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I'm hoping to head out on the VdlP next March, but it might have to be March 2020. Depends on work
Hola
Looks good.
I wouldn't bring a spare hiking pants. Instead I would bring light cotton or similar trouses to war while washing or to wear at night if it is cold. But that's just me.
How about shopping bag. Sea of Summit makes one that can cary 120 kg. Good to sit on as well outside or to bring into shower with stuff.
Handkerchief? Running nose..
Small plasticcointainer for food/cheese?
Extra zip-locks.
5-7 meter string for hanging up cloth for drying.
Gloves? Mitten?
Probably more.
This has to do for now
Lettinggo
But I've started working on my packing list, so any comments and feedback are most welcome.
I've done 2 and a bit Caminos on the CF, so don't envisage too much change in my gear. But I'm aiming for a slightly lighter load if possible. So I'm shedding an extra shirt, my Sil day sack (for shopping) and my Scrubba. I'll use a drysac for washing and shopping.
The table shows the final weight with and without food and water. The water goes in regular store bought water bottles that I bring from home (empty)
A couple of small items are still to be weighed.
The PLB is a condition from the Boss! Because I'm old and unhealthy..... And I do expect to be 'out there' on my own mostly.
I'm tempted to ditch the coil and mug.....
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Hola
Looks good.
I wouldn't bring a spare hiking pants. Instead I would bring light cotton or similar trouses to wear while washing or to wear at night if it is cold. But that's just me.
How about shoppingbag. Sea of Summit makes one that can cary 120 kg. Good to sit on as well outside or to bring into shower with stuff.
Handkerchief? Running nose..
Small plasticcointainer for food/cheese?
Extra zip-locks.
5-7 meter string for hanging up cloth for drying.
Gloves? Mitten?
Probably more.
This has to do for now
Oh yes. One thing more.
12 kg in a 34 L bag seems dangerous.
I normally carry 15-16 kg in a 58 L.
Lettinggo
@Robo
Does your dry sack have shoulder straps and a waist belt that would make it suitable to use as a day sack if you should find yourself walking without your pack? I hadn't planned on sending my pack ahead to Aldeanueva, but having a suitable day sack (a Sea to Summit dry sack) made it possible for me to do so, rather than taking a taxi with those who found the day's walk too daunting.
I'm trying to work out what a PLB is??The PLB is a condition from the Boss! Because I'm old and unhealthy..... And I do expect to be 'out there' on my own mostly.
I'm trying to work out what a PLB is??
and the vldp is not going to be that quiet in march and April,,,in fact that time of year is the busy time ,,this year in early April in Merida the Municipal had 19 of the 20 beds full ,,the next night at Aljucen both Abergues were full and some pilgrims had to keep walking on !!!! so no to a plb !!!!Personal Locator Beacon. Like an EPIRB but for use on land.
Means if I fall in a ditch and break my leg in the middle of nowhere, I don't have to wait three days for the next Pilgrim to come along and find me
Kind of makes sense, in my mind at least.
Someone will now tell me the VdlP is not THAT Remote!
Oh. What's an EPIRB? A distress beacon used by boats and planes. Only to be used in a life and death emergency. Once activated it sends a signal via satelite to the National emergency services. A PLB is a small personal one used by hikers and 'bush walkers'. Means a rescue party can home in on your precise location.
Hopefully never required, but my 'boss' will sleep more soundly knowing I have one with me. Only considering it because the VdlP is more remote, and I expect to be walking alone with no other Pilgrims around much of the time.
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Maybe I'll go earlierand the vldp is not going to be that quiet in march and April,,,in fact that time of year is the busy time ,,this year in early April in Merida the Municipal had 19 of the 20 beds full ,,the next night at Aljucen both Abergues were full and some pilgrims had to keep walking on !!!! so no to a plb !!!!
Rob, do you really need the video stuff? Your phone probably takes great photos. The cooking stuff? I never take any of the things you've listed in that section.
I don't take lavender oil or Aero guard - but I do take Bushman's 80% Deet cream. I do take antihistamine tablets because if I need them I tend to need them immediately, but nowadays I don't take painkillers or tape or gauze or any of the 'in case' meds - I just buy them along the way if I actually need them. I'd not take Wet Ones - heavy. You could use the vaseline as a waterless cleaner for intimate body parts and a small alcohol gel for everything else.
With the sunblock - have a look at the roll-ons. There are a couple with factor 50 and water resistant for 4 hours. Small, light and easy to carry.
I wouldn't dare tell you not to bring Mr Bean....
I use a sea to summit ultrasil pack liner and have occasionally used it to send stuff ahead while carrying my nearly empty backpack. There is barely any pack transport on the VDLP as far as I know, so there's no point planning around it. By using a pack liner I don't need stuff sacks or a pack cover and it works much better than pack covers. Also carrying your normal pack nearly empty is much more comfortable than some horrid mini daypack with straps that dig in.
For hand luggage on my flight I use one of those reusable nylon shopping bags that fold into a tiny pouch, this can also be used for shopping, and as a laundry bag.
You don't need a phone charger and a euro adaptor. Use the phone's usb cable with a Euro-USB plug.
I would ditch the washing line, coil, mug and cutlery personally.
I wouldn't take a fleece and the merino hoodie, I would take a base layer instead of one of them. If it's that cold, just put all your tops on. If it's really windy, you can put your waterproof jacket on. I sometimes take a pair of thin thermal leggings, which are also good to sleep in.
I would combine the sandals with the shower slippers somehow. I take a pair of bejewelled flipflops but you might not
Do take the swimming trunks there are some fantastic thermals on the VDLP, plus the unmissable Roman Spa in Alcujén aqualibera.com
On the VDLP it's really important to plan to avoid your water bottles possibly breaking or leaking, because you can't just refill them or get a new one when you want. When you say store bought, do you mean just thin plastic mineral water bottles? You need at least two decent bottles that add up to at least 3 litres, therefore these won't be suitable to have on clips as they will be too big. I use two 2l bladders, one has a tube and one a screw cap (interchangeable). I would not rely on one 3l bladder in case it leaks.
Sunblock - make that a sunblock Large factor 50. A very good and cheap local brand is Coviran, available in supermarkets.
Some kind of a silk scarf to protect your neck from sun. You are walking north on the VDLP so the back of your neck really cops it even if you wear a sunhat. (Also the backs of your upper arms)
Not sure you need a stone I don't think there is any equivalent to the Cruz de Hierro.
It's public spirited of you to take a trowel but the ground is so hard I think you'd be there all day. Just don't leave wet wipes behind.
Sorry @Robo . The others won't say it but I will......
1. Mr Bean has to be left at home. No room for freeloaders on the Camino, especially the VdlP!
2. What if you lost him in Spain? And him, with not a word of Spanish?? Honestly, what are you thinking?
3. In the event of anything happening, Teddy social services will be all over you, like a rash.....for years...
Think carefully my friend...!!
Absolutely not! I wish I had one to bring along...And we are doing the VDLP starting April 2019 (I am hoping the 1st) so we will look out for him@james mcev . I wouldn't have the heart to tell him!
He's been my companion on all three Caminos so far. It would be a betrayal
And in response to your questions specifically:
No. It wouldn't be the same without him.
- Freeloader! "He ain't heavy...........he's my Brother"!
- Hmm. No Spanish. True. Not much of any language actually. I'll tag him with my contact details!
- Hmm. Very true.........I might have to go into hiding or roam the Caminos forever to afraid to come home and 'face the music'......
Who would I talk to on those long lonely stretches?
Could you leave this guy at home? Honestly?
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Your list looks great but I'll play the game of comparing grams and lists...
My own list comes in at 5.2 kg without food and water. I don't see ways to reduce it without sacrificing things I want. I'm OK with that weight.
- No large dry bag to put your backpack into at night and isolate sleeping things during the day, against bedbugs? (simple precaution even on the VDLP in spring)
- Spare power bank for your phone? (I wouldn't leave home without it.)
- I would skip the head lamp and the trowel.
- Your maps must be tiny at only 10 g.
- Your soap and toothpaste could be reduced by 50%.
- No pen, pencil?
- No knife, scissors, corkscrew, nail clippers?
- Those are heavy needles and thread! Maybe you have some scissors in there.
- Take the swim trunks instead of the 3rd underpants, if the underwear can dry overnight
@Robo In light of the photo you posted..........
Ahem.......I would like to unconditionally withdraw my previous post......
Please offer my sincere apologies to Mr Bean, for any offence that I may have caused !!.........
@Robo In light of the photo you posted..........
Ahem.......I would like to unconditionally withdraw my previous post......
Please offer my sincere apologies to Mr Bean, for any offence that I may have caused !!.........
Your list looks great but I'll play the game of comparing grams and lists...
My own list comes in at 5.2 kg without food and water. I don't see ways to reduce it without sacrificing things I want. I'm OK with that weight.
- No large dry bag to put your backpack into at night and isolate sleeping things during the day, against bedbugs? (simple precaution even on the VDLP in spring)
- Spare power bank for your phone? (I wouldn't leave home without it.)
- I would skip the head lamp and the trowel.
- Your maps must be tiny at only 10 g.
- Your soap and toothpaste could be reduced by 50%.
- No pen, pencil?
- No knife, scissors, corkscrew, nail clippers?
- Those are heavy needles and thread! Maybe you have some scissors in there.
- Take the swim trunks instead of the 3rd underpants, if the underwear can dry overnight
My husband managed to make the tiny free tube given him by Emirates last the whole of the Norte....
January was wonderful, warm and sunny but great walking weather, and only a few walking between Seville and Merida. After that, no one. It did get snowy though getting near to Salamanca.Maybe I'll go earlier
Just need to work out the likely weather.
I'm hoping to head out on the VdlP next March, but it might have to be March 2020. Depends on work
But I've started working on my packing list, so any comments and feedback are most welcome.
I've done 2 and a bit Caminos on the CF, so don't envisage too much change in my gear. But I'm aiming for a slightly lighter load if possible. So I'm shedding an extra shirt, my Sil day sack (for shopping) and my Scrubba. I'll use a drysac for washing and shopping.
The table shows the final weight with and without food and water. The water goes in regular store bought water bottles that I bring from home (empty)
A couple of small items are still to be weighed.
The PLB is a condition from the Boss! Because I'm old and unhealthy..... And I do expect to be 'out there' on my own mostly.
I'm tempted to ditch the coil and mug.....
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Thank’s for this information. Do they now? I heard most did not, which makes me anxious to leave a sleeping back home. ‘Most’ - so if not on a cold night, what do you do?Ill bring a down blanket instead of sleeping bag, to get a few more ounces out of the pack. Most Albergues had blankets.
Thank’s for this information. Do they now? I heard most did not, which makes me anxious to leave a sleeping back home. ‘Most’ - so if not on a cold night, what do you do?
Thank’s for this information. Do they now? I heard most did not, which makes me anxious to leave a sleeping back home. ‘Most’ - so if not on a cold night, what do you do?
Yes, but it is a very lightweight one. Many people on the forum have these inexpensive ones. I have folded mine in half and added a zipper, so I have a lightweight sleeping bag. I supplement it as necessary with a down vest and other extra clothes. These blankets can be very slippery so some people put snaps or fasteners to hold them in place. Still others use the down blanket inside a sleeping bag liner - the liner holds it in place and also gives more insulation.Laura I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean by a down blanket
Do you mean like a duvet?
I found mine at costco. It comes with a stuff sack. I think it is for sitting under while you watch TV. it is 5 ft x 6ft and weighs 15 oz. Woulld not work for a really tall guy, but it works great for me, (5' 6" normal weight)Laura I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you mean by a down blanket
Do you mean like a duvet?
I have cut the Costco blanket in half and bound the raw edges, then tuck it inside a silk liner.I found mine at costco. It comes with a stuff sack. I think it is for sitting under while you watch TV. it is 5 ft x 6ft and weighs 15 oz. Woulld not work for a really tall guy, but it works great for me, (5' 6" normal weight)
Do you only take half of the blanket?I have cut the Costco blanket in half and bound the raw edges, then tuck it inside a silk liner.
I actually already had a down blanket from Montbell about the same size as half a Costco blanket, and that's what I bring, but I have made these half blankets for several people and they like them. It makes for a flexible sleep system. I can use the silk liner by itself when it's hot, or tuck the down blanket inside when it's colder. When it's really hot I like to put the blanket between the silk liner and the sometimes sticky vinyl covered mattresses. The silk liner weighs less than 7.5 ounces, so there's a bit of weight savings too.Do you only take half of the blanket?
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