For anyone who is planning to use a lightweight "day pack" while walking, I suggest that they do a test day of 20 km at home, carrying water, snacks, rain gear, a layer, and some other items in it. Compare that to walking with the same items in...
Thanks Jo, that’s really helped and researching the pro has led to me discovering the Osprey 28L hike lite, whichI think I can get in all my gear I need for my 8/9 day trip this time just and offload some stuff to be shipped on for the long walk...
Thanks for that. I love the idea of a removable brain part, but 48 litres too big for me! I could do with a pack that has equal brains and body. I’m leaning towards a 28L Opsrey hikelite I think. I can carry it full on shorter days and offload...
I really appreciate your wise reply, partic about the whatifs. Reminds me I was so worried last year before my first camino ‘alone’ but of course I wasn’t alone and had an amazing time, even when things didn’t go as planned! Now I’m worrying all...
Backpack/ daypack combo’s are generally designed for people getting on and off transport, not for carrying day after day. There’s always comprises made. Great for travelling the world, not so great for long distance walks.
As @Grousedoctor...
I used an IKEA bag. Lightweight, cheap, but sturdy. When needed, I offloaded whatever I didn’t feel like carrying into it and carried the rest on my backpack
I walked Camino del Norte this year and the REI co-op Flashlight 18 daypack was perfect. Light as a feather, it fit easily inside my Osprey 38L when I didn’t need it separately.
https://www.rei.com/product/218323/sea-to-summit-ultra-sil-travel-day-pack
This is a great two pack combo. The ultra is 2.5oz and perfect for days you decide to ship you regular pack.
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