sineadalexandria
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- October 2018?
Hello
I am embarking on my first Camino on October 2nd 2018. I have read lots of packing lists, and done copious amounts of research to narrow mine down as much as possible. The reason I am posting it here is that I am yet to purchase several items on my list (these items are bolded) so I would like to be sure they are worth the money I plan to spend. A few notes before the list:
1) Sleeping
Sinead
I am embarking on my first Camino on October 2nd 2018. I have read lots of packing lists, and done copious amounts of research to narrow mine down as much as possible. The reason I am posting it here is that I am yet to purchase several items on my list (these items are bolded) so I would like to be sure they are worth the money I plan to spend. A few notes before the list:
- I am very sensitive to the cold. I know that I will not be able to enjoy my walk (or my sleep) if I am not warm, so this is my main priority. I also really, really want to stay dry because I am miserable if I am wet!
- I have a 30L pack, and I am only walking the last 100ks from Sarria to Santiago (6-8 days). I am approx 59kgs, so I'm aiming for nothing heavier than 6kgs on my back.
- I will be purchasing some items here in Australia, and some in either Lisbon or Barcelona pre-Camino.
- I know not all of my items are fancy quick-dry heroes but I would prefer not to spend money on things like t-shirts if I can get away with cotton - but I am very open to advice, so if you really think it's worth the $$ please let me know.
1) Sleeping
- sleeping bag ($85 Decathlon)
- pillowcase
- noise cancelling earplugs ($15 HEAROS Xteme)
- 1 pair wool hiking socks ($25 Smartwool?)
- 1 pair sock liners (??)
- 1 pair cotton socks (for sleeping)
- 2 pairs microfibre undies ($15 Bonds)
- 1 bra
- 1 Nike sports bra
- 1 pair quick dry pants (Columbia Cascades Explorer Pants $35 or Helly Hansen HILD QD Pant $80)
- 1 cotton t-shirt
- 1 long sleeve cotton top
- 1 fleece jumper
- North Face rain jacket
- Rain pants ($19 Decathlon)
- MacPac puffer jacket
- Gloves
- Hiking boots (Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Amped Leather Boots $150 - half size larger)
- Jandals (aka flip flops aka thongs)
- Beanie
- Thermal long sleeve top (100% polypropylene)
- Thermal leggings (100% polypropylene)
- 1 pair shorts
- Toothbrush + cover
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Dr Bronner’s soap (shampoo, body wash, laundry soap)
- Fash wash (travel size)
- Tissues (car pack)
- Comb
- Sunscreen (travel size)
- Lip balm
- Vaseline ($5)
- Deodorant
- Microfiber towel
- Moisturiser (travel size)
- Hand sanitiser
- Safety pin
- Band-aids x 3
- Ibuprofen x 5
- Compeed or moleskin (buy on Camino?)
- Prescription medications
- Earphones
- iPhone
- Adaptor
- Portable charger
- Portable charger cord
- Phone charger cord
- Water bottle (300ml) (buy a second one?)
- Pegless clothesline ($2 Kmart)
- Ziploc bags for waterproofing + trash
- Sunglasses
- Travel umbrella
- Small journal + pen
- Backpack rain cover ($10 Decathlon)
- Snack bars or trail mix
- Passport
- Debit card
- Cash
- Pilgrim credential
Sinead