My Camino packing list
During September and October 2023 I hiked the 779km Camino de Santiago from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela. Here you will find all the bits and pieces that I chaotically crammed into my trusty 36L Osprey ‘Kyte’ pack to join me on my 35 days.
Clothing
2x merino wool t shirts
1x merino wool long sleeve top
1x quick dry Nike sports bra
3x merino wool underwear
2x Nike quick dry shorts
1x Macpac fleece
1x sarong (used as a dress, skirt, scarf, towel and shawl)
1x little cotton top to sleep in
1x very light dress to wear in the evenings
1x Rain poncho
1x Hat
Along the way I also added:
1x pair of zip-off hiking pants
1x down puffer
1x beanie
1x pair of gloves
Toiletries
Face wash/moisturiser
Face and body sunscreen
Soap
Deodorant
Tissues
Face/hand wipes
Foot care/recovery
Vaseline
Bandaids (all shapes and sizes for toes/heels)
Tape
Compedes
Hikers wool
2x massage cups and oil
Panadol and nurofen
Other bits and pieces
Hiking poles
1x pair of Hokas (1 size too big to allow for swelling)
Teva sandals to wear in the evenings
1x rechargeable head torch
1x Sea to Summit sleeping liner
1x Sea to Summit large drylite towel
1x Sea to Summit ‘aeros’ blow up pillow (didn’t use it once!)
1x 15L dry bag to wash clothes in
Laundry detergent sheets
Bum bag
