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Critique my packing list!

ericac2002

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Camino del Norte 2014
I'm planning on doing the norte route in April-May and am trying to finalize my list. I'm prepared for a lot of rain! Please provide any suggested changes.
· Clothes:

o Shirts

§ 2 short-sleeve quick-drying shirts

§ Long-sleeve REI shift

§ Purple thermal top

o Pants:

§ Convertible pants

§ Leggings

§ Running shorts

§ Yoga pants

o Undergarments:

§ 3 pairs underwear

§ Sport bra

§ Regular bra

§ 3 Hiking socks

o Outerwear:

§ Raincoat

§ Northface fleece

o Accessories:

§ Buff

§ Scarf

o Footwear:

§ Hiking sandals

§ Boots

· Toiletries:

o Shower bag

o Shampoo

o Conditioner

o Razor

o Soap

o Shaving cream

o Deodorant

o Lotion

o Contacts

o Contact solution

o Glasses

o Blister kit

o Towel

o Brush/comb

o Tweezers

o Meds

o Earplugs

· Tech:

o Adapter

o Phone

o Charger

· Other:

o Wallet

o Pack rain cover

o Sleeping bag

o Pillow

· Documents:

o Passport

o Ticket

o Itinerary
 
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Hola and welcome. April- May can be anything from cold to hot so your variety of clothes is a good idea. Personally I prefer long sleeved shirts and roll the sleeves up if the weather is right. Similarly both my trousers are zip-offs. Basically think - one complete change of clothes from the skin out, plus the 'extras' you need (underwear, socks, thermals etc). Keep toiletries to a minimum and I wouldn't take a pillow, but some folk take a pillow case and put fleece etc inside to make a pillow if needed. Three or four light pegs are helpful if you need to hang stuff up, or use safety pins. Washing doesn't always dry and may need fastening to your pack. Again some folk take a light elastic clothes line, or similar.
Weight is the most important consideration so try filling your pack and see how it feels to walk in. If it is too heavy at home it will feel way to heavy on the Camino. I have a different list for 2012, 2013 and this year but this is my list from 2011
 

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