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Hank’s Camino Packing List (ultralight: 4.5 kg / 10 lbs)
Video taken from the channel: Hank Leukart
How to Pack for the Camino de Santiago | Packing List 2019
Video taken from the channel: Christina Bates
Camino de Santiago Gear List (New Pack)
Video taken from the channel: Homemade Wanderlust
Camino Preparations
Video taken from the channel: Diamond Jim Productions
Ultra Light Camino Packing List (7 lbs.!)
Video taken from the channel: Backcountry Pilgrim
Camino Packing List 2020
Video taken from the channel: johnroyYHZ
Camino de Santiago Packing List 2019: SPRING/SUMMER Post Hike
Video taken from the channel: Luke Pearsall
Prep and Packing. The credencial is stamped each day on the Camino de Santiago and presented at the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela to receive your Compostela — certificate of achievement. The shell is a symbol of the pilgrim.
Wearing.Ultimate Camino Packing Checklist: PDF Download. To help you pack and prepare for your next Camino, no matter which route you take or how long it is, we’ve created a simple one-page downloadable Camino de Santiago packing checklist for women and men.
The Camino de Santiago is one long, incredible journey. Having a packing list that only includes the essentials will make your journey easier. It’s likely to turn into one of your fondest memories, but you need to come well-prepared if you want to experience it fully.
You might be asking yourself what well-prepared actually means right about now.The Camino de Santiago is a life-changing experience for most, we know many people that were planning this pilgrimage for years, preparing, reading, training. To make sure you enjoy it, take the right gear, don’t overload your backpack, have comfortable shoes that you can walk in for days.
Packing for the Camino (if the links don’t work for you you probably need to disable your ad blocker for this site) Introduction. This page is intended as an extended version of the Packing section of my book Camino de Santiago Practical Preparation and Background, including information and remarks which, due mostly to limited space, didn’t make it into the book.In 2018, I was fortunate enough to find myself backpacking the Camino de Santiago.It really is an incredible experience and one that I know I will cherish for years. However, the biggest challenges I faced beforehand were finding a detailed Camino packing list, knowing how to pack a backpack for the Camino.Our packing lists are based loosely on these numerous websites and forums.
Buy the best you can afford. we start the Camino on 24th January! Next Post St Jean Pied de Port to Valcarlos 15.5km. One thought on “ Packing and preparation ” jacopoandlaura says: 21st Jan 2019 at 8:01 am.A bit more preparation would have resulted in less pain to both wallet and body. The theory for the Camino is that your backpack and everything in it should be no more than ten percent of your bodyweight, and less is better.
Mine has weighed about.This program is designed for beginners to get you to a point where the first few days on the Camino will not be a blur of pain. However, nothing can really prepare us for walking about 20+ km every day with a 6 to 8 kg backpack, (14 to 20 lbs). The first week is.2 lightweight walking poles with detachable rubber tips daypack /small bag for essentials when exploring knee supports (just in case) camel pack / refillable water bottle (you can buy water en route if not) foldable foam seat (so you can sit on wet stones/benches) Camino guide book book or Kindle.
Camino de Santiago Master Preparation Guide for the Camino 4.2 (39 ratings) Course Ratings are calculated from individual students’ ratings and a variety of other signals, like age of rating and reliability, to ensure that they reflect course quality fairly and accurately.Packing what to take, or more importantly, what not to take, is the most important part of your preparation. How to choose equipment, what to think about and watch out for when buying hiking clothes, shoes and a backpack.
Health and safety how to avoid, or if necessary, deal with blisters, bedbugs, heatstroke and other hazards.Camino preparation and camino packing are vital. What to wear and what to bring are important questions, the most important items being your walking boots The Camino Francés travels across many sub-climates in the north of Spain, passing from the Pyrenees to the meseta, the Spanish plain, to the mountains and temperate climate of Galicia.
Daily Camino Log: This is the place to go to follow me as I walk through the Pyrenees and across Spain. Camino Planning: Includes info on how I prepared for the Camino including what I read, watching, listened to, gear and packing and training. About the Camino: Provides basic info and links about the Camino if you wish to learn more about it.
The following Camino de Santiago packing list has been tried and tested by Nicolette Shearer. See all packing list posts here. On August 27, 2014, I began a journey that forever changed my life, even though I declared it would not. The Camino de Santiago made me who I am today.
I never planned to walk the Camino de Santiago.
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200 comments
I walked The Camino May 2018. A few mornings were -2 degrees C, a few days up to 28 degrees C, it also rained for over a week, accordingly I suggest wool shirts instead of anything synthetic.
Hi Dixie, thanks for the video, after 4 Caminis I can tell that it is a really nice list! I use many of these items too, I have the same USB charger with 4 slots and the 20.000mAh powerbank for the same reasons! �� What I missed and were the most useful items for me:
earplugs (for sleeping with many snoring pilgrims in a room)
buffs or tubescarfs (I carry 2) are really useful items for me. You can use for sun protection on neck or head, eyemask for sleeping etc. ��
I made a nice tinelapse video on the French Way, check it out here if you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmDITvTQBYQ
Thank you for this really useful video which I will watch again before I go on the Camino at some stage. I was going to ask you how you prevented chafing of your nether regions, however I presume this was achieved by wearing synthetic underwear? Buen Camino!
I loved the Camino. I walked from Madrid to Santiago in 2016 with a friend. It was amazing. The first 2 weeks we have seen nobody. No one knows the camino del madrid. The last 2 weeks we walked the camino france from Sahagun to Santiago.
Great video Luke. I had to laugh when I looked at your gear list. We started out with almost identical gear kits! I was rocking the Atmos AG 65 until just this month when I bought my ULA Circuit. Keep the great content coming.
Everyone has different needs but having walked the Portugues and Frances routes multiple times my best advice is no matter when you walk it, travel as absolutely light as possible. The Camino isn’t an actual backpacking trip. It’s a series of long walks between towns while wearing a backpack, so your gear should reflect that.
Also, you do not need expensive technical gear and clothing to walk it. You can literally go to Target or Wal-Mart and buy 90% of the clothing/gear you need, or order it from Amazon at some great discounts. You don’t need the expensive name brand stuff. Walking the Camino is not hard on your gear or clothing. It will all pretty much look just like it did when you started a month earlier, except for the footwear.
This video is awesome man thanks! Psyched to head out to Spain Sept 4th!!
Coming to show love from the snafukrew ♥️ love your chan!! Xoxo
Great stuff, Luke! I was fully engaged for the entire 26 minutes. Looking forward to watching more content from this channel.
You most likely wont be needing the headlamp, mosktio net and laundry line. Did not miss the first two and never had to use the third on my 6 weeks last year. Rest looks decent, i personally prefer jackets to ponchos but they work just fine.
Buen Camino!
hey Dixie, i’m glad you’ve found another trail to hike. I accidentally found a very long trail during my company picnic near Oakland, California. It’s called the American Discovery Trail (ADT). I did a quick search… it goes from Delaware to Point Reyes, in California… over 6000 miles! I’ll keep researching the trail. Nice video BTW… been following you since AT.
Hi there, thanks so much for this information. I am wondering what you listed on 19:00? I am walking the camino frances mid Aug mid Sept. Do you think it will be cold as you mentioned morning and evenings? Thanks, Valeria!
Osprey Strator 34 weighs 1336g not 500g: https://www.osprey.com/au/en/product/stratos-34-STRATOS34.html
Good video. 15lbs all in is pretty good. You might want to double check the weight that you listed for your pack. Osprey lists it at 3 lbs, which is in the 1300grams range.
I’m gonna stop In Logroño. Gotta get back home. Can’t wait to see your stuff kiddo!
Best packing video I’ve seen. 2nd Camino starting in two weeks for me ��
Very inspiring. I hope you’ll do a video on your final pack. Buen Camino!
Thank you for this video and the packing list! I’m going in 20 days and am unbelievably excited!
RailRiders has a Squall Shell that won’t cost what an Arcteryx will.
Very cool vids. thanks for everything. Noticed you didn’t have a sleeping bag/liner in the pack. I would like to have a very lightweight bag but not sure it will fit in the Stratos 34. what do you think?
Why only those particular phones? What is wrong w my LG V20 android phone? It takes good photos has my books on it, is light-weight, etc. I’ve been irritated by the initial life of its battery, but just ordered a new one, which should do the trick. Is Samsung a sponsor? Is it the primary non Apple phone in Europe?
What gives?
Great video Johnroy.. Enjoyed it very much. Reminded me of my own Camino in 2018 and all the fun I had. I’m walking it again this April. I’ve written a novel about the Camino called The Catching of the Camino Wind. It is now available @ Amazon.com in either paperback or e-book.
the Stratos 34 Weights 1.4 kg (M/L)… your balance is not in a great shape…
What sleeping bag liner is yours? It’s very lightweight. I want a lightweight liner that has a drawstring to close the opening. Are you gonna treat it with permethrin?
Hola… I am, at the moment, walking my 4th Camino (Rob’s dad). I watched your “what to bring” video with pleasure.
This is exactly what your audience wants to know…. they are (I presume) people who have (our dream about) walking the long remote US trails.
You have very accurately listed all you need…. plus a bit more. The Camino France’s is a much more urban walk. You will rarely be more that an hour from something (a store, a town).
One thing I would suggest is an EU piggy-back plug/charger. If you see a plug (the only plug) you unplug the other persons charger, you plug in yours, then plug theirs into the back of yours (piggy-back). If you can’t find a piggy-back charger, get a short EU power bar (all the China shops here have them)… again, unplug theirs, then plug in yours and theirs.
I very much look forward to the “after Camino” video about what you should have/have not brought.
If we meet in Leon…. I can run your through what I bring.
Good videos. I like the idea of a liner,which did you choose?Cheers.
Thank you for video! Merrell model “MOAB 2 EARTH DAY”? And what about knife in backpack? It’s no problem in airport security check?
I get wanting a cheap pack, but I can’t knowingly buy products made in China. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, such as with iPhones, etc. but if I can make a choice, I’ll buy something made in the US or Europe. Have fun!
Hi Hank, I found your documentary inspiring and this packing video extremely helpful. I was just wondering if you had an itinerary of sorts? A list in order of all the places you stayed and visited along the way. I’ve wanted to do it for years and I know will someday.
Christina, did you film your Camino walk? And, if so, will you be showing it on YouTube?Please let me know. Thanks.
Hi John, if I’m not mistaken, you said you carried all your cash along the way? If this is true, were there any precautions you took along the way other than keeping it with you at all times? Are padlocks on bags common?
While I hate the charge fees for withdrawing money, I’d hate to lose everything a bit more.
Thanks for this thorough list, very useful.
Awesome video (as always!) Dixie! I really appreciate all of your attention to detail and your methods of delivery. You are very matter of fact and call things like they are. I spent a while planning and preparing for my Camino Frances which I was fortunate to be able to do this year in May and June, and have my packing list here:
https://lighterpack.com/r/fnw2cu
(Please keep in mind it was warmer then, so I didn’t have a heavier jacket, a sleeping bag, etc.) I would have gone even lighter if I knew everything which I could have cut out. I trimmed my printed guide every day and took pictures of pages which I wanted to keep track of. I didn’t carry a filter either, and a 1L Smart Water bottle with a drinking tube worked out very well. I had a.5 L water bottle which was smaller for easier access to water sources for filling my 1L, and only needed the extra water on a few stretches. Because I had prepared and done a lot of hiking beforehand, I didn’t have any blister issues, and used some of my med stuff to help others. Even in May-June it got a little chilly at night at some higher elevations, but I fixed that by throwing on some extra clothing. I had some gloves, but what I saw a lot of people do when cold, was wear an extra pair of socks on their hands. Trekking poles were a MUST for me, as I have knee issues, and helped a ton. Looking ahead for the next day(s) was a lot of fun, and you will make a lot of friends along the way too. Being spontaneous and taking small side trails is also cool, or alternate paths to Monasteries and odds and ends not necessarily in guide books. Take the time to enjoy as much as you can! I will enjoy following along on your journey! Thanks again Dixie, for all that you do!
-Tim Hartmann
I can’t wear synthetics. I know they dry fast and are lightweight, but if I’m hot I need to wear cotton.
You have by far the best supplies list. I walked the Camino in 2009 and the list I followed had me carrying 25lbs!!!! It was ridiculous. Thanks for the Real list.
I heard albergue may not provide warm blankets. How do you keep warm with just a liner?
Thanks… good advice… where did you buy those hiking poles?
Great video, one of the best packing lists around! Enjoyed your clear points of view and information regarding packing.
I was hoping to do my Camino in May 2020 however covid put a holt to my trips, this time I am going next may 2021 can’t wait to go.
Spain is the 18 th safest country in the world. Far away than USA. Yep, there are pickpoqueters, but all of them are in Barcelona and Madrid in typical tourist spots. Most of them are illegal inmigrants. Don’t be atraíd about that. Enjoy the camino.
https://safearound.com/danger-rankings/
Hey Hank, I just found your page. I just returned from my Camino. I packed far too much. And learned so much along The Way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. xoxo
you need earplugs, in the albergues at night roar the Lion King.
I have been running that pack for awhile and am very pleased with it no issues and lotta miles om it
https://youtu.be/sFCn51hKWak
It is a good thing you have the quilt. Some auberge get cool and damp! Especially in Sept Oct. The time change was mid-oct for my camino. Late Oct was wet for me, Oct20-ish. They celebrate Columbus day and most Sundays, everything is closed!
really well put together. No silliness, clear concise informative. Well worth watching. All of it. Thanks
Hi, great video. I am starting my Camino in July 12th from Australia. I am taking as little as you did. In total less than 5 kilos. Last week I purchase a silk liner after months of thinking and balancing the idea of less is best. Buen Camino to you!!
I heard Dixie say she was using Guthook Camino for her Camino hike. I just finished the Primitive Camino Route and found the app “Way of Saint James (Buen Camino)” is the most useful app to use on all the Camino routes. And it is also free! For Guthook users it is a little different and will take a little effort to rethink how to do things.
Waypoints on the Camino are basically little towns that can provide services. For my hike all the services listed for a town were right on including phone numbers, emails, and other information.
The best way to use the “Buen Camino” app is to make daily stage i.e. starting town and ending town. What is really odd about the app is when you want to know the distance to a given town you need to look at the town before and you will see the distance in the blue bar at the top.
But, you didn’t go to the Cathedral! I won’t ask your reason, but that is my goal, then, to the ocean &, finally home!
All you need on the Camino is 2-3 shorts. 2-3 t-shirts. Maybe a hoody and light rain jacket. Flipflops. Toothpaste, toothbrush, lush solid soap. Quick drying towel. Daypack for evenings to hold passports ect. Toiletries. Socks and underwear. Phone and camera/electronics Reusable water bottle. And that is all you need. Should not be more than 6kg. I have hiked the French way twice and have brought way too much on my caminos. My third time the above is all I will carry.
Hey Dixie! This is a great idea, I’m sure that you’re going to have a wonderfull time with your sister on this adventure!
If you need anything while in France, I live in Paris and i’ve hiked many miles in the Pyrénées so do not hesitate! I’m also a flight attendant so if you have any questions flying in and out of Paris maybe I can help.
You’ve given all of us so many good advices that I feel I can maybe return the favor now 😉
Have a wonderfull trip!
Hola Hank
Soy de Ayora ESPAÑA����
Me encantan tus videos, reflejan el espiritu del camino de Santiago. Una experiencia inolvidable.
Se nota que disfrutas de nuestra gente, los paisajes y la cultura Española.
I was wondering about your base weight, but now I see that you carry all that electronics. Still very lightweight and we will surely have some really nice footage. Buen Camino!!!!
I met Patrick, from Switzerland, who was walking the camino in flip flops and he was on his 13th camino. He just took his time and talked to everyone
Hi, a question about your blue Altra’s. How many sizes did you go up from the women’s Altra to the men’s? That blue is gorgeous. Lone Peak 4.0?
Dear Dixie,
It’s great that your are going to hike in Europe on the Camino Franzese. I followed your trip on the PCT & CDT. You shared a lot of your experience, I would like to thank you for this great work!
I made several times the French part of the Camino Franzese. It’s a fantastic trip with beautiful Landscapes and very good food:-)))! I can understand that you don’t have enough time making the French section of the Camino which unify beautiful Landscape, nice monuments and great food:-))).
The last several Years the cottages on the hiking trail had a lot of problems with bed bugs. I don’t know if they have the same problem on the Spanish sections, but my I tell you to be careful not to carry these bugs at home.
I wish you a nice journey on the Camino in Europe!
Pascal
P.S. Can you tent camp along the Camino…? I understand I don’t have to but can you? I want to be self sufficient most of the time…
I’m in Pamplona tonight. It’s been tough the last couple of days!
Would you recommend the OnE each mini? Thanks for your great info!!!
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Interesting but more so is the jewellery on the left hand. Did I miss something?
Great video. Have a couple of questions:
1. Rain pants? Did you use them? I am in mixed mind about pants or kilt.
2. Smart water bottle holder did you have something to attach it to your pack?
Luke, first of all i want to thank you for this great video, which is very helpful for my preparation for my camino Frances in May/June 2020! In the last couple of weeks i saw dozens of videos about packing lists for the camino, but none of them is as informative as yours! Well done!! In addition of your video i have a few questions:
1) How many days has it been raining heavily? Did you use drysacks to protect your gear?
2) Which hiking shoes did you wear?
3) Do the albergues look clean? How is the risk of being confronted with bed bugs in an albergue?
4) The selection of the right backpack is difficult! In your opinion, do you think the Osprey Kestrel 38 would be a good choice?
Thank you in advance for answering my questions and best regards from Austria.
Great video:) What size was your backpack? All of the Osprey I’ve seen have been labelled either S/M or M/L and not sure what I get!
Pilgrim for life…
1. Listen to people…
2. Love people…
3. Help people…
As I watch these kind of videos calling themselves pilgrimages, I want to tell you these videos are not true Representatives of what a pilgrimage is…alot of folks walk the Camino, with an attitude that there at a party, a lot of wine drinking goes on…
A true pilgrimage isn’t an opportunity to suffer to earn a kind of a indulgence, (browny points with God)…but it is an opportunity to press into the things of God…praying, reading your Bible and witnessing your faith with people…
A biblical mandate for going on a pilgrimage.
Mark 16:15 says to go into all the World and Preach the Gospel of Salvation to everyone…
A pilgrimage is not a vacation… it’s not an opportunity to find yourself…what ever that means?
A Pilgrimage is a lifestyle, a rejecting of Babylon the (World), in favour of the Kingdom of God.. It’s living with what you can carry, living by faith trusting God to meet all your needs… Matthew 6:33…
1Timothy 6:7-8 If you only walk or bicycle tour 5 miles in any direction from where you are at right now, and then did it again the next day, you will never run out of folks that need to hear the Gospel of Salvation…Roman 10:14-17 in a lifetime. Traveling as a lifestyle with what you can carry, with the sole purpose of witnessing, passing out gospel tracts, open air preaching… and spending time in prayer and searching the scriptures…is what a pilgrimage is really all about…
External Frame Backpacks…are the best way to travel Outside of a good touring bicycle!
Carry a Bible, a good walking stick and a prayer on your lips in the presence of the almighty God in Jesus Christ…A Pilgrimage to seek and to save them that are lost! MARK 16:15 Hodos!
Who will go with me? Let’s go for a walk…Hodos!
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-Friar Rodney Burnap
Hi Hank
Thanks for some great tips and well done videos. Just a question re your camera gear. You’ve done a few time-lapse shots on the camino. Just wondering what gear you used to produce those shots, knowing that weight is an issue.
Dave
Checked out your lighterpack…. Deodorant!!?!! Shampoo!!??! How luxurious. Also good call on shower shoes.
Great ideas in there, should do another on the various rain jackets specifically.
I highly recommend and lightweight telescopic trekking pole. Not so much because of technical terrain but if you do injure yourself(blisters, sprain, tendonitis etc) it will definitely help you get to the next village/town. Also a bum bag is really useful. Deuter Organiser I can recommend. Happy pilgrimage!
From my Camino last year:
1. Absolutely no need for cookware.
2. Rain gear is a must!
3. It’s not a race. Slow down, relax and enjoy meeting new people from all over the world!
hey rip curl here. Hope this message finds you well. Saw your channel on snafu snaps channel and loved it. I. Can see why he is such a fan. You make me wish i was young again. Lol not that i am really old so i should say pre widowed raising 4 amazing kids. And for that i am blessed and have no regrets. But i used to do long outings on the PCT, Illinois river, west coast stuff etc. so cool watching your videos and am happy i found you. Snafu snaps is a mega fan and all round great guy spreading love in a getto fab way. He really would love to interview you and help share your channel. Tell him rip curl from marfoogle tv & news sent you. Much love and safe travels!!!
Very helpful. Special tips missed in other videos I have watched. Great work. Thanks Luke.
When you do a wash at night, wring out the items, take a towel and roll in your washed clothes. I use the floor mat towel. The towel sucks more moisture out and the items should be able to air dry by morning.
Looks like y’all set your selves up good gear wise.
Having walked the Camino Frances and Portuguese before, only thing I would add is that on the Frances there’s lots of places to buy gear you need and in regards to trekking poles you can buy a pair really cheap there and avoid the hassle of trying to fly with them if you’re a carry on luggage only traveler like me.
One of my best friends is on the Camino NOW! She started in Le Puy France. My favourite padded ‘running’ socks are by Copperfit. They’re not only padded but have a super thick ‘lip’ at the heal to keep your heel protected from shoes sliding. They are amazing. I purchased mine at “Big 5” in California.
Hi from Australia! I am wondering how you transport your hiking poles on the plane/s from USA to Europe… did you check them in separately? We they inside your pack and you check in your pack but keep out a small carry on bag for your most valuable equipment??
Dixie! What’s the best pack you’ve used? I’m looking for one for my AT thru hike this spring ��
I have the 3F UL Xpac for my PCT Thru hike next year. I work in a fabric store and we have lots of YKK options so I’m planning on making some alterations and additions to my pack, including the chest strap. I also have the Lanshan 2 with 3 season insert, and the 3F UL poncho/tarp.
Good quality video. Good information and insights. You’ve got a good presence before the camera and are interesting to watch, and so I’ll be following your channel, especially your next through hike. Over time I’d wish you would sound more enthusiastic though (you know, engaging, like Dan Becker). I don’t mean looking excited, but that your tone should sound like you’re telling an interesting story. When you do that your eyes will light up. Good luck to you!
I love that you will be hiking in Europe now. A suggestion for a coming European adventure: The Green Ribbon of Sweden. It is not an actual fixed trail, so if requires knowledge, but a person lige you could do it. https://www.vitagronabandet.se/en-GB/about/about-25427890
Hey Hank, great video, as always from yourself. The one thing I would add if you are from the UK is if you are likely to use Ibuprofen, a packet of 16 was 7 euros in Spain, while in the UK the same is around £1 for 72….I’m heading to the Frances and planning to take several packs with me.
Cheers for the great vids!
Just Trailrunners? I disagree. When you walk through mud right up to your ankles you need more than Trailrunners. While I agree with most of what’s being said in the video, I would strongly urge anyone walking the Camino to wear hiking boots. They not only give you badly needed support around the ankles but also protect you from mud and water which you will encounter almost certainly. Also, NEVER EVER buy shoes along the way. I’ve seen pilgrims with blisters stemming from shoes they had just bought.
At 2:10 you made a statement ‘To be honest, you shouldn’t be carrying that much (more than 10lbs) on the Camino de Santiago”. Can you explain to me why this statement is a ‘should’? I have heard it a lot and I am curious the reasoning and origin behind it?
In some of the footage, i saw the camel back. At what point did you switch to the bottle? Would the convenience of having the camel back but not full be good? I’m going to watch this again to make a list. I have hiked with too much weight and know the value of having a light pack. Thank you
Hank enjoyed your very impressively edited and narrated videos. The music was spot on not too much nor too little. Your suggestions as to what items to bring I would agreed with wholeheartedly. Collapsible walking poles help both going up and down some of the treacherous narrow and rocky trails. (Some Pilgrims really hate the clacking sound of poles hitting the ground particularly if there is a large herd of walkers but those people can speed up or slow down plenty of room for everyone.
You’re right about boots. I jettisoned them in Pamplona and purchased a pair of North Face trail runners and was totally comfortable ever since just a few minor blisters along the way. Compeed plasters for blisters. They greatly speed up the healing process. You are going to get blisters! (Hank, you were standing next to a huge rack of Compeed when you were in a pharmacy in Leon I believe.).
Back packs of ten pounds is clearly the gold standard. I started out in France with 35 pounds bad idea and ended up sending 20 ahead to Santiago to a chap who advertises in the refugios who accepts packages for a small fee and you then pick up that needless weight when you get to end.
I was 73 old and a Santa Clara, CA resident prior to walking the Camino two years ago. No major problems along the way. I’ve always been an avid runner and cyclist and sorta believe that my cycling of helped prepare me the most.
“Shake it off like Taylor Swift”. Clever girl. Very funny. Well done
X-PAC is waterproof but the seams probably won’t be sealed at all. Can’t believe they’re marketing that pack as DCF. Con artists!
Very Nice and useful the focus of the video!!!! Thanks for the tips!!! Congratulations!!!
A guidebook in electronic format. I don’t have Kindle so I’m photographing mine onto my phone.
Thank you for the movie of your walk on the Camino. This has been a dream of mine. To take five to six weeks to walk this journey would be great. At my point right now, would be nearly impossible. I would have to jump on the Camino somewhere it would only take 10-14 days at the most. I really want to begin at San Sebastion, France but to complete this journey I would have to wait for another 13 years when I’m retired. But at 65 will I be able to complete this? Or walk over 35 miles per day, is this possible? Maybe but not logical!
I finished the french way end of July. I loved the journey and “Hated!!!” the snoring..dear lord!! This one guy killed me 2 nights in a row. He had 3 different snores battling to be the alpha snore. The landscapes..the food..the people I met all amazing. Beer in vending machines only $1.00 #heaven. I got to see the Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona..way to many people for me but,I had a blast. My Zpack umbrella ruled in The Meseta..the “desert part”. All the best to you and your sister!! Oh yeah…Keep an open mind..you’ll will see pretty weird things in vending machines and the albergues.
Hi Dixie, oh you are alre
Eww.. Dixie, you lost me when I found out WHERE the backpack was made.. CHINA!?!?. What ever happened to supporting the cottage industry? “The little man”?. Thumbs down..
If you find smart water bottles they are the wrong size for Sawyer squeeze water filters as they have a 32mm cap as most of the water bottles the Sawyer is only 28mm
I am beginning the Camino for the first time in 3 weeks. I have been researching and second guessing and…. Your two videos were amazing. A wealth of info. Thank you!!!
Thank you for this! I’m going next October!! Buen Camino Dixie!! ����
I am starting Camino Primitivo the day after tomorrow and I took a few other things out from my backpack thanks to you. Thank you for inspiration, Dixie!
Very much looking forward to your recap video to see how you liked that pack and what you felt you missed or overpacked this trip.
I’ve been told the opposite regarding sleeping bags and that it’s recommend to bring one from others who have done the Camino.
I‘m heading out in a week and hiking all throughout April. Do you think I‘ll be alright with a cotton liner temperature-wise or maybe better bring a sleeping bag?
Buen Camino! I did the El Camino Frances starting in St. Jean in Sept 2017 and a lot of backpacking gear applies except tents and stoves etc. My base weight was about 15 lbs and not a problem for me. I would advise carrying three pairs of socks because sometimes my wool hiking socks (Darn Tough) didn’t dry out at night and i had to tie them on the back of my pack. I washed my socks and underwear every night. All the Albergues i encountered had cold water clothes washing sinks and hot showers. Most people stay in Albergues at night, although one young Italian guy I encountered tried to camp out with a tent, but the Spanish police don’t like that so much and rousted him a lot. I experienced no rain at all, but 2017 was a dry year on the El Camino. If you forget some equipment, you can buy anything you need along the way in the larger towns and cities; the Spanish have REI-like stores that are quite impressive. I used an REI Helio Sack 55 bag which is no longer sold, really a glorified liner, worked great for me, but I sleep warm. Two suggestions, soak everything in permethrin, although I didn’t see any bedbugs and most importantly at least for me, bring entertainment, music, books etc. on your device because parts of the trail are booooring. And remember, this is not a wilderness trail, sometimes on pavement, there will be people around most of the time, it’s more of a social hike with people from all over the world, but mostly Europeans and Americans although I noticed a few Koreans, Ukrainians, and Polish too. There is not much religious undertone which was the original intent of the trail, although some people still do it for religious reasons. 95% of the churches you encounter, and there are many along the trail, will be Catholic, and the priests welcome and encourage everybody regardless of denomination to attend masses, which was OK for me because I am Catholic. Most of the masses are in Spanish, so if you don’t speak Spanish and are not Catholic the mass may be confusing for you. The Spanish people are very friendly and welcoming to Peregrinos (El Camino walkers) and are eager to help with navigation, just ask them. And lastly, this trail is nowhere near physically as hard as the PCT. CDT or AT. The big challenge for me was mental due to the boring parts like walking through a wheat field for three days, but I am spoiled because I hike mostly in the Sierra of Northern California. Good luck and may you go safely each night and day, and don’t pass by the free wine fountain!
Good videos Hank. Great tips with your list except for the socks. To prevent blisters if better if we change our socks everytime they get swetty, which means changing it at least twice a day (even if you’re using the same, cause what metters is that they are dry): So 4 or 5 pairs of socks would be fine, not two or three. I took five pairs on my Camino, but maybe four woud be enough. Enjoy
Hi Dixie on a new adventure how epic to have nice place to sleep and eat hot food and a cold drink.
You have made the most informative videos on this hiking life on how too,s and don’ts. But the best things is just you being you. I have seen all of your videos (not as a stocker) haha but as a fan of the life you are living each mile you go all of your fans are with you each and every mile!!! Keep on going be sere and have FUN. JoP
Much love from the #snafukrew we love our fellow creators and love great content!! Much love and blessings on your journey.
Very informative video. Thanks! We’re doing our Camino next month.
Great Video!!! Would you ever consider going back or do you have another hike in mind?
Hey man! Thanks for this vid! Great info! Really appreciate your energy. One question… how did your “Vans” Crocs work out? Would you have rather gone with just a regular pair of flip flops?
John I am doing the Via de La Plata on April 2020, which one are you doing? What is the brand of the collapsible mini tripod? would like to buy one.
Hello and good day, Dixie! I enjoy and appreciate your videos. They are a unique combination of enjoyment, encouragement and information. Thank you. In 2020, I am going to hike either the PCT or the Appalachian Trail. I am trying to decide between the two. This will be my first hike and have wanted to do this for years. I was always working before. Which hike would you suggest? I know the AT is known for a great deal of rain. I would welcome your input. Thank you.
New at this what is the difference between a quilt and a sleeping bag
Hi Dixie! If you’re looking for more walks in Europe, I can only recommend crossing Iceland from north to south. Complete self support over 30 days in one of the most special places on Earth:) something else and unlike anything I’ve ever done before!
Did the Frances myself earlier this year and I hope you’re gonna have as great a time as i had. I recommend you try as many of the local food as possible, since Spain has a great culinary culture and every region has its specialities. When you get to Logrono, you HAVE to go to the Calle Laurel in the evening. Best night i had on my trip. Also spanish white wines are way underrated. Have a great trip!
Sleeping clothes? And a 3 degree bag? Socks? Man.. I would die wearing all that in a bag like that, without the bag even lol. I can’t stand sleeping with socks on, or the other stuff ��
I cannot belive that you as an absolut camino-beginner are doing a video giving advice to other pilgrims! You cannot even pronounce the name of the Camino frances right!
Just walk a few Caminos in different months and get some experience yourself before you give advice! First learn, then you can teach.
Are you even a pilgrim? or just another tourist or worse “turigrino”, those who pretend to be pilgrims and get a credencial so they can sleep in cheap albergues and have cheap vacations? Maybe you better focus on your spiritual development and meditation like a real pilgrim instead of producing videos. The camino isn’t a “hike” but a pilgrimage! Buen Camino
Woo hoo.. these videos are going to be great.. can’t sit to follow another one of your adventures ❤️����
Okay, so we got to know you and Amalie on your trip. I was really sad for you when the trip ended. What happened with your friendship? Did you just go home and that was that? Did you meet up again to do other hikes? Any romance? I am curious to know, since you commented repeatedly that people get close very fast on the trail, and then may never see each other again.
I have watched your full Camino video and now this one and you should be commended for your presentation in both videos and for your spirit and generosity in what you tell us all from your experience on your trip and as I have just turned 65 years old I am inspired by you to undertake my first Camino later this year. Thank you
Can you explain what you mean by treating your sleeping bag with bug spray to prevent getting bedbugs?
How do you like the Altran’s Lone Peak 4? I’ve read reviews they wear out quickly? Thanks for your videos!!!!
I tested this 3F backpack in the raid, and it stayed dry for about 4 hours.
Personally I wont take it out without a pack cover again.
Great informative video, Hank! I have walked the Camino twice and a half times(To Poferrada, last year! from St Jean Pied du port, always. I brought, so much stuff, books and shoes and clothes… The first Camino! I wonder what happened after the Camino with you and Amelia from Denmark, during the Camino and after. I myself found great love on my second Camino, but we had to lay it to rest after visiting one another, after the Camino. I visited him in Aalborg, Denmark, and he came to Me in Norway, Oslo. We will always love each other. But we were in different stages in life. Maria
Did you have any problems with bed bugs staying at a hostel?
Instead of using deodorant you can use plain baking soda. It has a few advantages:
1. it’s light weight
2. it’s cheap
3. it keeps you smell free the whole day
4. you can use it for your smelly shoes as well 😉
Advice on footwear: definitely give minimalist trail runners a go. I used Xero prios on a few Caminos and not a single blister, but definitely need to break them in. I’ve used Merrells on a couple too, really good also. On Camino Frances or coastal route, there is definitely no need for big hiking boots. the only Caminos that you could do with a decent hiking boot is the primitivo or Camino de san salvador. Buen camino guys!
I am a member of ALDHA-WEST, the long distance hiking club that has the triple crown award, the academy award for long distance hiking. You applied for the award and I was there for the ceremony to honour the other recipients this year and was disappointed that you applied but did not think enough of the award to show up for it.
Thank you for talking about how people have different abilities and can still love to hike. I’m really really happy that someone with as much clout as you is advocating for everyone to hike as they are able!
Thanks you for sharing, Hank! Great tips. I’ll go there by April next year ��
That straw hat is totally awesome. Glad you brought it home.
Nice video and instructive what about availability to sleep, what about places run out of rooms or albergues, does it happen?
I get all my gear recommendations from this guy! About half of the gear he showed in this video, my husband and I packed for our hike on the Inca Trail in Peru.
Dude….bottom right of the screen…Is that a wallet or is it your copy of War and Peace?
Hey mate, fab video with a lot of detail and many good tips. We are off in a few days time and just needed to double check my packing list. Great video. Thanks
When I did it back in 2010, I realized I did not need half of what I carried. Most of the sections end up in populated areas of various sizes, so you don’t have to worry about water, shelter, and food at all. If you are bothered by noises, make sure you get some plugs for the albergues as there some incredible symphonies to be heard at night LoL Other than that, enjoy the historical landmarks, the food, and the people! Buen Camino!
If I am walking the Camino, there is prayer meetings, and bible studies right? This is a Christian pilgrimage right… and not just a big secular party? People do openly Worship and Praise God as there walking? If not how is this different from a thru-hike?
You never talked about the Bible you brought…why would you walk a Christian pilgrimage, and not bring a Bible to read and study alone the Way…Hodos!
question for you? We plan to do the French way staring in SJPP and you only bring 1 litter bottle, not a camelbak? There is plenty of water stops between towns where a camelbak is not needed?
I took that pack on the AT this year. Didn’t bother with the pad on the back. Some seams (hip pocket adjustment straps) were pulling loose by the end of the hike, as well as a seam in one of the shoulder straps, but otherwise made it through pretty intact. The padding in shoulder straps were flattened after a few months but didn’t seem to matter. It’s not really a waterproof pack like some others, due to openings where the hip belt passes through the main bag area. I found some wetness inside after a rain (with a pack cover used) which I believe entered through the side pockets. Pretty good deal considering the cost of the competition.
I feel like he knows more about womens underwear than he is telling us.
Did you find many natural water sources on the Camino, and if so, were people using them to fill up their bottles at all?
Great Video. I made our list here. We’re going at the beginning or September (2018). Practiced at Cumberland Gap then trail near Clifftop, WV during the String Band Festival.
Love this video, hope can be there and feel how an amazing experience to camino de Santiago.. greeting from Indonesia ��
I plan on starting my Camino May 20th…I still am working on my Spanish and am wondering how much I need to know
Dixie, I’m curious how easy it will be to follow the path. I’ve seen other videos where people have gotten a bit of the path (lost). You’re always a wealth of information. Thank you
Chiruca shoes made in Spain are pretty good and not expensive as well I recommend a Luna Sandals as a minimalist huaraches sandal made in Seattle, EEUU
For blisters cause yeah I learned piercing is good. But pierce it with a needle and thread. Let the thread hang out and bandaid over. Or just slice it and pour iodine inside as my Denmark fisherman taught me ha.
Great and helpful video!!!! I was going to make the Portuguese Camiño this year but now only in 2021.
This was a thorough, awesome video! I hiked the Camino in 2014 and kept my weight in my pack down to 12lbs total (a little less and then a little more with a few tiny souvenirs). I really enjoyed your short videos of places you went, too, recognizing several locations!:-) Very n ice job!
Hi Hank, LOved your video of your Camino. My wife and I did the Northern Way back in 2015 and I had very similar foot issues. My feet felt like two bloody stumps!! I was quite literally disabled after about 4 days. I too ditched my heavy hiking boots and bought Soloman trail runners. OMG!!! What a difference. Like walking on air. Forget hiking boots for the Camino. Buy some light, well-made trail runners with good ankle and arch support. Buen Camino!
How can I make my own gear list like yours? Thanks, be safe.
Enjoy your journey. One question, did you check in your pack or carry it on the plane, wondering about how you carried your trekking poles. Buen Camino
Very helpful video Hank. Planning my first Camino. Thx so much for doing it. You hiked all the way to Finisterre which I believe adds an additional 115km to the overall hike. Maybe a silly question but did you also walk back to Santiago from Finisterre? I also have Saloon hiking shoes similar to yours. What model were you wearing? I have the Salomon Vibes. They are very sturdy and light but maybe too light. Thx a million.
Really helpful video that would have been great to see before I did the Camino. I hiked it with my 18 year old son 3 months before you did! I also wish I had lighter shoes instead of hiking boots. We hiked WAY too much on the first day and I developed feet that looked like yours at the worst. Terrible, and never really recovered. Limped my way through Spain. Suggest one start off a bit slow and work up your speed and distance (but I’m an old lady). Good foot care is essential a tip would be to take off your shoes and socks every time you stop for a rest, to air your feet off. I only brought 2 changes of clothes and washed them out in the sink every evening and they were (mostly) dry in the morning. I was really on a budget and running out of funds at the end you can buy marvelous fresh bread and cheese at the markets for almost nothing. It was one of the top wonderful experiences of my life and it’s calling out to me must go back somehow!
Take ear plugs for those hostels. Also make sure the AC is the same as in the U.S. or your DC converters will b worthless.
Great videos, thankyou for sharing. Since stumbling across a Chilean guitarist, singing about the Camino Santiago, at a market in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia in Spring 2017; I’ve hiked Caminos Frances(Jul&Aug/2017) Portuguese(Sept&Dec/Jan 2017/18) Inglese (Aug 2017) Norte/Primitivo(Apr 2019) and The Pennine Way (UK)(Jul 2019) as well as several other UK National Trails. Total approx 2500kms. In varying temperatures from -2C to 40C, mixed terrain and tough elevations. Always looking to learn from others experiences, ideas, tips and hiking philosophies. Two questions, what happened with Amelia? You two seemed well suited. What editing software? My 2020 Camino plans C.San Salvador & Norte have been upset by CV19 BUT as Arnie once said “I’ll be back”. Buen Camino Amigo.
Very excited to see you come to Europe and interested to see how you adjust to the very different hike. I hiked the Camino del Norte in May and it was fantastic but the road walking did get tiring in places. I think you’ll enjoy the Pyrenees most! If you decide to come by Madrid and need a local guide or fancy a hike here in the mountains let me know =) Buen Camino!!!
Did you wear liner socks? That usually helps avoid developing blisters.
Finally, a sensible Camino base weight!
If you went with an Ultralight 450g pack like the KS40 or the MLD Burn, this would free up 300g for more items/clothes, and you would have more pack volume to boot.
Awesome videos..I am enjoying them, thank you. I walked the Camino in hiking boots and had no blisters. It seems that some use walking shoes & others boots. I walked the green route into Leon as I had heard about the roads��. It was a good choice but it is still 9km!!!! I loved my Osprey backpack. Good reminder to take as little as possible.
Nice! One of the only sensible Camino packing and gear-advice videos out there!
The water bag is an EXCELLENT idea! I found sinks to be smaller in Europe and I couldn’t always fill up my water bottle because it would not fit in the sink.
what are the dates you have been on the camino? When did you start I guess is what I am asking? We are doing it next September due to lower crowds compared to July & August.
Ha, cool video! Thnx for sharing:) I’ll be accepting this challenge for my next camino!:) Well, almost. I want to bring my 24 liter deuter sl backpack next time (probably spring 2021) vs my 32 liter from last time. Your video proves that it can be done:D I’m bringing a fleece sleeping bag which takes up a little more space than just a liner but I already managed to stuff it in the lower compartment of the bag. The only concern I have is that when it’s a warm sunny day, I’m not sure my thin fleece jacket + my rain jacket will fit in the bag… so, need to figure that out before I leave 😉 Buen camino my friend!
Hi John, Thanks for this video. Is the weight of your backpack including a filled water bottle?
Thanks for your video. A couple of questions did you carry on your backpack on the plane or did you check it? If carried on your backpack, how can you have a pocket knife.
If that chest strap is dyneema as opposed to say nylon, it’s strong. You won’t believe how dinky dyneema quick draws are for climbing, if you fall they save your life, supposedly.
Back in May I had all my gear stolen in Long Beach while attempting the Catalina Island trail. My money, I.D. ect. was strapped to my body, they didn’t get that. This is the replacement phone! If it’s any thing like Long Beach, be careful.
I prefer 2 slim 5,000 mAh power packs with 2 wall chargers and small USB cords to one 10, 000 mAh pack, both charging at once saves time.
My replacement pack for the one that got stolen is 36L from Target. You people and your dyneema please. I’d use it for the PCT. In my dreams.
Hank, you’re such a well groomed guy, so I have to ask this question: Your list says nothing about shaving tools. What did you do can a guy actually go unshaven for 5 weeks?
Watching this really highlights what an easy ride the camino is compared with a PCT. I literally rock up and by a couple of 500ml water bottles that I refill as a go. Most days there is a village every 3-6kms, maybe 1 day between Carrion de los Condes and Templario do you need to carry extra water. The camino is so well equipped wth water, washing machines dryers, coffee shops, farmacies, it’s a challenging walk at times but if you have any fitness it’s pretty much just pleasant. All the road walking may be a surprise to Dixie but this will be a walk in the park. I wear the same clothes I wear at home pretty much, the only advise id give is if you can get quick drying towels/clothes as the dryers can be rubbish and the weather tricky in Galicia and to take a sleep sack every Albergue ived stayed in has blankets. Take your chances on the bedbugs thou! Hope you’re loving the experience Dixie! It will be nice to not have to worry about safety or water and just enjoy your walk with your sister and explore this beautiful country.
Great info Hank!!! Just curious you may have said this earlier but is it necessary to bring a water filter (Sawyer Squeeze) on the Camino? What is protocol for water along the walk? Love your suggestion of carrying a plastic water bottle instead of a bladder!
Enjoy your time here in Spain. Weather has been fairly dramatic this last month. Down in the south were I am we had first snow above 2000m on Navada the other week but 30 deg c this week. Not helping bringing 25 kg sacks of almonds up 45deg slopes out of the ravines but getting my mountain legs back in after a summer layoff.Looking forward to your blog x
How was the space in the bag after, much room for anything else? Great vids by the way ��. Good luck
Many thanks, hoping to complete this journey next year. Thank for the great advice.
You need a sleeping bag. Albergues are of varying quality, and you might experience bed bugs. And if you are walking the Camino Frances, you will do better with a pair that can handle wet, dirty and rocky roads
Good video. You are so right about only using your phone instead of a pack full of tech. I did it on a mountain bike, the gear is very similar. Safe happy travels fella.
Modest clothes are required in Church’s in Europe also its often BYOTP and Pay for using the Toilet and little TP is provided…!
Hank, why synthetic (underwear, shirts) stuff? Cotton is lighter and cooler than synthetic.
I love your video! Can you give us in update on Emilya. She’s beautiful. You two look good together.�� Buen Camino.
Thats for the video, for a first timer camino hiker its nice to have this information. Leaving from Victoria Canada to start Camino Frances first week in September 2020. Was stressing about weight of gear and how much to take, this helps out a lot. Buen Camino!
Buen Camino! I just released my series on the Camino del Norte. Such an amazing trip!
Hi Hank, I loved your video. My husband and I are in our mid/late 50’s from Florida. Florida is flat and we are nervous about the terrain. We are preparing for El Camino for 8 -10 days in May. Where do you suggest we begin our trek?
Wish I would have found your video before I bought my backpack. I bought an Ospry 60. Hopefully I won’t regret it. I’m going in June. Doing the Portuguese coastal route. Great video!
I’m leaving next week. Can you tell me the name of the hotel you used in Burgos? Thanks!
I walked the camino one and a half time,it is great,,thanks for information!
Great vdos. Thanks for bringing your personal experiences to the world
I completely disagree on your advice regarding shoes! I walked the entire Camino in September and I was very glad that I have used my worn in hiking boots. There were many steep descents and I was so happy that I made the right choice, but it seems that many Americans were in favor of trekking boots. I was wondering why. After being on the road for five weeks without blisters I knew I had made the right decision and I will do it again
Hank, You need to write a book, How to meet your wife on the Camino de Santiago. Haven’t seen one yet..
wow that looks like a cushy trail! Does anyone actually tent camp along the way?
Great video. Love that you’ve done it before and you are packing based on what you learned!
Fab video!! Doing the Frances in September (first time), so working on my packing list. Planning to blog along the way, so I may steal your bluetooth keyboard setup.:) Did you get any rain on your trip and did you pick up a jacket/poncho or anything? Would also LOVE to see a video on your photography gear. I’m going to hold myself to my phone and maybe GoPro, but all that photog/videography stuff is so interesting to me. Great info here-thanks!
For 3 days backpacking what’s the max weight you should carry?
Hey Dixie! I’m on the Camino right now. Tips on tendonitis flare ups?
Thank you for the helpful tips and for sharing your awesome experience of the Camino.
Hi Hank, Thanks, I chose your Pack and bought a decent set of Cross Trainers which were fine. The sleepign bag liner was a great idea but a mate didnt bring a bag so he ended up using that. We went in March,quiet and perfect Thanks and will use your Kit list again when I go back next year so dont delete it:-) Roy
Hank…enjoyed your Camino de Santiago film. Easily one of the better ones out there!
I’ve been trying to figure out what time frame you did your walk. You mentioned Summer in this video, but which month(s) did you go?
Thanks for all the videos!
I have really loved your videos mate super helpful in getting me prepared for my first one in September this year
Never having done this, I am realizing that you basically have to empty your pack each evening to get what you need out or in the bag. Is that correct? I guess that is not a huge commitment.
I’m doing camino Frances starting in SJPP on 29th June 2019. What about you?
other things I have found helpful on my caminos (4500km in total so far):
clothes pins
drybags for redundancy (they don’t make as much noise as regular plastic bags, so you don’t annoy other pilgrims at night)
a headlamp
earplugs
And packing as light as possible.
If you are going to do the camino, don’t buy those stupid shells. Only idiots do that. The shells are supposed to be a souvenir you take in Fisterra’s beach at the end of your journey. There’s litterally thousands of them on that beach. Buying it doesn’t make sense at all.
The same goes for walking stick, don’t buy a walking stick in a shop, there’s plenty of that in the woods. Oh and don’t bother neither with anti-bed bug products, none of them work except professional poison so save yourself 10€+, if you are to choose an albergue in the countryside, try to avoid wooden bed.
Peace and Buen Camino.
I have just watched both your videos! The entire journey and the packing list! I am doing a small stretch to raise funds for breast cancer research in October this year and your packing list was great thank you. We are actually starting in Santiago and finishing in Finisterre so a very small section. 70+ miles in 3 days. Your videos have made me want to do the entire Camino maybe next time!
Very well made video. Thank you!!! I am doing a 10 day portion and this video was super helpful!
What a great informative video. I’m walking it again this April. I did it in 2018 and from that experience I’ve written a novel about the Camino called The Catching of the Camino Wind. It is now available @ Amazon.com in either paperback or e-book.
Hey Dixie! Loved your series on the Camino! I noticed you were carrying a Sony and wondered what lens(es) you brought? I’m training for the Camino and have wondered about taking my Sony A7riii vs maybe a a cell phone with a good camera. I’d like to take the Sony with me, but lens weight can be so variable that I’m not convinced on carrying it yet.
Hi, you mentioned that most of way is asphalt or road. Is it feasible to take a backpack with wheels? I have a bad back and shoulders.
i must have been lucky because i didn’t put much thought in to shoes or socks, i bought a pair of shoes and the first time i walked outside with them after buying them was after i arrived in spain and began walking the camino. Also i had just regular cheap everyday socks and i had 1 small blister on my toe and that disappeared in a day.. i saw people who had double socks to prevent friction and everything snd they still had their feet covered in blisters -”