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As always my comments in italics
Rain Jacket (0.8 lb) - leave at home, you have a poncho
Fleece (0.8 lb) [or a down jacket I have which weighs the same but is warmer. Is the fleece good since it's more sturdy? Or is the down better?] - I would take the down.
Sleeping bag liner (4.4 oz) - no sleeping bag?
Ear plugs 20 pairs (0.6 oz) - unless you want to hand them out or they are single use, take less
Towel (light/small) [like a hand towel? Or can I bring a normal one?] - use the sarong
Water bottle [Brita filter 7.3 oz+800mL while Platypus foldable water bottle is 1.3 oz. + 2L. Should I bring just the platypus? Brita (because it has a filter?) both?] - I would take neither and certainly no filter. I always just buy 1-2 PET bottles on arrival.
Sarong - there you have your towel
gold chain for my engagement ring- is it better to wear it on my neck than on my hand? After all, I have to take it off when I sleep... - I would leave at home, less risk of losing it.
my travel journal that I used in Spain the last time I was there - take a fresh one
razor - leave at home
Also, you take some sunscreen, the sun can still burn you this time of the year.
Buen Camino, SY
I'm mostly in agreement with @SYates except for a few things:
About the platypus: there have been threads here arguing the benefits and drawbacks of them--and everyone has an opinion one way or another--it's personal. I stay more hydrated with a water bladder--and at this time of year heat/dehydration is probably more of an issue than cold.
- The platypus, which I would take.
- The sarong, which I'd leave behind in favor of a small towel (or an old-fashioned flat cloth diaper instead--small, light, and absorbent).
- Linen pants? I'd go tech instead.
- Consider a vest and long sleeve hi-tech undershirt if you 'run hot,' instead of the down or pile jacket--that may be enough.
- I'd only take the rainjacket as an extra layer if you ditch the jacket for a vest. If not--definitely the poncho (if it goes over the pack and has sleeves, like the Altus brand).
- I'd take one fewer pairs of socks. Wash one, wear one. Same with undies--or be brave and go commando.
- And...the ring? Why not leave it on at night? If it stays on your hand all the time it's one less thing to accidentally misplace. And a chain can break.
Buen Camino, Angela!
Thank you! I forgot to include the first aid kit and the headlamp as couple of the things I wasn't sure if I should bring! I am still rummaging through my things to find a thread and needle kit. I'll keep those things in mind!I didn't see a first aid kit. Everyone says you can buy whatever you need...but that doesn't help if you're in the middle of nowhere and have an allergic reaction (that happened to me), bad fall with a sprained ankle or nasty blisters that need lunch time care. I take a bit more than most but include things for allergic reactions, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, colds, infections, wound care, blister care, ibuprofen/pain, dental kit, ace wrap, small roll of duct tape (useful for getting nettles off skin), headlamp, tweezers, emergency blanket (winter). All goes into a small bright orange dry sack that lives in the outside top pack pocket.
This stuff has come in handy more times than I can count but at the bare minimum, you need blister/wound kit, ibuprofen and benedryl.
Safe, healthy and fun travels!
... I am still rummaging through my things to find a thread and needle kit. ...
uh oh- I thought that that's what people were doing! Take the needle and thread, heat up the needle to sanitize, let the thread soak up the blister... no?I seriously hope that that will be exclusively for clothing first aid and not for blisters! Buen Camino, SY
uh oh- I thought that that's what people were doing! Take the needle and thread, heat up the needle to sanitize, let the thread soak up the blister... no?time to add something else to the shopping list.
I would agree with SYates. I'm just back from Spain and used my sleeping bag every night. It can get chilly especially when you are tired and/or hungry. Also I used 2 500ml bottles for water - you don't need a filter. I sent my platypus home at Estella.Thanks so much for the quick reply!
sleeping bag liner- yeah I did a lot of searching over the forum and it seems that the majority seem to say a liner should suffice at this time of the year. Do you think I should get a bag when I get to Spain?
Ear plugs- yeah I was hoping to give them out as needed! After all, they take so little mass and so little weight. Anything else, I probably wouldn't take extra.
Taking heed of all your advice!
uh oh- I thought that that's what people were doing! Take the needle and thread, heat up the needle to sanitize, let the thread soak up the blister... no?time to add something else to the shopping list.
I used that method twice, without any problem. Left the thread in overnight, applied Neosporin and a bandaid in the AM. I had no more problems.uh oh- I thought that that's what people were doing! Take the needle and thread, heat up the needle to sanitize, let the thread soak up the blister... no?time to add something else to the shopping list.
The good thing is that there are stores in Spain.Waiting to board in the airport now- I ended up bringing just two pairs of socks and underwear (darn, now I wish I just kept the three haha) but hopefully things will still go okay.
I brought my down, platypus, my rain jacket(which is also a windbreaker), and my journal. I ended up leaving my ring at home. Thanks everyone!
I'm trying not to worry so much as I can't do anything about it now. But I do hope I can buy any missing supplies fairly easily when I get to Spain.
Waiting to board in the airport now- I ended up bringing just two pairs of socks and underwear (darn, now I wish I just kept the three haha) but hopefully things will still go okay.
I brought my down, platypus, my rain jacket(which is also a windbreaker), and my journal. I ended up leaving my ring at home. Thanks everyone!
I'm trying not to worry so much as I can't do anything about it now. But I do hope I can buy any missing supplies fairly easily when I get to Spain.
Hi Angela:Hi peregrinos! In less than 24 hours, I hop on the plane that will take me to Madrid and then the bus that will take me to Burgos. I am so excited, but worried that I haven't packed well enough! Will I bring too much stuff? Forget something crucial? Take the wrong thing? Please pitch in anything that you think would be helpful, even if it has nothing to do with my packing list. Below, I have added my packing list which was 80%+ completed thanks to Simon's list (https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/packing-list-camino-spain-april-october.498/ thank you thank you!) with the respective weight of most items (I haven't been able to weigh everything due to that I'm running last minute laundry... haha!). What I definitely need help with is in bold. Thank you!
Backpack (3.4 lbs, Osprey 46 L)
Rain Jacket (0.8 lb)
Poncho (13.1 oz)
Long trousers linen or synthetic (9.8 oz)
Shorts (4.6 oz)
Walking shirts 2 (3.1 oz + ____)
Fleece (0.8 lb) [or a down jacket I have which weighs the same but is warmer. Is the fleece good since it's more sturdy? Or is the down better?]
Underwear 3
Hikimg socks 3 pairs (6.2 oz)
Light sandals (6.3 oz)
Sunglasses + case (5.5 oz)
Hat (6.5 oz)
Trekking poles (0.8 lb)
Sleeping bag liner (4.4 oz)
Ear plugs 20 pairs (0.6 oz)
Hair ties + bobby pins
supplements (I have a Vitamin D and iron deficiency)
tiny pack of tissues (0.8 oz)
Towel (light/small) [like a hand towel? Or can I bring a normal one?]
Several ziplocs
Pocket knife (will be bought in Spain)
Cellphone & Charger (7.8 oz)
Money / ID / Debit Card
Passport
Pilgrim's Passport
Water bottle [Brita filter 7.3 oz+800mL while Platypus foldable water bottle is 1.3 oz. + 2L. Should I bring just the platypus? Brita (because it has a filter?) both?]
Small piece of soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Sarong
Sports bra 2
guidebook
Stuff I want to bring but not sure if I should:
gold chain for my engagement ring- is it better to wear it on my neck than on my hand? After all, I have to take it off when I sleep...
my travel journal that I used in Spain the last time I was there
razor
Thank you!
Angela
Oh dear, just saw that you are already on the way....but sounds like you did just fine. Hey, I am pretty sure I saw undies and socks in Spain - actually I had to buy a bra after I laid my stuff out and knocked it off the chair under the bed. Have no fear....there are wonderful salesladies in Spain too!!Buen camino!
(You did very well to leave the ring behind)
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