Remove ads on the forum by becoming a donating member. More here. |
---|
Okay! I have a list of what I'm planning on packing! I don't have a small scale, so I've been using the regular bathroom scale, and I've just discovered that it's not very accurate... My total weight (by taking the difference between my weight and the weight of me+my fully packed backpack) was 8.3kg. But now, after weighing a lot of things individually and adding it up, the total is 9.35kg! So I don't know if I'm going to getting a very accurate total weight, but my list with approx. weights are listed below... please let me know how you think I can "trim the fat"(Some items are lumped together because they didn't weigh enough individually to register any difference from just me and me+the item on the bathroom scale)
- Jacket - 600g
- Rain Jacket - 400g
- Sunscreen - 100g
- 3 pairs socks+3 pairs underwear+2 sports bras - 300g
- Camera charger+cell phone/kindle charger - 400g
- 3 tshirts+wicking "sweater"+yoga capris+long pants+shorts (for sleeping) - 1300g
- sleeping bag+waterproof stuff sack - 1000g
- quick dry towel - 150g
- Teva sandals (to wear around after the day of hiking and possibly to hike in some days)+shower flip flops (flip flops weighed next to nothing… didn't register on my scale. I weighed my Newbalance minimus trail shoes instead of my tevas because I don't have them with me and available to weigh) - 1000g
- Lufa+headlamp+knife+hairbrush+pen (writing)+1st aid kit+small sew kit+rock+wallet+sleep mask+buff+headphones+hand sanitizer+chapstick+small stuff sack+large stuff sack - 1000g
- personal medication+earplugs+soap+toothbrush+toothpaste+safety pins+tweezers+eyeglass repair kit+sunglasses+baseball hat+kindle+phone+deoderant - 1300g
- backpack+camera+backpack rain cover - 1800g
- Hiking Boots (not factored into my original 8.3kg weight) - 1200g
If I were to choose between the Tevas and a cheap pair of flip-flops, I would definitely choose the Tevas. They will do double duty (shower shoe and walk-about) way better.Ditch the jacket, sleeping bag, Teva sandals (use flip flops), hiking boots (use your trail shoes), camera and charger (unless its a smartphone camera) headlamp, first aid kit, kindle, backpack rain cover, eyeglass repair kit.
Try fitting the rest into your 28L daypack and I guarantee you'll be at 6 kg
http://francistapon.com/Travels/Continental-Divide-Trail/CDT-Gear-ListOkay! I have a list of what I'm planning on packing! I don't have a small scale, so I've been using the regular bathroom scale, and I've just discovered that it's not very accurate... My total weight (by taking the difference between my weight and the weight of me+my fully packed backpack) was 8.3kg. But now, after weighing a lot of things individually and adding it up, the total is 9.35kg! So I don't know if I'm going to getting a very accurate total weight, but my list with approx. weights are listed below... please let me know how you think I can "trim the fat"(Some items are lumped together because they didn't weigh enough individually to register any difference from just me and me+the item on the bathroom scale)
- Jacket - 600g
- Rain Jacket - 400g
- Sunscreen - 100g
- 3 pairs socks+3 pairs underwear+2 sports bras - 300g
- Camera charger+cell phone/kindle charger - 400g
- 3 tshirts+wicking "sweater"+yoga capris+long pants+shorts (for sleeping) - 1300g
- sleeping bag+waterproof stuff sack - 1000g
- quick dry towel - 150g
- Teva sandals (to wear around after the day of hiking and possibly to hike in some days)+shower flip flops (flip flops weighed next to nothing… didn't register on my scale. I weighed my Newbalance minimus trail shoes instead of my tevas because I don't have them with me and available to weigh) - 1000g
- Lufa+headlamp+knife+hairbrush+pen (writing)+1st aid kit+small sew kit+rock+wallet+sleep mask+buff+headphones+hand sanitizer+chapstick+small stuff sack+large stuff sack - 1000g
- personal medication+earplugs+soap+toothbrush+toothpaste+safety pins+tweezers+eyeglass repair kit+sunglasses+baseball hat+kindle+phone+deoderant - 1300g
- backpack+camera+backpack rain cover - 1800g
- Hiking Boots (not factored into my original 8.3kg weight) - 1200g
Hi Everyone!
I'm working on packing for the Camino Frances in mid-June... I've read (from multiple places) that I should aim for 10% of my body weight (before food and water). I feel that I've narrowed it down to the essentials, but I'm 59kg and can't get my pack below 8.5kg... does anyone have a suggested pack list I can look at? My backpack is 1.5kg and my sleeping bag is 700kg. Other than that, all I have are essential toiletries and clothes... any help would be very much appreciated!
Buen Camino!
-Sara
Hi Sara - I agree with SabineP, lose the Kindle it is heavier than you think - the only time for reading is at the airports otherwise it is sleep; food; drink walk. A sleeping bag is not essential, simple sheets and a t-shirt (plus shorts of course) if really cold at night in the mountains put a light weight thermal vest on - with 12+ in the dorms it gets warm at night time. Flip-flops for the shower sandals for the restaurant, boots for walking.Sara Jean : can you get access to a kitchen scale? This will get the weight much more accurate.
But yes leave the jacket and leave the Tevas : flipflops or Crocs will do the job too!
Kindle? Why not use the Kindle app on your phone ?Trust me you won't be doing much reading anyway....
Hi Sara - why a jacket and rain jacket (total weight 1kg) - lose the jacket take a lighter weight t-shirt and a neck-scarf / buff. Make sure the soap and toothpaste etc are all travel size toiletries are easy to but on route. Walking poles are a great support on the hills both up and down especially if wet. I had sock liners and socks and changed them at lunchtime when walking all day spray feet with surgical spirits - result 250km; 10days; 0 blistersOkay! I have a list of what I'm planning on packing! I don't have a small scale, so I've been using the regular bathroom scale, and I've just discovered that it's not very accurate... My total weight (by taking the difference between my weight and the weight of me+my fully packed backpack) was 8.3kg. But now, after weighing a lot of things individually and adding it up, the total is 9.35kg! So I don't know if I'm going to getting a very accurate total weight, but my list with approx. weights are listed below... please let me know how you think I can "trim the fat"(Some items are lumped together because they didn't weigh enough individually to register any difference from just me and me+the item on the bathroom scale)
- Jacket - 600g
- Rain Jacket - 400g
- Sunscreen - 100g
- 3 pairs socks+3 pairs underwear+2 sports bras - 300g
- Camera charger+cell phone/kindle charger - 400g
- 3 tshirts+wicking "sweater"+yoga capris+long pants+shorts (for sleeping) - 1300g
- sleeping bag+waterproof stuff sack - 1000g
- quick dry towel - 150g
- Teva sandals (to wear around after the day of hiking and possibly to hike in some days)+shower flip flops (flip flops weighed next to nothing… didn't register on my scale. I weighed my Newbalance minimus trail shoes instead of my tevas because I don't have them with me and available to weigh) - 1000g
- Lufa+headlamp+knife+hairbrush+pen (writing)+1st aid kit+small sew kit+rock+wallet+sleep mask+buff+headphones+hand sanitizer+chapstick+small stuff sack+large stuff sack - 1000g
- personal medication+earplugs+soap+toothbrush+toothpaste+safety pins+tweezers+eyeglass repair kit+sunglasses+baseball hat+kindle+phone+deoderant - 1300g
- backpack+camera+backpack rain cover - 1800g
- Hiking Boots (not factored into my original 8.3kg weight) - 1200g
Half way through my first camino right now.This is your first Camino. Who knows when you will get a chance to do it again. You have invested a lot of time and money on it. Why scrimp on a bringing a camera? I'm glad I did on my first Camino and I took about 500 photos.
Ditch the jacket, sleeping bag, Teva sandals (use flip flops), hiking boots (use your trail shoes), camera and charger (unless its a smartphone camera) headlamp, first aid kit, kindle, backpack rain cover, eyeglass repair kit.
Try fitting the rest into your 28L daypack and I guarantee you'll be at 6 kg
I had no phone on my first Camino. No rain gear. No sleeping bag/liner. No pack cover. No jacket/fleece. Not even a pair of long pants.Half way through my first camino right now.
I have taken about 500 photos and 400 short HD videos......on my phone.
I had no phone on my first Camino. No rain gear. No sleeping bag/liner. No pack cover. No jacket/fleece. Not even a pair of long pants.
I did have a camera, though.
Actually I lucked out on that first Camino. No rain and beautiful warm and sunny the entire way.And your point is?
You got great photos whilst you were cold and wet ?
I found the phone to be the most important item I carried.I had no phone on my first Camino. No rain gear. No sleeping bag/liner. No pack cover. No jacket/fleece. Not even a pair of long pants.
I did have a camera, though.
I didn't carry one on my second Camino either. Well, one that worked in Spain anyway. I don't have international service on my smartphone and I never made advance reservations at albergues, etc. I kept in touch back home with an 8" tablet I carried in a neoprene sleeve. Would shoot them emails everyday.I found the phone to be the most important item I carried.
I just finished the Camino and I agree with some of the above, but not all. Keep the rain jacket, but not the jacket. The Teva sandals I had were very heavy and very bulky. I would look for some lighter weight sandals. Use your smartphone for a camera, although I wish I had taken my GoPro Camera. Ditch the regular camera. .....
Mainly because I could have mounted the GoPro on my backpack. I also used my I Phone to listen to my playlist, so it was inconvenient to keep switching the phone to use it as a camera. Also, I think the GoPro is better at videos and wide angle shots.joe g: Can you tell me why you wished for the GoPro?--I'm about to leave and can't decide if I should have this in addition to an iphone with Spain sim card. Thanks,
Mainly because I could have mounted the GoPro on my backpack. I also used my I Phone to listen to my playlist, so it was inconvenient to keep switching the phone to use it as a camera. Also, I think the GoPro is better at videos and wide angle shots.
I also don't think you need to buy a sim card in Spain. Download and use Skype on your smart phone. I found Skype to be very useful, user-friendly and very economical.
You don't need a phone. If weight is really a problem ... you don't need a camera either
I took my Gopro Hero 4 with me on my last Portugese caminho which ended a week ago.Mainly because I could have mounted the GoPro on my backpack. I also used my I Phone to listen to my playlist, so it was inconvenient to keep switching the phone to use it as a camera. Also, I think the GoPro is better at videos and wide angle shots.
I also don't think you need to buy a sim card in Spain. Download and use Skype on your smart phone. I found Skype to be very useful, user-friendly and very economical.
Thank you .Great pictures!!
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?