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Camino Packing List

The golden rule: pack lightly

You really don't need to take much having less  will make transitions easier and keep life simple.

Your main luggage will be transported between our accommodation, so your daypack only needs to carry what you need for the day's walk.

If you're someone who tends to overpack could be helpful to stick to a list - reduces decision fatigue!

Walking

• Comfortable, worn-in walking shoes

• Comfortable, tried-and-tested walking socks

• Spare walking socks

• Walking sandals for dry days/evenings, or simple flip flops

• Poncho or lightweight waterproof jacket

• Thin layers for changing weather

• Buff / neck tube

• Cap or sun hat/Sun cream

• Mossie spray ( can't remember it being an issue but if you usually take it with you...)

• Refillable water bottle

• Small daypack, around 15L

• Seat pad

• Tissues - (Hand sanitiser?)

• Snacks

Clothing for 6 walking days:
Think 3 walking tops + 3 walking bottoms. 

Your walking clothes can also double up as evening clothes if you're happy with that.

Evenings

• Comfortable evening clothes / pyjamas

• Small toiletries

• Head torch or small reading light

• Earplugs and eye mask

Looking after your feet

• Blister plasters / Compeed-type dressings

• Blister tape if you use it

• Body Glide or another anti-chafing product

• Massage ball for feet + moisturiser for evening massage.
  (2 pairs of socks rolled into a ball works ok too.)

 Yoga & Camino practices

• Microfibre towel, for yoga also maybe for paddling in streams

• Yoga mat not necessary but welcome to bring - or small piece of yoga mat for knees, if you prefer or simply use a towel

• Swimmers?

• Small pebble (I'll explain this one when we're there!)

• Journal ?

Travel & practical bits

• Phone 

• Phone charger

• Power bank

• Travel adapter

• Passport and travel documents

• Travel insurance details

• GHIC/EHIC, where applicable

• Personal medication

• Small laundry bag

 Santiago

We'll have the option of a full day trip to the coast and two half days in Santiago.

You might want one comfortable sightseeing outfit that isn't your walking gear.  

One final thought...Lightly packed, you might feel freer and less burdened.

 

“It is solved by walking.”
— Saint Augustine

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