Weight of your pack

[Mandy Edvalson]

Hi Karen,

What type of things were you going to pack? I would love to hear more about
your ideas for keeping a light pack.

Thanks, Mandy
----- Original Message -----
From: Karen Swanson <MCCAVITaAOL.COM>
To: <GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: Weight of your pack


> Greetings!  I have just signed on and am leaving May 2 to hike
Roncesvalles
> to Santiago with my husband.  We are 2 Americans ages 47 and 58 who just
> thru-hiked the 2167 mile Appachian Trail .  Only 10% who start finish
because
> I believe they all carry too much weight --Lisa- GO  LIGHT!!! 25 pounds is
> much too much-I only carried 15, mu husband 20 on the AT with tent, food,
> etc....  I have just weighed my camino pack-7 pounds without any books,
food
> or water.  Definitely staying under 10 pounds.  One key item is a pack-if
you
> can afford a new one Dana design speed weights 1lb 12 ounces plus 4 oz for
a
> waterproof O.R.hydroseal bag.  There are others.  Take a hard look at
every
> item!! Email me directly if you want specific advise.  Patagonia makes
> excellent lightweight clothing. Save your joints & be happy!
> Question:  Anyone know the details on the bus from Pamplona to
> Roncesvalles?????   Thanks!    Karen Swanson
>