small dress points and biggish question

[Barry Sloan]

I'll weigh in here on how I got to the 12 lbs.

On my first Camino I had my pack down to 20 lbs and thought I was doing
well.  On my second Camino my pack weight was down to 12 lbs.  I learned
what to leave behind.  I use a small pack, it is about the size of a daypack
and weighs a little over 1 lb.  Nylon zip-off leg pants by Travel Smith,
another pair of nylon shorts, thermal long sleeve polypropylene shirt, two
pair Travel Smith undies, two cotton tee-shirts and two pair socks all
together weighed another three lbs.  My sleeping bag and poncho weighed
around 2 1/2 lbs.  I photocopied the Camino guide from the Lonely Planet
"Walking in Spain" book and used the back of the photocopies as my journal.
A pair of Tevas for lounging around in, toiletries, small hand towel and
flashlight rounded out my load and weighed another 2 1/2 lbs.  I carried a
water bladder inside my pack and carried around 1 1/2 liters of water
maximum.  This brought my total weight in at around 12 lbs.  I was walking
in July and did not need a jacket.  It was a little chilly leaving Cebreiro
at 5 am.  But I warmed up quickly as I walked.

I love Linda's book, and brought it on my first Camino, but left it behind
on my second.  It is very informative and was borrowed by everyone.  A good
choice if you are considering bringing it.  I just wish it was smaller and
lighter.  If you know any Spanish at all you will not need a dictionary.

Buen Camino

Barry


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Sent:   Sunday, January 05, 2003 10:47 PM
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Subject:        Re: small dress points and biggish question

Thank all of you for the fine ideas regarding things to take and monetary
safety on the Camino! They are very helpful.

I am really curious about the very light packs. Does the weight of 12 pounds
include water and a couple of books? (about 1 1/2 quarts of water, Linda's
book, a small novel, and a small Spanish dictionary)? I thought I had my
pack pretty well pruned down to essentials but I still have about 22 pounds,
with the water and books.

Deanna
wisdom's aspirant
child of earth
daughter of time