Sjp007
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I really appreciate such a detailed list
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I really appreciate such a detailed listThis is my packing list from a recent Camino. 5kg (11 pounds) and I had lots of extra stuff. With a review discussing whether each item was worth it or not.
Yay! I’m glad you found it useful! I spent a lot of time really thinking about this stuff, so it’s fun to blab about it every once in a while!This is REALLY good advice!! I appreciate the effort in your response! I will keep “ Start from the extremes” and “ grams that my feet won’t have to carry for 9 hours a day” in my mind as I decide what to bring this 2nd time around
I want to reiterate; instead of framing the thought process around not bringing an item as ‘luxuries I can live without at the Albergues’ – frame it as ‘grams that my feet won’t have to carry for 9 hours a day.’
I like your sense of humour...too bad you weren’t walking the Camino this JulyYay! I’m glad you found it useful! I spent a lot of time really thinking about this stuff, so it’s fun to blab about it every once in a while!
Related to ‘starting from the extremes’ – I didn’t explain why I started from ‘bring nothing, walk naked’ instead of ‘bring everything’ – I did it this way because it is psychologically easier to ‘give yourself things’ than to ‘take things away from yourself.’ Giving your hypothetically-naked self a pair of pants to wear feels better than ‘taking away all but one pair of pants’.
Another little mental framing exercise that is maybe more fun is ‘have you asked your feet about that?”
Your feet and your butt are going to be in a constant battle. Your butt wants to be comfortable in the evenings when you are sitting around at the Albergue, but your feet want to be comfortable when you are walking. Be honest with yourself about what the Camino is, primarily….it’s walking! However, when you are packing, your butt is going to be on one shoulder whispering in your ear ‘bring the quilt, it will be soooo warm at night’ and your poor feet are on your other shoulder whispering ‘please don’t! quilts are heavy!’ So basically, when your butt is telling you to bring something, just make sure you ask, ‘have I talked to me feet about this?’’
Feel free to carry little, but please forgo assuming things about the rest of us. Not everyone can manage to go light. I have 'regulation clothes' and they're relatively heavy. And I have one pack that's too big, but that's the one I have. So for fear of ridicule I won't even post the weight I carry, except to say it's over 9kg.Sounds like you did great carrying 20lbs (9kg) for 14miles (22.5kms)...well done...but what were you carrying at that weight?
If you started walking naked it would not surprise me if other people were offering you their spare clothes very soon. Even generously insisting upon it. You probably wouldn't have to rely on finding cast-offs.I'd imagine that walking the Frances in summer you could start naked and pick up what you need free from what others have left behind.
My thinking too. If you have pared your load down to essentials what would you throw out if you found the pack was above the magic weight number? If you need it then you have to carry it. If you do not need it why put it in there in the first place?I never weigh my pack. Once you have cut it down to the basics that you need to live comfortably, using the lightest versions of items that are available or you can afford, weighing it won't make it any lighter.
Probably the reason why Stephen Gough (the naked rambler) had such a big pack.If you started walking naked it would not surprise me if other people were offering you their spare clothes very soon. Even generously insisting upon it. You probably wouldn't have to rely on finding cast-offs.
Honestly, I couldn’t pack light to save my life! I found myself “what-iffing” myself to death and adding stuff for every contingency. It’s the Eagle Scout in me. It took a screaming knee injury to beat the lesson into my head to pack light - and throw stuff out! I learned I could get by on a LOT less: 2 teeshirts, 2 prs skivvies, 2 prs sox. This isn’t a wilderness trek. It’s a pilgrimage and to be a pilgrim is to suffer at least a little, forgoing some of the creature comforts. It’s becoming poor in spirit - and we’re told how blessed they are.When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
Honestly, I couldn’t pack light to save my life! I found myself “what-iffing” myself to death and adding stuff for every contingency. It’s the Eagle Scout in me. It took a screaming knee injury to beat the lesson into my head to pack light - and throw stuff out! I learned I could get by on a LOT less: 2 teeshirts, 2 prs skivvies, 2 prs sox. This isn’t a wilderness trek. It’s a pilgrimage and to be a pilgrim is to suffer at least a little, forgoing some of the creature comforts. It’s becoming poor in spirit - and we’re told how blessed they are.
I hear you, I’m trying to see for my 2nd Camino if carrying lighter improves that wandering pain I had that went from my knee to my back to my baby finger....just curious what other people packed when going lighter and am getting some great replies to think overFeel free to carry little, but please forgo assuming things about the rest of us. Not everyone can manage to go light. I have 'regulation clothes' and they're relatively heavy. And I have one pack that's too big, but that's the one I have. So for fear of ridicule I won't even post the weight I carry, except to say it's over 9kg.
But these days I try to carry nothing that I don't use at least once, and sometines many times. The litmus test is after the camino, when I cull what wasn't worth carrying. This time it was almost nothing, so I was proud of myself!
I’m assuming this hit a nerve somehow but my question is not about people who carry heavy weight, I carried 17lbs (7.7kg) my 1st Camino and I’m trying to carry less this time around...I’m 3years older this time...and want to make sure I have another great Camino this year and if this means carrying less, then fantastic...therein lies my question of ‘what did you carry if you carried less than 7.7kgs (17lbs)?’ by noooo means is this a criticism or an assumption of those who carry more or need to carry more weight.Feel free to carry little, but please forgo assuming things about the rest of us. Not everyone can manage to go light. I have 'regulation clothes' and they're relatively heavy. And I have one pack that's too big, but that's the one I have. So for fear of ridicule I won't even post the weight I carry, except to say it's over 9kg.
But these days I try to carry nothing that I don't use at least once, and sometines many times. The litmus test is after the camino, when I cull what wasn't worth carrying. This time it was almost nothing, so I was proud of myself!
Very true, not a true hike, wilderness trek etc at all. Just many long walks.Honestly, I couldn’t pack light to save my life! I found myself “what-iffing” myself to death and adding stuff for every contingency. It’s the Eagle Scout in me. It took a screaming knee injury to beat the lesson into my head to pack light - and throw stuff out! I learned I could get by on a LOT less: 2 teeshirts, 2 prs skivvies, 2 prs sox. This isn’t a wilderness trek. It’s a pilgrimage and to be a pilgrim is to suffer at least a little, forgoing some of the creature comforts. It’s becoming poor in spirit - and we’re told how blessed they are.
When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing such a comprehensive list!!!I usually pack less than 5 kilos all year round. I met two guys packing 3.5 kilos ...and actually a woman packing less than one kilo.
My pack list here:
https://camino.ninja/packlist
Best,
Andy
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When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
Whatever happened to drinking from the bottle? Dang, this Camino is getting too civilized! What's next...canape forks? LOLI always try to arrive into Santiago on time, Halloween called and was day behind schedule. I often walk through the night with the spirit inside me
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You wouldn't wrap your mouth around my bottle if you knew where it had been, canape forks, use your sporkWhatever happened to drinking from the bottle? Dang, this Camino is getting too civilized! What's next...canape forks? LOL
But I should like to remind walkers that you only need to be without necessary supplies and gear (water, clothing, shelter) on one day in order to end up dead. Please do not tell yourself that you are okay with being uncomfortable for one day in favour of carrying a lighter pack. You might be lucky, and you might end up dead.
There is sometimes a challenge as to the number and distance of places to stop. The albergue at the Embalse on the way to Canaveral on the VdlP has a reputation for being unreliable as to when it is open. I knew from reading this forum that it was supposed the be open when I passed through in September, 2017, but I did not count on it. That was just as well, as it was not open, so I had to walk a 32 km day, which is more than I usually do. But I had heard of a man dying near there who had also found the albergue shut, so I had lots of water and had planned for a possible longer walk. My point here is that, when walking alone in an area which may be problematical I prefer to assume that "whatever can go wrong will go wrong" and to prepare for it.I always buy two small bottles of water at the store and use them when I hike. I just refill the all the time. Hard to find anything lighter. Depending on how far I walk that day and number of places to stop, I sometimes only fill one bottle.
Congratulations on the weight loss. Kudos to you, and yes with quite a few prospective and experienced pilgrims on here who have a concern about pack weight their first order of business should be body weight, and I do not mean that in an offensive way. That is a topic not covered much on here very much. Diet and exercise, actual lifestyle changes. I have seen more than one overweight pilgrim unable to complete the Camino, and suddenly they have to go home or turn a walking trip into a bus and train trip. That would truly suck. Walking the Camino will not get you in shape if you cannot walk long distances in the first place.So much to learn in this thread and so many thoughts!
First - easiest way (for many of us!) to reduce "carry" weight is to start with ourselves. Over a six-month period (and about a year ahead of my next venture onto the Camino) I've shed 65 pounds (29.5 kg) which sounds impressive until you hear I started at 265lbs/120kg. Legs/knees already feel better.
Regarding pack size/carry weight, it clearly depends on what you need to carry: I have a 74L pack, rated to carry 120lbs/55kg - used by 18 year-old Marines (includes outside pockets to carry mortar rounds, though the pockets neatly fit 2-liter water bottles). I haven't been an 18 year-old for a long time (or a Marine!) but I admit I DO use this one occasionally: usually for mission trips with my wife when we're taking lots of stuff that will get left behind. I top it out at the airlines max checked bag weight of 50lbs/23kg. Wearing the pack leaves my hands free in the airports to assist my wife with (all!) her suitcases, and I rarely have to wear it for more than a few blocks. Clarification - I COULDN'T carry it for more than a few blocks.
I bought an inexpensive 1lb/.5kg frameless "35L" pack intending to use it for my first Camino outing and managed to stuff it with about 18lbs/8kg of gear. It didn't survive its first encounter with a long distance training hike. (Test. Test. Test!) Walked instead with a modified US Army medium ruck - very comfortable but the pack itself weighs 9 lbs/4kg taking me well over 26lb/12kg total carry weight. I thought the comfort factor would overcome the weight factor, but combined with my personal weight at the time it was really too much.
I've since obtained an REI Flash 45L pack in part because if I remove the detachable lid it comes in under the airlines' carry-on requirements. More volume than I need but convenient to get at anything inside.
I weigh everything primarily because when I read threads like these and see that something I carry is two to three times (or more!) the weight of what some of the more experienced or expert (thanks Dave!) hikers use, I know I can be on the lookout for lighter gear. I don't always go out and buy the premium ultralight gear, but Yes, I've purchased some speciality items new. I've also got plenty of second-hand-store items in the current pack as well that are lighter than what I'd otherwise use around the house. I weigh stuff because - Why carry more weight than I have to for the same gear/utility?
I'm a recovering Boy Scout and still desire to Be Prepared", as they say. Shout out to the Eagle Scout here - I didn't make it quite that far, succumbing to fumes - gasoline and perfume - as I got older Anyway, it's always been a struggle to eliminate things that "might" be necessary. I'm getting better. I know I could shave 8oz/.25kg from my repair and medical supplies, and another 3oz/.125!kg in comfort items, but I can live with the extra pound.
As has been pointed out, a lot depends on time of year. My "cold weather" gear accounts for a bit over 4lbs/1.8kg but without the heat of the day sapping my strength as it does in the summer I can handle the extra.
Having said all that - my summer pack weight is 13.7lbs/6.2kg and the winter weight is 17.9lbs/8.1kg. I know the winter weight is correct as I just finished packing for my next Camino. In October. Yep. I'm ready. Got the plane ticket and I'm all packed. Let's go. Nope - not eager at all.
No way, do not believe itI may have the record for being super light:
-thong
-sandals
-one credit card
-sun hat
-walking staffs
that’s it folks.
Ditching gets blocked by emotions, or at least exposed scars from prior hikes.BTW, ditch the extra medical and repair supplies. I have over 180 days of walking different Camino's. Not once have I had to repair anything on my pack etc and have never had to use any medical supplies save for aspirin and bandaids. I have broken boot laces twice, but always pack extra ones.
"Leftover pilgrim wine"? What's that? Never heard of such a thing . . .Thankyou and still room on side pocket of bag to carry leftover of pilgrim wine from night before. The Caribineers permit hanging item's on outside which frees up internal space for munchies
Thanks Dave! I’ll be doing el Norte end April this year so I read your packing list with great interest. I have a couple of questions regarding your closet section.
Thanks Dave! I’ll be doing el Norte end April this year so I read your packing list with great interest. I have a couple of questions regarding your closet section.
You’re packing 1 short and 1 tee - so you’re washing at the end of each day? Are they always dry by morning?
At the end of the day, once showered, what do you change into? The base layer top and pant?
At night, what do you put on your feet? Do you put your hiking shoes back on or??
And at night, what do you sleep in as I can’t see any mention of underwear or cotton tee that others have listed?
My current plan is as follows but I’m desperate to pack light so any insights you can provide would be great.
2 x gym shorts w liners (Nike / under armour etc)
2 x sleeveless gym tops (as above)
1 x boxer brief + 1 cotton tee for sleeping
3 Smartwool Merino hiking socks
1 x ice Breaker Merino wool long sleeve tee
1 x light weight pant (to wear at night)
1 x long sleeve fleece
1 x Altus rain poncho
1 x change of shoes - this is a hard one as I’d love to not pack this but will it be torture putting my walking shoes back on?
In your opinion is there anything I’m missing or should live without to make my pack as light as possible?
Thanks for your time, and as always, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I think as a rule of thumb the 10% rule (do not pack more than 10% of your body weight) is okay. I think this rule of thumb is for "new" pilgrims that have never walked long distances with albergues before and have not thought much about it. And most of pilgrims really do not need to pack more than 10% if they use for example the infrastructure of the Camino Frances in the main season.That rule is nonsense. ...
In this day and age, I find the 10% rule nonsensical for two reasons:
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Awesome! Thanks for the detailed list, much appreciated!The pack I used is the Marmot Kompressor Summit. My contents were:
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I only take one pair of shoes, those that I will be walking in. I also take the insoles that came with the shoes as extras, which are usually very light. IF my shoes are comfortable enough for walking, they are comfortable for AFTER walking, too.
At the end of the day, I pull out my walking insoles and use some toilet paper or paper towels to swipe/wipe out the inside of the shoe. Then I put in the extra insoles for the rest of the evening. After showering, I put on clean socks, loosen the laces to the shoes, and they are good to go. The next morning, I put the walking insoles back in the shoes and put the evening insoles in the pack.
I've stayed at albergues where they want you to leave your shoes and poles by their front door and not take them to your bunk.
I like the sandals made from the spare insoles Dave. On my last camino when my only shoes were too muddy I put my spare set of insoles into socks and made them into booties. Next time I think I'll do it your way.
Just one more reason I carry twice the weight Dave does! But I'm getting better - it was nearly 4x before I first saw his list!!
I'd use those outside the socks, for comfortable feet. The stuff sacks or plastic bags would keep the socks clean. I did carry a pair or two more socks than you do though so the washing wasn't as much of a problem as it would be for you.Ya know, that is a great idea. . insoles in socks. Perhaps instead of socks, though, a pair of ultralight, waterproof stuff sacks can be substituted for the socks.
In 2017 ... my pack was 7.7 kg. This time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
WOW! I really appreciate this detailed list, I’ll go thru it as I’m deciding what to pack for the CFBeen watching this thread while I was working at my pack list.
For a Camino my total morning start weight is 5.1 kg.
This includes some emergency food
When water and food for the day is included start weight is 6.5 kg.
On Caminos from Le Puy westward a tent is not required. So used some logic to set the weight to zero.
@Sjp007 , if you:
Have a phone rather than a tablet then save around 300 grams;
Only use your phone for photos than you would save another 320 gram camera from my list.
Ditch the emergency food etc and save another 900 grams.
In July/August you can most probably ditch the sleeping bag for another 380 grams.
If you need none of these you save nearly 2 kg
If this is the case then start weight each day using my rubbish would be around 4.5 kg.
And I tend to be heavy on bits and pieces that I find essential over longer distances I am now covering indicating possibly more savings from my list.
So, kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)
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Two days into my second Camino, I was rather surprised to discover I had a ripped crotch. Thankfully I had 2 grams of needles and thread, which was more than sufficient to the task.BTW, ditch the extra medical and repair supplies. I have over 180 days of walking different Camino's. Not once have I had to repair anything on my pack etc and have never had to use any medical supplies save for aspirin and bandaids. I have broken boot laces twice, but always pack extra ones.
My point was not to pack the "what if's". One could make a backpack the size and weight of a sofa if they were to carry all the "what if's" that could possibly occur when walking the Camino.Two days into my second Camino, I was rather surprised to discover I had a ripped crotch. Thankfully I had 2 grams of needles and thread, which was more than sufficient to the task.
10 days in, a man got stung on the neck by a bee and was going into anaphylaxis. My 6 gram plastic baggie with Benedryl probably saved his life.
20 days +/-, a slip on a rain-soaked, moss-covered rock on the Salvador meant a tear in the bottom of my pack. A 3 gram Dyneema patch saved my pack. (I had to take a bus to a town with a pharmacy for the knee brace I needed because of that slip.)
But, I can't say as I have ever needed extra laces . . .
Thanks Dave, I’ve had a couple of days to digest your reply and have further queries which makes me wonder how you ever get anything done with the constant messages you must receiveKeep in mind that I am also WEARING a pair of shorts and a shirt for walking. I never include what I wear as part of what I carry in my backpack. So, I change into the clean stuff in my pack when doing wash after showering
I wear what I will be walking in the next day for sleeping in. So my list would not include separate sleeping attire.
I only take two shirts, period. . one to wear and one in the closet.
I only use long sleeve shirts, so I do not have any short sleeved shirts. The long sleeves can be rolled up if I want to expose skin to air. However, when walking in heat with sun, long sleeves will keep skin cooler because it does no let infrared radiation directly hit your skin, which sunscreen does not help with one bit. Long sleeves also keeps UV from allowing burning eliminating the need for carrying and using sunscreen.
Long sleeves also provide good layering for cool weather.
From mid spring through late fall, I take a lightweight vest as an insulating layer. Since I use long sleeved shirts, that provides plenty of warmth during cold spells. . . . especially when my 'closet' is designed for layering for a wide temperature range.
I only take one pair of shoes, those that I will be walking in. I also take the insoles that came with the shoes as extras, which are usually very light. IF my shoes are comfortable enough for walking, they are comfortable for AFTER walking, too.
At the end of the day, I pull out my walking insoles and use some toilet paper or paper towels to swipe/wipe out the inside of the shoe. Then I put in the extra insoles for the rest of the evening. After showering, I put on clean socks, loosen the laces to the shoes, and they are good to go. The next morning, I put the walking insoles back in the shoes and put the evening insoles in the pack.
Anyway, that is what I do. Perhaps that will give you some ideas. . . or not.
Thanks Dave, I’ve had a couple of days to digest your reply and have further queries which makes me wonder how you ever get anything done with the constant messages you must receive
I love the idea of one pair of shoes but I was wondering how do you get on when you’ve walked all day in the rain, once showered and clean, putting wet shoes back on and wetting the clean pair of socks you’ve just put on?
Second, do you have any need for a compression stuff sack for your clothes?
Third, do you line your backpack with a waterproof liner?
Lastly, how many stuff sacks do you use - if any? Do you categorise them according to your list eg closet, bathroom etc
Oh and one more, do you wear a bumbag to keep your cards/cash/passport secure?
Ok, thanking you again in advance! Hoping the sun is shining in your part of the world today
I love the idea of one pair of shoes
Too much information.
tucked into waist ban of thong.
not making any changes. Love my light weight pack list.
What I buy on the walk, I leave it there.
Leftover pilgrim wine???Thankyou and still room on side pocket of bag to carry leftover of pilgrim wine from night before. The Caribineers permit hanging item's on outside which frees up internal space for munchies
Compression bags are great. This contains 2 pairs of socks, t-shirt, underwear, shorts with bottoms, long john pants & fleece top.
I know its hard to fathom but some killyoys at the pilgrim meal don't finish the bottle, be rude not tooLeftover pilgrim wine???
In this day and age, I find the 10% rule nonsensical
They sure are. Look at the ones this guy has.Compression bags are great.
A must for every Camino!They sure are. Look at the ones this guy has.
On my first CF, I walked a bit with a guy who was walking with his live chicken.They sure are. Look at the ones this guy has.
I believe originally the guidelines were 10% for day walks and 20% for backpacking. Most Caminos would usually fall somewhere in between, neither full backpacking with tent, stove, sleeping bag etc or a series of day walks.I don't think the 10% rule is nonsense, although it can be applied in nonsensical ways. It is a good place to start, for people who have no idea what they can do.
I prefer to be self sufficient, and not rely on others for my needs.it's all available in towns and from kind pilgrims and Alburgues.
When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
22 litre Osprey Talon
Tiley Hat
Merrell Moab Ventilator
Toms
Jungle blanket
Anti-bedbug sheet
Silk sleeping bag liner
Travel Pillow
3 Pairs of Zip off walking trousers
2 long sleeve Merino Tops
2 short sleeve Merino Tops
2 Gaelic tops
1 Hooded fleece
Rain Poncho
2 pairs light guage Merino sock
2 pairs medium guage Merino sock
4 pairs of Runderwear
Swimmers
Buff
Turkish Towel
Toiletry bag
Black African Soap
Full-size toothbrush
Travel toothpaste
Shaving foam stick
Safety Razor
Blades
6 large safety pins
Pack of 8 silicone earplugs
Pack of 20 foam earplugs (to hand out)
Cotton buds
Voltaroil
Compeed
Gehwol foot cream
Water cleansing tablets
Performance tablets
Vaseline
Travel first aid kit
Nail clippers
Cork screw with small blade
Survival bag
Waterproof internal bag
Sunnies
2 silicone wine glasses
1 travel draught set
500 ml bottle of water
Samsung mobile (acts as camera, notebook and kindle)
Michelin Camino pocket size guide
Fabric patches
Scallop Shell
2 Caribineers
Bum bag
Cash
Cards
Passports
Head torch
Random stones and Camino trophies
The selection of pack size helps to focus attention on kit priorities.
2,400 kms walked without a blister or bug bites and no problems with back, averaging 25km per day with 70km day longest walk.
A pack for all Caminos any-time of year and in my experience its better looking at it than looking for it
Total weight (excluding what I walk in)
8kg
A light pack for the sake of lightening load may not be fit for purpose. A well thought out pack and multiple use kit items goes a long way to providing a fuller experience
Your empty backpack weighs 7 pounds?!!!Bravo! I've never understood the competition for the lightest backpack ... to each his own. My empty backpack weighs about 7-lbs and I usually carry 3-4 lbs in water, so I'm starting at 10-11 lbs with nothing but water. With essentials and electronics, I'm around 20lbs and it has never been a burden. I walk the same speed with or without a backpack ... and I'm not in a big hurry either. I dawdle, smell the roses and stop at churches and graveyards. I enjoy chatting with people and eventually get to where I need to be.
My empty backpack weighs about 7-lbs and I usually carry 3-4 lbs in water, so I'm starting at 10-11 lbs with nothing but water
My darn chronic medication weighs more than that and as I'm from South Africa I have to take it all with me for at least 30 days every time we walk and now I'm not even beginning to talk about my husband's chronic meds. Woe me!I may have the record for being super light:
-thong
-sandals
-one credit card
-sun hat
-walking staffs
that’s it folks.
I have to say I agree with the response about weight and comfort in carrying. My husband carried 2-3 lbs less than me and had back issues. I was fine. What I did learn was how to pack. Everything in my pack had its own mini sack...toiletries, clothing, electronics, etc. I have added a picture. I call these my Lilliputian sleeping bags. Good luck on your packing.When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
Wait, what? You had leftover wine from the night before? Wth? Lol. Seriously though, impressed you fit all that into a 22L! Nice.Thankyou and still room on side pocket of bag to carry leftover of pilgrim wine from night before. The Caribineers permit hanging item's on outside which frees up internal space for munchies
That’s the best! LolThey sure are. Look at the ones this guy has.
I am thinking that if I lose 10 lbs before I leave, my 15 lb pack will really only really weigh 5 lbs
It wasn't mine, it was the dregs of others who didn't show gratefullness for hospitality by rudely not finishing bottle. I'm very grateful on my caminoWait, what? You had leftover wine from the night before? Wth? Lol. Seriously though, impressed you fit all that into a 22L! Nice.
How to make sure you have fresh eggs! Where did he carry the feed for the chicken? Great vid!On my first CF, I walked a bit with a guy who was walking with his live chicken.
I'll take one of those bags, please.
I don't have a video, but I do have a photo! He was leaving as I was arriving. To say I was taken by surprise would be an understatement.How to make sure you have fresh eggs! Where did he carry the feed for the chicken? Great vid!
When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
When I walked in 2017, my pack was 17lbs (7.7kgs)...this time (July/Aug 2020) I want to carry less....just curious who here has carried less lbs and if so, what did you pack?
I can't believe I just browsed through a fellow Pilgrim's pack and thought: "Ooh, they do sachets of Bovril!", "Why does she carry a meat hook?" and "Ha! Hotel slippers like the ones I got from the Parador!"My starting pack weight is 5kg on every camino (10% my weight would be 6kg). That allows me to add food as needed. My 30L Millet women’s Venom pack without anything inside only weighs only 680 gm so quite a saving vs any Osprey. I’m now looking at 25-28L packs as my 30L has more space than I need given I’ve gone from a 780 gm sleeping bag to a 450 gm down quilt. I walk early spring (Feb-March).
I have packed the lightest pack! It is empty, in 2020, but I have a bucket full of hope...I really appreciate such a detailed list
Mine is too... and same ...I have packed the lightest pack! It is empty, in 2020, but I have a bucket full of hope...
I have adjusted what I pack over my six Camino's, but have not actually ever weighed my pack. I am also hopelessly out of fashion still using my original 60L pack having not gotten into the proper fashionable 'micro pack' style.
I now realize that I am not worthy, I am not even close to being colour coordinated either. Amazed the 'Camino police' have not pulled me over for a chat yet!
12 lbs and not really scrimping. Excellent.View attachment 70211
This is my packing list. My pack weights 12 pounds (5 to 6 Kg). It feels good to go light but not really be deprived of anything essential. I have good rain gear (tops and bottoms) and a silk liner instead of a sleeping bag, which can save a lot of space and weight. This year I purchased a lighter pack (38 liter Exos), which is 1/2 pound lighter than my Black Diamond climbing pack that I used on the last two Caminos. I also now take two pair of mid-weight wool soxs and 2 pair of linner soxs. This works well for me. I walk in low-top, breathable, Obozs, which are similar to the Merrill Moab's except a little bit stiffer and they come with a better insert (1/2 size longer and wide versions than I usually use). I thought I could do without a headlamp, since my phone has a light, but I really apprecate being able to read at night (for 10 minutes) and the red-light feature is great for walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night without waking others. It is so much more enjoyable for me to have a light pack. Oh, and I don't take any cotton anymore. Even for my sleep shirt, since the tech shirts dry so much faster. And, I take it off at every oportunity and put on my foam Birkenstock sandles which are so comfortable and light! Enjoy!
Hi Camino.ninja, My packing list is close to yours and comes out at just under 4.5 kilos. If you take your list and deduct
Sleeping bag
Beanie
Puffer jacket
Marino leggings
Sandals
Gaiters
Rain pants
Duct tape
Phone, charger and card
My pack only weighs 850g, my poncho 30g.
I do carry a Brierleys Guide Book, my heart medication, pillow case, towel, flannel, sink plug, safety pins and a couple of cable ties.
And that is enough for me.
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