Camino Packing List
Pack/Hiking | |||||
30-45L backpack | Rain poncho OR pack cover | Hiking poles | |||
Sleeping | |||||
Ultralight sleeping bag | Silk sleeping bag liner | Ear plugs/Eye mask | |||
Clothing | |||||
Convertible pants
OR Skirt/leggings |
Light merino wool pullover | Light synthetic pullover | |||
Sun blocking shirt | Merino OR fleece warm top | Loose dress/nightwear | |||
Tank top (?) | Underpants (3) | Bras (2) | |||
Wool socks (2-3), toe socks (2-3) | Neck scarf OR bandana OR
Buff® |
Sun hat with brim | |||
Gloves | Belt | Sunglasses | |||
Warm puffy jacket/fleece | Hard shell jacket | ||||
Hiking shoes/trail runners
OR Hiking sandals |
Indoor sandals | Gaiters | |||
Food and Water | |||||
Water bottle/bladder | Collapsible bottle | Eating utensil OR Spork | |||
Safety/First Aid | |||||
Headlamp or flashlight | Whistle | Duct tape (on poles) | |||
Prescription meds | First aid kit (BandAids®, roll of tape, bandages, compression
pads, moleskin, scissors) |
Anti-bacterial cream/liquid | |||
Needle/thread for blisters | Feminine minipads (foot care) | Ibuprofen cream | |||
Pain relief tablets (Advil) | Antacid tablets | Electrolyte hydration tablets | |||
Toiletries | |||||
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss | Hair/body/laundry soap | Hair brush/comb | |||
Face/body moisturizer | Deodorant | Sunscreen | |||
UV blocking lip balm | Foot cream | ||||
Body towel/sarong, facecloth | Razor | Nail clippers | |||
Travel Essentials | |||||
Fanny pack/money pouch/belt | Passport | Credencial (pilgrim passport) | |||
Photo ID (driver’s license) | Health Insurance card | Travel insurance numbers | |||
Flight itinerary, tickets | Cash, credit/debit cards | Print/online document backups | |||
Electronics | |||||
Phone & charger | Travel adapter | Power bank | |||
Miscellaneous | |||||
Safety pins | Mesh laundry bag | Day pack | |||
Camino guidebook | Spanish phrase book | Journal/pen/pencil | |||
Items of spiritual significance
(rock, ribbon) |
Sewing repair kit | ||||
Optional | |||||
Camera & case | Battery/charger/adapter | Travel umbrella | |||
Swiss Army knife/corkscrew | Travel mug | Toilet paper/doggy poop bags | |||
Swimsuit | |||||
What NOT to Bring | |||||
Sleeping pad | Tent/Camping gear | Water purifier | |||
Hair dryer, curling iron, electric
razor |
Lots of makeup, perfumes,
aftershave |
Full size bottles of shampoo,
conditioner, shower gel |
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Heavy reading material | Heavy, expensive camera | iPod |
Helen Lee Robertson Dated February 2019