm soon to be 71 and considering doing the CP from Porto if I develop the courage. A good fit of your backpack might be more important than the few ounces.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
To me, it's the idea that NOT filling up a pack means what is inside can shift around, causing problems, and even being dangerous by putting you off balance. At nearly 70, the risk of falling makes it worth the price of a well-sized pack.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Laurie, I would love it if you would post a photo of your "ancient" backpack you have still been able to use!I have toyed with getting a new pack (especially since this one, 19 years old is really getting worn out) but I just don't find anything suitable.
I walked Paris-Norte-Primitivo in 2018 with my 65 liter pack. Granted, I packed a tent in France and mailed it home from Irùn. I travel light (10 pounds), but my pack never felt underutilized. Besides, a larger size pack will have a real hip belt. Some smaller packs have a cheesy waist strap that doesn’t adequately shift weight to the hips. I’d go with the bigger pack. I still do.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I purchased an Osprey Lumina 60 for women. Larger than what I needed but the pack was super lightweight. You can read about it on their site or REI's. The belt on the pack did not have pockets, which is part of why it was so lightweight. I wore a lightweight vest over my shirt. This vest had no less than 12 pockets of varying sizes. Anything that might have been placed into belt pockets went into the pockets of the vest. Best wishes with whatever you choose.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Okay, good to know. I plan on checking my pack since I will have poles. I know I risk lost luggage, but hopefully that chance in minimized since my flight is non-stop from Minneapolis to Paris. I plan on putting it in a cheap duffel bag to totally enclose it during transport.after 6 casinos I am still happy with a Granite Gear Crown 2 - 60 L. Larger than needed, easy to pack and with compression straps to reduce the bulk it works fine. I have to fold over the top to comply with a carry-on for the airlines.
Perfect, thanks for the input and reassurance. I'll do my best not to add along the way! ThanksMy husband and I have 55L and 65L packs from previous hikes and that's what we use. There isn't much weight difference between those and smaller packs so wasn't worth the extra cost for us. Sometimes the larger packs have better hip belts too. Pack lightly and don't be tempted to add "extras"
Yep, I completely understand. I'll be sticking to the 10% rule when packing and do my best not to add weight along my journey. Thanks for the advice.It is unneccesary weight. But it is also already paid for. Depending on whats more important for you, go with that. Just remember to not exaggerate with the "just in case" items that you can take "beacause the pack is so comfortable and has the room to spare" ;-)
Okay, thanks for the advice. Yes, it has four straps (two each side) to cinch the pack closer to the frame. It's quite a capable pack! ThanksTake it. I don't see any straps to cinch the pack closer to its frame. They would come in handy.
On my first camino (CF, May through July) I took a pack this size and it was packed pretty full. It was comfortable though with the waist belt. I can't remember ever complaining (except when lifting it to put on). I was expecting to backpack in the Pyrenees later so that accounts for the size.
On camino 2 (Barcelona to Pamplona, Oct/Nov) I wanted to save money so I used the largest daypack I already had, 25 liters, to save on baggage costs. It really was too small for the extra clothes I needed but a lumbar pack got attached as a brain and a found orange nylon shopping bag got tied to the back. It held snacks and served as a safety signal. All together it worked.
That's a really good point. I'll be doing a bunch of training hikes here locally with the pack and planned gear for my Camino...I'll see how it rides and make any adjustments necessary. Great idea about the sleeping bag! Thank You!Minimising weight is always good, and as you know, you won't need all the gear you would normally take on a conventional hike. However some packs don't sit well unless they are full. If your larger pack is one of these you may consider leaving your sleeping bag out of its stuff sack and using it to bulk out the pack. This should help it sit better without the extra weight.
Love this!Yes. It's fine, no matter what an opinionated vocal minority of the Tiny Pack Brigade will say. Feel free to ignore their howls of outrage.
To me, it's the idea that NOT filling up a pack means what is inside can shift around, causing problems, and even being dangerous by putting you off balance. At nearly 70, the risk of falling makes it worth the price of a well-sized pack.
I'm sure you're right.Annie, I get that concern, but if you find a pack with good cinch straps, it is not an issue. I can squeeze my pack down to a uniform amount of "filling" up and down the length of the pack, or I can smush it all down into the bottom of the pack and leave the top empty. Either way (and I usually do the first rather than the second), I've never had a problem with shifting.
On camino 2 (Barcelona to Pamplona, Oct/Nov) I wanted to save money so I used the largest daypack I already had, 25 liters, to save on baggage costs. It really was too small for the extra clothes I needed but a lumbar pack got attached as a brain and a found orange nylon shopping bag got tied to the back. It held snacks and served as a safety signal. All together it worked.
Dave, for your further amusement:I always smile when I see someone carrying a small pack and see all sorts of gear and clothing tied to the outside because of the packs limited capacity. Talk about load shifting as things do a pendulum walkabout while tethered and dangling.
Think of yourself as a Joseph wearing the Many Colored Pack, giving a hat-tip to the religious aspect of the Camino.Dave, for your further amusement:
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Green pack, blue brain, orange sack, yellow towel, red pole (hidden here). I wore rather indescript clothes though.
That picture makes it looks like its owner was raptured up!Dave, for your further amusement:
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Green pack, blue brain, orange sack, yellow towel, red pole (hidden here). I wore rather indescript clothes though.
You already have experience hiking with that particular pack, and like it. If I were you, I'd give much more weight to my direct personal experience than to other people's opinions.I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
Yes. It's fine, no matter what an opinionated vocal minority of the Tiny Pack Brigade will say. Feel free to ignore their howls of outrage.
My humble view - if the pack is comfortable, use it!Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I used a larger backpack for the same reason as you I had it, it is very light weight and it is comfortable. And I had the extra room to load up on water and food on the longer stretches without servicesGreetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Same, sameMy husband and I have 55L and 65L packs from previous hikes and that's what we use. There isn't much weight difference between those and smaller packs so wasn't worth the extra cost for us. Sometimes the larger packs have better hip belts too. Pack lightly and don't be tempted to add "extras"
Same, sameMy husband and I have 55L and 65L packs from previous hikes and that's what we use. There isn't much weight difference between those and smaller packs so wasn't worth the extra cost for us. Sometimes the larger packs have better hip belts too. Pack lightly and don't be tempted to add "extras"
Thank you for that article. Lots of good lines likeWhile ultralight backpacking can be rather cult-like, most of the passionate online argument is just the usual Internet nonsense. Maybe I've just been lucky but I've yet to encounter anyone in the 'real world' who believes it's remotely cool to volunteer unsolicited criticisms of other people's gear choices.
How can you tell if someone is an Ultralight Hiker? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. Ultralight Hikers are the Crossfitters of the outdoor world. The first rule of Ultralight hiking is you always talk about Ultralight hiking. The second rule of Ultralight hiking is you always talk about Ultralight hiking.
The internet abounds with forums that outline various strategies and tricks to shave weight, from cutting the labels from your clothes to donating kidneys.
ImpossibleGreetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Nope I never filled mine! And so comfortable never a rub or ache with the nice hip belt. I am a bit of a minimalist though.You'll end up filling it!
I would think that most backpacks have some type of compression straps. That is what my husband used to cinch his pack that was about half full. The larger pack was the most comfortable one for him -- he also has a long torso. Also, I can't imagine what people would have in their packs that would be shifting around. Maybe a bottle of wine or something?To me, it's the idea that NOT filling up a pack means what is inside can shift around, causing problems, and even being dangerous by putting you off balance. At nearly 70, the risk of falling makes it worth the price of a well-sized pack.
You are most welcome!Thank you for that article. Lots of good lines like ...
You might, @Sixwheeler, but you are not everyone.You'll end up filling it!
You're right Evan. On the Camino itself no-one says anythjng about other people's pack size, or about their own pack size. But here we spout opinions, on all sides of the argument. My own ascerbic comnent was colored by one such exchange on another thread. Sorry...mea culpa!While ultralight backpacking can be rather cult-like, most of the passionate online argument is just the usual Internet nonsense. Maybe I've just been lucky but I've yet to encounter anyone in the 'real world' who believes it's remotely cool to voluntee
No worries, and no apology necessary.On the Camino itself no-one says anythjng about other people's pack size, or about their own pack size. But here we spout opinions, on all sides of the argument. My own ascerbic comnent was colored by one such exchange on another thread. Sorry...mea culpa!
@trecile, you are impossibly funny!Thank you for that article. Lots of good lines like
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I am skimming this thread, and have this to say to you: I did the Cf when I was very young. 58! Then 7 years later, the CP from Oporto. A delight. Work on that courage!I agree regarding the weight issue. I used a 58L backpack my well-traveled son recommended before I ever researched the Camino or found the wealth of information on this site. Later, when I compared weights to smaller packs, I found only a few ounces difference, and mine includes a raincover. Like you, I chose not to purchase another pack. I know there are folks who go to extremes to minimize weight. I learned a lot from them on this forum regarding a packlist and reducing weight as it takes a toll on the body over the long haul. The larger bag allowed me to keep my 1-season sleeping bag inside, also, with room to spare. While I can't testify to the effects of a few ounces, or even pounds, over the course of a Camino, I would not replace my pack if going again. I did the CF at the age of 65 and was pretty fit. I'm soon to be 71 and considering doing the CP from Porto if I develop the courage. A good fit of your backpack might be more important than the few ounces.
Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
Haha, hardly.You will most likely be the first to not overfill your backpack if you bring a 65 L adding even more weight.
Breaking in a new backpack can be a hassle. If you have one that works for you, it may be better to stick with your original, especially if the weight difference between the two is negligible.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I have a 38L that I don't fill on summer walks, but am grateful for the extra space on colder weather walks where more gear and bulk are necessary. The one thing to consider is the actual size of the frame of the pack if you plan to put in overhead on the plane and some airlines in the hold. There may be fees for checking something 1" too long...lol If you check the allowed dimensions on the airline it may influence your plan one way or another. Just a thought.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
People have a tendency to keep filling. With very limited space in your pack you have a built in editing system.Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk.
My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full?
I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags.
Thoughts and input appreciated
I get the logic of this but not sure it works for everyone. Thinking about all the people you see carrying a shopping bag with extra stuff in it (and not just food), the people with an extra front rucksack stuffed with essentials, the water bottle carriers because every inch of their rucksack is rammed, the people whose rucksacks hypnotically sway with all the stuff/extra bags dangling off. Small isn't always beautiful or that practical... plus being able to toss stuff in is a lot easier than the packing puzzles some people set themselves.People have a tendency to keep filling. With very limited space in your pack you have a built in editing system.
Would someone who has mentioned that extra space in a pack gets filled please let us know what it gets filled with. I only remember water, bocadillos and a small plastic bag filled with trinkets to give to Peg in Santiago.
Greetings. I plan on doing the Northern route and connecting to the Primitivo from July 2nd to August 12th this summer...my first Camino. From previous hiking trips, I have a Columbia Endura 65L backpack. It's a very nice, professional pack...but it is bigger than most people recommend for a Camino walk. My question is, instead of paying another $100-$200 for a new pack (I have $299 invested in the Endura,) could I just use my 65L and simply not pack it full? I know carrying a pack that's not full means carrying the unnecessary weight of the larger pack with me, but honestly, the weight difference is negligible between this one and most 35L-45L bags. Thoughts and input appreciated
Pillows, hairdryers, irons ...it's basically a replica of peoples homes when the backpack becomes big enough.
Pillows, hairdryers, irons ...it's basically a replica of peoples homes when the backpack becomes big enough.
We’ll I suppose I could wade into this conversation a little bit late with a completely different view from most in this conversation. Some of you will gasp when I tell you that on the 3 Caminos I did (SJPDP to SDC) I used an 80l Osprey. I can hear the collective gasp of horror. But a quality pack this size weighs barely 500gms more than one of half that size. The equivalent of whether your water bottle is full or half full. So what’s the advantage of a larger pack?Pillows, hairdryers, irons ...it's basically a replica of peoples homes when the backpack becomes big enough.
We’ll I suppose I could wade into this conversation a little bit late with a completely different view from most in this conversation. Some of you will gasp when I tell you that on the 3 Caminos I did (SJPDP to SDC) I used an 80l Osprey. I can hear the collective gasp of horror. But a quality pack this size weighs barely 500gms more than one of half that size. The equivalent of whether your water bottle is full or half full. So what’s the advantage of a larger pack?
When waking up half asleep in a dimly lit hostel. I simply throw everything into the pack and I’m gone. I’m enjoying my first coffee 2kms down the road. While those who have the small packs are focusing on packing everything tightly to within an inch of its life. So tightly packed that a snack bar creates anxiety of whether to consume it now or leave it behind!
Of course you need the discipline to not overpack. But neither do I suffer the 3-4 plastic bags swinging off the side of my pack. When my extras don’t fit. Or my baguette is being strapped on the outside of the pack in the sun or rain.
Because I travel from New Zealand my larger pack serves the purpose of further travel that I undertake before heading home. Room for a few souvenirs. Some gifts and we head home. All at the inconvenience of 500gms. ( less than 1lb)
Somehow I think there can be a competitiveness that belies the purpose of the Camino when we saturate ourselves with superficial goals like minimal packing. (Has anyone ever seen the dumped gear at the Roncevalles Albergue. After the first day over the Pyrenees people have already worked out what they can or cannot carry. The monetary value of the abandoned items at Roncesvalles would fund a small 3rd world nation.)
But hey…enjoy the walk. It’s what fills your heart (not your backpack) at the end of the Camino that really matters in the end.
I do not understand this assumption of polarized extreme views. If you read the 75+ posts on this thread, the overwhelming majority of responses (certainly "most in this conversation") say that the OP should carry the larger pack if it is the most comfortable and available.I could wade into this conversation a little bit late with a completely different view from most in this conversation... I can hear the collective gasp of horror.
I do not understand this assumption of polarized extreme views. If you read the 75+ posts on this thread, the overwhelming majority of responses say that the OP should carry the larger pack if it is the most comfortable and available.
I agree. Most of the respondents in this thread have given such thoughts. I was only objecting to the suggestion that most of the respondents on this thread were gasping in horror at the large pack.I think the OP is looking for different thoughts on this and not necessarily a vote for his choice. Being able to save 1 to 1.5 kilos on replacing a single item is worth it from my perspective
I agree. Most of the respondents in this thread have given such thoughts. I was only objecting to the suggestion that most of the respondents on this thread were gasping in horror at the large pack.
I agree. Those opinions have been very helpful. Nobody is howling or gasping.But when people ask for other people's thoughts on a subject ...
But, sometimes the larger, heavier backpack carries the load more comfortably than a lighter pack. Overall comfort should be the determinant.Well I think when you do multi day hikes you can really feel when you loose 1 to 1.5 kilos whereas it might not feel like much when you are back home. I'm not really against big backpacks. But when people ask for other people's thoughts on a subject ...
Exactly right. When my pack is fuller than it needs to be (irrespective of the size) I know that I am the problem, not my pack!This one is too big for what I carry, but as others have pointed out, there is no need to fill it. Filling a pack requires human actions, it doesn't fill itself.
After ... caminos, I'm still a student of this fine art - but improving as I go. With one notable exception, when I was extremely busy at work and left the packing until the last minute, closing it a few minutes before my friend arrived to take me to the airport. When I arrived in Oviedo, I was astonished at the number of t shirts I had and some of the items I'd thrown in 'just in case'.Many of us already know the fine art of restraint - and of learning from our mistakes.
Totally agree @trecile I have two packs 'in play' at the moment - both of them pretty lightweight and not that large - but I'm undecided which one I'll take. I just hope I don't leave the decision and the packing until the last minute. I also have some 'sentimentality attached to my backpacks!But, sometimes the larger, heavier backpack carries the load more comfortably than a lighter pack. Overall comfort should be the determinant.
But, sometimes the larger, heavier backpack carries the load more comfortably than a lighter pack. Overall comfort should be the determinant.
Good point. For those who have issues with either, then a lighter pack and using hiking poles would be a big help be help alleviate potential problems.But in the end the weight all goes to your knees and feet.
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