Camino Walking And Preparation Guide
Camino Walking And Preparation Guide
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Camino Walking And Preparation Guide

Camino Preparation and Walking Guide

Osprey

HISTORY. Osprey was born in California, 1974 at the seat of a single sewing machine, with a head full of ideas and a desire to design & build innovative backpacks to the highest quality. Today, Osprey products continue that pioneering spirit, being used on the highest mountains to the remotest islands and everywhere in between.

The Founder and Chief Designer, Mike Pfotenhauer recounts; “My personal philosophy is that I enjoy life more if I’m surrounded by things that I built myself. I understand my surroundings and I connect better with my environment. It was a love of building product, making things for myself and my friends that got me into this business.

I started out by building day packs and backpacks for customers in Santa Cruz. I was fresh out of University and I really enjoyed setting my own hours, building gear and listening to stories about how that gear had travelled to some peaks or around the world.”

Talon 33
                     Talon 33

Osprey are a success story.  I think on the Camino up to 35% of walkers will have an Osprey backpack.

The one to the right is a Talon 33 weighing less than 1 kg which is attractive. There are men’s and womens styles and at 31-33 L is on the smaller size. Careful choice of what you take means it can work provided the weather isn’t going to be cold as cold weather clothes tend to be bulkier.

The next size shown below is the Talon 44 which depending on your size will hold up to 44 L. More than enough if you plan to   stay in albergues or similar where some bedding is provided and you are sheltered from rain and cold. At 1.1 kg it is again an extremely light pack for this capacity.

Remember though the lighter weight has been achieved by minimising what other brands add as standard. It is always a trade off.

There are so many styles to choose from, all I am trying to do is to provide enough information to guide you in the right direction. Please follow the link if you wish to read some reviews on individual styles and check pricing for your home area. Don’t look at most of the packs, including travel packs, as they are  designed for hostel hopping using transport or day outings; not day after day of walking on the Camino.

Martian Red
                            Talon 44

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Essential Equipment-Overview
    • Backpack Essentials
    • Backpacks
    • The Right Boots, Trail Walking Footwear & Sandals.
    • Walking Poles, Reduce Strain on Joints.
  • Experience A Spiritual Journey
  • Hanwag footwear
  • Introduction To “Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters”
  • Leki Walking and Trekking Poles
  • Lowa Boots
  • Lowa Packs
  • Lowe Alpine Backpacks
  • Meindl boots and hiking footwear
  • Osprey
  • Preparation
  • Rainproof Jackets, Ponchos, Rain pants and Gloves
  • Salomon Hiking Shoes and Boots.
  • Scarpa Footwear
  • Shirts and Blouses
  • Skechers Footwear
  • Sleeping Aids
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Sleeping Sheets & Sleeping Bag Liners
  • Socks
  • Solo Vs Companion Walking
  • The Camino Preparation Guide. How to successfully prepare for a Camino (and avoid failure!)
  • The North Face
  • Training
  • Training for Long Distance Walking
  • Trekking Trousers Underpants and Knickers
  • Valuable Accessories
  • Walking Techniques
  • Walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port
  • Water Bladders and Bottles
  • Aarn Backpacks
  • About Us. Camino Walking Guide.
  • Beginners Guide To Walking
  • Black Diamond Trekking or Walking poles
  • Blisters & Bed Bugs
  • Boots Made For Walking
  • Camino de Santiago
  • Camino Travel Agencies
  • Choosing The Right Route
  • Clothing, Shirts and Blouses, Buffs and Hats
  • Contact Us
  • Essential Aids
  • Essential Equipment-Overview
    • Backpack Essentials
    • Backpacks
    • The Right Boots, Trail Walking Footwear & Sandals.
    • Walking Poles, Reduce Strain on Joints.
  • Experience A Spiritual Journey
  • Hanwag footwear
  • Introduction To “Camino Ready. Backpacks, Boots & (no) Blisters”
  • Leki Walking and Trekking Poles
  • Lowa Boots
  • Lowa Packs
  • Lowe Alpine Backpacks
  • Meindl boots and hiking footwear
  • Osprey
  • Preparation
  • Rainproof Jackets, Ponchos, Rain pants and Gloves
  • Salomon Hiking Shoes and Boots.
  • Scarpa Footwear
  • Shirts and Blouses
  • Skechers Footwear
  • Sleeping Aids
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Sleeping Sheets & Sleeping Bag Liners
  • Socks
  • Solo Vs Companion Walking
  • The Camino Preparation Guide. How to successfully prepare for a Camino (and avoid failure!)
  • The North Face
  • Training
  • Training for Long Distance Walking
  • Trekking Trousers Underpants and Knickers
  • Valuable Accessories
  • Walking Techniques
  • Walking the Camino Frances from St Jean Pied de Port
  • Water Bladders and Bottles
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