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.
Fr. Frank's Camino de Santiago 
Wishing you luck, Fr. Frank! – Susan Freund (your parishioner)
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thank you Susan. Luck and a prayer would be great.
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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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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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I love “buttery”. Very smooth and rich
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That last comment was from Mary Heider. I don’t know how I got that code name “buttery92etc……
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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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Hi nick. Wh
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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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You are so brave to take this journey! Many of us will be following your progress and praying for you. Good weather and good health!
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Sending many prayers on your Camino!
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