What goes into Backpack

My backpack is a 65L Osprey, way too large but I had to exchange my 55L for the 65L. Most pilgrims use less than 50L but this is just too small. Because I’m walking mainly in November, I need clothes for two seasons. My medication, alone, ways nearly 3 pounds. My pack contains:

A second set of clothing for each day: shirt, t shirt, underwear and sox, plus a pair of thin long underwear a pair of long sleeve undershirts. It’s all about layering. Temps go from 35-65 degrees.

Toiletries, blister treatment, laundry detergent, electrical, phone cords and a charger, flip flops, rain jacket and pants, light weight down jacket, hat and gloves, small head lamp, liter container for water, walking shoes for evenings, all medications, travel bag for checked backpack, extra pair of wool socks, small chalice, plate and hosts for Mass.

Pack weight neatly 27 pounds, including water.

Wish me luck.

11 thoughts on “What goes into Backpack”

  3. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    You got this Fr. Frank! Looking forward to following your progress on the Camino and you will, of course, be in our prayers!!

    Steve and Anmarie

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  4. buttery92be43ecea's avatar buttery92be43ecea says:

    This is bringing back such exciting and anxious memories! Did you watch “Six Ways to Santiago” again? I bought it and have showed it to many people!!!!

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  6. Nick Pound's avatar Nick Pound says:

    Hello Padre, good to hear you are hitting the trail. It has been a while since we spoke. Hope you are keeping well. All the best for your pilgrimage and remember it is just one step at a time! Nick

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  7. Eileen Guevara's avatar Eileen Guevara says:

    I wish you the very best of luck, Fr. Frank!

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading your list of “what goes into backpack” I just wish that you didn’t have to wear that backpack, during the entire walk!

    Be safe, Eileen Guevara ________________________________

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