Is This All I am Taking for a 46 Day Journey?

Packing the Backpack!

Hi All:

I began the task of checking off my packing list. I need to know what I have ready and what is missing. I am inserting some photos of what I going to pack with my for 46 days away!

 

Why Am I Doing This 4 Weeks Away from My Trip?

It is imperative to know the full weight of how much I plan to bring. I start “REAL” training tomorrow. I will use the full pack with the weight similar to what it will be in Spain. It is very likely some of this will have to be ditched before I leave. The MAXIMUM I can bring is 9.75 Kg (22 pounds) as I will be carrying it on my back the whole way.

I am missing the following:

i) Travel Documents

ii) phone/protective case

iii) chargers/plugs

iv) medicine

v) weight of my 3 litre Water Bladder

vi) First Aid Kit

vii) Any extra toiletries – ie hair gel… LOL

Tonight I weigh all of it, and during my training walks, I make certain that I have that exact weight in my pack. If I handle it well, I bring it all, if not , I will begin to choose what to loose.

I think Vanity will be the first to suffer. Hair Gel may not be an important item to bring. 3 T shirts and 3 pairs of underwear may also be too much.

TIME WILL TELL…I will Let You Know Tomorrow After My Walk.

BACKPACK PHOTOS

This pack will be what rests upon my back for 46 days! It is critical that I keep it as light as possible. I will buy any extras in Spain as I go along. I will be hiking up and down mountains, hiking in extreme heat, and I need to be able to carry it all.

I am wondering if I should ask if there is any way to do this by car and still get your certificate (Compostela).

I just weighed everything and if I take all this….I will be carrying 10.16 Kg ( 22.4 pounds ). It is suggested that I carry NO MORE than 10 Kg. So if I drink the 3 liters of water I plan to carry quickly (or just bring 2 liters) I CAN THEN BRING HAIR GEL!

FINAL LIST AND PICS OF MY PACK!

I Think I Have it Figured Out….I Hope! This is my list of things I am bringing and the weight

I have posted the new weight 8.2 Kg instead of 10.6 Kg. I saved 2.4 Kg by re-thinking things.

Equipment

1870 g – Backpack Gregory Contour 50
536 g – Gregory 12 L Day Pack
144 g – 3 Various sized Dry Sacs
121 g – Swiss army knife
90 g – Note pad (small)
27 g – Electrical adapter (Canada to Europe) I
174 g – Solar Powered Battery Pack – Charges iPhone
144 g – Silk liner
10 g – Pen
174 g – iPhone + waterproof case
45 g – cord+ USB for charging iPhone
20 g – Blister plasters
2 g – Safety pins
100 g – First Aid kit – includes plasters etc.
85 g – Sewing Kit
25 g – Ear plugs
26 g – biners
31 g – extra walking pole tips
80 g – Hikers Wool – GREAT stuff from New Zealand, prevents blisters
270 g – Brierly’s Guide Book

Toiletries

275 g – Quick dry Towel
22 g – Toothbrush
80 g – Toothpaste
55 g – Deodorant (small)
115 g – Sun cream
57 g – All purpose soap
110 g – Anti bac wipes
40 g – Razor – Weighing the blades as well.
40 g – Tissue and Toilet roll
176 g – extra glasses + sunglasses + cases
430 g – ALL Medication – Ibuprofen, Advil, Prescriptions, + containers

Clothes

400 g – Footwear – evening (Oofos Flip Flops).
50 g – Merino Wool Socks – 2 pairs
300 g – Cargo pants (zip off to shorts) x1
150 g – Shorts – Merino Wool
125 g – Tops – Merino Wool Short Sleeved
200 g – Merino Wool Long Sleeved Shirt
330 g – Waterproof Breathable Jacket
65 g – Merino Wool Underpants – 2 pairs
11 g – Extra Shoe Laces

Other

185 g – All Documents
1050 g- 500 g Water bottle filled x 2
Original Weight – 9, 340 g 9.3 Kg

This is an old pic. I have disposed of so much of it now. I did a 12 Km walk today and it was GREAT!

New Weight 8,240 g = 8.2 Kg
Worn whilst walking – NOT INCLUDED in Weight Total

Merrell Moad Ventilator Trekking Shoes
Merino Wool Shorts and Underwear
Merino wool Socks
Merion wool T shirt
Aussie Chiller Hat
1050g- 500 g Water bottle filled x 2

EVERY gram counts when carrying it all on your back!

KEEP WALKING!