She’s in the background of many of my photos, or maybe you just see her straps, but what exactly is in my dear traveling companion?!?
The Basics:
Deuter 24 liter backpack!
2 liter platypus (depending on the distance between villages I usually keep about 1 liter of water in it, on the Primitivo 1.5-2, as there are less services)
1 backpack rain cover
Clothes:
North face hiking boots
2 pairs of socks (I added a third pair into the mix in León)
3 pairs Patagonia underwear
2 sports bras
1 normal bra (this is an extra, but I missed having something more comfortable last year)
I pair zip-off hiking trousers
1 pair running shorts
1 cotton skirt
2 REI quick dry, sunscreen t-shirts
1 long sleeve button-up shirt
1 fleece
1 rain jacket
Flip flops
1 pair of smart wool leggings (added in León)
Personal care:
Sarong (towel, picnic blanket, scarf...)
Toiletries (small sizes, things that will serve more than one purpose, I buy more as I go)
Small first aid kit (again, just a few things, almost every town has a pharmacy)
Wax earplugs (one night in an albergue and this is obviously a necessity!)
Assortment of vitamins and supplements (I didn’t bring everything I take, but the important ones to keep in my system)
Swiss army tool (very small blade, nail clippers, file, scissors - Gracias to A for this!)
Universal sink plug (helps a lot with laundry)
Other:
Buff (headband, eyes cover, scarf...)
Sunglasses + case
Glasses
Reusable shopping bag (there is enough plastic in the world, including on the Camino!)
Mini flashlight
Bed bug spray (an ounce of prevention...)
Journal + pen
Lightweight sleeping bag (.42 kilo)
2 new walking sticks! I liked using them.
Plastic fork/spoon/knife (one utensil does all 3)
Snacks (weight varies!)
Essentials!:
Money belt with passport, cash, cards
Pilgrim's passport (in a plastic bag)
Technology:
iPhone + charger + headphones
Fitbit + charger
Angkor charger (this is an extra, but I get anxiety when my device runs low)
Yes, I carried all of this every single day!
What you will pack for your Camino will probably vary; it’s actually a very personal process to put together your items. What one person considers essential will be an extra for another and vice versa.
¡Buen Camino!
