How much should your pack weigh for the Camino?
How much should your pack weigh for the Camino? Aim to pack as light as possible for the Camino de Santiago, bringing only essential items. A suggested guide is to plan to carry no more than 10% of your body weight (so if you weight 150 lb, plan to carry no more than 15 lb).
How heavy is too heavy for a backpacking pack?
Members of the UI Hospitals & Clinics Rehabilitation Services team recommend you carry no more than ten percent of your weight in a backpack. If you weigh 150 pounds, you should carry no more than 15 pounds in a backpack.
What is the average age to walk the Camino?
People of all ages walk the Camino de Santiago! The average age of walkers is probably closer to 60 than it is to 20! If you are in good overall health and able to walk on uneven surfaces, you will most likely be able to walk the Camino, or at least certain sections.
Do you lose weight doing the Camino?
I lost about 8kgs, around 18 lbs, over a four week period. So yes, I did lose a lot of weight on the Camino. However, losing weight was never one of my reasons for walking the Camino. I did not set out on the Camino to lose weight, and I must admit that it never entered my mind at any time while I was there.
How fit do you need to be to do the Camino?
The best approach, especially at the beginning, is to get out and start walking (or cycling if you plan to cycle the Camino). If you are walking the Camino, you're going to want to build up to being able to walk 20km a day comfortably.
How much cash do you need to carry on Camino?
The Camino is pretty much a cash economy, and it's a good strategy to have an average of €200 in your pocket, replenishing at ATMs along the way in cities, towns, and some large villages.
Do you need a sleeping bag Camino?
The time of year that you choose to walk the Camino de Santiago may influence your decision as to whether you pack a sleeping bag or not. If you are walking in off-season, any time before March or after September, then you may wish to carry a lightweight sleeping bag rather than sleep sheet.
What is the hardest day of the Camino?
The hardest day of the Camino is on the first day of the French Way, where you have to cross the great mountain range of the Pyrenees over the Napoleon Pass. You must hike 26km to get to the first stop, but you are awarded with a stay in the stunning monastery town of Roncesvalles and two days later Pamplona.
How can I reduce my pack weight?
- Repackage food and personal care items. ...
- Sleep System: Maximize a minimal amount of insulation. ...
- Opt for a tent that pitches with trekking or ski poles. ...
- Plan ahead and ration your water carrying. ...
- Swap out heavy water bottles for a collapsible bottle. ...
- Eat out of your pot.
What is the big three weight backpacking?
Before you start cutting the labels off your clothes, the edges off your maps and the end off your toothbrush, it is worth noting that the most significant weight savings will most likely be found in your “Big Three” items; namely your shelter, backpack and sleeping bag.
How do I know if my backpack is too heavy?
A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight.