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Those of us that have walked multiple caminos have all struggled with that issue. Depending on the season I would go for the Osprey Nebula 32 litres, the Patagonia Refugio 30litres between 1.may and 1.sep. They both weigh next to nothing and have good sidepockets. You can easily fit everything you need into them.Heyy! How many litters backpack did you have? I’m thinking Deuter 30l or 36l. What do you think?
Some people say 30l is completely enough and some wish they would have little more space…
Less is always more. Take as little as possible.Heyy! How many litters backpack did you have? I’m thinking Deuter 30l or 36l. What do you think?
Some people say 30l is completely enough and some wish they would have little more space…
Er, Cinco De Mayo was a Mexican military victory over the French. Not sure you'll find it relevant to a walk through Spain, especially as Spain (and England) supported France not Mexico but Buen Camino anyway!I went with concern around weight as I am a 62-year-old spring chicken that likes to think he is much younger. So, I found hyperlite backpacks that by nature are already waterproof. very light and fit my back better than most packs I have tried. I would follow their advice to pack your pack as you see it going down the Camino and see how it sits and how it feels. rearrange gear, look for comfort then accessibility. (at least in my head) and if that pack isn't large enough for what you need? you still have time to correct either what you are carrying or the pack itself. I have changed what I am taking on my first Camino so many times my head hurts, but I am quite excited to go on my first Camino in early May of next year. If I time it right? try to leave on Cinco De Mayo...
And Cinco de Mayo is not widely celebrated in Mexico. It's a "holiday" meant to sell beer and tequila in the US. In Mexico it's a regional holiday in Puebla México where the battle with the French took place.Er, Cinco De Mayo was a Mexican military victory over the French. Not sure you'll find it relevant to a walk through Spain, especially as Spain (and England) supported France not Mexico but Buen Camino anyway!
I wasn’t even aware of a battle! They don’t teach you that in French schoolsEr, Cinco De Mayo was a Mexican military victory over the French. Not sure you'll find it relevant to a walk through Spain, especially as Spain (and England) supported France not Mexico but Buen Camino anyway!
It looks like you are going Mar/Apr, the 36L would probably be the better choice, as you will need a sleeping bag and more clothing layers. Neither of the packs are of carry on size and the weight difference between them is negligible. Also the 36L size allows for easier packing up in the morning, you won't have to solve a puzzle to before leaving the albergue.Heyy! How many litters backpack did you have? I’m thinking Deuter 30l or 36l. What do you think?
Some people say 30l is completely enough and some wish they would have little more space…
Heyy! How many litters backpack did you have? I’m thinking Deuter 30l or 36l. What do you think?
Some people say 30l is completely enough and some wish they would have little more space…
My 42 literally back also makes the cut as a carry on except on very small jets.It looks like you are going Mar/Apr, the 36L would probably be the better choice, as you will need a sleeping bag and more clothing layers. Neither of the packs are of carry on size and the weight difference between them is negligible. Also the 36L size allows for easier packing up in the morning, you won't have to solve a puzzle to before leaving the albergue.
And then weigh it. As some one said if it is more than 10% of your body weight it is probably too heavy.Sort out your gear first.
Be ruthless in your selection of items.
Then stick it all in a garbage bag, so to a store, and see what size pack it fits into.
We all carry different gear, and so use different packs.
I use a 34L my wife a 24L.
We carry the exact same gear (almost) including sleeping bags.
And then weigh it. As some one said if it is more than 10% of your body weight it is probably too heavy.
@bakedbeans, when I see assertions like this, I wonder how tall you are, how much you weigh, and what time of year you walked. These are three of the key determinants of the weight of the gear that you will need to carry. More, if others know that, they can quickly see if they are similar enough in size to you so that any recommendations you make based on your personal experience might be worth heeding. Otherwise, they might consider that the difference is too great, and discount your advice.IMO: 40l is as big as you'd ever need in the middle of winter. 25l probably enough for summer. Somewhere in between for other times of the year.
It always looks an awful lot of stuff when it is spread out doesn't it?I would recommend that you read some packing lists. Than start you own packing list and drop your things on the floor, so you have a layout. Now think about your packing list again, is it all you need?
Do you miss anything?
Do you really want to carry all this things in front of you for the next 30 or more days?
Once you decided what to take with you, grab it all together and go to an outdoor store.
There you have to try different (filled with you items) backpacks, depending on the length of your back.
Yes, that's true, but only the items to the right of the walking stick count. The other items are the clothes and shoes I'll be wearing and the rucksack. Size S dresses take up very little space.It always looks an awful lot of stuff when it is spread out doesn't it?
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo!
I'm a very average size European male so that's not really an angle to invalidate what I said. I did provide season information against bag size.@bakedbeans, when I see assertions like this, I wonder how tall you are, how much you weigh, and what time of year you walked. These are three of the key determinants of the weight of the gear that you will need to carry. More, if others know that, they can quickly see if they are similar enough in size to you so that any recommendations you make based on your personal experience might be worth heeding. Otherwise, they might consider that the difference is too great, and discount your advice.
Are you willing to share that information?
What is nowadays an average size? Trending towards the American way?average size European male
I am not fat! I am just big boned.Trending towards the American way?
True, these are valid factors. However, I carry about 5.5 kg (excluding food and water) and of that only 1.5 kg is typically clothing in my 31 L backpack. Most of the stuff in my pack is independent of body size. I could double the weight of clothing in my backpack, and I would be carrying 8 kg. That doesn't count the clothes that I usually wear.how tall you are, how much you weigh, and what time of year you walked. These are three of the key determinants of the weight of the gear that you will need to carry.
I always notice makeup and dresses. I mean, is that so wrong? This isn't necessarily "attraction" on my part, but I notice.Believe me: On the Camino, you will not be noticed for your makeup or dresses.
Ok, now you made me tell a little story...You are not joining a beauty contest: We don't care about looks on the Camino.
How are you transporting the walking stick to your start point?Yes, that's true, but only the items to the right of the walking stick count. The other items are the clothes and shoes I'll be wearing and the rucksack. Size S dresses take up very little space.