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First aid kit?

Camino Yogini

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Francés (Spring 2012); Norte Costa (Fall 2013); Del Ebro/Francés (Fall 2014); European Peace Walk (Spring 2016)
Hola, peregrinos!
I will be walking from SJPP, leaving Calgary Canada on April 24. This is my first Camino. Getting excited! I'm almost ready though I do still have to lighten my pack considerably (currently at approx 16 lbs, need to get down to 13.5 lb). Thanks so much for this fabulous forum! I've learned lots from you folks.

But I still need to put together a first aid kit. Can some experienced peregrinos post photos of what you've done? I'm especially interested in your needle and thread for potential blisters. I don't want the point of a needle sticking somewhere where it could jab me unexpectedly but I don't want to overpack with some massive case for a wee thing.

Thanks, and Buen Camino!
Helen
 
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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The first edition came out in 2003 and has become the go-to-guide for many pilgrims over the years. It is shipping with a Pilgrim Passport (Credential) from the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
we are taking lots of those old film cases with grey tops so you can write what the hell is inside, vaseline, sudocrem, needle, teatree oil, pills & potions, ear what-its, soap shampoo, string, start off with small compeed pac & hope to give it away, saftey-pins, plasters, these things are pretty water proof too, I refuse to take a sac cover, we both use macpac's, & I'm re-proofing mine(20yrs old)

ps we are not taking a camera, just our eyes :D
Going to wash my hat too so reproof that too :roll:
 
i took one of those sewing kits one picks up in hotels... otherwise maybe use a matchbook/box....

apart from that all my toiletries were in 2 ziplock bags (flight size) one for the dailies one for the rest, no need to pack everything seperately, and this way you can locate everything easily and they are lighter than lots of film cases...
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Camino Yogini said:
But I still need to put together a first aid kit.
Helen, you may find that, even on the holy Camino, Murphy's law remains very much applicable: the one thing you didn't carry with you will inevitably be necessary.
Don't panic yet! Most, if not all, albergues have not only a comprehensive first aid kit available for unfortunate pilgrims, but also experienced hospitaleros who can advise and patch most pilgrims' misadventures. For major accidents they can direct you to more specialized assistance, in which cases any first aid kit would be hopelessly inadequate.
On top of that, local pharmacies along the Camino are usually well equipped with whatever items many pilgrims over the years have proven to necessitate.
And should you get stuck somewhere with some really serious misadventure, you may well be assisted by experienced passing pilgrims who can communicate with locals and ask for help.
Always remain calm and listen to obviously knowledgeable locals.
 
Pieces said:
i took one of those sewing kits one picks up in hotels... otherwise maybe use a matchbook/box....

apart from that all my toiletries were in 2 ziplock bags (flight size) one for the dailies one for the rest, no need to pack everything seperately, and this way you can locate everything easily and they are lighter than lots of film cases...

maybe but in our case split between 2 including tooth paste :lol: ziplock bags sound a good idea, will look into them too. thanks.
 
Camino Yogini:

I bring a first aid kit purchased from REI. They offer a variety of different very lightweight kits also very nicely packaged.

Ultreya,
Joe
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
I'm starting only a week or so earlier than you :)

I've put together a first aid kit that includes bandaids, ear buds, disinfectant wipes, blister tape and panadol. The way I see it, these are things i could potentially need whilst hiking during the day. Anything more advanced I can seek assistance with at a town.

I learnt from backpacking for 6mths in which i took every first aid item under the sun, most of which returned home with me at the end of the trip!
 

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