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Thank you for the well thought out response! It's true that every gram saved is helpful so I will use your tips. I won't give up my shampoo; but using bronners for laundry is something I'm willing to try!Looks good to me.
A bit much on underwear, accessories and sleep, but i have not yet walked a camino in winter. 7,5kg baseweight should put you on the lower end of the spectrum for that time. I'd personally would leave a few items and buy what i feel is missing, but i am more of populated camino person, no idea how much shops are on the sanabres. I sent my kindle home (and a few other things), but again, that was Frances in late spring. Different story.
Just a tiny thing: You can use Dr.Bronners for laundry too... might shave a few grams from the tablets. (and i use it as shampoo too, but i guess its a guy thing)
edit: ultrasil backpack and shopping bag are redundant. another couple grams saved
I appreciate your comments! I understand you have no objections, I will share my mental justifications for my layers I have added.I am a little confused when I try to figure out the layering options. Please understand that I have no objections to your list, for you, but will offer some comments in case you want to reduce your load.
So I suppose they kind of are redundant? You're right I probably would never wear both at the same time, unless on the airplane when I freeze. In my head I want both because the proton is way too hot to walk in but I'd like it at night. The zip fleece I could see myself walking in when its colder out. Its hard to plan for the unknown of weather. Right now it does look like I may have a good window of weather. If I were to give up one I guess it would be the zip fleece.Arcteryx Proton LT (warm clean layer for nights and mornings)
Patagonia zip fleece (for walking when cold)
- Aren't the above 2 items rather redundant? They both can serve under your rain jacket, or for warmth whenever, but you would never need both.
The 3 wool long sleeves wouldn't be worn together. I have long debated my need for 3 baselayers. They would be my rotating dinner shirt and walking shirts. I was thinking of having three to only do laundry every other day... or for wear one was one spare one? This may be completely unnecessary and I should drop one. Each is 150g.Woolpower 200 long sleeve (clean warm layer for nights/and sleep)
2 merino wool long sleeves (my everyday base layers)
- Will the above 3 shirts be layered in addition to your listed walking outfit or your evening wear? You will need one shirt as your dinner/evening wear, to be combined with either the Arcteryx or Patagonia for warmth and topped by the rain jacket when you go outside. You can wear your dinner/evening shirt to bed if it is cold. Maybe 2 of these would be nice to have, but I don't see the need for 3.
You make a good point. I could wear spare leggings to sleep in and drop the fleece pants. They are very lightweight and comfier for sleep but are starting to wear thin and I could walk in them in an emergency. I should only take one or the other.Kuhl warm legging (walking spare to trade off)
Just some ideas!
- Do you need this spare? In emergency (i.e. walking pair is wet, or it is extremely cold) you can always layer up with your fleece sleeping pants and rain pants. Or can you wear the spare leggings to sleep in?
What about a light weight down jacket.Packs up small and is better than a heavy fleece.I know this has been done many many times but I will also add to the packing list fray!
I am opening myself up to critic here as I could use some help. My pack is currently about 7.5kg without snacks and water. I worry that is too much and I should leave some stuff home. I will be walking from Salamanca and leave in just 4 days!
I do run hot while actually walking but I tend to freeze when at rest/hanging inside. I feel I need everything on this list, perhaps I will be convinced otherwise by you. I really don't believe I need to add anything.
I'm starting to become very nervous for the physical aspect and my Spanish. Any words of encouragement welcome! I'm sure it will all turn out alright but I am a worrier.
Thank you in advance to all who read this silly post.
The list as follows:
Wearing:
Warm leggings
Merino wool tank dress (homemade)
Merino wool long sleeve shirt
Undies & bra
Sock liners and darn tough wool socks
wool buff
lightweight beanie hat
altra lone peak shoes
fannypack with phone/documents/powerbank
Inside Bag:
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Down sleeping quilt with silk liner (UGQ bandit quilt)
Arcteryx Proton LT (warm clean layer for nights and mornings)
Patagonia zip fleece (for walking when cold)
Woolpower 200 long sleeve (clean warm layer for nights/and sleep)
2 merino wool long sleeves (my everyday base layers)
Kuhl warm legging (walking spare to trade off)
3 undies
2 bras (slow to dry)
2 sock liners
2 darn tough socks
Light fleece sleep pant
Cotton t shirt for sleep
Arcteryx rain coat
light rain pants
wool buff #2
running gloves
sarong
shammy (as towel)
laundry soap tabs from sea to summit
Toiletries:
toothbrush & paste travel size
muscle rub (icy hot or biofreeze)
lush shampoo
Dr bronners liquid soap
hairbrush
small deodorant and body glide
feminine products
pain killers
tissues and wetwipes
eyemask
Others:
sunglasses
journal
guidebook
kindle
headlamp
gearties
ultrasil backpack
shopping bag
pack rain cover
dirty girl gaiters
crocs
charger cords for watch kindle headphones phone
headphones
blow up neck pillow for airplane
ballcap
osprey 2 liter bladder (wont fill it up all the way)
a couple ultrasil dry bags for organization/waterproof
Most things are pictured other then sleeping back and pack and shoes/crocs.
I list three shirts and three sets of socks/undies/bras as less laundry the better and it may not all dry overnight in winter.
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All that stuff and only 16+ # ?I know this has been done many many times but I will also add to the packing list fray!
I am opening myself up to critic here as I could use some help. My pack is currently about 7.5kg without snacks and water. I worry that is too much and I should leave some stuff home. I will be walking from Salamanca and leave in just 4 days!
I do run hot while actually walking but I tend to freeze when at rest/hanging inside. I feel I need everything on this list, perhaps I will be convinced otherwise by you. I really don't believe I need to add anything.
I'm starting to become very nervous for the physical aspect and my Spanish. Any words of encouragement welcome! I'm sure it will all turn out alright but I am a worrier.
Thank you in advance to all who read this silly post.
The list as follows:
Wearing:
Warm leggings
Merino wool tank dress (homemade)
Merino wool long sleeve shirt
Undies & bra
Sock liners and darn tough wool socks
wool buff
lightweight beanie hat
altra lone peak shoes
fannypack with phone/documents/powerbank
Inside Bag:
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Down sleeping quilt with silk liner (UGQ bandit quilt)
Arcteryx Proton LT (warm clean layer for nights and mornings)
Patagonia zip fleece (for walking when cold)
Woolpower 200 long sleeve (clean warm layer for nights/and sleep)
2 merino wool long sleeves (my everyday base layers)
Kuhl warm legging (walking spare to trade off)
3 undies
2 bras (slow to dry)
2 sock liners
2 darn tough socks
Light fleece sleep pant
Cotton t shirt for sleep
Arcteryx rain coat
light rain pants
wool buff #2
running gloves
sarong
shammy (as towel)
laundry soap tabs from sea to summit
Toiletries:
toothbrush & paste travel size
muscle rub (icy hot or biofreeze)
lush shampoo
Dr bronners liquid soap
hairbrush
small deodorant and body glide
feminine products
pain killers
tissues and wetwipes
eyemask
Others:
sunglasses
journal
guidebook
kindle
headlamp
gearties
ultrasil backpack
shopping bag
pack rain cover
dirty girl gaiters
crocs
charger cords for watch kindle headphones phone
headphones
blow up neck pillow for airplane
ballcap
osprey 2 liter bladder (wont fill it up all the way)
a couple ultrasil dry bags for organization/waterproof
Most things are pictured other then sleeping back and pack and shoes/crocs.
I list three shirts and three sets of socks/undies/bras as less laundry the better and it may not all dry overnight in winter.
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I agree. Generally I find that my interest in recreational reading diminishes to zero when I am on the Camino. Instead, I feel that I am living an adventure and don't feel the urge to read about someone else's. My phone gives me all the information reading I need, and I can always have a novel or two stored in case of an emergency reading need.I'll second the suggestion to download kindle to your phone.
Yes! One of my favorite parts of wool. It really doesn't stink. There is a nice feeling to merino being fresh and clean however, that was probably my concern. Thanks for your reply! Everyone is most helpful!Don't forget that merino wool doesn't get stinky easily, especially in winter when you aren't likely to get very sweaty. So it doesn't really need to be washed every day, so that will cut down on some of your laundry concerns.
HAHA! I'm sure I will come to this realization and accept it early on in my first camino. Thank you for this little reminder of reality. I believe you are correct.After walking many late autumn/winter caminos in easier happier times I realized that nothing carried on the camino is ever truly clean or dry or tidy. Reality is a gradation of grey and damp and mess! Nevertheless that's life.
Ok very nice, just two sets of clothes is what worked well for you. I believe I could do that as well.Walking I always wore a short sleeved polyester undershirt topped by a polyester longsleeve shirt. I also carried 1 extra set of the same combo.
I love this list and have read it before but it had been a while. Thanks for linking as it is a good one and I will read it carefully again.Perhaps this kit list and tips
from the viewpoint of a woman who often walked in late autumn/winter might be useful.
Gracias!Carpe diem and Buen camino!
Thank you for posting your experience. It's nice to see what's worked for you as you've been through this before. I will defiantly utilize most of this advice!I have walked the CF twice in winter (with my family). what works for me is:
walking:
- a light synthetic cami (adds warmth, dries super fast and I dont like the feel of merino against my skin, 1 long sleeve merino, a zip up polar fleece jacket and a gortex rain/wind coat. I also wore a buff, ear muffs ( like a wide headband style, not like headphones), merino sock. I was always warm enough. You can expect to be a little on the cold side as you step out but walking and carrying a pack will see you nice and warm within 10 mins.
pack: cami/singlet, 1 long and one short sleeve merino, 2 extra pairs of each: bra and undies and socks. (I took other things as well, eg prescription medication, sun block, lip balm and a spare, face cream, body moisturizer - non negotiables!) warm hiking pants.
Sleep: long johns and the shirt I would wear the next day. I had an extra pair of long johns but did not need them.
Again thank you for taking the time! The sarong was for after shower as my towel is very tiny so its nice to wrap up in something before dressing. Perhaps I will leave it at home though.wool buff #2 - just need 1
running gloves - the warmer the better - gortex if possible to keep the rain out as much as possible
sarong - why?
shammy (as towel)
laundry soap tabs from sea to summit - Love to know how these work for you
Toiletries:
muscle rub - I lugged a tub around hardly used- are you sure you will need it - can be bought along the way
hairbrush - will a comb suffice?
pain killers - definitely AND buy them along the way!!
tissues and wetwipes - do you need wet wipes?
eyemask - personal choice
Also personal choice, but we always take nail clippers!
kindle - can you download kindle on your phone - you will probably get used to it pretty fast
headlamp - I have taken one twice never used it. Will probably take it on my next! its prob not necessary
gearties - if these are cable ties, I dont think you need them
shopping bag - definitely - a washable one doubles as washing bag
dirty girl gaiters - personal choice, I debated but decided not to - glad we didnt have the extra weight
ballcap - definitely, great under a hood in the rain, keeps the rain out of your eyes/face
I list three shirts and three sets of socks/undies/bras as less laundry the better and it may not all dry overnight in winter. - fair call!
Glad to hear my weight may already be spot on. Very encouraging. But I will still be leaving some things back for sure.Just a few thoughts from what we did. 7.5kg is a fair weight for a winter camino, ours were about that weight too.
Thank you Gumba! Maybe I should do journal entries or similar on this forum to keep my notes organized and share my experiences.Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful walk and dont forget to tell us about it along the way
I only have light synthetic down jackets, they are a bit heavier. The fleece is a just a touch lighter then that. My non hooded nano is lighter then the fleece so that may be a smaller option. Thankse!What about a light weight down jacket.Packs up small and is better than a heavy fleece.
Thank you! I will leave the cotton tee but keep my third merino shirt!I love winter caminos but I do tend to play safer with some extra layers, but you are already rethinking. But cotton t-shirt seems not the best option, as its only one purpose, generally one of my "back up" layers serves to sleep in.
Personally I'd skip the ball cap in winter if you have a beanie hat.
Someone mentioned lipbalm, if outside in less inclement weather my lips crack, its worth thinking about.
But one add in is with shortened daylight hours it's worth having a fluorescent/reflective item so you are visible on roads (even a strip of reflective tape works).
haha, This is what I'm expecting. Sun would be nice if I'm lucky! I live somewhere gray, rainy, and chilly. I look forward to seeing new the sights!I walked the Camino last month, it was gray, rainy and chilly.
This is most helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time! I'd love to hear about your trip sometime. You did it post covid and during winter, I've only seen a couple accounts of this yet.If I were to do it again I would only pack the following:
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This is a great reminder. I sometimes can feel certain I'll need something, but it's really "just in case"I brought too many "just in case" things that I never used. Most things you can easily purchase there if you need something. I didn't get blisters and used the sock liner with wool socks technique. Just once I tied my boot too tight and it rubbed the top of my foot. I just put a bandaid/plaster on it to stop the friction and didn't tie that tight again!
I have read all of these and will again as I wrap up my final list! Thank you for taking the time and commenting. It really is most helpful. I am so very excited for this experience!here are my comments to your list:
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Thank you Buen Camino!You can always leave things you aren't using behind. And, you can always purchase stuff there if you need something you forgot. Have a wonderful trip.
Buen Camino.
That looks great and stylish! I don't have time to get one but my nano puff would do the same job with a few extra ounces. hmmm maybe I'll change it out...I love my Uniqlo Compact Down jacket. Mine weighs 6.4 ounces in the large size, which has room underneath for layering. I wore it all last winter and this year when I go on walks here in Oregon, which has similar weather as Northern Spain. It doesn't have a collar but I wear a lightweight zip up merino wool jacket with stand up collar that I made underneath and a Buff around my neck, and it keeps me plenty warm. It also fits well underneath my rain coat.
Thanks for these words of wisdom. I may find that you are completely correct during my Camino. However, the kindle is on my non-negotiable list as reading brings me comfort. I may find that on the Camino I don't read at all! I'm willing to take the risk. Reading on the phone isn't enjoyable to me. Usually I would just take a paperback but I'm currently reading the Lord of the Rings (for the first time!) and that would be a bit ridiculous in book form!I agree. Generally I find that my interest in recreational reading diminishes to zero when I am on the Camino. Instead, I feel that I am living an adventure and don't feel the urge to read about someone else's. My phone gives me all the information reading I need, and I can always have a novel or two stored in case of an emergency reading need.
If you are really attached to your Lush shampoo as a product, an assistant at Lush put me on the idea of using a single bar of Lush soap for everything from shampoo to personal soap to laundry and even shaving cream! I have used it like this consistently on trips since and it works extremely well. No confusion - just reach for the same bar (or half) of soap for everything!Thank you for the well thought out response! It's true that every gram saved is helpful so I will use your tips. I won't give up my shampoo; but using bronners for laundry is something I'm willing to try!
I will again reassess my clothing...as much as I don't want to give anything up it may be worth it in the end. I think the shops will be adequate as I will be passing through more then one big city. It is better to take less and buy it if I need it.
Copy that. I'm dropping the day sack, one bra and two tops!You don’t need the shopping bag if you’re packing a day sack as well.
Whilst I appreciate ‘slow to dry’ and the various reasons for your excessive number of tops - it’s still too many. One of our moderators once recounted doing her laundry whilst dressed only in her waterproof jacket and over-trousers.
These are wise words and I aim to heed them! Thank you henrythedog!If you make it easy, you make it heavy. Set off in worn-out base layers. Wear them a day longer than you otherwise would then dispose of them. Thereafter, just manage - it’s quite liberating.
Cleaver and worth a shot! Thanks - I'm glad this works for you and giving me courage to try it out.If you are really attached to your Lush shampoo as a product, an assistant at Lush put me on the idea of using a single bar of Lush soap for everything from shampoo to personal soap to laundry and even shaving cream! I have used it like this consistently on trips since and it works extremely well. No confusion - just reach for the same bar (or half) of soap for everything!
A shampoo bar. I've been using them pretty exclusively for years now! So great. I haven't found a conditioner bar I liked by them but I've only tried two and should give it another shot. I still need to use just a touch of conditioner for my dry ends to make brushing easier.are you using a Lush liquid shampoo or bar? My hair is not as long but very thick. The lush shampoo and conditioner bars are amazingly good. No tangles.
If you have a smart phone you could ditch the kindle. I read books from an app on my phone which worked well for me.I know this has been done many many times but I will also add to the packing list fray!
I am opening myself up to critic here as I could use some help. My pack is currently about 7.5kg without snacks and water. I worry that is too much and I should leave some stuff home. I will be walking from Salamanca and leave in just 4 days!
I do run hot while actually walking but I tend to freeze when at rest/hanging inside. I feel I need everything on this list, perhaps I will be convinced otherwise by you. I really don't believe I need to add anything.
I'm starting to become very nervous for the physical aspect and my Spanish. Any words of encouragement welcome! I'm sure it will all turn out alright but I am a worrier.
Thank you in advance to all who read this silly post.
The list as follows:
Wearing:
Warm leggings
Merino wool tank dress (homemade)
Merino wool long sleeve shirt
Undies & bra
Sock liners and darn tough wool socks
wool buff
lightweight beanie hat
altra lone peak shoes
fannypack with phone/documents/powerbank
Inside Bag:
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
Down sleeping quilt with silk liner (UGQ bandit quilt)
Arcteryx Proton LT (warm clean layer for nights and mornings)
Patagonia zip fleece (for walking when cold)
Woolpower 200 long sleeve (clean warm layer for nights/and sleep)
2 merino wool long sleeves (my everyday base layers)
Kuhl warm legging (walking spare to trade off)
3 undies
2 bras (slow to dry)
2 sock liners
2 darn tough socks
Light fleece sleep pant
Cotton t shirt for sleep
Arcteryx rain coat
light rain pants
wool buff #2
running gloves
sarong
shammy (as towel)
laundry soap tabs from sea to summit
Toiletries:
toothbrush & paste travel size
muscle rub (icy hot or biofreeze)
lush shampoo
Dr bronners liquid soap
hairbrush
small deodorant and body glide
feminine products
pain killers
tissues and wetwipes
eyemask
Others:
sunglasses
journal
guidebook
kindle
headlamp
gearties
ultrasil backpack
shopping bag
pack rain cover
dirty girl gaiters
crocs
charger cords for watch kindle headphones phone
headphones
blow up neck pillow for airplane
ballcap
osprey 2 liter bladder (wont fill it up all the way)
a couple ultrasil dry bags for organization/waterproof
Most things are pictured other then sleeping back and pack and shoes/crocs.
I list three shirts and three sets of socks/undies/bras as less laundry the better and it may not all dry overnight in winter.
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Nor is it necessary to try to hit a magical number.It's pretty impossible for a winter camino pack to weigh the magical 10% number. 16 lbs actually seems quite good to me.
It might be a good guide for walking in summer, but not for other seasons. Depending on how severe the weather conditions might be, you could expect the gear you need to carry to weigh anything up to 50% more than for a summer walk in Spain.It's pretty impossible for a winter camino pack to weigh the magical 10% number. 16 lbs actually seems quite good to me.
Absolutely. And it could be foolish to try if it means you aren't carrying some essential.Nor is it necessary to try to hit a magical number.
Yes thank you. I’m glad you chimed in! I did decide to take my kindle and have been verrrry happy that I did. The case is worth the weight for me too as I worry with it in the bag. In the end, I dropped the tee shirt and fleece pj pants. That was a good call but I kept most other layers. I have been happy with my choices thus far. In the afternoons when most of my water is gone my bag feels like nothing! I’ve picked up some more first aid supplies and emergency snack foods but nothing else. I am learning everyday! Most problems arise from feet and knee pain for me. Tomorrow onto ourense - hard to believe it is almost over already.Really enjoyed your list and thoughts. Others have made some good suggestions for doing double duty with clothing, to reduce weight.
I just wanted to chime in that in spite of the many encouragements to replace my kindle with my phone, I took the kindle and did not regret it. I am considering ditching the case though when I go back, even though it only adds a few ounces.
It's pretty impossible for a winter camino pack to weigh the magical 10% number. 16 lbs actually seems quite good to me.
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