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- Frances 15,16,18
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What do you consider as summer? July & August? May to October?
You need to say that in the title.As mentioned.....May to October. Roughly
DoneYou need to say that in the title.
25l Osprey Escapist for me this summer. I'm not small by any stretch...6'2" and about 200lbs.
How does the pack sit? Away from your shoulders?25l Osprey Escapist for me this summer. I'm not small by any stretch...6'2" and about 200lbs.
I need to create a spreadsheet like yours and compare. Thank you Mike.Yes I do have my sleeping bag listed. It is a Sea to Summit Traveler and weighs 14.8oz so it is probably just like your quilt but with a zipper.
My guess is because May and October are very different than July and August, and because there are those using mochileros sending their real bag ahead, carrying a day bag.Surprisingly to see the spread of results on the poll.....
20ltr for me. I have everything I need for 6 weeks and probably longer.
Very comfy. Has loads of possible adjustments including the spine length so you can adjust the effective position of the waist strap.How does the pack sit? Away from your shoulders?
I could go smaller but really need the weight on my hips.
I believe anything more than 40L would be too much. I took a 40 and it worked really well, including room for small gifts.Another Poll that might help new members. This time to assess backpack size. Of course backpack size depends on many things!
And Backpacks are a very personal choice.
The size will be dictated by amongst other things:
But I'm sure the poll will provide some interesting results. The more responses the better!
- Your body size. Larger people = larger clothes = more pack space required.
- The time of year you are travelling (hot/cold) and hence the need for warmer/bulkier clothes.
- If you walk hot or cold. In April/May I just walk in a shirt, but many others have three layers on.
- If you sleep hot/cold. Many will make do with a liner, whilst others will want a sleeping bag.
To try and compare Apples with Apples, please only respond with your backpack size for the Camino Frances in Summer. Shall we call this loosely May to October?
i.e. Winter would require a lot more heavier clothing. And maybe a larger pack.
Please include additional pouches / compartments. i.e. a 50+10 L pack is a 60 L pack.
It will be interesting to see where the 'sweet spot' is
I believe anything more than 40L would be too much. I took a 40 and it worked really well, including room for small gifts.
All great points Robo !I tend to agree Bob. But there again.........we are all different
And what we deem essential to take with us varies too! Perhaps the more Caminos we walk, the less we tend to take, as we 'let go' and learn to make do with what we have......
Of course some people need more space for Meds, medical equipment, religious 'uniforms' of various types....and a dozen other reasons I'm sure.
The Poll was merely to see if there was a 'sweet spot' based on the experience of others, which may assist newcomers to assess their pack 'capacity' needs.
If I've fallen in love with a 60L pack and yet most people seem to use a 35L pack, it might cause me to think before I buy
We seem to be getting a rather broad 'sweet spot' between 30 and 50 L capacity. Which may at least indicate a couple of things:
1st. If you are much under 30L you are doing really well in terms of travelling light.
2nd. If you are much over 50L perhaps you could double check your packing list and take some weight off your feet?
Or lastly........it might merely indicate that we all tend to fall in love with a certain pack and don't worry too much what size it is
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1st. If you are much under 30L you are doing really well in terms of travelling light.
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Or lastly........it might merely indicate that we all tend to fall in love with a certain pack and don't worry too much what size it is
I'm glad it worked...........Sounds like making a 5 pound burrito in a 1 pound Mexican tortilla!!! (LOL)!I put all my stuff (for about 230km's walking this April) into my 20L pack. Brilliant, I thought, it all fits with some room to spare....
But.... it doesn't feel comfortable
So in it all went into my trusted 48L and....what a difference. Feels like second skin. Tightened a few straps et voilà.
So folks, choosing the smallest (and lightest) pack doesn't always work, at least it doesn't for me. As often repeated here, go with what is most comfortable
But.... it doesn't feel comfortable
So in it all went into my trusted 48L and....what a difference. Feels like second skin.
How does the pack sit? Away from your shoulders?
I could go smaller but really need the weight on my hips.
From the snapshot results, I see what I perceive to be too many too small rucksacks for a full, month-long Camino.
My personal requirements are somewhat larger and heavier, partially due to ME being a larger fellow, with concomitantly larger and heavier clothing, as well as medical requirements necessitating a two-kilo weight penalty, per week.
Hi Jo webber,How does the pack sit? Away from your shoulders?
I could go smaller but really need the weight on my hips.
If you already have both packs, get your gear together, and test both of them with your planned gear list, together with your snack bag and water. Remember that if you pack the smaller bag too tightly, you could find getting access during the day particularly difficult.I'm 6'4" tall and weigh an athletic 220lbs, so keep that in mind. For me, It'd be a toss up between my Osprey Talon 44 and my Osprey Stratos 50. Even tho the Stratos has more volume, it's actually shorter height wise than the Talon. So both are carry on compatible with most airlines which i like. The Stratos is heavier, with more padded straps. But the Talon is lighter and comfy as well. The Stratos comes with a rain cover, but i can also use it on my Talon, so thats a wash.
I could go with my smaller Stratos 34 or my super light Osprey 38(you can tell im an Osprey guy)...but besides being a big guy, I'm also a photographer. Even tho ive downsized my gear quite a bit, the extra room of the Talon 44 & Stratos 50 come in handy on longer hikes.
My one luxury item that goes with me on EVERY trip is my ENO hammock. It rolls up to the size of a softball and i can string it up anywhere. Definitely looking forward to sleeping under the Spanish stars a few nights.
If you already have both packs, get your gear together, and test both of them with your planned gear list, together with your snack bag and water. Remember that if you pack the smaller bag too tightly, you could find getting access during the day particularly difficult.
Others might want to comment on your thoughts about free camping.
Hi HikeTall,I'm 6'4" tall and weigh an athletic 220lbs, so keep that in mind. For me, It'd be a toss up between my Osprey Talon 44 and my Osprey Stratos 50. Even tho the Stratos has more volume, it's actually shorter height wise than the Talon. So both are carry on compatible with most airlines which i like. The Stratos is heavier, with more padded straps. But the Talon is lighter and comfy as well. The Stratos comes with a rain cover, but i can also use it on my Talon, so thats a wash.
I could go with my smaller Stratos 34 or my super light Osprey 38(you can tell im an Osprey guy)...but besides being a big guy, I'm also a photographer. Even tho ive downsized my gear quite a bit, the extra room of the Talon 44 & Stratos 50 come in handy on longer hikes.
My one luxury item that goes with me on EVERY trip is my ENO hammock. It rolls up to the size of a softball and i can string it up anywhere. Definitely looking forward to sleeping under the Spanish stars a few nights.
Hi HikeTall,
Interested in your use of a hammock on the Camino. Is the ENO hammock the nylon one?
Many thanks
Paul
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