CamisMors
Camilla
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Francés - September/2023
I'm sure there's a ton of similar posts, but I'd really appreciate any insights of more experienced pilgrims. I'm doing Camino Frances from SJPP for the first time starting September 1st (it's just 3 days away from now! I'm equal amounts excited and terrified).
1 pair of lightweight hiking pants
2 lightweight hiking shorts
1 lightweight hiking t-shirt
1 tank top
1 long sleeve thermal t-shirt
1 jumper (the lightest one I had in my wardrobe)
1 lightweight rain jacket
3 pairs of anti blister socks (wear 1, pack 2)
4 pairs of underwear (wear 1, pack 3)
2 sports bra (wear 1, pack 1)
1 lightweight hiking hat
Sunglasses
Flip flops
Sleeping bag liner
1 small fleece blanket
Microfiber towel
Solid shampoo bar
Conditioner - Travel size
Shower gel - travel size
Moisturiser - travel size
Toothpaste - travel size
Toothbrush
Floss (out of the container, already cut and stored in a tiny plastic bag)
Small comb
Couple of hair ties
Roll on deodorant
Nail clippers
Nail file
Earplugs
Blister plasters
Vaseline - travel size
Small roll of surgical tape
Small bunch of cotton pads and swabs
2 packs of paper tissues (pocket size)
Feminine hygiene products
Electrolyte tablets
Paracetamol
Bottle of vitamins I take regularly
Small bottle with some laundry detergent
Other items:
Walking poles
Water bladder (empty)
Backpack rain cover
Safety pins
S hook
Set of bamboo knife, fork and spoon
Couple of Ziplock bags and trash bags
Tote bag
Phone
Phone charger
Powerbank
Headphones
Passport and cards (bank, health insurance and etc)
Couple of Polaroid pictures of my husband and the cats
Total weight: 5.8 kg, which gives me 11.6% of my bodyweight! It doesn't feel too heavy the way it is now and I feel like I'm prepared to both cold and hot weather. It's been hard to think about what I'll need for cold weather because it's currently really hot where I live, but I already know it's going to be cold and rainy when I arrive at SJPP. The only thing I'd like to carry a few more would be a couple of t-shirts, but I guess I can always buy one If feel like I need it and can pull the extra weight, specially considering I have a lot of empty space in my backpack now.
Any comments or ideas? Thanks in advance!
- Backpack: 50L Forclaz Travel 100: I actually regret buying this. It was the first item I bought for my Camino before doing a proper research, it’s too big, weighs 1,5kg, and it's half empty now. I would've been just fine with a smaller one. But, it is what I have now, and I can’t afford another one.
- Shoes: Columbia Plateau waterproof hiking trainers (I bought it at an outlet for a great value and I’m in love with them, I've been wearing them around and they’re super comfortable)
- Clothing:
1 pair of lightweight hiking pants
2 lightweight hiking shorts
1 lightweight hiking t-shirt
1 tank top
1 long sleeve thermal t-shirt
1 jumper (the lightest one I had in my wardrobe)
1 lightweight rain jacket
3 pairs of anti blister socks (wear 1, pack 2)
4 pairs of underwear (wear 1, pack 3)
2 sports bra (wear 1, pack 1)
1 lightweight hiking hat
Sunglasses
Flip flops
Sleeping bag liner
1 small fleece blanket
Microfiber towel
- Toiletries: This was the hardest part for me, I don't care that much about the clothing, but I'm a girly girl and I like to smell good, so leaving behind all the things I love was difficult: perfume, the skincare products, the 18 different creams for each body part... But, I think I got a little bit of everything I like to use.
Solid shampoo bar
Conditioner - Travel size
Shower gel - travel size
Moisturiser - travel size
Toothpaste - travel size
Toothbrush
Floss (out of the container, already cut and stored in a tiny plastic bag)
Small comb
Couple of hair ties
Roll on deodorant
Nail clippers
Nail file
Earplugs
Blister plasters
Vaseline - travel size
Small roll of surgical tape
Small bunch of cotton pads and swabs
2 packs of paper tissues (pocket size)
Feminine hygiene products
Electrolyte tablets
Paracetamol
Bottle of vitamins I take regularly
Small bottle with some laundry detergent
Other items:
Walking poles
Water bladder (empty)
Backpack rain cover
Safety pins
S hook
Set of bamboo knife, fork and spoon
Couple of Ziplock bags and trash bags
Tote bag
Phone
Phone charger
Powerbank
Headphones
Passport and cards (bank, health insurance and etc)
Couple of Polaroid pictures of my husband and the cats
Total weight: 5.8 kg, which gives me 11.6% of my bodyweight! It doesn't feel too heavy the way it is now and I feel like I'm prepared to both cold and hot weather. It's been hard to think about what I'll need for cold weather because it's currently really hot where I live, but I already know it's going to be cold and rainy when I arrive at SJPP. The only thing I'd like to carry a few more would be a couple of t-shirts, but I guess I can always buy one If feel like I need it and can pull the extra weight, specially considering I have a lot of empty space in my backpack now.
Any comments or ideas? Thanks in advance!