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Packed Light Enough?
- Thread starter Al the optimist
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Anniesantiago
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Niiiiiice!
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Very impressive! Buen Camino Allan.
...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
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Wow! Care to share a packing list?
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Al
I'd really be interested to know what you have in your pack that makes it so light.
I'd really be interested to know what you have in your pack that makes it so light.
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Enjoy yourself Al. May the road be beautiful, the people kind, and the sun warm. Or at least the rain gear adequate!
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Al,
Whatever you have in that bag
may you have clear skies, fine trails, and marvelous vistas as well as the strength necessary to endure and enjoy it all.
May you also share precious serendipity with those you meet along your way.
Carpe diem and, as always, Ultreia!
Margarer Meredith
Whatever you have in that bag
may you have clear skies, fine trails, and marvelous vistas as well as the strength necessary to endure and enjoy it all.
May you also share precious serendipity with those you meet along your way.
Carpe diem and, as always, Ultreia!
Margarer Meredith
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
No, I'm sure it's not a misprint - I walked the Norte in May and Sept with a 14L bag that itself weighs about 350g - typical packed weight of 2kg plus water - admittedly no spare shoes, a silk liner not a sleeping bag, 1 pair of shorts, 2 pairs of underpants, 2 shirts, 4 pair of socks, rain top (110g - Goretex pac-lite would be 250g) - 2 guidebooks (CSJ and Cicerone), hat, some toiletries - no phone, no camera - as you will see there's lots of trail running gear that is very light - including merino wool that doesn't need to be washed - just add lots of liquid, chocolate and start walking - treat it as a series of day-walks; you can buy lots of things along the way, if needed, rather than carrying things for 800km just in case
Al the optimist
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Nothing special by way of packing. 
Trousers, 2 T-shirts, 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of boxers (why do we say a pair when there is never a single boxer clothes wise?) - all in a dry bag. Another dry bag for dirty/wet clothes.
Obviously I also have the shorts, T-shirt, boxers and socks I walk in.
Lightweight raincoat, hat, buff and a bin bag to go over my shorts if needed.
Toiletries, medical stuff, spare phone batteries and charger lead (I have a charger that will charge my batteries outside the phone so I have it with me always). - No criticism please, I need the phone to keep an eye on my Mom.
1 litre aluminium water bottle.
Lightweight Sea to Summit bag (350g)
What's missing? Well this time I am not staying in albergues so no silk liner and no sandals. Add water of course. I won't be carrying food as I can last quite well between rehydration buildings.
I am looking forward to the experience. My first time below 4 kilos. A big change from the 10 kilos plus water and food on my first Ingles! Maybe those hills might not be so bad!
Trousers, 2 T-shirts, 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of boxers (why do we say a pair when there is never a single boxer clothes wise?) - all in a dry bag. Another dry bag for dirty/wet clothes.
Obviously I also have the shorts, T-shirt, boxers and socks I walk in.
Lightweight raincoat, hat, buff and a bin bag to go over my shorts if needed.
Toiletries, medical stuff, spare phone batteries and charger lead (I have a charger that will charge my batteries outside the phone so I have it with me always). - No criticism please, I need the phone to keep an eye on my Mom.
1 litre aluminium water bottle.
Lightweight Sea to Summit bag (350g)
What's missing? Well this time I am not staying in albergues so no silk liner and no sandals. Add water of course. I won't be carrying food as I can last quite well between rehydration buildings.
I am looking forward to the experience. My first time below 4 kilos. A big change from the 10 kilos plus water and food on my first Ingles! Maybe those hills might not be so bad!
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Buen Camino Al! The bum bag looked more comfortable to me though.
Al the optimist
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Just wasn't quite big enough unfortunately. Still, who knows I may yet try it another time.
Robert Corcoran
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Hey Al, you are an inspiration to me, packing for my first camino on 9/9. Buen Camino! Bob
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Arminius
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I have forgotten; Al "A Buen Camino"
SeaHorse
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Oh My God! Hope never to meet you in the same albergue. Been there seen that, always there is somebody who sincerely believes this BS.
And then people say they don't like the ones who spray perfumes, lavanda, etc. Thats self defence. ...and ship it to Santiago for storage. You pick it up once in Santiago. Service offered by Casa Ivar (we use DHL for transportation).
gerardcarey
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Buen Camino Al
I used a Sea To Summit ultra-sil as a daypack on the Frances. Sometimes that meant carrying the daily requirements of 4 people, rain gear, food, water etc. Comfortable and no problem for this sturdy, simple little bag.
This video demonstrates a simple modification to make it more comfortable, the con being a commensurate increase in it's volume when empty.
I never found I needed the extra padding but with more than a couple of kilos it might be a good idea.
I hope the Madrid taxi driver who scarpered with mine is enjoying it as much as I did.
Regds
Gerard
I used a Sea To Summit ultra-sil as a daypack on the Frances. Sometimes that meant carrying the daily requirements of 4 people, rain gear, food, water etc. Comfortable and no problem for this sturdy, simple little bag.
This video demonstrates a simple modification to make it more comfortable, the con being a commensurate increase in it's volume when empty.
I never found I needed the extra padding but with more than a couple of kilos it might be a good idea.
I hope the Madrid taxi driver who scarpered with mine is enjoying it as much as I did.
Regds
Gerard
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gerardcarey
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Spurs fans are like that.Oh My God! Hope never to meet you in the same albergue. Been there seen that, always there is somebody who sincerely believes this BS.
Whereas us Chelsea boys are just a delight to be with!
Jose insists on it.
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
A
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I also was curious about what happened to the bum bag. Buen Camino Al!
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Cool idea!
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Buen Camino!
Perfect memento/gift in a presentation box. Engraving available, 25 character max.
Just to show what a relatively small world it is, I met Al at Stansted on the Ryanair flight to Santiago on Wednesday and we obviously had similar sized bags - just back from finishing off my Camino Norte and got to see the Botafumerio in action at both Friday evening's (was known about in advance, I think) and this afternoon's (probably paid for my Italian pelegrinos) pilgrim masses
Al the optimist
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spursfan! You never said you were a spurs fan mate. A gunner myself. Seriously though it was nice to meet you.
Thanks for the video Gerard. I had already decided to add foam to my straps, though with only 2.6k it was pretty much OK . However I found myself smoothing the straps out from time to time. Nice to see it works so I am going ahead with it.
Thanks for the video Gerard. I had already decided to add foam to my straps, though with only 2.6k it was pretty much OK . However I found myself smoothing the straps out from time to time. Nice to see it works so I am going ahead with it.
gerardcarey
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I see they also make the 20 litre
ULTRA-SIL® DRY DAY PACK
It's different in that it's a dry bag.
It's also got a string mesh stuff area on the back and is somewhat heavier at 90gms.
A little larger when packed in it's stuff sack too but still very small.
http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/outdoor/ultrasil-dry-day-pack/
Regds
Gerard
ULTRA-SIL® DRY DAY PACK
It's different in that it's a dry bag.
It's also got a string mesh stuff area on the back and is somewhat heavier at 90gms.
A little larger when packed in it's stuff sack too but still very small.
http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/outdoor/ultrasil-dry-day-pack/
Regds
Gerard
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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