One of the most offered pieces of Camino advice I’ve run across is to carry no more than 10% of your body weight in your pack.
When I finally put all my carefully chosen items into my new lightweight Osprey pack I stepped on the scale and sadly noted the 18.4 pound weight, far more than the 11 or 12 lbs my small frame should carry.
And so the de-packing commenced. What to take and what to leave?? Which are the true essentials and which the luxuries? Nelson laughed as I pulled out the kitchen scale and set up a spreadsheet.
In the end, I compromised with a 15 pound pack and the knowledge that I’ll be able to buy pretty much anything I might need along the way. I need to remember that the Camino isn’t the PCT and Spain is a first world country – there will be plenty of pharmacias, cafes and supermercats. At least I hope so.
Rosemont Place 
i love that photo 🙂 we’ll be eagerly awaiting your next commentaries…may your feet carry you as far as you need to go and you encounter no bed bugs! xo
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Jan, this is my new favorite read! I’m so excited for you and sending you positive thoughts from Wenatchee. We love you!!!
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