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American Pilgrims on the Camino www.americanpilgrims.org
Raleigh Area Chapter Email: [email protected] Web: www.americanpilgrims.org/raleigh-north-carolina-chapter Chapter Co-Chairs: Martha Hayes, Grace Bunemann, John Saxon
Gearing Up for the Camino
Three Packing List Links:
a whatsdavedoing.com/camino-de-santiago-packing-list/
a herpackinglist.com/2015/02/camino-de-santiago-packing-list/
a www.caminosantiago.eu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Packing-List-Web-Final.pdf
Camino Forum Equipment Questions
a www.caminodesantiago.me/community/forums/equipment-questions.30/
How Much to Pack?
a In general, your pack should not weigh more than about 10% of your body weight.
Sample Packing List a 2 Lightweight Quick Dry Pants (some like zip-off kind that can be converted to shorts) a 2 Lightweight Quick Dry Short-Sleeve Shirts a 2-3 pairs of Underwear (quick dry) a 2-3 pairs of Socks (at least) (quick dry) a Fleece Sweater (could be optional, depending on time of year) a Hat with visor or brim
a Ear Warmer or Warm Hat and Lightweight Gloves (depending on time of year and route) a Quick-Dry Towel (Washcloth optional) a Bandana, Scarf, Buff, or Cooling Collar a Poncho or Rain Jacket
(Rain Pants or Gaiters optional depending on time of year and route) a Boots, Walking Shoes, or Sandals a Sandals or Flip Flops (for bathroom/shower)
a Sleeping Bag or Sleeping Bag Liner (depending on time of year and route)
a Head Lamp or Flashlight a Backpack Rain Cover (may be already
included with your pack) a Water Bladder that fits in backpack sleeve
(optional as some prefer to carry bottles) a Water Bottle (very optional because you
could use a purchased bottle of water) a Journal (optional) a Hiking Poles (must be placed in checked
luggage; can be purchased in Spain) a Camera (can use Smartphone) a Knife (must be placed in checked luggage) a Sunglasses a Safety Pins (or Clothes Pins) a Small Packet of Toilet Paper & Plastic Bags a Lip Balm & Sunscreen* a First Aid Kit (Band-Aids, waterproof tape,
ibuprofen, antiseptic wipes, blister care, etc.)*
a Toiletry Kit (medications, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, razor, etc.)*
a Soap (for washing clothes)* a Camino Guidebook or App a Pilgrim Credencial, Scallop Shell, Passport,
Credit/Debit Card a Optional: Smartphone, Tablet, Ear Buds, Chargers
*Easily Purchased in Spain
What Kind of Back Pack?
a Buy an internal-frame backpack that fits so that you can carry most of its weight on your hips and not shoulders.
a Most don’t need a really big pack. One with 32 – 40 L capacity (or even less) is plenty.
a Bottom compartment for sleeping bag if you choose to carry one. Side, back and top compartment easy access. Mesh pockets for water bottle (even better if tilted for easy access). Rain cover (especially if you’re using rain jacket rather than poncho). Sleeve for water bladder (If you like using one).
