The interweb is awash with Camino packing lists so here is my contribution to this data base...
Some considerations for our Camino:
Traveling a long way (Vancouver to Portugal) to start the walk
After our Camino we are doing a cycle tour and other touristy things
Likely hot in late August in Portugal and cool in early October in Prague
Plan to carry our kit rather than use a luggage shuttle
Desire to look as good as possible
It is about the weight. Trolling through others' blogs, forums, etc. there is plenty of advice for keeping the weight down. A friend of ours is walking Leon to Santiago de Compostela carrying five lbs on her back! Plenty of others are in the sub ten pound weight category. Realistically, my goal is to land somewhere between fifteen and twenty pounds for the walk itself.
We have already decided upon and researched a plan to send ahead from Porto to Santiago de Compostela a package with clothing, bike gloves, etc. for the second part of our trip that is not required for the Camino.
Here we go...
Packs
MEC Spirit 40 backpack with rain cover
Arcteryx Sling bag 4
Mini travel backpack (doubles as stuff bag)
Shoes:
Keen Voyageur Hiking Shoes
Keen Hiking Sandals
Socks and Undies:
Three prs of each
Outer Wear:
MEC cycling rain jacket
MEC light fleece
Hats:
OR Radar cap
OR Rain hat
Bottoms:
MEC Zip off hiking pants (grey)
MEC MTB shorts (black)
Lulu Lemon travel pants
Tops:
Synthetic tee
Sleeveless tee
Cotton tee
Synthetic polo
Long sleeve plaid
Long sleeve synthetic
Electronics:
Olympus Camera
Mobile telephone
Chargers
Toiletries:
The usual
Misc:
Guide book
Mini tripod
Sun glasses
Reading glasses
Buff
Bandanna
Synthetic mini towel
Laundry soap and line
Hiking poles
Swiss Army knife
Spoon
Addition items for Danube trip that will be shipped ahead to Santiago de Compostela:
Cycling jersey
Cycling gloves
Cycling vest
Cycling under shorts
Using super light weight MEC packing cubes to keep things organized.
Weighing in (minus the cycling package) at 16 pounds. Acceptable.
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