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Welcome.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Yeah, there was more stuff, but it seemed like I had a lot of clothes. I’ll be carrying a lot in my fanny pack. It has 3 zipped compartments and can hold quite a bit. And of course there’s deodorant, powder, body soap, hand sanitizer, my asthma medicine, hair brush, body lotion, toothpaste, etc…. I’ll wait until I get there to buy toothpaste.Welcome.
As others have said, you’re over-equipped on the shorts and trousers department. Also ditch the headlamp. With two months to walk you’ll probably not be starting before dawn.
You have way more stuff than you’ve listed. Haven’t you? Or you’re very tiny?
Passport, money, tickets, phone, toiletries, poles
Anyway: you’ll love it.
Confused by this advice? In my (tiny) bumbag/fanny pack I carried passport, bank cards, credential, phone, minimal cash and an apple air tag (may also have had tissues and my reading specs or not, depending on the day).. this bum bag/fanny/waist pack never came off me until I went to get undressed to get in an albergue shower. And then I took it with me!OK, well it’s a complicated time of year. It can be warm in September and cool off as you get into October; but you’ll be active during the day. Base layer, light fleece, waterproof should see you OK in the evening when you’re relaxing.
It will almost certainly be damp.
I’d carry as little in your waist-pack as you can - and don’t treat it as the one place you store your hard-to-replace valuables. Spread stuff around.
Realize AirTag in bumbag fairly pointless when phone also in bumbag. But also had AirTag in backpack. I’m a fan of the AirTagConfused by this advice? In my (tiny) bumbag/fanny pack I carried passport, bank cards, credential, phone, minimal cash and an apple air tag (may also have had tissues and my reading specs or not, depending on the day).. this bum bag/fanny/waist pack never came off me until I went to get undressed to get in an albergue shower. And then I took it with me!
Hi Rojasa. I will walk in them if I need to. I have both Teva open-toe and Keen closed-toe sandals. I was initially leaning toward the open-toe Tevas until I noticed quite a difference in weight. The Keens are lighter. Plus the closed toe gives my piggies a little extra protection from rocks, etc.Hello Thyme, I’m chiming in because we’re the same age with similar knees/lower legs and you’re walking the CF the same season I did in 2021. I was comfortable with one pr of zip-off pants, no shorts, half the tops (2 Tees and 1 l/s Shirt), although I did pack a thermal undershirt. And 2 buffs, many uses. (My jacket was a “nano puff“ type rather than fleece, which helped at the end of October - I run cold). Are you planning to walk in the Keens or just relax in them? If just relaxing, perhaps consider lighter-weight options? Otherwise you seem to have streamlined the contents well! Your timeframe is ample and will be kind to your tendons…Buen camino!
I forgot to mention my AirTag! LOLRealize AirTag in bumbag fairly pointless when phone also in bumbag. But also had AirTag in backpack. I’m a fan of the AirTag
I was really replying to the OP’sConfused by this advice? In my (tiny) bumbag/fanny pack I carried passport, bank cards, credential, phone, minimal cash and an apple air tag (may also have had tissues and my reading specs or not, depending on the day).. this bum bag/fanny/waist pack never came off me until I went to get undressed to get in an albergue shower. And then I took it with me!
I have settled over the years on a simple pattern for clothing:Thank you for the advice. And everybody else’s! I had a feeling it was too many clothes. I will reduce to one long pants, one shorts, one long-sleeve, one short-sleeve and the tank top.
Is two bras and 3 underwear enough? And did you sleep in your next day’s clothes?
That is where I suspect a lot of your weight is. If you really can´t do without any of them, look for travel size containers. You can replenish in supermarkets as you go.deodorant, powder, body soap, hand sanitizer, my asthma medicine, hair brush, body lotion, toothpaste, etc…
One pair of pants and one shorts. Or just two pairs of pants. You only need two days of outfits. One short sleeve and one tank. Both long sleeve is fine.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
There´ll be one on your phone, good enough to locate small items when you are packing.take a very small and cheap LED flashlight
Two of each served me well. I typically sleep in next day’s undergarments and top, or a travel dress that I wear after the day’s shower (Columbia makes a super quick-dry one). FWIW, I also pack a large lightweight scarf which, in addition to warmth while walking, or a makeshift skirt during laundry, can be used as a privacy screen around your bunk. But now I’m adding weight to your pack…Hi Rojasa. I will walk in them if I need to. I have both Teva open-toe and Keen closed-toe sandals. I was initially leaning toward the open-toe Tevas until I noticed quite a difference in weight. The Keens are lighter. Plus the closed toe gives my piggies a little extra protection from rocks, etc.
Thank you for the advice. And everybody else’s! I had a feeling it was too many clothes. I will reduce to one long pants, one shorts, one long-sleeve, one short-sleeve and the tank top.
Is two bras and 3 underwear enough? And did you sleep in your next day’s clothes?
Thank you again.
Great list, I keep trying to get the weight down near this. So far, hasn’t happened!Ok, i am a bit of a lightweight extremist. I wrote a post about my 3,6kg packing list which i am linking at the bottom.
There is pretty much two major rules on achieving a light pack that interconnect:
1. Weigh and write down absolutely everything that goes in your pack. You can use lighterpack or Excel.
2. Take only what you think you need. Not what you think you might need.
(Bonus: Take consumables that you can buy in Spain only for a week or two)
Even if you are not willing on buying new stuff, which is just fine, you will find items that you can easily leave at home which saves weight and costs nothing.
Buen Camino!
I have the same pack. And believe me, enen though I'm hardly an Amazon or athlete (just a pretty normal 67 yo. woman), none of those experiences ever happen, except checking it for flights.You’ll have to check it on the plane, struggle with it up/down train station stairs as you’re trying to catch a train on another platform, tote it up narrow, steep lodging stairs…I can’t imagine carrying it daily
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
Given all of your previous injuries - why not consider bag transport? It’s very easy and can be done/decided on one day before? And you can change your mind carry one day; transport the next….Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
This was my pack -76 yr old woman after a hip replacement. You woun't need mch more - but if you do, buy it as you need it. I picked up compeed for blisters, vaseline to prevent blisters, a ultra light weight daypack - I used pack service from time to time. But my pack was light enough when I chose to or had to carry. The list below includes the clothes you will be wearing.
1 pair 3/4 leggingsClothing:
1 pairs of long hiking pants w zipper conversion to shorts ( not other shorts)
1 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
1 hiking t-shirts
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
0 lightweight fleece (buy when you need it - clothes are not expensive in Spain
1 poncho
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Sunscreen
Cut back on the clothes. One change is plenty, you don't need 2. If by chance you need more, you can easy buy them.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Or buy a lightweight packable duffel and offload some of the heavier items that you don't need during the day into it to send on while you wear your well fitted backpack.why not use correos? if its going to make the difference between a good and a bad experience, just run into a decathlon, get a light day pack, and have your stuff sent on.
Is this list of clothing what you plan to pack in addition to what you are wearing, or from the skin out (FSO) - including what you are wearing that day? It DOES make a difference.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
I agree with several others that you have more pants and tops than necessary--and you can pick up a new T-shirt along the way if you change your mind. I personally would bring the headlamp for safety reasons. Not sure how much a shower bag weighs. Suggest a (multi-purpose) bandana instead of a washcloth. How much do Keen sandals weigh? There are alternatives that are lightweight for shower use--such as flipflops like they give you when you get a pedicure. My Altras are comfortable enough that I have no problem wearing them hiking and then around town afterwards.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Don’t ditch the headlamp! At that time of year, the sun doesn’t come up until close to 9 am. We would’ve been lost, literally, without ours.Also ditch the headlamp. With two months to walk you’ll probably not be starting before dawn.
You are an example of how it is hard for a small person to follow the "10% rule". Your clothes are smaller, sure, but the clothes are only a small part of the weight you need to carry.My pack is a Gossamer 40 ltr. weighing in at 800 grams. Going soon on my 3rd (with this pack), but you have encouraged me to winnow even a few more things out to get the weight down. I'm an 84 y,o. 100 lb. woman. I try to keep the pack weight below 13 lbs.
I have walked the French twice, Norte, Porto, English. My pack last time on French was Osprey 30 at 13 lbs. Cut it back!!Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Dear Thyme,Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Doug,I've never had the nerve to point that out,but the mere reference used to have my wife and myself squirming with laughter( and she was a bit straitlaced when I first took her out- bad influence,moi? non!)I have settled over the years on a simple pattern for clothing:
There are other things like toiletries.
- two sets of underwear, inner and middle layer garments, one being worn
- one warm top layer, normally a fleece
- a wind and waterproof layer
- three or four pairs of liner and outer socks
- gloves, hat, etc
- shorts and tee-shirt for sleeping, although I have just used underwear and an inner layer tee-shirt that I wear the next day as well.
I cannot comment about the bras, but I wouldn't normally carry three sets of anything. I do carry a sleeping bag and liner, and have only ever slept in my clothes once, and that was to finish drying them before walking in them the next day.
ps I continue to be amused by the many members, mainly I think from North America, who don't realise that for the other part of the English speaking world, the word 'fanny' is a rather pejorative and crude reference to a woman's genitalia, generally never used in polite company where they come from.
That's why I've adopted the term "waistpack" which is really more descriptive anyway.I continue to be amused by the many members, mainly I think from North America, who don't realise that for the other part of the English speaking world, the word 'fanny' is a rather pejorative and crude reference to a woman's genitalia, generally never used in polite company where they come from
I was 68 when I last walked and carried somewhat similar items. I ended up washing the clothing I wore daily, which were dry before nightfall and wore them again the next day. I didn't really need the additional shirts and pants, and had cargo pants that unzipped into shorts. I had very lightweight sandals and shower shoes for additional footwear. Shoes can add weight. I had very light weight down vest and jacket which were perfect when layered for cold mornings. I brought a very lightweight dress to wear at the end of the day. I plan to do the same in September.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
I have walked at this time, and have always only worn shorts. I take 2 T shirts, 1 light fleece, 2 shorts, a lightweight puffer, and layer up. When I look back on my photos I'm almost always wearing the puffer in the early morning, but by mid morning, Im down to a T shirt. If my body is warm, then I'm warm. If I was walking in January than long pants would be sensible, but Sept/Oct was quite warm. You will get the odd day when you wear everything, but then you'll also have days when you are really hot.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
As an RN with a history arthroplasty I’d suggest talking to the doc who knows your Ortho history best and get a treatment kit together. I can picture you sitting by a cool brook wishing you’d packed compression bandages/Ace bandages, soft ankle braces and possibly even an Instant Cold pack or two. Be sure either your shoes or sandals can fit your foot with a wrap. You can get ice in the evening…bring empty baggies. If you can take it, bring plenty of ibuprofen or your fav pain remedy.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Not at all. The filling is harder, but the drinking is muuuuh easier. You don't have to pause or break stride, nor do any contortions to get the bottle out of the side pour of the pack.Leave the bladder
I've noticed that you and some of the other more enlightened members from North America do that, and appreciate the consideration you have shown on this and some other matters of language differences.That's why I've adopted the term "waistpack" which is really more descriptive anyway.
Consider:Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Instead of a fleece jacket, I took silk long underwear—very light. By the end of October, I had silks on, hiking pants, rain jacket. I only took 2 spf shirts and 2 pants. It was really hot in early September but chilly by early November.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
I walked the CF in April/May and after a couple of weeks really struggled with my shoulder. So after that I transported my bag. Transport services are fantastic and inexpensive. I had a dry bag inside my rucksack and used this to transport most of my gear just carrying the essentials for the day. My advice would be to consider this option.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Thanks for your input. It is a very comfortable bag in my opinion. I'm defintely checking it on my flights. I bought the larger Ikea Frakta bag to put it in and it fits perfectly.I have the same pack. And believe me, enen though I'm hardly an Amazon or athlete (just a pretty normal 67 yo. woman), none of those experiences ever happen, except checking it for flights.
I love my pack. I never fill it, and so packing is easy - I don't have to do a 3D geometry puzzle to jam everything in there. And once it's on my back, I can almost forget it's there. It's more comfortable by far than the smaller Osprey I have, and certainly way better than superlight designs. So please don't project the things you can't imagine on the rest of us.
That said I did take a tumble with it sprinting for a train. But that had nothing to do with the pack.
That seems to be the general consensus. LOL I probably will end doing that.Given all of your previous injuries - why not consider bag transport? It’s very easy and can be done/decided on one day before? And you can change your mind carry one day; transport the next….
Thank you for that suggestion. I was under the impression that I wouldn't need a blanket/sleeping bag. For some reason I thought ALL the albergues had blankets.One thing I noticed about your list: you have a liner for sleep, how heavy is this, will it keep you warm? For most of time, you will encounter cool/chilly nights. I didn't see reference to a sleeping bag. A light weight sleeping quilt may be in order unless you are planning to stay in hotels/hostals. Not all albergues have blankets, and if they do, there are no guarantees that they are cleaned often.
i used my Sea to Summit lightweight bag (which can also be a quilt) every night in April/May/June, along with my liner.
Buen Camino!
I'd say that most albergues have blankets. Sometimes you do have to ask for them. If you are willing to wear all of your clothes to sleep in on the occasional cold night in a place with no blankets then you can probably get by with just a liner.Thank you for that suggestion. I was under the impression that I wouldn't need a blanket/sleeping bag. For some reason I thought ALL the albergues had blankets.
Toiletries are heavy. OTOH it can be hard to find the right (tiny) containers. While looking for travel size things in Seville, not a small place, I found none in the groceries, but I did find the smallest size of Fairy Dish Soap With Aloe. It was 2 euro. Weighs about the same as a half liter water bottle. Works fine for hair, bod, clothes, and even the occasional dish. We left the second half of the bottle behind when we suspended after my injury. It does dry your hair a little, but you could sub a light lotion in a small bottle for hair conditioner, just rinse it out afterwards, if your hair is unusually delicate.That is where I suspect a lot of your weight is. If you really can´t do without any of them, look for travel size containers. You can replenish in supermarkets as you go.
How much do the combo of the Ikea bag and the pack weigh? Are you carrying the wrapper-bag with you en route? Tossing the wrapper-bag? FWIW the Madrid airport now has one of the saran-wrap kioks right near the entrance to terminal 4. It cost 10 euro per pack to wrap ours when we returned. Money very well spent IMHO.Thanks for your input. It is a very comfortable bag in my opinion. I'm defintely checking it on my flights. I bought the larger Ikea Frakta bag to put it in and it fits perfectly.
Waist packs aren't just for tourists - they have become quite fashionable, but often they are worn crossbody like this in the city.If you wear a waist/fanny pack, you will be immediately become the target of pickpockets! You won't have any trouble on the Camino but will draw attention in travel to/from the Camino through major cities.
Hi Thyme.Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
Put it this way, I ONLY make afternoon doctor appointments. I have all I can do if I have to be out of the house before 10AM. LOL The only time I see the sunrise is if I pull an all-nighter.Think twice about ditching the headlamp. A lot depends upon how hot it is going to be in early september, whether your an early riser, and when-you want to begin walking. Sunrise in October does not occur till around 8:30 am and many pilgrims are well on-their way by then.
I am 66 yrs old and will begin the camino on Sept 11th...I may meet you on the way. Purchase pants that can have a zipper that can convert them into shorts. XPOSURE is the brand I am familiar with. Have only 2 tops. Have a light jacket that you can remove when it gets too warm. Does that help?Hello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
That's all great info! Thank you!Hi! I too had a lot of Sports injuries and bad knees when I hiked Camino Frances, I was 55 at the time, and as an avid hiker decided also to bring my Osprey Aura 65l, and wound up mailing it back from Pamplona, plus an extra 10 pounds of crap I didn’t need! I purchased a Deuter 30L in Zubiri and changed my Camino completely. There’s a lot of things that you can get in Spain toiletries, water, food, etc. I ended with just 1 pair of convertible hiking pants, and a pair of shorts, 2 t shirts, 1 long sleeve Columbia shirt, 1 very light fleece sweater, Patagonia puffy jacket, hat and our rain gear. Plus 3 pairs of socks, underwear and bras. We also brought a 20’ thin paracord rope to hang our washed items every night (we washed our underwear and socks every day and hung them out) if they didn’t dry we hung them on our packs. As for water bladder, I also sent that back home! We found that it was easy to just buy a water bottle or two and refill or replace (there was plenty of water to go around). We also brought a pillow cover and a silk liner (Sea-to-Summit) to sleep in, very light weight. Instead of a bathroom caddy we had a 10L dry bag with all the important toiletries and meds, and an 5L dry bag with first aid, and a medium dry towel. We also had our hiking poles boots and Tevas sandals that we used mainly in the Mesetas to give our feet a break. We also walked from August 30-October 2, and only encountered 3 days with rain. There are a few sections where is very, very hot specially in the afternoon and the sun is always hitting you head on. We always started at 5:30-6:00 and some areas were very cold, so we just dressed in layers and soon enough it was nice. Our bags never weighed more than 20lbs at any time, even with food and water, or wet clothes. We also took advantage of the backpack transfers on several occasions we needed the break (in 2014 it was only 5€ to send from one albergue to the next) I think you can do fine with a smaller backpack and ditch some clothes, just have to wash a little more! (Another thing we did in big cities like Leon, Burgos,etc we will get into our rain gear and go to laundry and wash everything! Also bring some KT tape, even if your legs are okay they help tremendously. Hope this helps, BUEN CAMINO
I'll probably only do about 4 hours a day as well. Thank you. This is good info.Dear Thyme,
I have walked three sections of the Camino over a few years during the summer-early fall with the same backpack that I bought in 2007. I just decided to get a new one, a Gregory 63 which weighs 1.61 kg, as I have rods in my back and want to protect it. I am also quite short, and this pack is designed for very short women. I'm 73 and would like to go to Portugal soon to do the Rota Vicentina.
Could I suggest deleting the following from your list?
Two pairs of hiking shorts
One long-sleeve lightweight shirt
One tank top
Hiking towel and washcloth
Shower bag
I found that by walking from 8 until noon, I would arrive at the next hostel earlier than others and had access to the outdoor laundry facilities. I took a shower, dried off with that day's clothing and then washed it. It didn't take a long time at all to dry while I wandered around the village, had a bit to eat and then took a nap before dinner. I tried flan every night for dessert in order to do a small study of how differently it could be prepared!
I am bringing compression socks and Advil. And I bought my shoes a size larger than usual.As an RN with a history arthroplasty I’d suggest talking to the doc who knows your Ortho history best and get a treatment kit together. I can picture you sitting by a cool brook wishing you’d packed compression bandages/Ace bandages, soft ankle braces and possibly even an Instant Cold pack or two. Be sure either your shoes or sandals can fit your foot with a wrap. You can get ice in the evening…bring empty baggies. If you can take it, bring plenty of ibuprofen or your fav pain remedy.
Most of all, and you have this set up, go slow.
I saw a movie on Amazon Prime called "80 For Brady" with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Sally Fields. Sally Fields played a nerdy math professor. She referred to it as a "strap on". It was hilarious!I've noticed that you and some of the other more enlightened members from North America do that, and appreciate the consideration you have shown on this and some other matters of language differences.
Yes, I do have walking poles. I didn't mention them because I figured they'd be in my hands most of the time.When deciding which clothing (and other) items to leave behind, I’d suggest weighing them on a kitchen scale. If you have one pair of pants that weigh 7 oz and another that weighs 12 oz, go with the 7 oz ones. With each thing you bring, choose the lightest one possible.
I brought a solid shampoo bar that I could use as soap as well. It weighed maybe 2 oz and lasted my whole Camino (I took 50 days to walk plus a few rest days).
One thing you haven’t mentioned is walking poles. I would highly recommend them. You will have far less stress on your knees and hips and they are priceless for helping walk down some of the steep hills.
Buen Camino!
Oh wow! I never thought of that. Thank you.Great advice and I am listening as I will be walking Leon to Santiago the end of Sept, for the 2nd time, at age 72. the only think I would add is to ditch the tank top unless you want to sleep in it. It's not comfortable carrying a pack on your skin, ie, no sleeves on a tank top. I always bring lightweight sleeping clothes as it is way more comfortable and worth the 6 oz. I guess I have one more suggest and that's 4 pairs of socks as you could have 2 wet pairs from the previous day! Buen Camino!
I'm scheduled to fly back home from Paris, but I paid a higher price for the ability to make changes if I want to. That's good to know about the wrap.How much do the combo of the Ikea bag and the pack weigh? Are you carrying the wrapper-bag with you en route? Tossing the wrapper-bag? FWIW the Madrid airport now has one of the saran-wrap kioks right near the entrance to terminal 4. It cost 10 euro per pack to wrap ours when we returned. Money very well spent IMHO.
ditch the light then.Put it this way, I ONLY make afternoon doctor appointments. I have all I can do if I have to be out of the house before 10AM. LOL The only time I see the sunrise is if I pull an all-nighter.
I'd say that most albergues have blankets. Sometimes you do have to ask for them. If you are willing to wear all of your clothes to sleep in on the occasional cold night in a place with no blankets then you can probably get by with just
My apologies. I didn’t mean to project anything on anyone. I’ve just overpacked more than once and was trying to help the OP. Again, sorry if I offended, was trying to help. PS: I like my Tempest 30 and used the Gossamer Gear Lumina on the Podiensis last spring. Both pretty comfortable..for me.I have the same pack. And believe me, enen though I'm hardly an Amazon or athlete (just a pretty normal 67 yo. woman), none of those experiences ever happen, except checking it for flights.
I love my pack. I never fill it, and so packing is easy - I don't have to do a 3D geometry puzzle to jam everything in there. And once it's on my back, I can almost forget it's there. It's more comfortable by far than the smaller Osprey I have, and certainly way better than superlight designs. So please don't project the things you can't imagine on the rest of us.
That said I did take a tumble with it sprinting for a train. But that had nothing to do with the pack.
Well, I never had to contort to find a bottle. I used a front pouch hanging off my pack belt to carry the water bottle so no loss of stride there. It weighs about 40 grams. And I never had to take my pack off to fill my water bottle.Not at all. The filling is harder, but the drinking is muuuuh easier. You don't have to pause or break stride, nor do any contortions to get the bottle out of the side pour of the pack.
She did say she feels the heat so she may end up walking earlier to avoid it. I know I did in the same period.ditch the light then.
Hi Thyme. I’m not sure how to do this but I live really near you in Ballston Spa and am thinking of going back on the Camino in September. Can you message me? I’d love to talk to you. Thanks, CherryHello fellow pilgrims. First, I know this is a lenghthy post, so thank you for taking the time to read it.
I begin walking from SJPdP on Sept. 1st. My flight home is Nov. 3rd. I've given myself two full months — Sept & Oct — to get to SdC.
I'm 64, I had knee replacement surgery last July (2022). In the previous 12 years I've had an ACL replaced, a ruptured achilles repaired and an FHL tendon transfer on the other achilles, and tears in both meniscuses. I’m still very active with weight training and cardio, but want to use extra caution while so far from home. I want to take my time and carry as little weight as possible.
I've been buying my gear over the last year and checking items off my list as I bought them. I just weighed my pack and it’s WAY, WAY over the 10% body weight rule!!
It occurred to me that I’m packing for two seasons based on my hometown weather in Albany, NY. It can be very warm at the start of September and very cool at the end of October.
If you’ve walked during these months, could you please look at my list and tell me what I could do without? Also, as a side note, I prefer cooler weather over hot weather which is why I only lasted 18 months in Florida before coming back to the northeast.I tend to run warm!
I know I'm starting with a heavy pack but it’s what I have. I’m not buying a new one.
Osprey Aura 50L 3 lbs. (1.36kg)
All of my clothing was purchased in person at hiking/outdoor stores. Although I didn’t weigh each piece, I made sure to get VERY LIGHT, MOISTURE-WICKING material for outerwear and underwear.
Clothing:
2 pairs of long hiking pants
2 long sleeve lightweight shirts SPF 50
2 pairs of hiking shorts
2 hiking t-shirts
1 tank top
3 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
3 pairs merino wool socks
1 lightweight fleece
1 very lightweight rain jacket
Sun hat with under chin strap (like an Aussie hat)
Keen sandals
Altra Trail Runners
Other stuff:
Duck Back rain cover for pack
Silk pre-treated bed liner
Small light hiking towel and washcloth
Electric converter and phone charger
Headlamp
Baggie-sized first-aid kit
Platypus water bladder
Shower bag with S-hook
Sunscreen
Thank you again for your time and knowledge. I look forward to the time when I’ll be helping those in need of guidance in the future.
Thyme
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