The Road to Santiago
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  • The Camino de Santiago
    • Travel from Paris to St. Jean Pied de Port
    • The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell
    • Your Pilgrims Passport
    • Getting Your Compostela/Pilgrim's Mass
    • The Pilgrim's Mass Prayer
    • Accommodation: Albergues, Hostals & Hotels
    • Sending Your Backpack Ahead
    • Storing Excess Baggage
  • Camino Climate and Conditions
  • Buses & Taxis Along the Camino
  • Calculating Camino Costs
    • Access to Money
  • Things To Consider When Packing
    • Spring Packing List
    • Summer Packing List
    • Autumn Packing List
    • Winter Packing List
    • The Right Back Pack
    • The Right Sleeping Bag
    • The Right Footwear
    • Foot Care
  • Mobile Phones, WiFi & Internet Services
  • Training for the Camino
  • FAQ's
  • Explore these links
  • Guided Walks
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  • Shadows, Shells and Spain
  • Camino de Crestone
  • Camino Author Interviews
  • A Near-Death Experience and The Camino
  • Privacy Policy
  • Lovely Camino Products to Travel With!

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SPRING PACKING LIST
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ONEPACK 70L Internal Frame Backpack

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ROAMM Nomad 80L Internal Frame Backpack


RULE OF THUMB REMINDER: It's best to carry around 10 per cent of your body weight, but factor in your body strength and stamina. I found that I could only carry around 7%. At 10% of my body weight, my pack felt heavy and cumbersome. Other people comfortably carried much more, so test it out for yourself.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember that you will be carrying water and some food with you as you walk the camino. This has to be taken into your packing weight considerations. In winter, spring and autumn, 1 litre of water is sufficient as there are many fountains along the route. Of course you'll have to figure out what your own needs are. Summer calls for at least two litres, and in any season, you will carry some snacks to keep you going.

SPRING PACKING LIST (FOR BACKPACKS)

Clothing

2 pairs of zip-off trousers or leggings
1 pair of shorts or skirt for evening wear
1 thermal vest
2 pairs of knickers
3 pairs of socks (1 pair to sleep in)
1 pair of wool gloves
2 Bras
2 T-shirts 
1 long-sleeve light-weight shirt
1 light-weight shirt for evenings
1 warm fleece 
Light-weight warm jacket                               
1 pair of walking shoes/hiking boots      READ ABOUT THE RIGHT HIKING FOOTWEAR
1 pair of walking sandals (for hot days if your feet over-heat, and for evenings)
1 pair of light flip-flops for the shower 
1 light-weight rain poncho (the kind that fits into a tiny bag) or water-proof rain jacket
Plastic backpack cover (if you don't use a water-tight rain poncho)

ZIP-OFFS ON AMAZON

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YOUR WELCOME FLEECE! 

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Toiletries

Miniature size shampoo and conditioner – buy more as you go
Miniature size soap (the type you get in hotels)-buy more en-route
Miniature toothpaste and toothbrush
Miniature body lotion (doubles up as moisturizer too)
Small roll-on deodorant-(buy more as you go)
Small feather-weight towel (buy them in camping stores)
Make-up (for people like me!) Keep it to a minimum
Tiny hairbrush or comb
Sunscreen lotion
Lip-balm
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           BUY MINIATURE TOILETRIES ON AMAZON (YOU CAN ALSO REPLENISH ON THE CAMINO TRAIL)
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First Aid

Needle and thread
Band-Aids
Compeed
Antiseptic cream
Vaseline
Duct-tape or medical tape
Pain-killers
               BUY HERE ON AMAZON, BUT MAKE SURE IT INCLUDES ITEMS ON THIS LIST
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Electronic Devices

​Adaptor Plug
Mobile phone/Iphone plus charger 
Small Guidebook (if you do not have electronic devices on which to bookmark web pages)
Camera (if you don’t have a good one embedded in your electronic devices)
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Sleeping Equipment

A lightweight sleeping bag that will also keep you warm (see more on this here) 

A single duvet cover OR single sheet. (This is optional and only for those who don't like sleeping on bed covering that may likely have been slept on by others) 
Pillow case (again, many pilgrims don’t like to put their heads on a pillow that has been used by many others)

Ear plugs (people don’t just snore after long hikes, they have been known to ROAR!)

Eye-mask (pilgrims have been known to throw on the lights in the early hours before they leave)

EYE MASKS AND EAR-PLUGS ARE A MUST!

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Carrying a guidebook adds weight to your pack and a lot of pilgrims prefer electronic guides. Many people who do carry them tend to rip away pages as they walk the trail, leaving the pack lighter as the journey goes on.


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Feather-weight sarongs are useful items to carry as they can be used in many different ways. They protect your neck and head from the sun, can be used as a skirt, wrap-dress, towel, emergency arm-sling or bandage, emergency backpack, picnic blanket.....The list goes on! I'll leave the rest to your imagination!


Packing Lists for Other Seasons
summer
autumn
winter

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​Click here to choose the RIGHT backpack 
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RAIN CAUTION!
Be  careful when buying your rain poncho and backpack cover. Some brands are just not up to the job when it rains down furiously (it does that a lot in spring, especially in Galicia). 

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Waterproof Backpack Rain Cover

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Waterproof Poncho

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Spring in Spain brings changeable weather. It can still be very cold, especially in the mornings and evenings and at high altitudes. Depending on your location, and towards the end of spring, the weather can get nice and warm, so leave prepared.


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Wear sunscreen often. You are exposed to UV all day and can get sunburn even in spring.


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If you find yourself walking at a very rainy time, in addition to your backpack cover, you might want to consider packing the contents of your backpack in plastic bags before re-packing them. This helps keep everything dry when even the ponchos let in the water. 


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Weigh your backpack as you add items on your 'wants' list. You'll be surprised how little you can take, how the small things add up. An extra pair of socks or  knickers, or that evening shawl...it all makes for a heavier load in the end. 


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You can buy the most amazingly light-weight clothing, backpacks, towels and more at hiking stores near you or you can purchase them online on the link below. 

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  • Home
  • Contents
  • Camino Stories
  • Contact
  • Camino Routes Summary
    • Camino Frances Map & Additional Information
    • Camino Portuguese Map & Additional Information
    • Camino del Norte Map & Additional Information
    • Via de la Plata Map & Additional Information
  • Camino Planning Tools
  • The Camino de Santiago
    • Travel from Paris to St. Jean Pied de Port
    • The Symbolism of the Scallop Shell
    • Your Pilgrims Passport
    • Getting Your Compostela/Pilgrim's Mass
    • The Pilgrim's Mass Prayer
    • Accommodation: Albergues, Hostals & Hotels
    • Sending Your Backpack Ahead
    • Storing Excess Baggage
  • Camino Climate and Conditions
  • Buses & Taxis Along the Camino
  • Calculating Camino Costs
    • Access to Money
  • Things To Consider When Packing
    • Spring Packing List
    • Summer Packing List
    • Autumn Packing List
    • Winter Packing List
    • The Right Back Pack
    • The Right Sleeping Bag
    • The Right Footwear
    • Foot Care
  • Mobile Phones, WiFi & Internet Services
  • Training for the Camino
  • FAQ's
  • Explore these links
  • Guided Walks
  • Camino Videos and Films
  • Camino Books
  • Shadows, Shells and Spain
  • Camino de Crestone
  • Camino Author Interviews
  • A Near-Death Experience and The Camino
  • Privacy Policy
  • Lovely Camino Products to Travel With!