So, what’s in that backpack?

A lot of people have asked me what I packed, so this post is for them! 

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!