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Just a heads up that a lot of rucksacks have a whistle built inyo one of the upper strap buckles.....Thanks Trecile..... OOOOOOOO a whistle - now thats a good one !! i would of never thought of that .
My packing list is very similar to yours, merino, shampoo bar, umbrella and Pacer Poles. Probably because when I was gathering information about gear for my first Camino I read a lot of your posts!Not a concrete packing list, but an observation: This weekend I went to a pilgrim meeting where a fellow veteran peregrino presented his finely tuned packing list by simply showing and telling what was in his pack. Very interesting, and a very well thought out and functional list, but I couldn't help but observe that it was almost exactly the opposite of mine! He recommended leather boots, I wear non-waterproof Hokas. He uses a rain jacket, trousers and pack cover, I prefer a poncho. He prefers techical shirts, I take merino. He is happy with all-purpose soap, I like my shampoo bar. He swears by a hat to protect his head from the sun, I hate having anything on my head and take an umbrella for rain and sun ... we did agree that walking poles were essential, though I swear by my Pacerpoles!
Awesome List! Mighty thanks... 6.5 kilos- for all of that!! Wow sounded heavier— good job! Although we willl be travelling in spring so I think we are only going to bring 1 long sleeve each...Here's my list which has worked well for 10 years.
http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/kit-and-tips.html
As for an unexpected item
some of us carry the 'little luxury' of an electric water heating coil. See various posts here regarding using it (or not) and viable alternates as well as appropriate types of cups. As with most camino equipment the choice is large.
Happy brewing and Buen Camino!
Still choosing between an Osprey Talon or possibly a Quecha... leaning more towards the ever so growing popular brand Osprey! If it has a whistle which I didn’t notice when I was trying on the bp’s!! But if they do happy days chooo choooJust a heads up that a lot of rucksacks have a whistle built inyo one of the upper strap buckles.....
Hey Nidarosa, thanks for the contribution - each to their own everyone is different your words are true, so we take each comment either with a pinch of salt and sprinkle of pepper and spice it up with what best suits our food!( u know what I mean)this is going to be our first and hopefully not last so it’s vital we try our best to get things to the best of our knowledge and just go for it!! Rock onNot a concrete packing list, but an observation: This weekend I went to a pilgrim meeting where a fellow veteran peregrino presented his finely tuned packing list by simply showing and telling what was in his pack. Very interesting, and a very well thought out and functional list, but I couldn't help but observe that it was almost exactly the opposite of mine! He recommended leather boots, I wear non-waterproof Hokas. He uses a rain jacket, trousers and pack cover, I prefer a poncho. He prefers techical shirts, I take merino. He is happy with all-purpose soap, I like my shampoo bar. He swears by a hat to protect his head from the sun, I hate having anything on my head and take an umbrella for rain and sun ... we did agree that walking poles were essential, though I swear by my Pacerpoles!
Basically our approach to keeping dry, warm and comfortable was very different, but when I chatted to him afterwards, we agreed that both of us were very happy with our choices and wouldn't change a thing - in fact we have both walked hundreds of miles each with only minor tweaks depending on wear, tear and time of year.
Best tip is - walk, walk and walk in and with what you intend to take, then replace what doesn't work. Hand wash your walking gear after a walk, dry it and wear it again in the morning for another walk. It's the only way you'll know!
... so basically you left like u came into this world... in your Birthday suit!!I can tell you you a few items I have left at albergues on the donativo table.
Pants, shirts, fleece jacket, fleece blanket, belt, mesh laundry bag, small torch, bars of soap, paperback book (not because of weight, but because it sucked), socks, cotton underwear.
Thanks for that... we were thinking it would be quite warm on spring mornings... might debate to take another long sleeve now... hmmmm valuable info thanks member!!We walked the CF last May. Layering is essential. We had merino base layers (both short and long sleeve) with a fleece shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, with the final layer being a rain jacket. A fleece pullover hat with a ball-cap that fit under the rain jacket hood, and glove liners with fingerless mittens - kept me warm and dry on those mornings where the temps started at freezing and barely got above that.
I can recomend Osprey. My pack developed an irritating sqeak after a year of use - but I have heard ( today as it happens) that they will replace the pack for me. Ker-ching.Still choosing between an Osprey Talon or possibly a Quecha... leaning more towards the ever so growing popular brand Osprey! If it has a whistle which I didn’t notice when I was trying on the bp’s!! But if they do happy days chooo chooo
Layers. Light weight and quick drying. Fleeces, puff jacket, tech shirts, shorts etc. I like carrying two pairs convertible pants myself.... so basically you left like u came into this world... in your Birthday suit!!thanks for the post RJM - as your a bet, what u recommend clothes wise for spring
Check out merino wool shirts - they truly don't get as stinky as the synthetic tech fabrics.I sweat regardless of the temperature so I'm taking an extra light weight shirt so I can change shirts at lunch for a bit of midday comfort. I don't know what to expect in the Pyrenees in April so I'm bringing a pair of ratty old long johns and gloves which I won't mind trashing after the Pyrenees.
Otherwise if I avoid all the advice I'm getting from non-hikers about extras I should carry, I should be able to keep my pack light!
Have read your list and tips several times, but never tire of it. Common sense and experience!Here's my list which has worked well for 10 years.
http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/kit-and-tips.html
As for an unexpected item
some of us carry the 'little luxury' of an electric water heating coil. See various posts here regarding using it (or not) and viable alternates as well as appropriate types of cups. As with most camino equipment the choice is large.
Happy brewing and Buen Camino!
It wasnt the mouse then.... hehe - thanks for contributingI can recomend Osprey. My pack developed an irritating sqeak after a year of use - but I have heard ( today as it happens) that they will replace the pack for me. Ker-ching.
Hi Everybody,
I want to open up a nice little forum regarding 'What you pack' for your Camino walk in the Months of April & May which is Spring time...
We have done a lot of reading and research probably like everybody else that has been on the walk and even planning...
We are almost certain to what we will bring now as we have dwindled it down so we have the necessities and not the weight!!
But we are curious what other people that have already done the walk packed and what they think they could of left or brought extra...
just to add... to make the thread a little more interesting... what is the weirdest/strangest thing you have packed too...
Cant wait to hear your replies.
Thanks to everyone that contributes.
Here's my list which has worked well for 10 years.
http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/kit-and-tips.html
As for an unexpected item
some of us carry the 'little luxury' of an electric water heating coil. See various posts here regarding using it (or not) and viable alternates as well as appropriate types of cups. As with most camino equipment the choice is large.
Happy brewing and Buen Camino!
Really enjoyed reading your blog and list. Great words of advice.Here's my list which has worked well for 10 years.
http://mermore.blogspot.fr/p/kit-and-tips.html
As for an unexpected item
some of us carry the 'little luxury' of an electric water heating coil. See various posts here regarding using it (or not) and viable alternates as well as appropriate types of cups. As with most camino equipment the choice is large.
Happy brewing and Buen Camino!
DUCT TAPEHi Everybody,
I want to open up a nice little forum regarding 'What you pack' for your Camino walk in the Months of April & May which is Spring time...
We have done a lot of reading and research probably like everybody else that has been on the walk and even planning...
We are almost certain to what we will bring now as we have dwindled it down so we have the necessities and not the weight!!
But we are curious what other people that have already done the walk packed and what they think they could of left or brought extra...
just to add... to make the thread a little more interesting... what is the weirdest/strangest thing you have packed too...
Cant wait to hear your replies.
Thanks to everyone that contributes.
Hi Everybody,
I want to open up a nice little forum regarding 'What you pack' for your Camino walk in the Months of April & May which is Spring time...
We have done a lot of reading and research probably like everybody else that has been on the walk and even planning...
We are almost certain to what we will bring now as we have dwindled it down so we have the necessities and not the weight!!
But we are curious what other people that have already done the walk packed and what they think they could of left or brought extra...
just to add... to make the thread a little more interesting... what is the weirdest/strangest thing you have packed too...
Cant wait to hear your replies.
Thanks to everyone that contributes.
Check out merino wool shirts - they truly don't get as stinky as the synthetic tech fabrics.
Great list but keep in mind that when you are walking your water bottles/bladders will be full—don’t forget to factor in that weight
Good advice! I do have a packing list, but I also have observed that I always make a few changes year to year--more depending on mood than anything else--i.e. should I take my polyester top or the merino wool, should I wear the Injinji socks, my liner socks, or my Wrightsocks (double layer.). There are some things I never leave home--my 1-pound sleeping bag, my down jacket, my rain jacket, and pants, and my Smartwool long sleeved top--but others items are more interchangeable. So I agree, wear your outfits, see if they will dry by morning, and choose paperback books that you can bear to read all the way throughNot a concrete packing list, but an observation: This weekend I went to a pilgrim meeting where a fellow veteran peregrino presented his finely tuned packing list by simply showing and telling what was in his pack. Very interesting, and a very well thought out and functional list, but I couldn't help but observe that it was almost exactly the opposite of mine! He recommended leather boots, I wear non-waterproof Hokas. He uses a rain jacket, trousers and pack cover, I prefer a poncho. He prefers techical shirts, I take merino. He is happy with all-purpose soap, I like my shampoo bar. He swears by a hat to protect his head from the sun, I hate having anything on my head and take an umbrella for rain and sun ... we did agree that walking poles were essential, though I swear by my Pacerpoles!
Basically our approach to keeping dry, warm and comfortable was very different, but when I chatted to him afterwards, we agreed that both of us were very happy with our choices and wouldn't change a thing - in fact we have both walked hundreds of miles each with only minor tweaks depending on wear, tear and time of year.
Best tip is - walk, walk and walk in and with what you intend to take, then replace what doesn't work. Hand wash your walking gear after a walk, dry it and wear it again in the morning for another walk. It's the only way you'll know!
Great list but keep in mind that when you are walking your water bottles/bladders will be full—don’t forget to factor in that weight
But can be a bit itchy, and warm , binned some today, having a clear out !Check out merino wool shirts - they truly don't get as stinky as the synthetic tech fabrics.
Hi, when in May was it this cold? I’m starting off May 28 will it be as cold then? We are still compiling our backpackWe walked the CF last May. Layering is essential. We had merino base layers (both short and long sleeve) with a fleece shirt and a long-sleeve shirt, with the final layer being a rain jacket. A fleece pullover hat with a ball-cap that fit under the rain jacket hood, and glove liners with fingerless mittens - kept me warm and dry on those mornings where the temps started at freezing and barely got above that.
Not a concrete packing list, but an observation: This weekend I went to a pilgrim meeting where a fellow veteran peregrino presented his finely tuned packing list by simply showing and telling what was in his pack. Very interesting, and a very well thought out and functional list, but I couldn't help but observe that it was almost exactly the opposite of mine! He recommended leather boots, I wear non-waterproof Hokas. He uses a rain jacket, trousers and pack cover, I prefer a poncho. He prefers techical shirts, I take merino. He is happy with all-purpose soap, I like my shampoo bar. He swears by a hat to protect his head from the sun, I hate having anything on my head and take an umbrella for rain and sun ... we did agree that walking poles were essential, though I swear by my Pacerpoles!
Basically our approach to keeping dry, warm and comfortable was very different, but when I chatted to him afterwards, we agreed that both of us were very happy with our choices and wouldn't change a thing - in fact we have both walked hundreds of miles each with only minor tweaks depending on wear, tear and time of year.
Best tip is - walk, walk and walk in and with what you intend to take, then replace what doesn't work. Hand wash your walking gear after a walk, dry it and wear it again in the morning for another walk. It's the only way you'll know!
Hi, when in May was it this cold? I’m starting off May 28 will it be as cold then? We are still compiling our backpack
But can be a bit itchy, and warm , binned some today, having a clear out !
Bill
Hi, when in May was it this cold? I’m starting off May 28 will it be as cold then? We are still compiling our backpack
Good points, there Dave, the desert dwellers tended to walk at night using the stars to guide them, and rest up during the day, ( mad dogs and English men !) go out in the mid-day sun , don't think I'll have to start walking at 5am in April on the Primitivo to avoid the heat,I use both synthetic (Patagonia Capiline) and Merino (Smartwool). Even in high summer heat.
Breathability and Insulation. I find that Merino is at least as breathable as any of the synthetics I've used. As with synthetic garment baselayers, Merino baselayers come in three 'weights' to help with seasonal use.
The lightweight Capilene and Smartwool baselayers work well from mid spring thru mid fall. I find neither to run hotter than the other. During summer heat (in my area we're looking at an average of 90 F at mid afternoon), the Merino long sleeved shirts actually keep me cooler than other materials. Keeping infrared radiation off of the skin keeps a person cooler than having exposed bare skin - - even with sun screen products lathered on.
There is a reason desert dwellers keep their skin covered in the high heat of their climate.
Stink level. Even with the newer generation of synthetics that I have gear tested for Patagonia and others, I still find that they start smelling funkier far earlier than Merino. The manufacturers know that has been an historic gripe about their products, and are really trying to even the playing field with Merino. It's better, but Merino is still much better in this regard.
Drying. Whether from washing or perspiration, synthetics do have a bit of advantage here.
When I have washed and rinsed each garment in the same way, allowing to air dry after a light wringing, the synthetics dry quicker. This doesn't mean that synthetics do a better job of wet weather insulation, though.
When wet, I have found that my wool does a better job of maintaining heat retention (this is subjective, but many report the same effect). Synthetics still work well, but for myself, the edge goes to Merino or regular wool.
NOTE: How one washes and dries either synthetics or Merino wool will affect their longevity and itchiness (YES, synthetics will can get very itchy if washing and drying instructions are ignored. The synthetic 'threads' making up the material start breaking apart, creating micro sharp edges).
Although there are a variety of directions and methods that folks swear by using, I find that these are the best practices over the long term.
5. DO NOT HANG IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!!!!!!!! It has been noted that drying in the UV of the sun interacts with the wool or synthetic material and makes it friable.
- Best to use cold or cooler/lukewarm water.
- Use as little washing soap as possible. I use a fraction of what is recommended.
- Gently wring out excess water before drying. I do mean 'gently'.
- Although it takes more time, either use the 'air' setting on the dryer or hang the garment to dry.
He recommended leather boots, I wear non-waterproof Hokas. He uses a rain jacket, trousers and pack cover, I prefer a poncho. He prefers techical shirts, I take merino. He is happy with all-purpose soap, I like my shampoo bar. He swears by a hat to protect his head from the sun, I hate having anything on my head and take an umbrella for rain and sun ... we did agree that walking poles were essential, though I swear by my Pacerpoles!
I can recomend Osprey. My pack developed an irritating sqeak after a year of use - but I have heard ( today as it happens) that they will replace the pack for me. Ker-ching.
Nice thanks for that.... Buen Camino as the saying goes !!!I am following this and other gear threads with great interest. One thing I am getting my head around is that the camino, for all its length, is essentially a series of day walks rather than the isolated wilderness I usually walk in, and I need to modify my kit to suit. My usual bushwalking kit including food and water comes in at 12.5kg. Today I had a trial run with my proposed camino stuff that came in at 8.5kg. I will continue tweaking.
I use both synthetic (Patagonia Capiline) and Merino (Smartwool). Even in high summer heat.
Breathability and Insulation. I find that Merino is at least as breathable as any of the synthetics I've used. As with synthetic garment baselayers, Merino baselayers come in three 'weights' to help with seasonal use.
The lightweight Capilene and Smartwool baselayers work well from mid spring thru mid fall. I find neither to run hotter than the other. During summer heat (in my area we're looking at an average of 90 F at mid afternoon), the Merino long sleeved shirts actually keep me cooler than other materials. Keeping infrared radiation off of the skin keeps a person cooler than having exposed bare skin - - even with sun screen products lathered on.
There is a reason desert dwellers keep their skin covered in the high heat of their climate.
Stink level. Even with the newer generation of synthetics that I have gear tested for Patagonia and others, I still find that they start smelling funkier far earlier than Merino. The manufacturers know that has been an historic gripe about their products, and are really trying to even the playing field with Merino. It's better, but Merino is still much better in this regard.
Drying. Whether from washing or perspiration, synthetics do have a bit of advantage here.
When I have washed and rinsed each garment in the same way, allowing to air dry after a light wringing, the synthetics dry quicker. This doesn't mean that synthetics do a better job of wet weather insulation, though.
When wet, I have found that my wool does a better job of maintaining heat retention (this is subjective, but many report the same effect). Synthetics still work well, but for myself, the edge goes to Merino or regular wool.
NOTE: How one washes and dries either synthetics or Merino wool will affect their longevity and itchiness (YES, synthetics will can get very itchy if washing and drying instructions are ignored. The synthetic 'threads' making up the material start breaking apart, creating micro sharp edges).
Although there are a variety of directions and methods that folks swear by using, I find that these are the best practices over the long term.
5. DO NOT HANG IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!!!!!!!! It has been noted that drying in the UV of the sun interacts with the wool or synthetic material and makes it friable.
- Best to use cold or cooler/lukewarm water.
- Use as little washing soap as possible. I use a fraction of what is recommended.
- Gently wring out excess water before drying. I do mean 'gently'.
- Although it takes more time, either use the 'air' setting on the dryer or hang the garment to dry.
Thanks member... well I have finally gone for the Osprey Talon 44, although im thinking now whether i should of got the 33 Talon, I havent got all my gear yet so Im not sure how much space i will exactly need.
hmmmmm...
[/SO many flippin’ choices, I know!! I returned mine to the retailer, along with the email from Osprey, and got an instant replacement. Interestingly it was ‘on offer’ at £20 more than I paid last year. But it was a no quibble exchange which I very much appreciated and has cemented my loyalty to Osprey. Now.... will it squeek!
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