Once You Decide What Camino Route You Want to Walk, Check the Weather Averages for the Month You’Ll Be There to Help Plan Clothing Layers
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Once you decide what Camino route you want to walk, check the weather averages for the month you’ll be there to help plan clothing layers. One more tip: don’t be tempted to overpack. A lightweight pack will make your hike way more enjoyable. Buen Camino! Sleeping and shelter Lightweight sleeping bag liner Lightweight sleeping bag (like the MEC Intrepid sleeping bag) Food and water Water bottles or hydration reservoir Spork (2L total) Hiking gear 40–45L backpack or smaller Sturdy mid-weight hiking shoes Rain cover or pack liner Guidebook Stuff sacks or sealable plastic bags Compass to organize items in your pack Safety gear Headlamp or flashlight with extra Sunglasses batteries Multi-function knife (with can opener Whistle and corkscrew) Personal first aid kit with blister care Prescription medication in a sealed, Sunscreen dry container Clothing When it comes to materials, leave the cotton behind. Make sure your hiking shorts, long johns, pants, T-shirts, underwear and sports bra are made of quick-drying materials that wick moisture. Hiking socks (2–3 pairs, wool-blend) Lightweight long johns Liner socks, if necessary (2 pairs) Fleece jacket, lightweight puffy jacket Synthetic, quick-drying underwear (2 or wool sweater pairs) Rain jacket or poncho Sports bra Rain pants T-shirts (1–2) Toque or neck gaiter (wool or fleece) Hiking shorts Lightweight wide-brimmed sun hat Hiking pants (nylon works well) Lightweight fleece gloves Travel essentials Photo ID Travel visa, if required Passport Cash and credit/debit card for food Health insurance card and lodging along the trail Travel insurance info Camino Trail credential Itinerary, ticket and reservation info Page 1 of 2 Personal items Phone and charger Power bank or spare batteries for Travel adapter electronic devices Toilet paper Feminine hygiene supplies Hand sanitizer Lightweight flip-flops or sandals Quick-drying towel or face cloth Travel-size soap Earplugs Shampoo and conditioner Toothbrush Deodorant Toothpaste Optional items Wash bag for sink laundry Eye mask 1–2m cord and clothes pegs Bug spray Watch Anti-chafing cream Notebook and pencil Super lightweight tote bag Headphones Camera Money belt or waist belt Luggage lock Lip balm Page 2 of 2 .