Hi there! My pack (REI Trail 25L) completely packed is 11.2 lbs! (Doesn't have water in it yet but that is definitely something to consider).
Wowwww... you get me 😊! These suggestions are so helpful, thank you!
- Love the girly suggestions--will...
1. It’s getting colder at night in September, so consider an ultralight down blanket such as this one: https://alpineridgeoutfitters.com/products/ultralight-down-quilt-by-alpine-ridge™
2. You can always buy a poncho in SJPdP along with poles.
3...
I'm an advocate for carrying a light UV umbrella for both rain and sun. Brierley's book is nice but in comparison to others quite large and heavy. Get several guides as apps and/or on your phone Kindle. Michelin and Village to Village press...
Dear fellow pilgrim,
IMHO I would get rid of the Shorts, take convertible trousers instead. No Poncho, no Raintrouser. If it rains in torrents, you will get wet no matter what you are wearing.
Get rid of all face / hairproducts, take Aleppo-Soap...
Personally i'm team Rainjacket+Kilt, but my backpack is waterproof by itself, so getting water in between the cover and the jacket is not an issue for me. For regular packs, i see the merit of having it under a poncho.
Secondly, i never felt the...
I would highly recommend travelling with a water-filter bottle. (There are several recommendable brands on the market but I've always used LifeStraw). You're walking the CF so are likely to be well-supplied with water along the way but carrying a...
I've found a Buff to serve wonderfully for a sleep mask. Also handy on dusty trails and as sun protection not the back of my neck. (Day after day with the sun rising at your back you will appreciate it!)
No to the phone bank and notebook. Appears lots of toiletries but to each his own it’s about you being comfortable. Last September when I did the Camino I wore leggings rather than shorts. Fare amount of rain but could also be hot. I had more...
Thank you so much for the welcome and for your suggestions!
- I didn't think of a sleeping mask... so helpful.
- Yes, shorts are my extra non-hiking/sleeping outfit.
- Safety pins are a great suggestion.
Haha, whoops. I forgot to take those...
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