28 thoughts on “PC #89 – Arlene’s Packing List”

1. I have worked very hard to get my pack weight down. As you can see the total weight is pretty low – 6.34 kg or 13.98 pounds.

   If anybody is interested in the weight of each item just follow this link. I have placed the spreadsheet in a public folder in dropbox. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/84665557/Arlene%20Camino%20packing.xlsx

   Arlene

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2. I’m excited for you Arlene.

   One thing you have on your list I never would have thought of but think is a great idea are the personal contact cards.

   Enjoy the trip!!

   Donna

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   • Hi Donna,
     Last year on Camino I didn”t get many pilgrims’ contact info. After I returned home, I thought it would be great to have a personal business card to hand out and get the exchange of info started.
     Now those cards are with me on training hikes so naturally they are going on this Camino.
     Arlene

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     • Arlene, are there any other prayer or Mass days you want to add for your trip?

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3. Hi Arlene! Just a thought, I took a down vest because it was so feather light, I did wear it even though it was August, we had one very chilly night and a few very cool mornings. If I was going later in the year I would also think about taking a down sweater of jacket, that could be used under a windbreaker and or Pancho.< also make a nice pillow if you need one.

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   • Kath,
     I am bringing the fleece vest for that very purpose. I think coupled with the Smartwool medium weight long sleeved shirt I should be warm enough. If not I will buy a fleece jacket en route.
     Thanks for the suggestion though.
     Arlene

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4. Arlene, what a great list. I’ve been saving people’s lists as I think about what to take, and yours will be really helpful. I’m not familiar with the term Road ID – can you tell me what this is?
   Regards
   Elizabeth

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   • Hi Elizabeth,
     Road ID is an identification bracelet worn by many cyclists and runners. Basically it is simply Safety Gear.

     It states your name and city/town where you live. On the back of the tag is a number for first alert responders to call when contacting the Road ID team and accessing the database that will alert them to of any medical conditions, who to notify in case of emergency, allergies, your doctors, blood type, etc.

     Since I usually hike alone, my cyclist son suggested I get one and wear it when I am out in the desert. I now don’t leave home without it!

     Arlene

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     • What a fantastic idea, Arlene!!! It makes me think how comforting that would be for all the people worrying at home. They’d at least know if something happened, they would be notified

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       • Dear Sister,

         After Mike, my cycling son, recommended Road ID to me, I went to the website, read up on the bracelet and found myself purchasing one and setting up my account with them.

         I truly thank God for my good health, but accidents do happen. And like I said before, I live almost 3,000 miles from my family. My blood type is not very common and I am highly allergic to Sulfa medication and Iodine. Having contact information and my allergies recorded in the Road ID database gives me peace of mind when I am out and about on the trail.

         This bracelet tells it all, I am very happy to own it and proud to wear it.

         Here is the website in case you might be interested http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx

         If you think it would be helpful for you, let me know. I would be happy to make that my gift to you for our upcoming PGS Camino Portugues. My personal email is mlle.du.m@hotmail.com

         Lovingly
         Arlene

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         • Hi Arlene –

           I didn’t know about that.

           It’s very useful. (I was going to say it’s very handy but I thought the pun would be too much… )

           Bill

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         • What a great idea. I am going to get enrolled. Thanks

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         • Steve,

           I don’t hike without it and I wore it on Camino last year and will again this year.

           You will definitely see the benefits when you look at the website.

           Arlene

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         • Already did and I am going to get the interactive. Great for motorcycle riding also. Duhhh!!

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         • I have the interactive also.

           Great for motorcycling – great for anything outdoorsy I think! (Y)

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         • Why worry about the “Y”. Little limerick for you. My dog has something similar, so I guess you and I can.

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         • I’m not good at riddles and limericks – but at the risk of making myself look foolish

           A tag or a license to be outdoors?

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         • The why the y was the limerick, at least it might have been. My dog has a chip that will locate him from anywhere in the world and also locate me.

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         • See I risked looking like a fool. And I sure proved it, didn’t I?

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         • You will never hear me make a judgement like that. I think you are just perfect. 🙂 In spite of what out esteemed leader suggested, I really don’t judge. 🙂

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         • you judge bikes…

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         • No, I ride them.

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         • good answer!!

           😀

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         • Well, thank you sir! For not judging my “foolishness” that is.

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         • Sorry don’t know what that (Y) is doing on my response.

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5. Bill,

   You are the witty one! (Wish I knew how to make a real smiley on here) 🙂

   Arlene

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   • I’ll be darned – simply don’t know my own powers!

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     • haha –

       you make me laugh…

       😀

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