I know that other pilgrims who are preparing to walk the Camino really love to read other pilgrim’s packing lists. I know because I read so many packing lists on the Camino de Santiago Forum that I practically had the essential items memorized by the time we stuffed our backpacks to leave for our pilgrimage.
So here is our post-Camino list for a September to November walk, meaning the final culled list of essentials which were not ditched along the Way. I will add that most of these items, down to the long underwear, were treated with permethrin to ward off bed bugs and that really did the trick. Pack weight, approximately 8 kg without food or water, 9 kg fully loaded.
Tall wooden walking staff
Keene hiking boots two sizes larger than my feet, no blisters
Orthotic insoles off-the-shelf
60-liter Gregory backpack
XX Large ziplock bag as waterproof inner liner for pack
Lightweight down sleeping bag rated to 45 degrees F (765 g)
Silk sleeping bag liner (121 g)
Thinsulate gloves
Coleman poncho (many uses) (Stuart used an Altus poncho)
Go-lite trekker umbrella (227 g) multi-use and worth its weight
Fleece hat
Hi-visibility vest
Water and wind resistant anorak
Sarong
2 tech t-shirts
1 tech long-sleeve base layer shirt
1 tech long-sleeve button down shirt
1 Fleece top
2 silk underwear tops
2 silk underwear long johns
2 thermal runner’s tights
1 pair convertible pants
1 pair microfiber tights
Travel skirt
Fannypack
Passport neck wallet
3 underpants
2 pairs silk liner socks
2 pairs hiking socks (medium and heavy-weight)
1 pair Injinji toe socks
Buff microfiber
1 pair Crocs
Camp towel
First Aid kit
Blister and foot care first aid kit (lambswool, toe gel caps, and moleskin essential)
Shower caddy bag
Lush shampoo cake and light cloth for wrapping
Conditioner
Leggetts travel soap
Travel toothbrush and tooth paste
Ear plugs (several pairs)
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Dental floss
Tissues and plastic bags for disposal
Tampons
Essential oil fragrance 2 oz.
Contact lens case and fluid 1 oz.
Nail clippers and emery board
Hair ties
Nivea cream in small tin
Sports gel
Supplements: Emergen-C, magnesium caps 400 mg, probiotics, Immodium, theanine, naturopathic sleep aid, electrolyte drops, Arni-Sport tabs, ibuprofen, allergy pills
Camp towel
Head lamp
Rubber braided clothesline
Brierly guidebook
Safety pins/S Hooks
Compass/whistle
Small journal with fine point pen
Small plastic bags
2 liter Platypus hydration pack
Duct tape on pencil
Needle and thread
Cable ties
Waterproof matches
Small length paracord
Hand sanitizer
Camera and memory stick
iPod and charge cable
Converter
Sunglasses and prescription glasses in case
Wristwatch
Small stone for Cruz de Ferro
Nysil daypack
