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You must be expecting rain also no Compeed or blister pack.Hi everyone, would appreciate feedback for my pack. Will be walking the Camino Frances starting 21st Aug 2024.
Details here: https://lighterpack.com/r/n0xqyk
While compiling this, I learnt that my shoes are lighter than my sandals. No, I don't understand this either.
Note on the umbrella: I get overheated very easily so find the sleeveless shirt and umbrella combination the most comfortable option. I live in Singapore. From experience, I know I cannot do >30 deg c in long sleeves.
Thanks!
Hi everyone, would appreciate feedback for my pack. Will be walking the Camino Frances starting 21st Aug 2024.
Details here: https://lighterpack.com/r/n0xqyk
While compiling this, I learnt that my shoes are lighter than my sandals. No, I don't understand this either.
Note on the umbrella: I get overheated very easily so find the sleeveless shirt and umbrella combination the most comfortable option. I live in Singapore. From experience, I know I cannot do >30 deg c in long sleeves.
Please don't take this the wrong way but ever bleed through your pants? I have. Hence extra legwear.Not a bad list.
Maybe a bit many sleeveless tops. Maybe take something with long sleeves, like a shirt. I like that better in heat (but i burn easily). Also i count 4 peaces of legwear, while 2 have always been enough for me.
The toiletry kit seems a bit heavy, i run around 400g for that (yeah, guys need less... but still). I also never used a clothesline. The therapy ball could be lighter. Never missed a torch. Theres lighter foldable daypacks (Decathlon 10L works for me). Not to big a fan of carrying physical books. You seem to be missing electronics like phone and charger. Edit: also not sure if medication includes first aid.
Attached you find my list of this year and in my signature that of 2022, feel free to compare.
(btw: thanks for using lighterpack. makes it a lot easier to analyse the list.)
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Whoops, missed that. Let me add it in.Phone & Charger ? no worries if not needed
Should I not expect rain at all? Let me check how much Compeed weighs and add it in. I'll have to buy it in SJPP.You must be expecting rain also no Compeed or blister pack.
Compeed and you double up on a few things lots for rainHi everyone, would appreciate feedback for my pack. Will be walking the Camino Frances starting 21st Aug 2024.
Details here: https://lighterpack.com/r/n0xqyk
While compiling this, I learnt that my shoes are lighter than my sandals. No, I don't understand this either.
Note on the umbrella: I get overheated very easily so find the sleeveless shirt and umbrella combination the most comfortable option. I live in Singapore. From experience, I know I cannot do >30 deg c in long sleeves.
Thanks!
Much preferable to hot weather to be honest. It was 33 deg c here today. Yuck. I'm looking forward to leaving.August outside O'Cebriero it was cold and damp just to prove me wrong.
Is there anything I can do to make it lighter? Honestly this started out as a list of negotiable items. There are some non-negotiables I've excluded.By my calculations, you’ve put together a 13.25 pound kit. WELL DONE! I think you’ll really appreciate this light weight particularly on tough days.
My only comment on this thread is that I’m not a fan of Compeed. There are quite a few posts in this Forum regarding blister care. My preference is simple pharmaceutical paper tape. Foot care is so important for this 800 km journey. Take the time to read about what others have written about taking care of their feet and in particular blisters.
It's always hard to assess how important something is to someone else.Is there anything I can do to make it lighter? Honestly this started out as a list of negotiable items. There are some non-negotiables I've excluded.
Your list makes my little slightly-OCD heart go pitter-patter. ;-)Hi everyone, would appreciate feedback for my pack. Will be walking the Camino Frances starting 21st Aug 2024.
Details here: https://lighterpack.com/r/n0xqyk
While compiling this, I learnt that my shoes are lighter than my sandals. No, I don't understand this either.
Note on the umbrella: I get overheated very easily so find the sleeveless shirt and umbrella combination the most comfortable option. I live in Singapore. From experience, I know I cannot do >30 deg c in long sleeves.
Thanks!
"too itchy" is completely correct.Your list makes my little slightly-OCD heart go pitter-patter. ;-)
I too have a spreadsheet, and my total packed weight (excluding the pack, of course!) is 13.08 pounds or 5.93 kg. The pack itself isn't an ultralight, but it's completely waterproof which means I don't have to bring a pack cover or an internal full-size liner or dry bag.
Since I'm traveling in a "shoulder season" (summer fading into fall), bringing extra clothing for inclement weather pushes the weight up more than I'd like, but . . .
And I second what some others have said about Compeed — it's okay, but I'd rather stick with moleskin (my preference). I'm really much more focused on prevention.
I'm also carrying an electric shaver, but it's a travel-type foil cutter which I've tested previously on a three-week trip, and it works just fine for less than half the weight of my other electric. I don't get good shaves with safety or disposable razors, and I've tried the "just grow your beard out" option before — too itchy!
I have previously fallen sick from drinking bottled water in Vietnam so I think a filter will be needed if the water is coming from a public tap.Does the list include what you will be wearing?
If not, I think that you can add a pair of underwear. I always bring 3, along with 3 pairs of socks. If one goes missing you aren't left with only one.
I bring a bar shampoo that I use to wash hair, body, and face.
Do you really need an electric shaver?
You have four pairs of pants/bottoms altogether. Even if you have an emergency you only need three.
And there is no need for a water filter in Spain unless you are planning to drink water from creeks, which is also unnecessary.
Electric razor can that be lighter?Is there anything I can do to make it lighter? Honestly this started out as a list of negotiable items. There are some non-negotiables I've excluded.
Yes. "Base weight" includes the items that don't vary day to day. Water and food is not included.Thanks for the interesting discussion, but looking at the packing lists above, it looks like you did not include any water or food.
Is this because the amount will change every day (and during the walk) or because most of you will be relying on "local" resources
Are you sleeping in albergues? You might want a sleeping bag liner.Hi all, starting next week for 4 days of walking & a day of relaxation either side.
My packing;
- 3 x sports tops
- 1 x quarter zip
- 3 x lined sports shorts
- 3 x light hiking socks
- adidas terrex hiking shoes
- lightweight running cap
- Birkenstocks
- microfibre towel
- packable raincoat
- small first aid kit (compeed, plasters, anti-friction)
- small toiletry bag
- adapter / phone charger
Plus another T-shirt and shorts for evenings / flights
Overkill or about right?
Overkill. You are bringing four tops and four bottoms. You will only wear one at a time. You really only need two of each.Hi all, starting next week for 4 days of walking & a day of relaxation either side.
My packing;
- 3 x sports tops
- 1 x quarter zip
- 3 x lined sports shorts
- 3 x light hiking socks
- adidas terrex hiking shoes
- lightweight running cap
- Birkenstocks
- microfibre towel
- packable raincoat
- small first aid kit (compeed, plasters, anti-friction)
- small toiletry bag
- adapter / phone charger
Plus another T-shirt and shorts for evenings / flights
Overkill or about right?
Yes sorry missed that! Have a liner and a travel pillow (just in case)Are you sleeping in albergues? You might want a sleeping bag liner.
You can hand wash your clothes every day. It becomes part of the daily Camino routine.Have shed one set of walking wear as I’ll have laundry in Zubiri after day 2
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