Another backpack Question.

[Kbierstube]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

 

[cher99840]

Looks heavy to me. All those compartments and pockets you don't need add weight. I couldn't find the specs on the 35 but the 45 is 5+ pounds and that's way more than my 45 liter Dueter. That's why I think this brand might be heavy. OMG found the weight. 4.6 pounds. Yep, too heavy, IMHO.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

It weighs more than two kilos., let's start there. And looking at the pictures of it I can't begin to find it a single quality as a Camino backpack. It's a suitcase with straps, not a backpack. And that zipper is just asking to be broken.

 

[Kbierstube]

Good feedback I hadn't considered!!

 

[Mark Lee]

It would work for sure. The Camino ain't technical and you could walk it with almost anything and you see all kinds of packs on it. Personally though, I think I'd find it too heavy and too big (and too expensive). Maybe look at some traditional type backpacks around 35 L or so. You can get a good one for more than a hundred bucks cheaper than that one.

 

[trecile]

That's definitely not a backpack I'd want to wear every day for 15 to 20 miles!
It's more of a portable office/travel backpack.
I really like my backpack, which weighs about half of that one, and has a suspension back which keeps the pack away from your back to keep you cooler.
It's this Marmot 36.
If you've got the bucks and want a really light backpack, look at Zpacks. I covet their Arc Zip pack.

 

[MTtoCamino]

Katie

Just a couple strong suggestions

Take the advice the female veterans are giving, many have walked hundreds if not thousands of miles. Weight on your body over this type of distance is crucial to reduce.

Do some distance walks with your equipment so you have no suprises to reduce injuries.
Keith

 

[Jo Jo]

If you are in the States, look at the good ultralight backpack manufacturers: ULA, Zpacks (what I now carry), Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Gossamer Gear. For that money you could be carrying a lot less weight, with a much better designed pack. Or just save money and get an Osprey like everyone else (what I carried on my first CF)--you'll still be a pound or more lighter.

Buen Camino,
Jo Jo

 

[SYates]

Their own description reads "The Outbreaker Backpack is a maximum-sized carry on for city travelers." Not really the description of a Camino/hiking backpack and yep, far to heavy. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Roger Deee]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

looks complicated and heavy (2.5kg). My back was 45L and weighed 1.1kg.
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/ is a great site for gear tests and reviews, take a look.

 

[marbuck]

SYates beat me to it. Their add tells you it is not a Camino pack. 'The Outbreaker Backpack is a maximum-sized carry on for city travellers.'
You will not be a city traveller, you will be a pilgrim looking to save every ounce in weight you can. Lots of good packs out there. Look at Deuter, Macpac, Mont and a dozen others. The most popular pack on the Camino is not a pack I would buy, but lots of pilgrims love them.
After three Caminos I still love my Mont 42 ltrs.

 

[Anemone del Camino]

The most popular pack on the Camino is not a pack I would buy, but lots of pilgrims love them.

I'm curious.Which one is it, and why would you not carry it?

 

[fenix]

Hi Katie,
Weight and volume of a pack are important considerations, but even more important are fit and comfort.

After many years and miles of experience as a woman hiker & backpacker, I personally only use Deuter packs now. They make women specific packs (SL - slimline) with adjustable torsos. My camino pack is the Deuter Act Zero 45+15. At 3.3 lbs, it is lightweight (not ultralight), but feels like a feather on my back. Their Act Lite SL line is great too - a few more ounces with a few more convenience features.

Try on lots of packs at an outdoor store, or order packs online from places that allow free return (like REI). Load them up with 20 lbs of weight, see what feels right.

 

[kaixo]

@marbuck probably referred to Osprey but like @fenix I use Deuter packs for camino (future pro 34 SL) and for backpacking (ACT lite 60+10 SL).
Yes, Deuter packs are not as light as Osprey but they fit me great, very comfortable.
The 34 SL model has an integrated rain cover which I prefer over a poncho.

The SL models are women specific but I have met men who happily use them (most removed the flower though).

 

[alaskadiver]

I have a Tortuga backpack (the original one) and I love it for traveling. Perfect size for carry on. I took it with me to Spain last year when I traveled for 3 1/2 weeks and was taking numerous flights, trains, buses, and rental car. Never checked a bag. But it's not a backpacking pack. While it is pretty sturdy, it just isn't designed for hiking. Too heavy, no place for a water bladder, and the suspension just isn't designed for hiking.
I use Osprey and Dana Designs (now Mystery Ranch) for real (wilderness) backpacking and it's the Osprey that I'm taking on the Camino.

 

[BrienC]

Weight on your body over this type of distance is crucial to reduce.

Yep!

 

[MQB]

Hi Katie,
Weight and volume of a pack are important considerations, but even more important are fit and comfort.

After many years and miles of experience as a woman hiker & backpacker, I personally only use Deuter packs now. They make women specific packs (SL - slimline) with adjustable torsos. My camino pack is the Deuter Act Zero 45+15. At 3.3 lbs, it is lightweight (not ultralight), but feels like a feather on my back. Their Act Lite SL line is great too - a few more ounces with a few more convenience features.

Try on lots of packs at an outdoor store, or order packs online from places that allow free return (like REI). Load them up with 20 lbs of weight, see what feels right.

I agree totally- I walked for a month with my loaded Deuter to be sure it would work

 

[CaptNoglos]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

Far to complex. Described as a City Traveller Pack. Lightweight day bag required, I'm with the other contributors.

 

[movinmaggie]

Much too big (awkward looking) and way too expensive....keep reading for helpful comments, or go into the subject-specific section. Buen Camino.

 

[hughwilliams]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

 

[hughwilliams]

research! don't look at adverts. try using!
Or see what others are using! I have done quite a few hikes all over Europe and a little beyond. But the camino stjdp to Santiago needs no tents or heavy loads. A Sack size of 40 litres will carry on as hand luggage and be easily big enough for your needs!
a- fits for length, b- ease of carry . c- sensible for loading and packing. d- light weight but sturdy. e- the right straps to adjust the load. f side pockets with ease of access. g read above and look for one that fits for price.
Above my price range but I would really like are Osprey, Deuter and Gossamer Gear. Deuter very popular with continental and

 

[VivaciousVV]

From its specs I don't think this is a walking backpack

I walked my Camino with the ultralight osprey tempest - and really loved it except for the inconvenience of it being a top load pack.

https://www.rei.com/product/864670/osprey-tempest-40-pack-womens

I seldom pack it full and usually its total weight seldom goes above 6 kg.

Buen Camino

 

[J F Gregory]

I am looking at trading my Osprey 2.3 pounds for a Z Pack 24 oz.

 

[cher99840]

I am looking at trading my Osprey 2.3 pounds for a Z Pack 24 oz.

I just ordered a Zpack 24 oz Arc Haul yesterday. It might be too large to replace my Gregory Jade 34 for the Camino, but it is certainly going to replace my almost 5 pound Osprey for backcountry hiking/camping. If it would work for Camino too, that would be great. TBD when it arrives.

 

[Colette Z]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

It's rated to weight 5lbs the backpack alone, I think too heavy unless you're forwarding this to next stop and only carrying a day pack. I'll let more veteran pilgrims make recommendation.

 

[Colette Z]

I have a Tortuga backpack (the original one) and I love it for traveling. Perfect size for carry on. I took it with me to Spain last year when I traveled for 3 1/2 weeks and was taking numerous flights, trains, buses, and rental car. Never checked a bag. But it's not a backpacking pack. While it is pretty sturdy, it just isn't designed for hiking. Too heavy, no place for a water bladder, and the suspension just isn't designed for hiking.
I use Osprey and Dana Designs (now Mystery Ranch) for real (wilderness) backpacking and it's the Osprey that I'm taking on the Camino.

Which Osprey are you using in the Camino? Thanks I ve got an Osprey 32L Escapist with weight 1.07kg which I biked with....6 weeks out and I'm still wondering if I have to switch to a Sirius or Tempest 34-36L.

 

[cathal Ferris]

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

 

[alaskadiver]

Which Osprey are you using in the Camino? Thanks I've got an Osprey 32L Escapist with weight 1.07kg which I biked with....6 weeks out and I'm still wondering if I have to switch to a Sirius or Tempest 34-36L.

I chose the Kyte 46 and my husband went with the Kestrel 48. It won't even be half full (basically only carrying 3 stuff sacks-about 12lbs in total) but I can use it for short wilderness backpacking trips here at home when I don't need/want to haul my 70L pack. I tried on the Deuter and Gregory ones but they had design issues I disliked and/or just didn't sit right on me. I have the advantage of having over 20 years of backpacking experience so I knew exactly what I needed and it took me less than hour to select the right pack.
I thought that the 36L would have worked just fine for me but I wanted a pack that I could use after Camino and that size is pretty useless for me. I hate over packed, busting at the seems, packs so I would never have bought the 32L. My other consideration (and my hubby's) is that if one of us is injured or sick and needs to lessen the load, then the other can take some stuff. We would never separated ourselves from our gear. Period. (if we are so hurt that a measly 13lb pack is too much to carry we probably don't need to continue) So having a little extra space also serves a second purpose. This is not our first long distance thru hike This thinking won't work for less experienced pilgrims so I don't offer it as advice to anyone.

 

[MichelleElynHogan]

Ouch!!! 4.6 lb. just for the pack? My guess is you are less than 150 lb. 10% is 15 lb MAX Total Pack weight. And only go that heavy if you are not feeling it after carrying it for a minimum of 10 km or 6 miles. My preference would carry that weight for 15 to 20 km to ensure it is working without issues.

This is not a pack I would use or buy. But the size is a good choice. I used an Osprey Kesterel 48L pack last Summer and I over packed, pared it down and still had 25 lb. For me, I thought I could handle it but my body fell apart during the 3rd day out of SJPP. I blew the IT Band on my left leg.

The 35L is a good range. It has plenty of room for all you should carry but no room for extras, which is a good idea. Here is a link to REI and their Talon 33L. Just as a reference, not trying to sell for REI.

https://www.rei.com/product/862536/osprey-talon-33-pack

Again, only a suggestion.

Notice the weight is 1 lb, 13 oz, neary 3 lb lighter than the other one. Clothing total weight will likely come in at about 4 lb.

The first thing needed is excellent shoes, be they boots or runners. The next important thing is a properly fitting, light pack. The lighter the pack, the less added weight you will carry..... for 500 miles.

The coice being asked about is for a business traveller. It has to make sense........500 miles of sense.

 

[rba]

Hiya!
I agree too heavy.
Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

Looks too heavy to me.

Hiya!

Based I on my research, this: http://www.tortugabackpacks.com/products/outbreaker-travel-backpack?variant=26900597257
seems to be the best backpack for me. Can you think of a reason why it wouldn't be wise to take this on the CF?

Tia!
Katie
Sept 2017

 

[movinmaggie]

I chose the Kyte 46 and my husband went with the Kestrel 48. It won't even be half full (basically only carrying 3 stuff sacks-about 12lbs in total) but I can use it for short wilderness backpacking trips here at home when I don't need/want to haul my 70L pack. I tried on the Deuter and Gregory ones but they had design issues I disliked and/or just didn't sit right on me. I have the advantage of having over 20 years of backpacking experience so I knew exactly what I needed and it took me less than hour to select the right pack.
I thought that the 36L would have worked just fine for me but I wanted a pack that I could use after Camino and that size is pretty useless for me. I hate over packed, busting at the seems, packs so I would never have bought the 32L. My other consideration (and my hubby's) is that if one of us is injured or sick and needs to lessen the load, then the other can take some stuff. We would never separated ourselves from our gear. Period. (if we are so hurt that a measly 13lb pack is too much to carry we probably don't need to continue) So having a little extra space also serves a second purpose. This is not our first long distance thru hike This thinking won't work for less experienced pilgrims so I don't offer it as advice to anyone.

No matter what the weight, Osprey's are great bags. I took the 36L Kyte, but my needs were very basic and it worked out just great, with always some room to spare.
You know what you're doing. Many of us here tend to tout our favourites, but there so much quality choices out there to fit every need. Wish you Buen Camino.

 

[Klogwog]

No matter what the weight, Osprey's are great bags. I took the 36L Kyte, but my needs were very basic and it worked out just great, with always some room to spare.
You know what you're doing. Many of us here tend to tout our favourites, but there so much quality choices out there to fit every need. Wish you Buen Camino.

Greetings from the land of Oz,
I just purchased a Ospreye's Kestrel 38 ltr certainly feel good and a pair of Merrells Moab Ventilator shoes ,they are breaking in quite nicely, for my Lisbon to Santiago hike hopefully should be the begining of September this year Bom Camino

 

[motero99]

I have been an Osprey fan and have two, but for the Camino chose a Gregory Zulu 40 L. Both it and the comparable Osprey had similar comfort and features especially comfortable waist belts. The reason I chose Gregory is that it came with a rain cover and the Osprey required you to purchase one, at an extra $30 or $40 dollars. The only complaint on the Gregory was the rain cover tie strap was too short when the pack was full. I solved that problem with some light rope that I brought and made an extension. In a heavy wind, you don't want to lose the rain cover.